'Best Before’ labels examined amid food waste concerns

The labels are used by manufacturers to determine how fresh food is, but some people worry these labels encourage shoppers to throw away food.

Free samples return to Trader Joe's, customers rejoice

From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.

Candy corn: The Halloween treat you either love or really hate

Candy corn ranked as the No. 2 worst Halloween candy for 2022 but more than 35 million pounds of it is produced each year so, either way, someone’s buying it.

Baskin-Robbins unveils new spicy ice cream flavor with ghost peppers

Baskin-Robbins’ new Spicy ‘n’ Spooky flavor combines ghost pepper-infused white chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate and spicy blood orange flakes. Here’s when you can save on scoops.

Man finds rare purple pearl inside clam at Delaware restaurant

A Phoenixville, PA man was on vacation, enjoying a meal with his family at Salt Air Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, DE when he came across a surprise in an order of clams: a purple pearl! 

Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease

Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.

National Coffee Day 2022: Where to get deals and freebies

Thursday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day with freebies and deals brewing at chains across the country.

The internet is losing its mind over a journalist who’s never heard of Panda Express

“Sorry to all the outraged and over-the-top Twitter posters, but I was NOT that familiar with Panda Express!” wrote a journalist who wrote an ignorant review of a new location for the fast-food joint.

Mars debuts M&M's Purple character: ‘I'm Just Gonna Be Me'

Along with her debut, the newest “spokescandy” has also released a music video and song to promote inclusivity.

Over 87K pounds of meat recalled over listeria concerns

Behrmann Meat and Processing's various ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled, produced between July 7, 2022, to Sept. 9, 2022.

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg celebrates German heritage

It's a true celebration of German heritage in Fredericksburg as the 42nd Oktoberfest takes place in the “Polka Capital of Texas”.

McDonald’s to add adult Happy Meals to the menu

The fast-food chain partnered with The Cactus Plant Flea Market to create the boxed meal with toy figurines.

Costco CFO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever

Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.