Buttermilk pancakes were a “day-one” item when Luella’s Southern Kitchen first opened in Chicago in 2015, explains owner Darnell Reed; nevertheless, they eventually came off the menu as the restaurant focused on dinner service. But when Reed re-opened Luella’s in a new location last year with an exclusive focus on brunch, he put pancakes back...

One of the recalled products in June 2025 Published: March 24, 2026, 12:01 am A Salmonella outbreak in Korea that affected more than 300 people was likely caused by cross-contamination during production of bakery products, according to a study. In May 2025, clusters of salmonellosis were identified in seven cities associated with the consumption of...

Rich and dark Black Forest trifle made with chocolate cake, sweetened cherries, chocolate custard, whipped cream. This decadent German trifle is an indulgent dessert both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious, with each spoonful offering a perfect balance of sweetness, tartness, and creamy texture. Black Forest Trifle Recipe This rich black forest gateau not only taste...

Published: March 24, 2026, 12:03 am Oanh Le’s first introduction to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service may have been by way of her mom and dad, but not as a legacy to follow in their footsteps. As a child, Le’s parents worked at Tyson Foods, her mother on the chicken patty production line and...

More than 130 people have been infected by the hepatitis A virus in Italy with authorities linking the illnesses to contaminated shellfish. Officials in the Campania Region said 133 cases had been reported since the beginning of the year. The response to try and contain the increase includes more testing, epidemiological surveillance, controls in the...

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ground beef product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. The problem was discovered by the company after receiving two complaints from consumers....

Published: March 23, 2026, 12:01 am Last updated: March 23, 2026, 6:29 am As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond...

Mutton biryani is truly a special dish that has a rich, aromatic flavor and is perfect for celebrations. The combination of fragrant rice, tender mutton and bold spices makes it truly irresistible. In this post, I’m sharing a simple and easy method to prepare Muslim style mutton biryani using a pressure cooker. This mutton biryani...

Published: March 23, 2026, 12:03 am Scottish food sampling has revealed overall good compliance but a high failure rate for milk in dairy-alternative lattes. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) funds annual food sampling, which is done by local authorities and Public Analyst laboratories. In total, £200,000 ($268,000) was spent on the program, which collected samples from...

Raw Farm LLC, owned by Mark McAfee, has become all too familiar to food safety officials. The company has been repeatedly linked to foodborne illness outbreaks, and since its 2020 rebrand from Organic Pastures to Raw Farm, the pattern appears to be getting worse, not better.  Still, even with that history, this latest development is...