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Frito-Lay recalls Miss Vickie’s chips over potentially ‘life-threatening’ allergen risk

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Frito-Lay recalls Miss Vickie’s chips over potentially ‘life-threatening’ allergen risk

Frito-Lay is pulling select bags of potato chips from store shelves after discovering they may contain an undeclared allergen. The recall covers certain 8-ounce bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips that may have mistakenly included jalapeno-flavored chips containing milk, according to a notice Wednesday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Those with an allergy or severe … Read more

LA street food craze: Van Nuys vendor stuffs entire meals inside your bag of chips

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LA street food craze: Van Nuys vendor stuffs entire meals inside your bag of chips

A new street-food sensation in the San Fernando Valley is turning ordinary snack bags into fully loaded meals — and hungry Angelenos are lining up to try it. At SHAW, a popular food vendor in Van Nuys, customers bring their own bag of chips and watch as it gets transformed into a massive, overstuffed bowl … Read more

Jamie Oliver reveals how he made a healthy version of fish and chips with this surprising cheat

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Jamie Oliver reveals how he made a healthy version of fish and chips with this surprising cheat

Last year, Jamie Oliver turned 50, and the milestone inspired the beloved British chef to reflect on his health and how he could maintain it it in the second half of his life. “[It made] me think about what I need to do to get myself in the best shape for the future,” he writes … Read more

Exclusive | I lost over 100 lbs. without skinny jabs — and I ate more potato chips in that time than I did my whole life

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Exclusive | I lost over 100 lbs. without skinny jabs — and I ate more potato chips in that time than I did my whole life

How’s this for motivation: One professional chef managed to lose over 100 pounds the old fashioned way — that is, without Ozempic — all while building up her own potato chip business. Keya Wingfield dropped from 245 pounds to 138 pounds since 2021, simply by changing her diet and taking up two key exercises. In … Read more

Lay’s potato chips reveals largest redesign in brand’s history to align with ‘MAHA’ initiatives

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Lay’s potato chips reveals largest redesign in brand’s history to align with ‘MAHA’ initiatives

PepsiCo’s Lay’s has become the latest in a series of household names that are redesigning their brand with a more modern edge. PepsiCo announced the “largest brand redesign in Lay’s nearly 100-year history” on Thursday on the heels of Domino’s revealing plans for its own rebranding attempt. But Lay’s isn’t just updating the look of … Read more

Husband’s romantic gesture gone wrong: How one couple’s hotel bed became covered in potato chips

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Husband’s romantic gesture gone wrong: How one couple’s hotel bed became covered in potato chips

A husband tried to surprise his wife with a romantic gesture only to discover their hotel bed covered in potato chips — after a miscommunication with staff. Rachel Norman, 36, and her husband Johnnie, 35, went out in Blackpool, Lancashire, to celebrate her birthday and he secretly asked hotel staff to put 30 assorted bags … Read more

Trump Moves to Put New Tariffs on Computer Chips and Drugs

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Trump Moves to Put New Tariffs on Computer Chips and Drugs

The Trump administration took steps on Monday that appear likely to result in new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceutical products, adding to the levies President Trump has put on imports globally. Federal notices put online Monday afternoon said the administration had initiated national security investigations into imports of chips and pharmaceuticals. Mr. Trump has suggested … Read more

‘Disruptive’ passengers escorted from Ryanair flight — after credit card failed for chips and soda purchase

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‘Disruptive’ passengers escorted from Ryanair flight — after credit card failed for chips and soda purchase

No cash, no Coke, no chill. A British couple were booted off a Ryanair flight and met by police over a failed $9 snack payment onboard — all for a Coke, a bottle of water and some Pringles. Ann-Marie Murray, 55, and her partner were flying to Bristol from Tenerife on March 28 when their … Read more

Frito-Lay recalls tortilla chips sold in 13 states over ‘allergen’ with potentially ‘life-threatening’ risks

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Frito-Lay recalls tortilla chips sold in 13 states over ‘allergen’ with potentially ‘life-threatening’ risks

Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips that could contain an undeclared milk allergen, the company announced. The recall affects fewer than 1,300 bags of 13-ounce Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn tortilla chips sold in 13 states. Frito-Lay said in a news release on Wednesday that the chips are “being recalled … Read more

If you’ve bought these gourmet potato chips, it may be time to collect your class-action payout

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If you’ve bought these gourmet potato chips, it may be time to collect your class-action payout

Food label crusaders have come for Deep River Snacks. Customers who purchased Deep River potato chips labeled with “Non-GMO Ingredients” in the past eight years might be eligible for monetary payment from a class-action settlement. Old Lyme Gourmet Co., the parent company of Deep River Snacks, reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit that … Read more

How the world’s richest people signal their wealth in 2024: Diamonds are out, Lays chips are in — and bags with zippers make you look poor

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How the world’s richest people signal their wealth in 2024: Diamonds are out, Lays chips are in — and bags with zippers make you look poor

A bag of Lays and a $106,000 watch? In an age where quiet luxury reigns supreme, the ultra-rich have found new and subtle ways to signal their status, opting for unassuming snacks and seemingly inconspicuous jewelry. When it comes to wristwear, the 0.1% are abandoning obvious markers of wealth, instead opting for accessories only recognized … Read more

One day, we may all have brain chips to help remember where our keys are: scientists

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One day, we may all have brain chips to help remember where our keys are: scientists

Michael Kahana, a University of Pennsylvania psychologist, has been studying memory for over 30 years: how it works, and what’s going on when it doesn’t. He’s not just fascinated with memory loss caused by traumatic brain injury — which affects more than 5 million people in this country — or the nearly 7 million Americans … Read more

Doritos launches safe-for-space ‘Zero Gravity’ chips to go on SpaceX rocket

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Doritos launches safe-for-space ‘Zero Gravity’ chips to go on SpaceX rocket

Doritos is living up to its “for the bold” tagline. It’s one small step for snack-kind: PepsiCo is launching a special pack of “Zero Gravity” Doritos that are designed to be eaten in space, thereby allowing astronauts to snack amongst the stars. “The limitless possibilities of space inspired us to push the boundaries of what’s … Read more

Chips Ahoy! faces backlash from furious fans over allegedly half-baked recipe overhaul: ‘Absolutely shameful’

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Chips Ahoy! faces backlash from furious fans over allegedly half-baked recipe overhaul: ‘Absolutely shameful’

Those cookie monsters! Chips Ahoy! fans are dismissing a new recipe as half-baked — and they’re demanding the corporate keepers of America’s best-selling chocolate chip cookie brand reverse their allegedly not-so-sweet switcharoo. Mondelēz — with the help of actress and singer Keke Palmer — introduced the new and “MMMproved” take on the snack shelf staple back … Read more

McDonald’s started out selling hot dogs and potato chips — and other surprising fast food facts

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McDonald’s started out selling hot dogs and potato chips — and other surprising fast food facts

Ray Kroc cut the ribbon on the first McDonald’s franchise, opened in Des Plaines, Ill., back in 1955 — and the rest is fast food history. But the McDonald’s story begins years before that — and halfway across the continent in Southern California, to boot. And did you know that the Big Mac wasn’t invented until 1967, … Read more

Secret to healthier potato chips and french fries revealed in breakthrough study

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Secret to healthier potato chips and french fries revealed in breakthrough study

Potato chips are technically made of vegetables — and soon they could be considered healthy-ish, too. Everything we know about spuds and the scrumptious snacks they yield could change after breakthrough food science findings published in the journal The Plant Cell, revealing the healthiest, most cost-effective and low-waste methods for storing and consuming starchy produce. … Read more

Mom insists ‘lettuce chips’ are the best way to get kids to eat veggies — here’s why parents disagree

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Mom insists ‘lettuce chips’ are the best way to get kids to eat veggies — here’s why parents disagree

One mom’s hack for picky eaters is another’s laughing stalk. Cooking pro Kathleen Ashmore’s tried and true trick for sneaking vegetables into her children’s diet is “lettuce chips,” or cut-up pieces of romaine lettuce dipped in her homemade red pepper salad dressing. The private chef turned food blogger, who boasts millions of followers across social … Read more

Are baked chips really healthier than fried? New analysis may surprise you

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Are baked chips really healthier than fried? New analysis may surprise you

It’s crunch time. A Missouri registered dietitian has examined the differences between baked and fried chips — and her findings are likely to shock you. Gaby McPherson analyzed the nutrition content of a “typical single-serving bag” of both offerings to determine whether the lower-fat alternatives are actually healthier. She published her results Monday on the … Read more

Ice cream and potato chips are just as addictive as cocaine or heroin: research

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Ice cream and potato chips are just as addictive as cocaine or heroin: research

Can’t put down that bag of potato chips? Science says it’s not you, it’s the junk food. Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, are just as addictive as nicotine, cocaine or heroin, experts say — and more than 1 in 10 people are hooked. A new analysis of 281 studies across 36 different countries has uncovered that … Read more

I ordered ‘tuna tartare’ — I was served a can of tuna with chips for $18

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I ordered ‘tuna tartare’ — I was served a can of tuna with chips for

What a fancy feast. Toronto realtor Sophie Bokelmann found herself in a fishy culinary predicament last week. Known for sharing snippets of her day-to-day life on TikTok, Bokelmann couldn’t resist detailing her dining ordeal at a local restaurant — though she opted to keep the eatery’s identity under wraps. In an Aug. 27 TikTok video … Read more