Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study

The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.

Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 US stores as union effort continues

More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.

Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's

Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Baby formula recalled due to potential cross-contamination

ByHeart is recalling some of its infant formula out of an abundance of caution after a sample from a third-party manufacturing facility tested positive for bacteria. 

Here are the most-searched recipes of 2022, according to Google

Many of the year's most-searched recipes seemingly shot to fame thanks to TikTok. Did you make any of these dishes?

In-N-Out voted most popular chain in California
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Panda Express ranked second, followed by Carl's Jr., Burger King, and Taco Bell rounding out the top 5.

TGI Friday's-branded 'mozzarella sticks' snacks contain no mozzarella, lawsuit claims

“Had plaintiff known the truth — i.e., that the products do not contain any mozzarella cheese — they would not have been willing to purchase them at all."

Olive Garden launches matching family pajamas

The design features Olive Garden’s signature never-ending salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and of course, the after-dinner Andes mint.

Sesame to become 9th ‘major food allergen’ on Jan. 1, FDA says

Eight foods were previously identified as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. The FASTER Act will add sesame to the list of major food allergens effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Here are the 2022 winners of America's largest gingerbread competition

The gingerbread houses were judged on overall appearance, originality, creativity, difficulty, precision, and consistency of theme. Each entry must be 75% gingerbread and 100% edible.