Worst Halloween candy for kids’ teeth ranked by pediatric dentists

With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.

Pumpkin spice season is back, but it can cost extra; See how much

Pumpkin spice-flavored products are taking over menus and grocery aisles again as the traditional fall flavor returns. A new report, though, finds that people who are eager to pick up some pumpkin spice comfort for the cooler nights will have to pay for the privilege, and this year, they will have to pay even more. 

Hershey changes Reese’s Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit over design

The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy.

What is the Waffle House Index - Why the government says it works

One favorite restaurant chain of the South, somehow plays an important role when it comes to measuring the impact of a storm and how it will affect a community. 

PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts

PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.

Guinness brewery that welcomed 2 million visitors closing its doors for good

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, just outside Baltimore, will soon close, leaving the iconic Irish beer brand's Chicago brewery as its only U.S. location.

Souplantation announces return to California in 2027

Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020.

Baby sleep supplement recalled over undeclared ingredients

Pacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after testing found undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol in the infant dietary supplement.

People who live to 100 have 3 drinks in common, longevity expert says

In the world’s "blue zones" — regions such as Sardinia, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan, known for unusually high concentrations of long-lived residents — researchers have studied dietary and lifestyle habits for clues to healthy aging and longevity.

McDonald’s AI-enhanced pricing tool is pushing prices higher, lawsuit claims

A McDonald’s customer has sued McDonald’s over an artificial intelligence-enhanced pricing tool that the lawsuit claims drove up prices at the fast-food giant’s omnipresent stores. 

Starbucks sued over ‘Sugar-Free’ drinks that may have more sugar than a Reese’s cup

That Starbucks protein drink labeled "sugar-free" on the coffee chain’s menu may really have more sugar than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, a new consumer lawsuit claims.  

Major SNAP changes take effect: What it means for California’s CalFresh benefits

Major SNAP changes will bring modest benefit increases to California households while shifting hundreds of millions in administrative costs to state taxpayers.

National Coffee Day 2026 deals, discounts

Calling all coffee lovers! National Coffee Day is bringing a fresh lineup of freebies and discounts on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

These are the best foodie cities in the US, according to a new ranking

WalletHub ranked more than 180 U.S. cities based on their culinary quality, diversity, accessibility and affordability to identify the best destinations for food lovers.

Viral social media video prompts recall of popular jarred peppers

A recall was issued for Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini medium heat, 32-ounce peppers after a social media video circulated of the product potentially containing a pest contaminant in the jar.

Popular pantry product can't legally be called peanut butter — here's why

Peanut butter is a spread by definition, but when the word "spread" appears on a peanut butter jar label, it's most likely satisfying a legal requirement rather than acting as a simple descriptor.