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Ex-janitor sues Frito-Lay over Flamin’ Hot Cheetos origin story
A former janitor claimed he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos more than 30 years ago after a factory machine broke down and he took home an unflavored batch of the knobby sticks of puffed corn, sprinkling them with bright red chili powder. Frito-Lay, the snack …