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food poisoning
How, Exactly, Did E. coli Get In Nestle's Cookie Dough?
The recent discovery of E. coli O157 bacteria in Nestlé refrigerated cookie dough and subsequent recall of 30,000 tubs of said dough raises an urgent scientific question: Uh, how did that much cow poop end up in cookie dough? More » -
consumer reports health
How To Spot A Contaminated Swimming Pool, And Why You Should
It's gray and rainy up here in the tropical paradise of upstate New York, but for those of you in more temperate climes, Consumer Reports Health kicks off the weekend with some frightening statistics about the American public's pool hygiene, and how to tell whether a pool will make you sick or not before you dive in. More » -
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National Funeral Home Lets Hundreds Of Corpses Rot In Hallways
The National Funeral Home in Falls Church, Virginia stores unrefrigerated corpses, including some bound for Arlington National Cemetery, in hallways and garages for months on end, according to embalmer-turned-whistleblower Steven Napper. The Funeral Home's owner, Texas-based Service Corporation International, told Napper that they were unwilling to pay for refrigeration, which would prevent corpses from leaking and growing mold. More » -
pepsi
Move To Japan So You Can Drink Yogurt Pepsi
Japan is a unique country with an adventurous palate, the perfect place to try out new Pepsi Yogurt flavor, aka "Pepsi White." Reader Danny who sent this in says, "The flavor was quite sweet, and closer to that of 7-UP with some slightly milky tones (not really yogurt, just milk). Overall it was good, if odd." In this concoction, it would appear culinary scientists have discovered found the absolute gastronomical inverse of Crystal Clear Pepsi. Congratulations, Science.
RELATED: Ice Cucumber Pepsi
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class actions
Vienna "All Beef" Hot Dogs Are Made With Sheep, Pigs
Sorry Chicagoans, your beloved Vienna "100% All Beef" hot dogs are actually encased in sheep and pigs, according to a recently settled class action suit. Under the settlement, all class members—anyone in the U.S. who bought a Vienna hot dog at a hot dog stand in the past five years—are entitled to $3 per consumed hog dog. To submit a claim, visit caclawyers.com/viennasettlement.html and follow the procedures listed there.
In Re Vienna Beef Ltd. Litigation: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INFORMATION [The Consumer Advocacy Center]
Just in Time for Lunch: Hot Dogs & the Law, Part I [Wall Street Journal Law Blog]
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Bluebird Cafe
This Giant Grasshopper Does Not Belong In A Tuna Melt
The Bluebird Cafe in Culver City sold Seth a grasshopper home gussied up us a tuna melt. A waitress deftly handled the very-live and confused grasshopper by picking him up and tossing him on the ground. That's it. No apology, no replacement sandwich.
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hot soy sauce
Pardon Me, Waiter? My "Coffee" Is Actually Hot Soy Sauce
Here's a bizarre story from Flickr user F1.4. After finishing his breakfast at a "classy" joint in the D.C. area, the server came by and topped off his coffee. When he took another sip...it was hot soy sauce. Bleeccch! More » -
applebee's
Now In Applebee's Salads: Lizards!
Applebee's served a four-inch dead lizard as part of a salad last week. The McLean County Health Department investigated the surprise garnish and found that while "management confirmed it did happen," "it’s just one of those extraordinary circumstances," and that the restaurant was not at fault. More » -
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rocky mountain chocolate factory
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Gives You A Rotten Apple, Then Calls Security
Reader Nohreen says she bought an apple from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and it turned out to be rotten inside. When she called the store to complain, they told her it wasn't rotten, just brown from having been cut awhile ago. Nohreen said she'd bring the apple back to show them that it was actually rotten, but they told her not to waste her gas because there was nothing they could do about it. When she got to the store, rather than help her, she says the employees called security. More » -
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This Coffee Shop's Restroom Policy Is Extremely Subtle
We were talking about pay toilets and restroom policies yesterday, which we can only assume is what prompted reader Stephen to share this photo of a sign he noticed at a coffee shop in Denver, CO. Stephen thinks it's a "real thirst whetter." We couldn't agree more. -
unacceptable food
Searing Sword Of Schmutz Taints Aunt Millie's Bread Loaf
UPDATE: Aunt Millie's Searing Sword Of Schmutz Is Really Just "Food Grade Oil"
Reader Christina wants to know why there's black schmutz all over her Aunt Mille's homestyle seeded Italian bread. More »
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Next On The Airline Chopping Block: Lavatory Sinks?
Disturbing news from Horizon Air: rising costs have apparently forced the airline to replace lavatory sinks with a "lone bottle of hand sanitizer glued to the counter." More » -
unacceptable food
Applebees Hot Fudge Sundae Menu Picture Vs. Reality
Reader Jose wants to know what happened to all the hot fudge that was supposed to grace this excuse for an Applebees sundae...
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Burger King To Offer Huge Burger Meant To Feed 6 People?
Continuing our occasional coverage of strange foods that US companies offer in other parts of the world (Cucumber Pepsi? Strawberry Cheetos?) meet the "coming soon" Burger King 6-pack. More » -
class actions
The Sleep Number Difference Is Mold
A recent class action claims that Select Comfort Sleep Number beds are nothing more than overactive allergen mills. According to the suit, the bed's faulty air chambers allow moisture to form under the mattress foam, providing a perfect breeding ground for mold spores.
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Hey, Air Travelers: You Are Extremely Disgusting People
The Wall Street Journal has an article that we could barely finish about absolutely disgusting behavior that air travelers are exhibiting on airplanes. The article details the foul, rude and unsanitary things that you all are doing out of some sort of misguided aggression towards the airline. We have news for you, pig pen, you're only hurting yourselves... or, more specifically, the next guy to sit in that seat. More » -
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This Pizza Pizza Slice Came With A Free Tube Of Vaseline
Torontoist reader Charles claims to have received a used tube of Vaseline with his bagged slice of vegetarian pizza. He wrote:Yes, this is how the slice came: a used and soiled "Convenience Size" bottle of Vaseline moisturizer, as found in a Pizza Pizza, bagged slice of pizza; purchased in-store at 8:30PM (EST) 23 February 2008, Yonge St near Bloor St (Toronto, Canada).
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gross
Why You Should Wash Your Old Navy Pants Before You Wear Them
Attention: This is gross. If you don't want to read this post, we understand. More »
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