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Poll: Beetles In Your Starbucks?

The popular coffee chain is using beetles to color its Strawberry Frappuccinos.

When you order a frothy, fruity drink from , do you know exactly what you're drinking?

News 12 NJ reports calories may not be the only thing Starbucks patrons should be worrying about. The company recently began using beetles found in South Africa and Mexico to color its Strawberry Frappuccinos.

According to the article, "The ingredient is used in many other food products and is FDA approved." 

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