Fresh basil recalled over cyclospora concerns, FDA says

Fresh cut, imported basil from Colombia is facing a recall over concerns it’s contaminated with cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can cause an intestinal infection if ingested, officials said.

Cub Foods looted, damaged in Minneapolis riots reopens Wednesday

The Cub Foods off Lake Street that was looted and damaged during the rioting in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death last May reopened Wednesday. 

Many first report peanut allergy symptoms in adulthood, study finds

While a peanut allergy is commonly associated with pediatric care, a new study has found that up to one in six adults with sensitivity to peanuts developed it after age 18.

Minnesota hospitality industry: No indication that COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted soon

Groups that represent Minnesota’s bars, restaurants, hotels and event centers said Monday they have gotten no indication from state officials that any more economic restrictions will be lifted soon, despite the state's COVID-19 positivity rate being near a record low.

Minnesota-based Hairless Dog beer capitalizes on sober curiosity

The alcohol-free kickoff to each year some call "Dry January" is an everyday thing at Hairless Dog, which is Minnesota’s first 0.0 ABV craft beer. 

‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200

A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.

Candy company paying $30 an hour to eat, review sweets

A Canadian confectioner is hiring chocoholics and candy lovers to test treats for the sweet salary of $30 per hour.

MDH files lawsuit against Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville for operating without a license

The Minnesota Department of Health filed a lawsuit Friday against a Lakeville bar for operating as a food and beverage service without a license. The lawsuit comes weeks after the bar opened to diners despite COVID-19 restrictions.

American Airlines launches wine delivery service

American Airlines is launching a new delivery service that will bring a variety of premium wine offerings straight to your door.

Minnesota restaurant launches snowmobile delivery to ice houses

Thanks to some pandemic creativity, a restaurant in Waconia, Minnesota is now trying something uniquely Minnesotan: delivering food and beer via snowmobile across frozen Lake Waconia.

St. Paul bar owners excited for Wild home opener amid loosened COVID-19 restrictions

The Minnesota Wild hit the ice at home for the first time this season Friday night, and local bars are welcoming the team with open arms. They're hoping the Wild can boost business, now that loosened COVID-19 restrictions have allowed them to reopen.    

Bob Evans recalls thousands of pounds of sausage after consumers find rubber in product

Bob Evans is recalling thousands of pounds of sausage after receiving complaints about thin blue rubber in the products. The Ohio-based company said the impacted products were produced on Dec. 17.

Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets

Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling more than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing

In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.