Food & Drink
SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled for potential salmonella contamination
The cucumber outbreak sickened 68 people, including 18 who were hospitalized, in 19 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
1 month ago
The holiday season evokes a generous spirit, but small mutual aid groups helping the hungry can get overwhelmed. Here’s how to support them instead.
1 month ago
Giant Heirloom Market took a gamble on Philly’s Market East. Here’s why it failed
The grocery store with Pennsylvania roots is leaving after only three years.
1 month ago
Listen 1:10What’s the best way to dispose of leftovers this Thanksgiving?
Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, there is about a 25% increase in food waste, according to the nonprofit organization the Ecology Center.
1 month ago
Listen 1:16‘Huge demand’: Delaware food pantries see long lines for free Thanksgiving dinners
The Food Bank of Delaware has been serving thousands of Delawareans across the state ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
2 months ago
Here is where you can get a free Thanksgiving meal in Philly or donate to help those in need
Local nonprofits are providing free food ahead of Thanksgiving to help curb food insecurity in Philadelphia. The moms of Eagles players join in to make the holiday memorable.
2 months ago
Listen 1:19Pennsylvania mandates ‘precautionary’ testing of dairy farm milk for avian influenza
Testing samples will be taken about every two weeks from tankers that are transporting dairy farm milk to processing plants.
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Bringing Thanksgiving food on a plane? Here is what you should know
When in doubt, TSA says to consider this: "If it's a solid item, then it can go through a checkpoint."
2 months ago
RFK’s promise to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
Why has Trump's presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?
Air Date: November 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:1412 vegan restaurants you must visit in Philly
From staples of the city’s food scene to local favorites, check them out and celebrate World Vegan Month.
2 months ago
N.J.’s plan is moving forward to expand free school meals for all children, not just for those from low-income families.
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Listen 1:14RFK Jr. wants to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ He could face a lot of pushback
MAHA has set its sights on big food and big pharma, arguing that these industries use lobbying power to maximize profits at the expense of the country's health.
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Did Philadelphia’s soda tax have an impact on people’s health?
A new study shows the soda tax made a small difference in slowing down weight gain, which researchers argue is still important.
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Listen 1:4460,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal straw inside the now-recalled tumblers can cut a user’s mouth and/or fingers.
2 months ago
Food critic Craig LaBan reveals best restaurants in Greater Philadelphia Area
The Philly food scene is bursting with flavor and creativity, so we’re going through the list of best restaurants in our region, from West Chester to Camden and more.
Air Date: October 24, 2024 12:00 pm
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