Popular pet food products recalled over bird-flu threat

Popular pet food products recalled over bird-flu threat

Cat owners have been alerted to a potential health threat. Savage Pet of El Cajon, California, is recalling 66 large chicken boxes (84 oz.) and 74 small chicken boxes (21 oz.) with the lot code/”best by” date of 11.15.2026, as these products have “the potential to contain H5N1, also known as bird flu,” according to the … Read more

New ‘natural’ GLP-1 booster that can be added to any food for weight loss to hit shelves within the next year

New ‘natural’ GLP-1 booster that can be added to any food for weight loss to hit shelves within the next year

You may soon be able to eat your Ozempic… sort of. GLP-1 supplements are booming, promising to deliver similar benefits to Ozempic and Wegovy without the pricey injections. The latest contender is NotCo’s GLP Booster, a first-of-its-kind botanical powder that you can add to any food to help you eat less — and the brand … Read more

RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes

RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes

In his first meeting with top executives from PepsiCo, W.K. Kellogg, General Mills and other large companies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, bluntly told them that a top priority would be eliminating artificial dyes from the nation’s food supply. At the Monday meeting, Mr. Kennedy emphasized that it was a “strong desire and … Read more

The fast food chains that raised prices the most last year — and who has the best deals now

The fast food chains that raised prices the most last year — and who has the best deals now

It’s still fast, but it’s making customers furious. Fast food used to be the go-to cheap meal, but over the past few years, prices have been climbing due to inflation. According to a survey conducted by Lending Tree, 78% of respondents now see it as a luxury — not the quick, affordable option it used to … Read more

Tariffs may raise already-inflated food prices — here’s what to stock up on before they do, according to experts

Tariffs may raise already-inflated food prices — here’s what to stock up on before they do, according to experts

There’s no end in sight for the rising cost of food. On the heels of post-pandemic inflation, price tags at the grocery store are expected to multiply yet again once President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico go into effect. Canada and Mexico are the top two suppliers of food and beverages, according to … Read more

Burger King is giving away food for $1 this week to offset daylight saving time woes

Burger King is giving away food for  this week to offset daylight saving time woes

Burger King wants to help customers beat the clock. Daylight Saving Time began Sunday, March 9, and Burger King is offering a week’s worth of breakfast deals to Royal Perks members to kickstart your day after losing an hour of sleep. Burger King is offering a week worth of breakfast deals to Royal Perks members. … Read more

How to order healthier fast food at places like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A — without just getting the salad

How to order healthier fast food at places like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A — without just getting the salad

Half of all Americans say they eat fast food for dinner at least some of the time, even though these pit stop meals are often packed with calories, sodium and saturated fat. Citing convenience as the primary reason for drive-thru dinners, 87% of respondents to a survey by Tastewise said they would like to see … Read more

NYC’s rotating Times Square restaurant is back — and the food is as good as trendy downtown spots

NYC’s rotating Times Square restaurant is back — and the food is as good as trendy downtown spots

It’s the most surprising Times Square miracle since the first New Year’s Eve ball dropped in 1907.  The View — a rotating, notoriously awful restaurant atop the Marriott Marquis hotel (1535 Broadway) — has good food for the first time since it opened in 1985. Make that VERY good food. Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group has … Read more

Packing peanuts aren’t food but people are eating them — and the bizarre trend worries experts

Packing peanuts aren’t food but people are eating them — and the bizarre trend worries experts

This trend is nuts. People are eating biodegradable packing peanuts under the assumption that they are edible — much to experts’ dismay. On TikTok, online shoppers claim that the biodegradable packing peanuts make for the perfect “bedtime snack,” arguing that the foam pieces are completely edible because they dissolve in their mouths. Experts warn that, … Read more

What the color of the yolk says about eggs, according to food scientists

What the color of the yolk says about eggs, according to food scientists

Eggs-perts are weighing in on the color of your egg yolk. As Americans down an average of nearly 300 eggs a year, you’ve likely cracked open an egg to see a yolk slightly different than what you’re used to, whether a bright orange or pale yellow yolk. “Egg yolk color can range anywhere from almost … Read more

I’m a cancer dietitian — 3 things I never do, including a food I won’t eat because of colon cancer

I’m a cancer dietitian — 3 things I never do, including a food I won’t eat because of colon cancer

No ifs, ands or butts about it — there are three things oncology dietitian Nichole Andrews avoids because she’s worried they will raise her risk for colon and other cancers. “Knowledge is power, and I’m here to drop some truth bombs about how to reduce cancer risk,” Andrews, who wrote “The F*ck Cancer Cookbook,” posted … Read more

I’m a weight loss surgeon — beware this food that seems healthy but is not

I’m a weight loss surgeon — beware this food that seems healthy but is not

New year, new pantry? A new survey finds that 19% of US adults plan to eat healthier in 2025. One way to do that is to ditch ultra-processed foods, which are often bursting with calories, sugar, fat and salt. When looking for better alternatives to cookies, potato chips and marshmallow cereals, beware foods that wear … Read more

Eat this food as a late night snack if you have trouble sleeping — it’s full of melatonin and magnesium

Eat this food as a late night snack if you have trouble sleeping — it’s full of melatonin and magnesium

You’re having trouble sleeping — have you considered turning your insomnia into insom-nom-nom-nom-nia? Sleep can be hard to come by in the winter because exposure to less sunlight can significantly disrupt internal clocks. There are several ways to restore restful sleep — try maintaining a consistent slumber schedule, basking in morning light and practicing relaxation. … Read more

These 5 fast food giants don’t use ‘real whole eggs’ in their breakfasts: report

These 5 fast food giants don’t use ‘real whole eggs’ in their breakfasts: report

What the cluck? Several of the country’s biggest fast food franchises don’t use “real whole eggs” in their breakfast meals, a suprising new report claims. Fox Business identified the purported perpetrators in an investigation published on Tuesday, while also naming the big restaurants that do serve up whole eggs — and the findings might shock … Read more

I saved over $2K on Christmas gifts and food for my family — here’s how I only spent just over $100

I saved over K on Christmas gifts and food for my family — here’s how I only spent just over 0

A savvy mum uses coupons to save $2.2k each Christmas – spending just $26 on her festive lunch and $100 on presents for her family-of-four. Dianne Debarros, 34, uses tokens she finds online and in newspapers to get money off her shopping – to help with the cost of raising a family. When food prices … Read more

Five Guys worker reveals why chain doesn’t include food photos on menu

Five Guys worker reveals why chain doesn’t include food photos on menu

A picture isn’t worth a thousand burgs. While most fast-food chains plaster their menus with food pics, Five Guys keeps its munchies list free of food porn — and it’s not by accident. In a viral TikTok clip with thousands of views, an employee at a branch in Ireland claimed that the barebones approach is … Read more

Food fight! 100 best dishes from around the world ranked — but one big country didn’t make the cut

Food fight! 100 best dishes from around the world ranked — but one big country didn’t make the cut

It’s the so-called Mount Rushmore of international munchies. The best food in the world might seem subjective — one person’s trash is another’s epicurean treasure. However, travel guide TasteAtlas has nonetheless taken a stab by revealing its annual list of the 100 best dishes on Earth for 2024, which includes a roast pig, Neapolitan pizza … Read more

2024’s nastiest cruise ships revealed based on viral outbreaks, food safety and hygiene: CDC

2024’s nastiest cruise ships revealed based on viral outbreaks, food safety and hygiene: CDC

These ships are cruisin’ for a refusin’ — from customers who value their health and well-being. On the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program review, scoring 85 out of 100 is considered a failure, per Business Insider. The CDC conducts random surprise sanitary inspections on cruise ships, scoring the ship on a … Read more

KFC to launch new tender concept amid fast food chicken craze — here’s when the first one opens

KFC to launch new tender concept amid fast food chicken craze — here’s when the first one opens

Tongues will be clucking. KFC will open a new spinoff concept called Saucy in Orlando on Monday — emphasizing the brand’s chicken tenders and an array of sauces. “Everyone is obsessed with sauce — more is more,” KFC representative Christophe Poirier said. KFC is opening an experimental venture in Florida next week. K I Photography – … Read more

Costco is making a big change to its food court next year that could divide fans

Costco is making a big change to its food court next year that could divide fans

Things are fizzing up at the Costco food court. According to several social media sleuths, Costco will be replacing Pepsi products in their soda fountains with Coca-Cola beverages in the new year. “After over a decade, Costco is switching back from Pepsi to Coke products in their stores,” the Costco Insider Instagram account posted, adding … Read more