American honey is radioactive from nuclear bomb test in the 1950s, researchers say

Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.

Chipotle giving away 250,000 free burritos to US health care workers

Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.

Reese's to sell new candy bar, sweetening permanent lineup

Not only is Reese's adding a new candy bar to the permanent lineup, but for a limited time only you'll also be able to find a pure peanut butter cup without the chocolate.

Restaurants face staff shortages, blame unemployment benefits

Restaurant owners say that when the pandemic hit, many in the industry had to find new jobs, or went on a completely new career path.

Biden signs law designating sesame as major food allergen, requires labeling on packaged foods

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.

Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic

But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.

Alcohol-free bar owner says his Blackness led him to create space for healing

The owner of Sans Bar, Chris Marshall, shares his story and talks about why he decided to start one of the only alcohol-free bars in the South.

Iron Ox breaks ground on new robotic growing facility in Lockhart

Iron Ox, a California-based company, has begun construction on a 535,000-square-foot indoor hydroponic farm in the city of Lockhart.

Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown

Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”

Musically Fed hosts food distribution to help live music community

Musically Fed has been putting on drive-thru food distributions in several states since the start of the pandemic. Saturday, they came to Austin. 

Austin woman marks one year on journey to become pitmaster

Eliana Gutierrez was made pitmaster’s apprentice to Miguel Vidal at Valentina’s Tex Mex Barbeque on her 20th birthday in April 2020. 

Researchers say chemical used in food, beverage containers could ‘seriously damage’ brains

German researchers analyzed the impacts of BPA, or bisphenol A — an industrial chemical often used in containers that store food and beverages — on fish and found “alarming” levels of nerve damage in the animals’ brains.

Recipes inspired by Austin FC's first Major League Soccer match

Austin FC kicks off its inaugural Major League Soccer season and FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum is getting you ready with some recipes inspired by the team.

Busch Beer paying dog $20G, plus 'benefits,' to taste Dog Brew

The beer brand is launching a contest to promote its Dog Brew and to find the perfect pooch to help expand the product line. 

White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content

White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.

MKE distillery cheers return of tailgating with 'L Flag' bourbon

Central Standard Distillery in Milwaukee decided that when the Cubs lose to the Brewers, people should drink the "L Flag" bourbon. 

Public health alert issued for 200k lbs. of raw ground turkey products over salmonella concerns

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.