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.

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.

USDA retracts health alert for ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination

 On April 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) retracted this public health warning, saying further testing found no elevated lead levels. More information is available here.

Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.

Good Day Cooks: Taqueria De Diez
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Taqueria De Diez stops by to showcase their Tijuana-style street tacos. Taqueria De Diez has four locations in Austin and is in the process of opening a new store on 6th Street.

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.

Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health

Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet. 

Check your fridge: FDA warns of E. coli risk linked to Raw Farm-brand cheddar cheese

Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.

Texas bans candy, soda from SNAP purchases starting April 1

Starting April 1, Texas is now the first state to implement sweeping new restrictions on the types of food and beverages available for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Texas SNAP benefits change April 1; no more junk foods

The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.

Changes to SNAP benefits on the way
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The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.