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Waffle House Forced to Add 'Egg Tax' to Meals as Shortage Hits America's Heartland Hard: 'We're In This for a While'

Waffle House added a 50-cent per egg surcharge due to soaring prices from an ongoing avian flu outbreak.

Internet Donates Thousands to Delivery Driver Who Got $2 Tip After Delivering Pizza in Snowstorm

An Indiana pizza delivery driver captured hearts online when a TikToker caught him braving a snowstorm on foot, only to receive a $2 tip.

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Progresso Soup Drops Sold Out Fast as Company Launches Limited Edition 'Soup You Can Suck On' for Flu Season

Progresso™ launched a new product—a savory hard candy meant to mimic a bowl of chicken noodle soup—that sold out almost immediately upon its release on Jan. 16.

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Explosion at Georgia Tyson Foods Plant Kills Woman Sleeping in Truck Nearby

An explosion and fire at a Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in Camilla, Georgia claimed the life of a woman and left several others injured.

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Social Media Users Freak Out After Video Shows Oreos Surviving Intense Blast with Blowtorch: 'WTF Am I Eating'

A video showing Oreos withstanding prolonged blowtorch blasts has sparked alarm among viewers who question just how edible a seemingly flameproof substance could be.

Food

Mass Food Poisoning Event Reported at Party Honoring Best Restaurants in LA

A celebration of culinary excellence turned sour when over 70 attendees of the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants party reported severe gastrointestinal illnesses.

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Eating Candy and Cake Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Disease in Stunning New Study

Indulging in sweet treats like cake, chocolate, and cookies could lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a surprising new study.

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Fast Food Customer Upset Over Missing Sauce Arrested for Assaulting Restaurant Manager: Police

A Florida woman was arrested after a heated dispute over missing dipping sauce at a Raising Cane's restaurant escalated into an alleged assault on the manager.

World

Candy Lover Who Went Viral After Finding 'Hideous' Smooth Mars Bar Gets Refund, Expects to Spend Money on More Mars Bars

A British man who sparked online buzz after discovering a Mars bar without its signature ripple has received a £2 voucher as compensation from Mars Wrigley UK.

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Pizza Hut China Goes 'Goblin' Mode with New Fried Bullfrog Topping: 'This Is F--king Hilarious'

The latest limited-edition creation from Pizza Hut in China, a pizza topped with a deep-fried bullfrog, is receiving international attention.

Food

FDA Alert: Tortilla Strips Recalled in 22 States Over Wheat Allergen Mix-Up

The tortilla chips brand mixed up their product with onion strips containing an undeclared wheat allergen.

Jaime Camil Reveals the Secret Reason Mexicans Love Spice

Despite the intense heat and explosive flavor of spice, Mexicans can't stop eating it—and believe it or not, there's a reason beyond just tradition.

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63-Year-Old Man Charged in Grand Theft Cheddar Heist That Sparked Outrage of Artisanal Cheese Community

Authorities have arrested in a man they believe to be involved in a gourmet cheddar heist that left the artisanal cheese community reeling.

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Coca-Cola Recalls Thousands of 'Zero Sugar' Drinks Found to Contain 100% Sugar

Coca-Cola has issued a recall on thousands of cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade after some cans containing full sugar were labeled as "zero sugar."

Food

Woman Caught Trying to Sneak Drugs, 750 Pounds of Illegal Bologna Across US-Mexico Border

The woman's haul posed a serious threat to the US pork industry.

Food

Taco Bell victorious in effort to move 'National Taco Day' from Thursday to Tuesday

The holiday was previously celebrated on Oct. 4, which only landed on a Tuesday four times since 2001.