Lay's "WOW" Chips Controversy

Lay's introduced fat-free "WOW" chips in 1998, which contained a fat substitute called "Olestra." They were incredibly popular, and they recorded $400 million in sales in their first year. The following year, sales dropped in half as Olestra caused side effects like abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and "anal leakage."

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