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Bags of lettuce with warning label
SALAD POPPERS

Poisoned Lettuce Taken Off Shelves After Parasite Outbreak

Taylor Farms says it’s removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.

Charlie Sherwood

U.S. President Donald Trump makes a toast during a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping
DIM SUMMIT

Trump Floored by Discovery About Chinese Food on State Visit

Big Macs were not on the menu at the state banquet in Beijing.

Tom Latchem

A mugshot of Keyshun Jones next to an image of the exterior signage of a Chick-fil-A.
FOLLOW THE CHEDDAR

Chick-fil-A Worker Arrested for $80K Mac and Cheese Scheme

Investigators say a Texas man cooked up 800 fake orders before cashing in.

Olivia Ralph

Taco Bell's latest menu announcements in 2026
THAT'S A CRUNCHWRAP, FOLKS

Popular Fast-Food Chain Unveils Its First Beauty Product

Live más, glow más?

Will Neal

CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: An In-N-Out Burger logo is displayed outside a restaurant on November 7, 2025 in Carlsbad, CA.  (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
BRAINROT

In-N-Out Drops '67' From Orders Due to Viral '6-7' Craze

The burger chain retired the number after it became a viral sensation.

Tom Sanders

A photo illustration of Donald Trump standing front of fries holding McDonalds fast food.
HE’S A FRY GUY

Ally Dishes on Trump’s Utterly Twisted McDonald’s Order

The RNC Chairman claims the president manufactures his own monstrous cross-over burger.

Laura Esposito

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President Trump wearing a McDonald's apron hands fries to someone off camera.
UNHAPPY MEALS

McDonald’s Blames Trump ‘Uncertainty’ for Sales Drop

The president loves the fast-food giant so much he staged a photo op there during his re-election campaign.

Janna Brancolini

Whataburger x Wrangler.
WHATACOLLAB

Wrangler & Whataburger Are Now Serving a New Apparel Collab

“What’s better than a great combo? Easy, a Texas-sized combo.”

Mia Maguire

A McDonald’s sign.
NO ONIONS, PLEASE

100+ E. Coli Infections Now Linked to McDonald’s Outbreak

The CDC said the food safety concerns appeared to be over.

Janna Brancolini

President Donald Trump presents fast food to be served to the Clemson Tigers in celebration of their national championship at the White House on January 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. Clemson won their second title in three years after beating Alabama 44-16 on January 7th.
SNACK ATTACK

The Junk Food 2024 Candidates Are Stress-Eating Revealed

No matter who wins the election, the vice presidential residence will be well stocked with Diet Mountain Dew.

Lily Mae Lazarus

Donald Trump McDonalds Illustration
TOO SALTY!

Trump Roasted by McDonald’s Staff: ‘Where’s His Hairnet?’

The former president won a French Fries Certification Pin for his shift at the fast-food chain, but workers weren’t so impressed.

David Gardner

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