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USDA updates its decades-old poultry inspection procedure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new reforms to decades-old processes for inspecting poultry facilities in an effort to lower on the number of foodborne illnesses, according to a report.
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McDonald's Japan stops sourcing all chicken from China
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) said it halted sales of all products that use chicken meat that originates in China on Friday, switching its sourcing completely to Thailand.
Peaches, nectarines, plums sold at Trader Joe's, Costco recalled over listeria concerns
Trader Joe's, Costco, Foods 4 Less and Ralphs are among the grocery stores pulling peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots.
FDA warns of dangers associated with pure caffeine consumption
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use powdered pure caffeine products, especially products sold in bulk over the Internet.
McDonald's, KFC apologize for Chinese food scandal
McDonald's and KFC in China faced a new food safety scare Monday after a meat company has been accused of selling out-of-date and tainted meat to the popular franchises.
McDonald’s restaurant operators are most pessimistic in a decade
McDonald's franchisees' sales outlook for the next six months is the most negative it's been in more than a decade, according to Janney Capital Markets.
Want to get married at a McDonald's? Head on over to Hong Kong
Who would have guessed it but McDonald's is becoming a popular wedding venue for many people in Hong Kong, according to reports.
Consumer Reports reveal most popular fast food store
Today's generation are not interested in fast food, but prefer higher quality food options. According to a new Consumer Reports survey, the most recognized fast food chains are becoming less and less desirable.
McDonald's in Seattle closes following 'sewage' problem
A McDonald's franchise store has closed in Seattle following a sewage problem, according to a report.
Researchers discover new way to predict which teens will binge drink
A new study published Monday found that genetics, brain function and other factors hold promise of helping researchers predict which teenagers will become binge drinkers and abuse alcohol.