Lettuce is more vulnerable than many other foods to bacteria outbreaks. It lacks a protective rind, isn’t cooked and has a short shelf life.
Author: Zlati Meyer, USA TODAY
There’s another multi-state E. coli outbreak likely linked to romaine lettuce
Thirty-two people in 11 states are ill, according to the FDA. Thirteen have been hospitalized.
Go ahead and gobble up – the average Thanksgiving dinner costs a bit less than last year
You can feed 10 people (plus leftovers) with $48.90 on average, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
7-Eleven to launch scan-and-go at 14 Dallas stores
Some merchandise will still require the human touch, though, such as hot foods, money orders, cigarettes, lottery tickets and alcohol, the company said.
Coca-Cola: Sprite lemonade, Minute Maid veggie juice debuting next year
As soda sales drop industry-wide, Coca-Cola is looking to keep consumers interested in its beverages.
McDonald’s McRib is back, but for a limited time
The pork sandwich is on sale now for a limited time at more than 9,000 restaurants across the U.S., McDonald’s said Thursday.
McDonald’s to expand its breakfast menu, introduce new meal deal, CEO says
The chain has a growing number of restaurants doing delivery and outfitted with self-order kiosks in an effort to drive sales.