The first flurries of holiday cheer are beginning to fall at Dunkin’. On Oct. 29, the coffee-and-doughnut chain announced its holiday menu is returning on Nov. 5 with a bevy of returning favorites and five brand-new items. This includes the introduction of the Cookie Butter Cloud Latte and Berry Sangria Refresher, as well as the …
Just days before Halloween, Zingerman’s Candy has recalled two types of candy bars due to undeclared allergens that could cause life-threatening reactions for those with cashew and peanut allergies. Michigan-based Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory has recalled its Peanut Butter Crush full-size bars and Ca$hew Cow full-size bars after being sold in packaging that did not disclose …
Sheinelle Jones can’t stop eating a snack she bought for her kids. “The world’s gonna judge me if I give you this,” she jokes. The TODAY show anchor and mother to Kayin, Clara and Uche is mingling with fans before guiding an audience through a cooking demo at the TODAY Fan Fest event Taste of …
With SNAP benefits at risk amid the ongoing government shutdown, two food delivery services are rolling out plans to provide a bit of assistance to the millions of Americans who rely on the governmental program. This week, DoorDash and Gopuff both announced plans to offer free food and waive delivery fees for SNAP participants. Here’s …
Less than a week away from Halloween, a major online candy retailer has filed for bankruptcy. On Oct. 24, CandyWarehouse.com, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The confection company, located in Sugar Land (yes, Sugar Land), Texas, listed in court …
Most restaurants struggle to garner attention when they first open, but thanks to its controversial name, one new eatery is certainly not having that problem. On Oct. 9, a restaurant named “Whitexicans” opened its doors in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens, New York, serving dishes like panko-crusted jalapeños rellenos and aguachile de cachuate. But …
As Nov. 1 looms and the federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight, 36 states have said they may not be able to fund their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) past the end of the week. That’s an unprecedented hardship for nearly 42 million Americans, but it’s just one part of some new …
Recipients of SNAP food assistance benefits across the country face a looming deadline: Come Nov. 1, their cards may not get refilled because of the government shutdown in Washington. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which serves nearly 42 million people each month, allocates money to states on a monthly basis. Benefits were largely uninterrupted over …
Hormel frozen chicken that was distributed to hotel and restaurant supply stores across the country is being recalled over concerns that the products may contain pieces of metal. On Oct. 25, the brand announced that it was recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products. Which products are affected and why are they …
Craig Melvin wears his heart on his sleeve — and his taste buds on his face. Asked if he can name the best thing he’s ever eaten during a TODAY Food segment, Craig visibly flips through his Rolodex of memories, finally shaking his head. “I can’t answer that question because every month or two, I’m …