Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Einstein Bros. Bagels recalls cream cheese spread due to undeclared almonds posing allergic reaction risk

Dozens of cases of Einstein Bros. Bagels Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread have been recalled due to undeclared almonds that pose a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to consumers allergic to almonds.

Good Day Cooks: Studio Lobos
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Studio Lobos is a full-service event production and hospitality experience from Lobos Hospitality in Austin, creating unforgettable gatherings through thoughtful design, chef-driven menus, bespoke cocktails, and dynamic entertainment. 

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe

Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.

Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.

Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu

Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.

Austin mariachi group breaking traditional gender barriers

Mariachi music has been played all over and while the music and tone hasn’t changed much in the past two centuries, one local group has a different look.

Chronic illness: tips for kids, parents | Austin Family
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A chronic illness diagnosis can change daily life for both parents and children—especially when it comes to school. How can families help kids manage their health and still succeed in the classroom? Alison Bogle with Austin Family magazine shares some practical tips.

USDA issues health alert for beef and pork products that were sold without inspection

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert after an investigation determined raw Blackwing Meats beef and pork products were produced without federal inspection and may be labeled with false inspection.  

Pizza and bread products recalled in 10 states over metal fragment contamination, FDA says

Food and Drug Administration officials said the new recall covers several pesto and mozzarella pizza and tomato and parmesan focaccia bread products sold in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Michigan, and Texas.

49% of Americans are struggling to afford food: Report

Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.

'Zoox' self-driving cars to roll out in Austin

Another brand of self-driving cars is rolling out in Austin. Zoox autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been testing in Austin since 2024