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"Make good on your campaign promise": Democrats pen angry letter to Trump over high food costs

The lawmakers urged Trump “to lower food prices for American families" amid flurry of executive orders

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Wegmans issues recall for frozen chicken nuggets over possible bone fragments contamination

Wegmans issues recall for frozen chicken nuggets over possible bone fragments contamination

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consuming the recalled products

31.01.2025 5

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Starbucks says it will reduce its food and beverage menu by 30% by the end of 2025

Starbucks says it will reduce its food and beverage menu by 30% by the end of 2025

CEO Brian Niccol revealed the coffeehouse chain's big plan during an earnings call on Tuesday

31.01.2025 8

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People are slathering beef tallow on their faces. But is the latest skincare trend really effective?

People are slathering beef tallow on their faces. But is the latest skincare trend really effective?

The internet has gone gaga for animal fat, claiming it helps boost skin moisture and fight acne

26.01.2025 4

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Over 100,000 pounds of frozen chicken products have been recalled due to undeclared allergens

Over 100,000 pounds of frozen chicken products have been recalled due to undeclared allergens

Pouches of Yats Drunken Chicken were distributed to 11 Yats restaurants in Indiana

25.01.2025 20

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Food costs are rising again. Here’s why.

Food costs are rising again. Here’s why.

The recent price hikes can’t be attributed to just “one factor,” The Wall Street Journal first reported

24.01.2025 3

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The FDA has officially banned Red No. 3. Here are some products that contain the cancer-causing dye

The FDA has officially banned Red No. 3. Here are some products that contain the cancer-causing dye

Candies, processed meats and certain products are just a few food items that contain the food dye

24.01.2025 4

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Trump has chosen former fast-food chain CEO Andrew Puzder as his pick for EU ambassador

Trump has chosen former fast-food chain CEO Andrew Puzder as his pick for EU ambassador

Trump praised Puzder as a "successful attorney, businessman, economic commentator, and author,” on Truth Social

24.01.2025 7

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“I submitted my resignation last week”: José Andrés responds to being fired by Donald Trump

“I submitted my resignation last week”: José Andrés responds to being fired by Donald Trump

“May God give you the wisdom, Mr. President, to put politics and name calling aside," Andrés wrote on X

22.01.2025 10

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“No time for celebration”: Champagne sales are reportedly on the decline, new report finds

“No time for celebration”: Champagne sales are reportedly on the decline, new report finds

The total number of champagne shipments from France dropped nearly 10% last year, to 271 million bottles

22.01.2025 5

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FDA proposes mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels to combat spike in chronic diseases

FDA proposes mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels to combat spike in chronic diseases

If approved, the new "Nutrition Info box" would accompany the agency’s traditional Nutrition Facts label

21.01.2025 5

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Is 2025 the year that we abandon alcohol for good?

Is 2025 the year that we abandon alcohol for good?

In recent years, abandoning alcohol has been embraced as a way of life, not just a mere one-month-long trend

19.01.2025 10

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Donald Trump receives inaugural Diet Coke bottle from Coca-Cola CEO in anticipation of presidency

Donald Trump receives inaugural Diet Coke bottle from Coca-Cola CEO in anticipation of presidency

The gift comes after Coca-Cola slammed the president-elect and his supporters following the Jan. 6 insurrection

16.01.2025 20

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Starbucks Workers United claims coffeehouse is requiring LA-area baristas to work amid wildfires

Starbucks Workers United claims coffeehouse is requiring LA-area baristas to work amid wildfires

The coffeehouse giant has denied the accusation, saying they are offering "catastrophe pay" for affected workers

15.01.2025 20

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The majority of protein powders may contain alarming amounts of lead and cadmium, per investigation

The majority of protein powders may contain alarming amounts of lead and cadmium, per investigation

The Clean Label Project conducted over 35,862 individual tests on notable contaminants

14.01.2025 4

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To kick off 2025, fast-food chains revamp menus to court cost-conscious consumers

Subway and Wendy's also followed suit, releasing their own discount menus and menu items

11.01.2025 10

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Dunkin’ teams up with Native to launch a collection of doughnut-inspired personal care items

The collection is available at Walmart stores nationwide and on Native’s online website

10.01.2025 2

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“To the best, most fabulous next chapter”: Ina Garten whips up a special cocktail for Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb is leaving the TODAY show on Jan. 10. She'll be replaced by Craig Melvin

10.01.2025 10

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The Girl Scouts are discontinuing two fan-favorite cookie flavors this year

Girls Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced that they’re bidding adieu to two cookie flavors in 2025. S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors will be leaving...

08.01.2025 4

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Chick-fil-A made a “slight adjustment” to its waffle fries, much to the dismay of countless fans

Chick-fil-A recently shared some big news that fans aren’t super thrilled about. According to an announcement posted on its official website, the...

08.01.2025 5

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Study reveals the foods with the highest plastic contamination, from fast food to staple ingredients

Ahead of the new year, consumers nationwide were hit with several food recalls linked to E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks. Last September,...

05.01.2025 4

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“American Psycho” turns 25 and more: The biggest pop culture anniversaries to look out for in 2025

Last year was a major year for pop culture anniversaries within film, television, music, entertainment and more. Ellen DeGeneres’ iconic Oscars...

03.01.2025 2

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The FDA will test aged raw milk cheese for bird flu in the wake of outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun collecting and testing samples of aged, raw cow’s milk cheese for the presence of Highly...

03.01.2025 10

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“That's that me espresso”: Sabrina Carpenter partners with Dunkin’ for the new year

Sabrina Carpenter is working late ‘cause she’s got a new partnership with Dunkin’. The pop singer, best known for her chart-topping track...

02.01.2025 3

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The cult of Crumbl: How oversized cookies became a social media obsession

Over the course of 2024, FoodTok — a portmanteau of “food” and the social media app “TikTok” — truly became obsessed with cookies. Not...

01.01.2025 2

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CosMc's and Live Más Café: Are small-format, beverage spinoffs the future of fast food?

Back in 2023, McDonald’s made headlines with its first-ever small-format, beverage-led concept called CosMc. The spinoff chain offers patrons an...

30.12.2024 4

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Ina Garten reflects on the life-changing “love tap” she received from Oprah Winfrey

In a recent episode of Oprah Winfrey’s eponymous podcast, Ina Garten discussed the title of her memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens,” which was...

30.12.2024 2

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Protestors assembled outside of Maryland Cracker Barrel after disabled students were refused service

A crowd of protestors organized outside a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland after the restaurant was accused of refusing service to students with...

20.12.2024 3

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Baby food, formula and diapers would be exempt from sales tax if South Carolina bill is passed

Certain baby products would be free from a sales tax in South Carolina if a newly proposed bill is passed. Per the bill’s text, tax exemptions...

20.12.2024 8

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Taco Bell will add chicken nuggets to its menu for a limited time only

Taco Bell is officially introducing a new menu item. Starting Dec. 19, the fast food chain will be serving up Crispy Chicken Nuggets alongside...

18.12.2024 10

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Starbucks to “hit the pause button” on price increases in the new year, CEO says

Starbucks has already implemented some major changes this year, including eliminating the surcharge for non-dairy milk, introducing “customization...

18.12.2024 10

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“He wasn't trying to be a hero”: Remembering Chef Mahmoud Almadhoun of Gaza Soup Kitchen

Last November, Hani Almadhoun mourned the deaths of his brother Majed, his sister-in-law and three of his nephews who were all killed by the...

14.12.2024 5

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MadeGood granola bars sold nationwide recalled for possibly containing pieces of metal

Riverside Natural Foods has recalled several batches of MadeGood granola bars for possibly being contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a...

13.12.2024 10

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Some ultraprocessed foods may be stopping the body from fighting cancer cells, new study finds

Certain ultraprocessed foods high in omega-6 fatty acids may be preventing the body from fighting off colorectal cancer cells, a recent study...

13.12.2024 5

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“Hot Ones” finale: Ben Stiller defends “Zoolander 2” — and a scene cut from the first film

Ben Stiller doesn’t think “Zoolander 2” deserved the negative reception from critics and audience members alike. The actor shared his thoughts...

09.12.2024 3

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What is a food pharmacy? The emerging concept underscores the importance of food as medicine

In 2012, Wholesome Wave — a nonprofit organization working to end food and nutrition insecurity — launched its Produce Prescription Program. The...

09.12.2024 1

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Childcare still remains inaccessible, costly and unreliable for countless restaurant workers

For many service workers and restaurant employees, access to reliable and affordable childcare continues to be a major struggle within the...

08.12.2024 3

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“They watched every day!”: Rachael Ray doesn’t care what her haters have to say about her

In light of recent rumors about her health, Rachael Ray could care less about what her internet trolls have to say. The former “Food Network” star...

06.12.2024 10

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Pantone announces its 2025 color of the year: Mocha Mousse

In anticipation of the new year, Pantone has announced its annual color trend forecast, better known as the Color of the Year. The famed color...

05.12.2024 4

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Forget about fine dining: New survey shows that men are choosing this fast-food spot for first dates

There’s plenty of online discourse about first date do’s and don’ts — especially when it comes to where a first date should take place. Some say a...

04.12.2024 10

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Red Lobster introduces brand-new Happy Hour menus with $5 drink specials and $2 off appetizers

Red Lobster may not be bringing back its infamous $20 endless shrimp deal anytime soon, but the fast-casual seafood chain has several new value...

03.12.2024 3

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Why you might be paying more at Chipotle soon

Back in October, Chipotle announced in its third-quarter earnings report that food, beverage and packaging costs went up from 29.7% to 30.6% of...

03.12.2024 4

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How to practice proper food safety this Thanksgiving, according to the USDA

In anticipation of Thanksgiving, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging consumers to practice proper food safety — especially...

28.11.2024 6

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I asked ChatGPT to plan my Thanksgiving menu. Here's how it did

Thanksgiving comes with plenty of stressors, especially if you’re hosting and cooking up a feast yourself. The main one being putting together an...

24.11.2024 3

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A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce: You can now buy a half-gallon jug of the iconic McDonald’s sandwich sauce

In anticipation of the holiday season, McDonald’s is bringing back an iconic saucy sandwich — and offering a mega-sized jug of its signature sauce...

22.11.2024 4

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Instacart becomes first online grocery platform to launch SNAP eligibility screener for customers

Instacart, the San Francisco-based grocery delivery company, has launched an all-new Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) eligibility tool...

22.11.2024 10

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Keith Lee reviewed a Seattle sushi joint on TikTok. Then viewers spotted a "worm" in his food

A Seattle-based sushi chain has landed itself in hot water following an eyebrow-raising visit from popular TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee that left...

21.11.2024 3

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Martha Stewart clarifies which journalist she's glad is dead following awkward mixup

In her Netflix documentary “Martha,” Martha Stewart famously said she was glad that one journalist — who covered her insider trading scandal in a...

20.11.2024 3

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Organic carrots sold at Trader Joe's and other retailers recalled following deadly E. coli outbreak

Grimmway Farms, an organic vegetables producer based in California, has initiated a voluntary recall of various sizes and brands of bagged carrots....

19.11.2024 2

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Costco is recalling approximately 80,000 pounds of butter over an “undeclared allergen”

A hefty amount of butter sold at Costco warehouses nationwide has been recalled for containing an “undeclared allergen,” Today reported Monday....

18.11.2024 10

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