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India's food safety regulator has issued nine formal notices to Swiggy Instamart, the quick-commerce arm of food delivery giant Swiggy, following multiple consumer complaints alleging the delivery of expired, rotten, and...
Costco is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it sold protein powder containing toxic heavy metals without warning consumers. The lawsuit, filed on July 7, 2026, in the U.S.
Multiple Taco Bell locations across the United States have removed several fresh ingredients from their menus as a precautionary measure amid a significant, multistate outbreak of a parasitic intestinal illness.
Costco is discontinuing its popular Kirkland Signature craft beer lineup, ending a two-year partnership with Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery.
A major outbreak of the parasitic illness cyclosporiasis has surged to nearly 1,000 confirmed cases in Michigan, marking the largest such outbreak in the state's history and one of the largest in the United States in rec...
Three of the nation's largest egg producers have reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and 17 states to resolve allegations they conspired to artificially inflate egg prices for nearly three years.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday, July 6, 2026, that Walmart has agreed to lower prices on a range of products, including ground beef, following a request from his administration to celebrate the nation's 250th...
A voluntary recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores across eight southeastern states is underway after a dozen people fell ill with E. coli infections.
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for urgent government action to address a severe and worsening food crisis in northern Nigeria, following a stark United Nations assessment.
The 2026 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place Saturday, July 4, at the original restaurant on Coney Island in New York, marking the United States' 250th birthday.
In a comprehensive evaluation of a popular grocery staple, Sam's Club's Members Mark seasoned rotisserie chicken has been rated the top performer, surpassing competitors including Costco's long-celebrated offering.
European health officials are warning that a salmonella outbreak linked to flavored instant noodles may continue to sicken people, as recalled products with long shelf lives could still be stored in homes.
A large new study has found that drinking coffee, including decaffeinated varieties, is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing serious liver conditions.
Hyderabad police have arrested two men and seized approximately 50 kilograms of suspected adulterated meat following a raid on a shop in the Mallepally area.
A new California law that took effect on July 1, 2026, has fundamentally changed the date labels on packaged food, banning the common but confusing "sell by" phrase in favor of standardized language designed to reduce fo...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified a voluntary recall of certain Zapps and Dirty brand potato chips as a Class I event, its most serious designation, due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, debuted a significant new haircut on Wednesday, July 1, at the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival in Hitchin, England.
India's food safety regulator has issued notices to six major beverage companies over alleged misbranding and misleading claims regarding products marketed as energy drinks.
A new high-end coffee machine from Ninja aims to resolve household brewing disputes by accommodating two distinct coffee drinkers with separate bean supplies and personalized drink settings.
Walmart is offering a significant discount on a popular outdoor griddle as part of its summer sales event, presenting a major deal for shoppers ahead of the July 4 holiday.
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