US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage

Trucks contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White House said.

Starbucks introduces new summer beverages and food items

Starbucks is adding new items to its summer menu Tuesday, including two cold drinks and two food items.

Texas store clerk arrested on multiple counts of selling alcohol to minors

Deepak Sidgel, 39, of Pflugerville, faces a total of five counts of selling alcohol to minors. He worked at the Lexington Food Mart on Highway 77 in Lexington.

Thousands complain of illness after eating Lucky Charms, Cheerios

A food-borne illness reporting website says thousands of people have reported getting sick after eating Lucky Charms and a variety of Cheerios cereals.

Hill Country peach crops behind schedule due to heat, drought

The hope is the rain will return in September, breaking the drought. That could extend the peach season into the fall and could bring a rare peach/pumpkin harvest.

Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis

Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.

Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? Yes (in moderation), genetic study suggests

The study used genetics to analyze coffee-drinking behavior. It suggests that consuming java in moderation does not increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.

Alaska students served floor sealant instead of milk at school program

Several children were complaining that the milk tasted bad and caused burning sensations in their mouth and throats. One student had to be hospitalized.

Pro golfer, former MasterChef finalist now trains the next generation of Austin golfers

“I never shy away from business opportunities, and if there’s a way to continue pushing golf and food together, I think it’s great and Austin’s definitely a city to do that in," he said.

Tastes of the Caribbean at East Austin restaurant Canje

Named after the national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls its inspiration from not just mainland Guyana but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between.

Rising gas prices affecting Meals on Wheels Central Texas, team of drivers

Van de Putte said at MOWCTX they are currently $6,000 over their monthly gas budget. And when volunteer numbers are down, they have to hire more drivers which adds to costs.