What to know about recent food recalls You might remember that during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. saw a big drop in food recalls. But that trend is over. This year, we’ve had a string of high-profile alerts over our food.
'Does This Taste Funny?' is a Colbert family cookbook What do cooking and a nightly TV show have in common? Both require "a little care, a little love and a little imagination," says Stephen Colbert. He and his wife Evie Colbert have written a cookbook. Terry Gross
Albertsons sues Kroger and ends failed grocery megamerger The lawsuit over a deal to combine the two largest U.S. supermarkets came just a day after it was blocked in both federal and Washington state courts. Alina Selyukh
Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court The ruling makes it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger would have combined two of America's largest supermarket chains. Alina Selyukh
Yes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to know Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness. Allison Aubrey
USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herbs across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child. Juliana Kim
No hocus pocus, just delicious donuts. A Seattle area guide to authentic shops With all of the excitement and social media buzz over Voodoo Doughnuts opening their first Seattle shop in Capitol Hill this week, here’s an appreciation post for your local, independent donut shop quietly pumping out the best donuts that opens early and closes when the donuts run out. Casey Martin
How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why. Allison Aubrey
Voodoo Doughnut's Seattle sweet spot is about to open in Capitol Hill The doughnut shop known for bizarre flavors will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 1201 Pine Street. Dyer Oxley