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‘A lover of life’ – Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Seattle held a candlelight vigil on Monday for three people killed in a gun battle at the Bite of Seattle food festival the previous day, as the city’s mayor and thousands of residents mourned the victims. The shooting, which also injured at least four other people, took place on the final day of the free…
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FDA official insists ‘U.S. food supply is safe’ as cyclosporiasis cases hit 11,000
An FDA official said the US food supply remains safe despite a sharp rise in reported cyclosporiasis cases, as federal and state authorities investigate several outbreaks of the intestinal illness. The reassurance matters because the cases have heightened concern about fresh produce and food-safety oversight, while investigators seek to identify and remove any contaminated products.…
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Cyclospora concerns raise questions about produce safety
The article text provided does not contain the news report itself, because access to the webpage was denied. As a result, the available information supports only the headline’s indication that concerns about Cyclospora are prompting questions over produce safety. Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause intestinal illness and is sometimes linked to contaminated fresh…
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Judy Announce New EP Death Of A Ladies’ Mutt: “Denim Girls”
Judy, the duo of Blue Broderick (Diners) and Leah Levinson (Agriculture), have announced their second EP, “Death Of A Ladies’ Mutt,” due out on 6 August 2026. The project began in December when the pair joined forces as a songwriting and recording exercise, producing two EPs in just five days, with the first, “Songs Of…
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More than 12,000 pounds of bacon recalled after USDA issues highest-risk alert
More than 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon have been recalled after the US Department of Agriculture issued a Class I alert, its highest-risk classification. The product, made by Maple Leaf Foods and distributed to grocery retailers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington, was pulled because it had been imported from Canada without undergoing the required…
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Patriots receiver Mack Hollins’ barefoot escapades reach a new plateau in second New England season
New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins has become known for his habit of going barefoot almost everywhere, and reports suggest this quirk has become even more pronounced during his second season with the team. The story highlights an unusual, light-hearted aspect of NFL life away from the pitch, adding colour to coverage of a…
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4 in 5 toddler foods at grocery stores are ultra-processed: Study
A study of toddler foods sold in Austin, Texas, found that more than four in five products were ultra-processed, raising concerns about the nutritional quality of foods marketed to very young children. The findings matter because early diets can shape children’s tastes and eating habits, while parents may assume products in toddler-food aisles meet suitable…
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Food Network Sets New Bobby Flay Fine-Dining Competition Series ‘The Line’ for Fall Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Food Network has announced a new fine-dining cooking competition series, “Bobby Flay’s The Line,” which will premiere on 8 September at 9pm ET and stream on HBO Max. The show follows celebrity chef Bobby Flay and a hand-picked team of chefs as they run a restaurant service line, preparing a fine-dining menu in real time…
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Greens MP doubles down on her claim horse meat is being sold to Australians as beef and lamb mince because the government ‘isn’t taking food safety seriously’
A New South Wales Greens MP, Abigail Boyd, has reiterated claims that horse meat is being fraudulently sold to Australian consumers labelled as beef or lamb mince, arguing the issue reflects a broader failure by government to take food safety and labelling standards seriously. The claim follows an ABC Four Corners investigation and has reignited…
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Out-of-her-depth Seattle mayor loses cool at press conference after mass shooting as city’s police chief unveils woke new term for ‘gangs’
Seattle’s mayor, Katie Wilson, is reported to have become visibly frustrated during a press conference held in the aftermath of a mass shooting in the city. The same briefing saw Seattle’s police chief introduce a new term to replace the word “gangs”, a move criticised in the article as an example of overly cautious, politically…