Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used worldwide and widely added to food packaging due to their oil and water resistance properties. A recent study has revealed the harmful presence of PFAS in food packaging, posing risks to human health through food and environmental contamination. For the study, published in the…
Fast-Food Chains Use Wood Pulp, Seaweed, and Soy to Bulk up ‘Chicken Products’: Study | Facts Matter
According to a new investigation, many of the popular fast-food joints here in America are selling products labeled as “chicken,” but inside is a slew of other ingredients—things like seaweed, beef, soy, protein powder, and even wood pulp. Furthermore, this investigation found that in some of these fast-food restaurants, their statement that “Many products only…
Fast-Food Chains Use Seaweed, Soy, and Wood to Bulk up ‘Chicken Products’: Study | Facts Matter
According to a new investigation, many of the popular fast-food joints here in America are selling products labeled as “chicken,” but inside is a slew of other ingredients—things like seaweed, beef, soy, protein powder, and even wood pulp. Furthermore, this investigation found that in some of these fast-food restaurants, their statement that “Many products only…
Childhood Obesity: Are Drugs and Surgery the Answer?
In January, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued its new clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and treatment of overweight and obese children and adolescents. The health of an estimated 14.4 million U.S. children and adolescents is affected by obesity and the trend is escalating. In 1963, five percent of children and adolescents were…
McDonald’s Tops Profit Estimates, Warns Inflation Pressures Persist
January 31, 2023
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McDonald’s announced that it had topped Wall Street estimates for the fourth quarter as it raised meal prices, despite the latest warnings that inflationary pressures would persist into this year. The fast-food chain said it is still aiming to build new restaurants to boost business as part of its new strategy, which the company says will add nearly…
California Judge Temporarily Halts Fast-Food Worker Law
January 6, 2023
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A Sacramento Superior Court judge Dec. 30 temporarily halted a new California fast food worker law—originally taking effect Jan. 1. The temporary restraining order (pdf) was issued after a group of business owners and restaurateurs filed a lawsuit claiming the law would only raise food prices and other expenses for consumers while harming businesses. Assembly…
Industry Group Snares California Law That Could Raise Fast-Food Wages to $22
December 7, 2022
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An industry coalition says it has collected enough signatures to halt a new California law that aims to improve pay and working conditions for fast-food employees across the state, arguing that the legislation would lead to higher food prices and job losses. The Save the Restaurants Coalition said on Nov. 5 it has collected the…
Domino’s Pizza Exits Italy Following Seven-Year Failure
Domino’s Pizza has shuttered the last of its locations in Italy, officially ending a seven-year failed attempt to bring American fast-food pizza to the Mediterranean country from which the dish derives. On Tuesday, Italians began to notice that the 13 remaining Domino’s franchises in their country were not responding to calls, just months after an…
Do Healthy Fast-Food Options Lead to Healthier Choices?
In 2017, and to much fanfare, menu labeling for calorie counts began to be mandated in national chain restaurants. I mean shouldn’t consumers have the knowledge needed to make healthy eating choices outside the home? It just makes sense that caloric information on menus will help consumers limit food intake to stay within daily energy…
Lawsuit Filed Against Burger King Accuses Fast-Food Chain of Falsely Advertising Sandwich Size
Fast-food chain Burger King is being sued by four plaintiffs over alleged false advertising of its burgers, claiming the restaurant’s adverts showcase the meat-filled sandwiches as bigger than they actually are. According to Top Class Actions, plaintiffs Walter Coleman, Marco DiLeonardo, Matthew Fox, and Madelyn Salzman are leading a class-action lawsuit against the restaurant on behalf of anyone who “purchased a Burger King menu item…
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