What is listeria? All about the deadly outbreak linked to deli meat

An outbreak of listeria linked to edible gums has sickened about three dozen people across the country, killing two, officials said. Meanwhile, some varieties of bagged and bulk vegetables have recently been recalled due to listeria concerns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year, … Read more

Hog’s Head sues over multistate listeria outbreak

An elderly Missouri couple has filed the first lawsuit related to the latest outbreak of listeria linked to deli pork butt that sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Patrick and Sue Fleming are seeking more than $25,000 in personal injury and damages from Boar’s Head and Schnucks Markets for medical expenses, “loss … Read more

McDonald’s may bring back the Snack Wrap – here’s what you need to know

McDonald’s fans loved the Snack Wrap until it was pulled from the menu in 2016 – but it may finally be back. The original Snack Wraps that McDonald’s lovers remember—consisting of chicken, lettuce, shredded cheese and salsa wrapped in a warm tortilla—were discontinued for a number of reasons: it was difficult and time-consuming to put … Read more

“I lost a lot of money”

Kareem Rahma just wanted a piece of the pie, but he got burned in the process. In 2018, the New York City comedian wanted to cash in on the success of Instagrammable food-inspired museums in the Big Apple with the Immersive Pizza Museum, but his pie-in-the-sky idea resulted in “ his biggest financial failure”. which … Read more

Cut sugar from your diet to lower your biological age: study

There is no sugarcoating this news. We know too much sugar is bad for us – now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco say that even when we eat healthily, every gram of added sugar ages our cells. The US Food and Drug Administration recommends limiting added sugar to 50 grams per day. … Read more

Is your meal safe to eat in flight? There’s only one way to find out, experts advise

You never know what you’re going to get with an in-flight meal – but this one came with an extra shocking surprise. Earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport because of “spoilt food” that sickened passengers. Although experts have said … Read more

“System Benefit”

The best things in life are free. Lauryn Clare, who goes by @lauryn.elizabeth_ on Instagram, revealed a Starbucks hack to help parents spend less money at the global coffee giant. Lauryn Clare, 34, discovered a money-saving hack when ordering from Starbucks. Instagram / @lauryn.elizabeth_ “If you can’t afford Starbucks for two, order your little one … Read more

The cheeseburger at the NYC restaurant costs a shocking $150

This nosh requires more “bread” than most. As if the Big Apple didn’t have enough delicious pastries of late, creative Japanese cocktail bar Sip & Guzzle is stepping into this golden gastronomic obscurity by selling a $150 beef sandwich served on a golden plate. Dubbed the Cheesy Royale, the recently cooked sammie was described by … Read more

McDonald’s debuts new Big Arch burger – you can only get it here for now

Not even the Hamburger could get away with this bad boy. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has released details on the fast food chain’s months-teased megaburger, now known as the Big Arch. It’s two patties, three layers of melted white cheddar cheese, a new special, “rich” sauce, crispy onions, chopped onions, lettuce and pickles on a … Read more

The doctor reveals 4 ways to avoid getting sick from germs

These attacks against germs have gone viral. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for getting sick less often. To avoid germs, Puza recommends wiping the tops of aluminum cans before drinking from them, giving up lemon wedges in drinks at restaurants, not touching doorknobs and … Read more