Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Philz Coffee to remove Pride flags from all locations

Bay Area-based coffee chain Philz Coffee is removing Pride flags from all its locations, prompting backlash from some employees who say the decision undermines the company’s inclusive culture.

In-N-Out CEO says 'no' to mobile app

In-N-Out's CEO confirmed they are skipping the mobile app trend to keep things personal and traditional.

Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis as part of Great Lakes region expansion

Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.

Rising oil prices threaten global food security
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Global food costs keep climbing, and farmers are feeling the squeeze. The U.N.’s FAO reports another jump in prices, while the U.S. exports phosphate fertilizers even as domestic shortages hit spring planting. William Burke, an agricultural economist, at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, gives insight.

Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep

Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.

Garlic sold in three states recalled due to possible botulism contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) says Tops Friendly Markets has issued a recall for peeled garlic due to possible botulism contamination.

Reese's will shift back to classic recipe after backlash, Hershey says

Hershey said it would be shifting back to its classic Reese’s recipe after the grandson of the candy’s founder criticized the company for switching to cheaper ingredients.

Why you’re paying more at the grocery store
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The Iran war has caused oil, natural gas, and fertilizer prices to soar, impacting farmers and potentially leading to higher food prices. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, gives insight.

Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe

Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.