A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Kraft Heinz of misleading consumers by promising it takes only 3-1/2 minutes to prepare a cup of microwavable Velveeta macaroni and cheese. US District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami said consumer Amanda Ramirez lacked standing to pursue the proposed $5 million class action or force Kraft Heinz to change its packaging. … Read more
1,400 pounds of cheese from Cooperstown Cheese Company, based in Milford, NY, have been recalled due to listeria concerns, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday. The FDA issued a warning encompassing a number of the company’s cheeses that were purchased, sold and distributed through farmer’s markets, restaurants and retail stores from June 21, 2023 … Read more
YNG Cheese, a Philadelphia rapper and son of popular Barstool Sports podcaster Gillie Da Kid, was killed in a triple-shooting on Thursday night. He was 25. Philadelphia police told NBC 10 that the shooting occurred in the Olney neighborhood of the city at 8:24 p.m. ET. A 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old man were also … Read more
There comes a time in all of our lives when we must confront the question: how much cheese is too much cheese? If Burger King in Thailand is to be believed, the limit (allegedly) does not exist. The fast food giant has caused a stir this week with its latest offering, “The Real Cheeseburger”, a burger with … Read more
Fans keep giving Pink strange items during her concerts — and they just won’t give her a reason. The 43-year-old singer has been on her Summer Carnival 2023 Tour — including a recent stop in London — and some of her fans have decided to give her some bizarre presents. While singing her hit song … Read more
A new survey reveals the weirdest pregnancy cravings that mothers experience, such as “pickles and cheese,” “sardines and ketchup,” and “peanut butter and marshmallow sandwiches, but with five bread layers.” Out of 2,000 women who’ve given birth within the last six years, nine out of 10 (89%) have experienced at least one type of food … Read more
This job is as goudas it gets. An un-brie-lievable position is open at the Center for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison — and it looks really grate. The new hire, whose official title is “descriptive sensory panelist,” will taste dairy products — namely, 24 cheese samples and 12 pizzas per week for $15 … Read more
You won’t have to spend that much cheddar for a cheesy snack at this gas station. A new gas station that opened up in Joshua Tree, California, doesn’t pump gasoline, but rather Cheez-It crackers. The snack-themed outpost, meant to fuel snack cravings while behind the wheel, is set to run for just one week, reports … Read more
A Canadian woman has won a historic cheese-rolling race in the United Kingdom — despite being knocked unconscious in the process. Delaney Irving, 19, was chasing after a 7lb wheel of Gloucester cheese on Monday when she tripped and fell, hitting her head. She didn’t realize she won the race until she later woke up … Read more
Taylor Swift is the “anti-hero” of this age-old New Jersey food fight. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday declared the Taylor Swift ham, egg and cheese as the official state sandwich — an ode to the pop star taking the stage at MetLife Stadium Friday for her Eras tour. But food fans are saying … Read more
It’s a retro food that’s made a comeback thanks to social media. Cottage cheese — long a polarizing dairy product — is now cool, with over 200 million views for #cottagecheese on TikTok. Users are racking up millions of views on videos sharing their twists on the curdled milk product, using it to make dips, … Read more
It’s a bad day to be a cheese-loving vegetarian… It turns out that one of the most beloved and iconic cheeses, Parmesan, is actually made using animal rennet. If you’re not sure what that is, prepare your stomachs (hint, hint) while we break it down for you. Warning: this may make you feel a little queasy. 🤢 The little-known … Read more
New Yorkers are getting priced out — of eating sandwiches. A ham and cheese sandwich at Eli Zabar’s E.A.T. on the Upper East Side now costs $31.57 — $29 plus tax — and Gothamites are experiencing intense sticker shock over the cost of what was once a working-class staple. It sparked outrage among eaters when … Read more
Saved for a mountain of spaghetti, “parmesan, please” could be part of your next bar order. The famed espresso martini, the hot girls’ drink of choice, has a new twist – a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. If extra olive juice signals a dirty martini, shredded parmigiano reggiano must make it filthy. But before you recoil … Read more
It might look innocent enough, sitting quietly on a lunch platter, but your sandwich is probably a ticking time bomb, according to dietary experts. Most sandwiches — whether you choose pastrami on rye or a healthy-sounding roast turkey on multigrain bread — are riddled with unhealthy fats, sodium, sugar and carbohydrates, say nutrition experts. And … Read more
TikTokers are in a pickle. The latest bizarre snack to go viral online is wrapping a dill spear in a piece of pan-fried provolone. Dubbed a “chickle,” “pickle cannoli” or simply “a pregnant girl’s dream,” the seared and salty combo is hailed by internet foodies as the ultimate snack. It all started when TikToker @clurmurr, … Read more
You’d be working on your “night cheese.” A new study looks to prove that eating cheese before bed can cause nightmares. The study — undertaken by Sleep Junkie — is looking for five American testers to slice their way through several types of cheeses every week, asking the participants to record their dreams and nightmares. … Read more
Approximately 2,400 pounds of the Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf are being recalled over possible cross-contamination with under-processed products, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The company’s ready-to-eat products were produced on Oct. 10 and shipped to distribution centers in Ohio and Virginia, and further distributed for retail sales. … Read more
A Florida woman is suing the parent company of Velveeta’s microwavable Shells & Cheese cups after claiming it takes longer to prepare the meal than the 3 1/2 minutes the box label says. Amanda Ramirez of Hialeah is listed as the plaintiff in the $5 million class-action lawsuit that was filed against Kraft Heinz Foods Company on Nov. … Read more
May the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos forever rest in cheese. A Seattle man revealed that he custom-built a tomb for a bag of hot Cheetos in an effort to preserve the savory snack “for centuries.” The TikToker — who goes by the name of Sunday Nobody — posted the video Sunday depicting the whole process from … Read more