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Burger King Admits Horse Meat was Used in Burgers
Burger King has admitted that some burgers made in the plant of one of its processors in Ireland were tainted with horse meat, but that the meat never reached its restaurants, The Guardian reported.
Ben & Jerry's Unveils '30 Rock' Liz Lemon Flavor as Show Ends
NBC's "30 Rock" comedy show featuring Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin has come to an end after airing its final show last night. Ben & Jerry's has revealed the new flavor honoring "30 Rock" - Liz Lemon Greek Frozen Yogurt with a Blueberry Lavender Swirl.
Jack in the Box Debuts 'Hot Mess Burger'
Jack in the Box has launched the "Hot Mess Burger," featuring a beef patty topped with spicy jalapenos, onion rings and pepper jack cheese and served on the brand's classic sourdough bread.
Carl's Jr., Hardee's Debut Charbroiled Fish Sandwich With Swimsuit Model
National fast-food chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's launched the new charbroiled Atlantic cod fish sandwich Wednesday with a little help from a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model.
Ashley Judd Splits From Dario Franchitti Following 11 Years of Marriage
Ashley Judd splits from Dario Franchitti after more than 11 years of marriage, People magazine is reporting.
Wendy’s Launches Premium Fish Fillet Sandwich
Wendy's released its premium fish fillet sandwich just ahead of the Lenten season between Feb. 13 until March 30, the company said in a statement.
Jack in the Box Releases New Website Design
Jack in the Box has rolled out its newly redesigned website, created to "heighten the engagement of online visitors," according to a company press release.
Lettuce and Spinach Responsible for Most Food-Borne Illnesses: CDC
Fruits and vegetables have always been considered as a healthy food option but now a new report says they cause 48 million Americans to get sick every year with food-borne illnesses, according to a report.
Dung Beatles Use Milky Way as Navigation Guide
In a surprising discovery, a new study shows that dung beetles navigate via the Milky Way, the first known species to do so in the animal kingdom.
Cats Kill up to 3.7 Billion Birds Every Year in the U.S., Study Shows
Cats may be cute and furry and make great entertainment videos for YouTube, but these adorable creatures are killing billions of birds in the U.S. every year, according to a new study.
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak, 16 Left Sick
Salmonella food poisoning tied to ground beef produced in Michigan has left 16 people sick in five states across the U.S., according to officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Taco Bell Pulls Anti-Veggie Ad Following Complaints, Announces Cool Ranch Tacos
Taco Bell has recently landed in hot water with vegetarian organizations following a seemingly anti-veggie ad, which shows a person bring a bowl of vegetables to a Super Bowl party, and has now been pulled.
Dunkin' Donuts Rolling Out Heart Shaped Donuts for Valentine's Day
Dunkin' Donuts is bringing back its heart-shaped donuts, including the Cupid's Choice donut and the new brownie batter donut just in time for Valentine's Day.
Deadly Brazilian Nightclub Fire Kills 231, Four Arrests Made
Brazilian police have arrested four people in connection with a fire that broke out Saturday night at a club in Santa Maria, Brazil that left 231 people dead.
Hugh Hefner's Secretary Mary O'Connor Dies
Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner's secretary of more than 40 years died over the weekend following ongoing health issues, according to TMZ.
Rick Ross Crashes Rolls Royce, Survives Accident
Rapper Rick Ross survived an accident when his Rolls Royce was hit with bullets and crashed into an apartment building as he celebrated his 37th birthday, according to reports.
JonBenet Ramsey Case: Grand Jury Wanted to Indict Parents in 1999
Child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey's parents, John and Patsy Ramsey were indicted by prosecutors but never officially prosecuted by the district attorney, new reports state.
Actress January Jones Says Her Hair Is Falling Out
'Mad Men' actress January Jones says her hair is falling out after years of dying it blonde and damaging her hair, according to reports.
Nation’s Only Marijuana-Themed Restaurant Franchise Opening in Madison
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs, the nation's only marijuana-themed restaurant franchise, is opening in Madison on Jan. 26 at 453 Gillman Street.
Red Robin Rolling out Kobe Beef Burgers: Report
Red Robin has begun developing Kobe beef and bison beef hamburgers that will hit menus across America in the second half of the year.
Olive Garden Offering 3 Course Meal for $12.95
Olive Garden announced this week that they have a new 3 course dinner deal for just $12.95. Olive Garden announced this week that they have a new 3 course dinner deal for just $12.
Hooters Super Bowl Competition: Free Year Supply of Chicken Wings
Hooters announced Friday it will be running a promotion at all of its locations in the US on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, by choosing one winner during the halftime who will receive a lifetime supply of free chicken wings.
Papa John’s promotes Higdon to Global Communications Post
Papa John's International Inc. has promoted Steve Higdon to vice president, global communications.
Subway Rolls Out Ordering App in California, Faces 'Footlong' Lawsuit
Subway, the world's biggest fast-food chain, rolled out a free smartphone ordering app that lets California customers easily place your order ahead of pick up.
Subway Sued By Two New Jersey Men Over ‘Footlongs’ That Came Are An Inch Short
Subway has come under fire recently after a flurry of photos emerged on social media from disgruntled customers who complained that their footlongs were an inch too short.
Burger King Drops Horse Meat Firm Following Hamburger Scandal
Burger King in the U.K. announced Thursday it has stopped using meat from a distributer caught supplying British grocers with hamburger that contained horse meat.
Country Singer Chely Wright Pregnant with Identical Twins [VIDEO]
Country Singer Chely Wright and her partner, Lauren Blizter-Wright, are pregnant and are expecting identical twins, the happy couple said Wednesday.
Will There Be Enough Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday?
As we head up to Super Bowl 2013 on Sunday, Feb. 3, there is a concerns that fans favorite snack, chicken, may be getting harder to find, according to the National Chicken Council.
Annie's Frozen Pizza Recalled for Metal Fragments: Batch Codes
Natural food producer Annie's Inc. announced a voluntary recall of its Homegrown Frozen Pizza following reports of the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at a third-party flour mill, according to a release sent out by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Burger King Offering Buy Any Original Chicken Sandwich, Get One Free Deal
Burger King restaurants are offering a buy-one-get-one-free special on its Original Chicken Sandwich and its popular specialty varieties, including the NEW Philly Original Chicken Sandwich and the popular Italian Original Chicken Sandwich.