Are onions safe to eat in wake of deadly E. coli outbreak? Here are tips to avoid contamination

Are onions safe to eat in wake of deadly E. coli outbreak? Here are tips to avoid contamination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed last month that slivered onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers were the probable source of an E. coli outbreak that prompted the fast-food restaurant chain to stop selling the menu item temporarily. At least 104 individuals in 14 states fell ill, and there was one death reported … Read more

NYC seafood mecca Le Bernardin named top US restaurant once again in global survey — as Michelin awards loom

NYC seafood mecca Le Bernardin named top US restaurant once again in global survey — as Michelin awards loom

The Michelin Guide star awards for New York City restaurants won’t be announced until Monday, but Manhattan’s superstar chefs are already celebrating their honors in the latest global survey of the world’s 1,000 best places to eat. For the third year running, French seafood palace Le Bernardin was named the top US restaurant by La … Read more

Ex-McDonald’s chef reveals why the $5 Meal Deal won’t work — and why the dollar menu will likely never come back

Ex-McDonald’s chef reveals why the  Meal Deal won’t work — and why the dollar menu will likely never come back

McDonald’s has gone all in on the meal deal wars — but a former corporate chef from the Golden Arches doesn’t think it will bring back customers. Mike Haracz, who worked at McD’s until 2019, shared on TikTok that the $5 value meal won’t turn a profit for the company. The $5 Meal Deal includes … Read more

The best alcohol to drink to avoid ‘hangxiety’ — and 2 ‘complex’ spirits that are among the worst

The best alcohol to drink to avoid ‘hangxiety’ — and 2 ‘complex’ spirits that are among the worst

It was a fun night — but you wake up the next morning with a sense of dread, feeling anxious about what you said and did the night before. You may not have even done anything to be embarrassed about, but that “hangxiety” is no joke — and it’s comes down to how alcohol affects … Read more

I’m a dietician — reheating these 3 common foods in the microwave is a danger to your health

I’m a dietician — reheating these 3 common foods in the microwave is a danger to your health

Can’t get enough of Thanksgiving dinner? Leftovers are always a hit after Turkey Day, but one expert has revealed the foods that should never be reheated due to the health risks they pose. Spinach, according to dietitian Harini Bala, contains nitrates, levels of which increase with cooking, studies have shown. At high heat — such as … Read more

Exactly how long you can keep all of your Thanksgiving leftovers before they go bad

Exactly how long you can keep all of your Thanksgiving leftovers before they go bad

It may be tempting to gobble up your Thanksgiving feast over several days, but food safety experts warn that you can get severely ill if you don’t properly handle the leftovers. “Leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving, but once the meal is over, they need to be safely stored,” Lester Schonberger, an … Read more

Crappy Thanksgiving: Influencer gets roasted for toilet turkey recipe that will live in your nightmares

Crappy Thanksgiving: Influencer gets roasted for toilet turkey recipe that will live in your nightmares

Crappy Thanksgiving. An Instagram influencer is being roasted online after sharing an appalling turkey recipe she made in her toilet that will surely leave you feeling flush. Kate Heintzelman, who lives up to her handle @Katewilltryanything, posted a viral video of herself preparing the bird — adding in an orange, onion, celery, spices, and more … Read more

How your favorite Thanksgiving pies are actually good for you — the top pick’s packed with vitamins

How your favorite Thanksgiving pies are actually good for you — the top pick’s packed with vitamins

There’s nothing quite as comforting as tucking into a warm slice of sweet, gooey pie. And now that the season of overindulgence is upon us, there are more excuses than ever to, well, overindulge. If, however, the guilt of doing so is making you feel a little crumb-y, we’ve got some delicious news for you.  … Read more

How clawful! Crabs can feel pain when boiled and butchered for food prep: study

How clawful! Crabs can feel pain when boiled and butchered for food prep: study

That’s just clawful! Crabs can feel pain when they are boiled alive during conventional food preparation —- as do other shellfish like lobsters, according to a new study. Zoologists from Sweden’s University of Gothenburg performed brain scans on crabs to see how their nervous system would react to painful stimuli, according to a summary of the … Read more

Learn the dos and don’ts of deep-frying turkey at home this Thanksgiving

Learn the dos and don’ts of deep-frying turkey at home this Thanksgiving

Once you fry, you’ll never go back. We’re talking turkey, of course, since Thanksgiving is here. However, if you were planning to deep-fry a Butterball bird, you might want to pivot. Allegations of abuse have resurfaced against the turkey producer, prompting some eaters to boycott these fowl this season, according to reports. But if you’ve determined your gobbler … Read more

McDonald’s gets into holiday spirit with limited-time 2-toy Happy Meal

McDonald’s gets into holiday spirit with limited-time 2-toy Happy Meal

McDonald’s is leaning into the gift-giving spirit with a limited-time two-toy Happy Meal. The company said it will sell “Pet Simulator Happy Meals” featuring two toys at participating restaurants across the country beginning Tuesday. One of the toys will be gift-wrapped, the fast-food chain said. The limited-time Happy Meals are a partnership with the popular … Read more

Pepsi pushes new, ‘festive’ flavor to replace pumpkin spice — here’s where to get the ‘holiday in a can’

Pepsi pushes new, ‘festive’ flavor to replace pumpkin spice — here’s where to get the ‘holiday in a can’

Pepsi is spicing things up its own way this holiday season with a new, “festive” flavor that might put an end to your pumpkin spice cravings. The brand has released a first-of-its-kind holiday soda that tastes like “the holiday season in a can,” according to an early sip test from Allrecipes. Those are eager to … Read more

‘Zebra striping’ trend tapped to take over this year’s holiday party circuit

‘Zebra striping’ trend tapped to take over this year’s holiday party circuit

Halve Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Moderation is the new getting lit as imbibers adopt the “zebra striping” method of drinking while socializing out on the town — alternating each alcoholic beverage with something sans booze. And, surprise, it’s so-called sober-curious Gen Z folks that are quickly adopting the trend — with 78% in the age … Read more

Love of booze begins before birth, study claims — here’s how to know you’re predisposed to heavy drinking

Love of booze begins before birth, study claims — here’s how to know you’re predisposed to heavy drinking

Scientists have developed a hand-y way to spot a lush. Researchers in the UK have found that someone’s love of the sauce may be linked to testosterone exposure in the womb — which has a distinct effect on a baby’s hand development, per a boozy study published in the American Journal Of Human Biology. “It … Read more

Exclusive | How to stretch your Turkey Day dollar and turn leftovers into easy, creative meals you’ve never heard of

Exclusive | How to stretch your Turkey Day dollar and turn leftovers into easy, creative meals you’ve never heard of

A cold, mayo-slathered turkey sandwich? Toss it in the trash! A microwaved glob of days-old stuffing? You can do better! Give your Thanksgiving leftovers a glow-up instead. That’s the advice from cooking expert Dan Souza, chief content officer at America’s Test Kitchen, for the post-holiday period when your refrigerator bursts with containers of holiday has-beens. … Read more

Beware these 4 foods that can give you gas on Thanksgiving — including a side dish that leads to ‘pretty stinky farts’

Beware these 4 foods that can give you gas on Thanksgiving — including a side dish that leads to ‘pretty stinky farts’

The season of feasting is upon us, and with all that caloric abandon comes the consequence of some serious bubble guts. Gas is caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of food in your digestive tract, which usually leads to burping, bloating, and/or flatulence. On average, we pass gas between five and 15 times a day, but … Read more

Controversial ‘fish milk’ touted as a drink option with kids’ meals: ‘It just tastes like normal milk’

Controversial ‘fish milk’ touted as a drink option with kids’ meals: ‘It just tastes like normal milk’

They’re really in uncharted waters. The coastal country of Indonesia is milking its abundance of fish to compensate for a drastic cow shortage for programs like school lunches. As local fishermen off the shores of the city of Indramayu haul loads of ponyfish, they are sent twice a day to a factory to be deboned … Read more

15 gourmet holiday gifts for foodies in 2024

15 gourmet holiday gifts for foodies in 2024

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. From the most luscious caviar to impeccably delicate petit fours, this holiday’s gifts for gourmets will satisfy the most exacting epicure. Highly designed chop sticks make ordering in elegant, or unleash your … Read more

Costco secrets revealed: Cheap rotisserie chicken, hidden sales, ‘clearance’ vs. full price mystery, more

Costco secrets revealed: Cheap rotisserie chicken, hidden sales, ‘clearance’ vs. full price mystery, more

Costco is well-known for good deals and the ability to buy in bulk, but there are some hush-hush store details that could help get you an even bigger bang for your buck. Shopping savant Shivani Khosla (@khoslaa) recently posted a viral TikTok video, titled “Secrets that Costco doesn’t want you to know,” which revealed to her … Read more

Exclusive | Is this the ‘world’s most expensive’ cranberry sauce? NYC steakhouse charging $195 a dollop this Thanksgiving

Exclusive | Is this the ‘world’s most expensive’ cranberry sauce? NYC steakhouse charging 5 a dollop this Thanksgiving

Pimp my side. New York foodies with money to burn are transferring from the gravy train to the cranberry carriage this Thanksgiving, stopping at Old Homestead Steakhouse in Manhattan’s tony Meatpacking District to sample what’s being called “the world’s most expensive” sauce — which costs an arm and a turkey leg at nearly $200 per dollop. … Read more