Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.

McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: Taylor Farms says products safe

Taylor Farms, a California-based grower tied to a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, insists its products currently on the market are safe.

McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands: At least 75 now sickened

The McDonald’s E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders has expanded: At least 75 people have been sickened in 13 states, the CDC said Friday.

Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin-based business issues apology

Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.

McDonald’s says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.

Starbucks CEO says company will fix 'overly complex menu' to reverse sales slump

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced that the coffee giant plans to fix its menu and pricing as it seeks to boost traffic and turn around sagging sales.

New San Jose Costco location coming despite pushback

The San Jose City Council voted unanimously to approve plans to build a new Costco despite back push from residents.

Employee's homemade meal blamed for mass food poisoning at Maryland seafood distributor

NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors in Jessup, Maryland, says Monday's mass food poisoning incident, which left 46 people seeking medical attention, was caused by homemade food prepared by an employee.

Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma to shut down after 54 years

After operating for over half a century, Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last dish at the end of the year, as the restaurant will close its doors for good.

500-plus types of frozen waffles recalled over listeria risk

The frozen waffle recall includes major brands like Best Choice, Good and Gather, Great Value, Hannaford, Kodiak, Publix, Simple Truth and more.

Bay Area city ranked no. 1 for best food in the US

Beating out Chicago's deep-dish scene or Philly cheesesteaks is the culinary culture in Oakland. 

Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season

Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!

California becomes powerhouse in bourbon business

Move over, Kentucky. There's a new king in the bourbon business, a California king to be precise.

Pizza shop holds grand opening along Oakland's troubled Hegenberger corridor

The owner of Oakland's newest Round Table Pizza franchise is hoping his shop will help play a part in stopping the bleed of businesses fleeing the city's troubled Hegenberger corridor. The shop, located in the Hegenberger Gateway Center at 8450 Edgewater Drive, held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday.