James Beard Awards 2026: Minneapolis chef nominated for Best in Midwest

Known as one of the highest honors in the restaurant and hospitality industry, one Minneapolis-based chef has been nominated for a 2026 James Beard Award.

Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.

St. Paul’s Conny’s Creamy Cone celebrates spring
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Already this spring Minnesota has seen several perfect days to go outside and enjoy some ice cream. One seasonal favorite in St. Paul has been serving up warm weather memories for three decades. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the scoop.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe

Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.

Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu

Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.

Pizza and bread products recalled in 10 states over metal fragment contamination, FDA says

Food and Drug Administration officials said the new recall covers several pesto and mozzarella pizza and tomato and parmesan focaccia bread products sold in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Michigan, and Texas.

Taste Buds: Burrito Masterclass and Ranchero Beans

Stephanie Hansen heads to Lito’s Burritos in Minneapolis, where owner Miguel Hernandez and his team are building massive Southern California-style burritos, stuffed with house-made chorizo, fluffy eggs, and crispy French fries.

Cold weather impacting lobster supply
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The cold winters in the Northeast have led to a decline in Maine's lobster supply for the fourth year in a row. As a result, lobster prices are expected to rise. FOX’s Kailey Schuyler has the latest. 

USDA issues alert for ground beef over possible metal contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain grass-fed ground beef sold in several states due to possible metal contamination.

No tips, worse service? Restaurant owners warn trend is 'degrading' dining experience

As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.

Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.