Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat and cheese, CDC says

CNN — A deadly outbreak of listeria in six states has been linked to contaminated deli meat and cheese, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. People at high risk of severe illness from listeria infection — such as pregnant people, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems — should not … Read more

At least one person dead as listeria outbreak tied to deli meats and cheese hits several states

2002 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a Listeria monocytogenes bacterium, responsible for the food borne illness listeriosis.  Elizabeth White / CDC via AP A food poisoning outbreak tied to deli meat and cheese has sickened 16 people, including one who died, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. … Read more

The world’s best cheese for 2022 is revealed at awards in Wales

Newport, Wales (CNN) — When you gather 4,434 cheeses from 42 countries in one room to find out which is best, there’s inevitably a sense of excitement in the air. There is, of course, inevitably also a very, very powerful smell. That heady and almost intoxicating mix of ripening dairy produce and friendly competition was … Read more

Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods and other grocery chains

Brie and Camembert cheeses sold at retailers nationwide and in Mexico are being recalled due to a multistate listeria outbreak that has sickened six people, hospitalizing five of them, federal officials say. Friday’s recall by Benton Harbor, Michigan-based Old Europe Cheese involves all of its Brie and Camembert products with “best by” dates through December … Read more

JoJo Siwa Defends Taking Girlfriend Avery Cyrus to Chuck E. Cheese

Forever a kid at heart! JoJo Siwa responded after a social media troll criticized her for taking girlfriend Avery Cyrus to Chuck E. Cheese for date night — and she had no shame about her restaurant of choice. “You know what I love most about this? Is that this girl woke up today and was … Read more

Packers fan selling party bus called ‘The Big Cheese’

Wearing a suit and crown to Packers games, Jason Mercier goes by the nickname the “King of the North.” He’s a Packers super fan. Photo: Jason Mercier “I can remember [being] 2 or 3 years old, cheering for the Packers,” said Mercier, who lives in Michigan’s Menominee County in the Upper Peninsula (U.P.) Mercier is … Read more

Blame inflation for the rising cost of a bacon, egg and cheese

Some of the nation’s most popular eateries — both large and small — are hiking their prices, passing higher supply costs onto customers.  McDonald’s, Outback Steakhouse, Starbucks and Wendy’s have raised menu prices this year as inflation maintains its tight grip on the U.S. economy. Chipotle joined them on Tuesday when CEO Brian Niccol said … Read more