Q: I found this large New Era potato chip can while cleaning my basement. It has silhouettes of a tall, slim young woman and people participating in active sports. It says “A Healthy Food…on the Alkaline side, The New Era scientifically processed potato chips.” On the back of the can it says “Manufactured by Nicolay Dancey Inc., Detroit, Michigan, and Wooster, Ohio.” Were potato chips actually considered healthy?
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