"We're going to ask Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, 'Show us the safety data that show that it's OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,' Kennedy told the audience. 'I don't think they're gonna be able to do it.'"
"No one is taking away your Dunkin'. But isn't it reasonable to ask whether a drink loaded with 180 grams of sugar is safe? Kennedy clarified his position, emphasizing his criticism targets sugar content rather than the brand itself."
"The event was held in Austin, Texas to promote a health agenda that prioritizes 'whole, nutrient-dense foods over highly processed alternatives,' establishing the context for Kennedy's broader public health initiative."
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks at a February 26 health rally in Austin, Texas, questioning the safety of their high-sugar beverages. He specifically challenged the chains to provide safety data justifying drinks containing 115-180 grams of sugar for teenage consumers. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, a Dunkin' supporter, responded with a meme telling Kennedy to "come and take it." Kennedy clarified his position was not against Dunkin' itself but against excessive sugar consumption. A Boston.com poll showed readers narrowly agreed with Kennedy's concerns, with 396 supporting and 382 opposing his stance.
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