US-Mexico trade negotiations hung up by cheese name dispute

The U.S. argues that names like parmesan and feta are generic, while the European Union says they should only be labeled as such if they're from certain parts of Italy or Greece.

Pabst Blue Ribbon truck carrying 40,000 pounds of beer stolen in California heist

A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer—equivalent to more than 50,000 cans—was stolen in Montclair in what may be the largest beer heist ever recorded.

SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans

South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.

General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix

General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.

Frozen buffalo chicken products recalled over inspection issue

Nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products are being recalled after they were produced without federal inspection.

LA mayoral candidates differ on street vendor plan
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Regulation of street vendors has emerged as a major flashpoint in the Los Angeles mayoral race between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman.

Viral video shows Panda Express employee standing on fryer while cleaning

A viral video shows a West Milwaukee Panda Express employee standing on an active fryer to clean an exhaust hood, prompting a corporate safety response and retraining.

Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices

The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.

‘Poop pills’ may point to new peanut allergy treatment, study finds

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies. 

SNAP food aid enrollment drops 13% as new federal work requirements take effect

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment fell by more than 13% in one year following expanded federal work requirements and administrative shifts.

CDC links multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts

A multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people, prompting a warning from health officials.

Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.

Dreyer’s recalls Outshine fruit bars over glass contamination fears

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling several varieties of its fruit bars over concerns that they may be contaminated with glass.