For as much as Americans love sandwiches, this country might as well be called the United States of Bread. Practically every region has its own beloved sandwiches, and sometimes you can’t even find them beyond a particular city or neighborhood.…
McDonald’s is in hot water after a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its popular Quarter Pounders sickened nearly 50 people across 10 states, with one death reported. The fast-food giant is pulling the menu item from affected areas as…
Believe it or not, McDonald’s might not be the best place to order dinner from, at least in the short term. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert on Tuesday, stating an E. coli outbreak…
There’s another big food recall, and this time it’s for something many busy households keep in the freezer: frozen waffles. Some waffles made by TreeHouse Foods and packaged under many brand names are being recalled, according to an announcement by the…
Did you know there actually was a Joe behind Trader Joe’s? We didn’t, though we’ve been shopping at the founder’s quirky yet beloved grocery stores for years. That inspired us to take a closer look into the Trader Joe’s story.…
Hundreds of schools across the country received shipments of BrucePac ready-to-eat meat products suspected of listeria contamination, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s latest update on the massive recall, which now includes 11.7 million pounds of meat and…
Spooky season is in full throttle right now, and while every store stocks up on bags of candy, houses are becoming more and more decorated. But which states in the…
Halloween is that one night where rules don’t really matter — you ask strangers for candy, dress like a ghoul, toss giant spiders in your yard, and of course, binge…
Few fandoms show up in fast-food as intense as the fandom behind the McRib, the cheekily seasonal McDonald’s sandwich sensation. It’s back now, and as always for a limited time,…
Popeyes just brought back its super popular Cajun whole turkeys for the season. They make for an easy, show-stopping Thanksgiving centerpiece, and you don’t even need to tell your guests…
There are plenty of movies that actually set up shop (briefly) in real-life restaurants. Fun fact: though there really is a Mystic Pizza in Mystic, Connecticut, the movie about waitresses…
Over the last few years, you’ve noticed that your kid’s sports drinks have fewer ounces than they used to have, your pill bottles don’t last a full year anymore, and…
Last week, millions of pounds of meat and poultry products were recalled because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. BrucePac, a pre-cooked meat company, issued the recall after the USDA’s…
After a labeling mistake, Coca-Cola recalled thousands of its Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade. The product, shipped to three states, wasn’t quite as “zero sugar” as advertised, leaving consumers with…
Costco shoppers should check their freezers as one popular frozen item has just been pulled from shelves over listeria risk. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is tied…
We’ve all had those days where we’ve come home starving and the only meat to cook is frozen. Before turning to the microwave to defrost your meat (and resigning yourself…
Tabasco is an internationally known, red-pepper sauce that’s become a culinary staple for heating things up. If you’re already a fan — or simply curious — read on for a…
Lead, a naturally occurring toxic element found in the earth’s soil, can have serious health consequences with even minimal exposure. According to the World Health Organization, this potent neurotoxin wreaks…