Food & Drink
60,000 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.
3 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
Listen 46:06What to know about E. coli and the McDonald’s outbreak
About 50 people have fallen ill in the McDonald's outbreak, and one has died, with ages ranging from 13 to 88, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3 months ago
America’s oldest ice cream shop in Philly is gaining popularity across Asia — here’s why
The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market has been expanding across Asia with the help of a little-known federal agency that sells insurance on export deals.
3 months ago
Farmers face challenging drought conditions across the Garden State
New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.
3 months ago
Frozen waffles sold at Walmart, Target and supermarkets are recalled over listeria risk
A number of Treehouse Foods frozen waffles are being recalled due to listeria contamination concerns.
3 months ago
Should we put health warning labels on food?
The FDA is proposing warning labels on packaged food to highlight nutritional content. Would a warning label make you think twice about eating ultra-processed food?
Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 46:02Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here’s what to look for in your fridge
Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains.
3 months ago
Raw milk could save Delaware’s dairy industry. But the risks can be life-threatening
Delaware will soon allow people to buy raw milk, but health officials say the practice has serious risks.
3 months ago
Listen 3:14Food fight: The history of the school lunch at Philly’s Science History Institute
Philadelphia pioneered the school lunch 130 years ago.
4 months ago
Listen 1:46Black Mothers in Power launches community fridge to tackle Wilmington food insecurity
The fridge aims to help residents facing food insecurity, an urgent need in some spots in Wilmington.
4 months ago
Listen 1:30A Hatboro, Pa. bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with orders
Lochel's Bakery in Hatboro has been doing its cookie poll each presidential election since 2008.
4 months ago
What’s going on with the price of groceries?
Cooling inflation hasn’t translated to lower prices on store shelves. We’ll look at how sticker-shock over grocery costs is having an impact on consumers and voters.
Air Date: September 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:51Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex
Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?
Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:444 Philadelphia men arrested in ‘Operation Beef Bandit’ in connection to organized cargo theft ring
Four men from Philadelphia have been arrested in New Jersey in connection to what police are calling an organized cargo theft ring.
4 months ago