Draft:Lunchly Controversy

• Comment: Sources are mostly primary and this is WP:SYNTH. For example, the Children's Health article makes no mention of Lunchly so useless for an article about Lunchly. S0091 (talk) 22:38, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

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Due to claims of superior ingredients, Lunchly's primary target market—children—often thinks it's a convenient and healthier option to Lunchables. Experts contend that Lunchly's inclusion of products like Feastables chocolate and Prime Hydration drinks actually puts children's health at danger. These lunch kits don't meet the necessary nutritional requirements for a developing youngster because of their excessive sodium and saturated fat content, as well as their deficiency in whole grains and fiber. According to studies, these chemicals, especially when taken frequently, may result in unhealthy long-term eating patterns and health consequences.

Target Audience

Lunchly’s main target audience is the same as the content creators behind it, children. The Lunchly website claims it is a healthier and better product than Lunchables, this is advertised to all its customers. Children and their parents are believing that Lunchly is a new and healthier choice compared to the classic Lunchables. Studies from sources have been produced to prove that the products in the Lunchly boxes, such as Prime Energy Drinks, are actually unhealthy for children. Prime Energy drink as it contains 579 mg of caffeine per liter, as stated by the ChildrensHealth website, children should have less than 2.5 mg caffeine/kilogram per day.

Content Creator Controversy

Upon release, content creator Daniel Robert Middleton (DanTDM) called out the creators of Lunchly on social media, specifically on X, citing them to “Do better”. Upon this, multiple other creators such as Seán William McLoughlin (JackSepticEye) rallied in support of him. This was in relation to Lunchly's predatory nature with its targeting towards children. Meanwhile, multiple medical and food content creators such as Mikhail Varshavski (Dr. Mike) and Rosanna Jeanne Reardon (Pansino) raised concern regarding the health and dietary issues regarding the product. This has caused concern within the community as people have also been finding issues with the product themselves.

Mold

As of October 20th, multiple consumers have reported the presence of mold within their Lunchly products, most prominently the cheese. While the cause is uncertain at present, possible factors include inadequate product sealing, inadequate levels of preservatives, and/or considerable amounts of humidity within the product. Common molds that grow on food, most of which are categorized as Penicillum, are toxic when ingested, and the spores can trigger allergic reactions. Note that while Lunchables are also subject to mold, Lunchlys are reported to have a higher rate of occurrence.