A major change is coming to grocery store shelves: the FDA has ordered a ban on Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic coloring linked to cancer in lab animals. Food manufacturers have until January 2027 to remove it from foods—but for now, it’s still found in a surprising number of everyday products. Here are five common foods and drinks that may still contain the soon-to-be-banned additive: 1. Candy Corn and Conversation [...]
CA city adopts grocery self-checkout law with $1K-per-day fines
In a move aimed at tackling retail theft (a main reason Wal-Mart did away with self-checkout lanes) and reshaping grocery operations, the Costa Mesa City Council has approved a first-of-its-kind local ordinance regulating self-checkout lanes at supermarkets and drug stores. The measure, which takes effect on April 18, 2026, introduces staffing requirements, item limits, and daily fines for non-compliance. What the ordinance [...]
California loses Japanese sandwich spot, fans devastated
Fans of Japanese comfort food in the San Gabriel Valley are saying goodbye to a favorite sandwich stop. Katsu Sando has closed its San Gabriel location, marking another notable restaurant exit from the competitive Southern California dining scene. Katsu Sando closing Katsu Sando’s last day of service was on March 1, 2026, according to its official announcement on Instagram. The closure marks the end of the San Gabriel [...]
After months of legal battles, Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s finally set to open next month
Drivers in Ohio will soon have a brand-new roadside destination built on a scale rarely seen in the Midwest. The massive travel center — complete with more than a hundred gas pumps, a sprawling convenience store, and a devoted fan following — is preparing to open its doors for the first time in the state. Texas travel center giant enters the Buckeye State The popular Texas-based travel center chain Buc-ee's is officially [...]
Milwaukee ground beef plant to close, cutting more than 200 jobs
Cargill is shutting down its ground beef processing facility in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley, a move that will eliminate 221 jobs and bring an end to the city’s last major meatpacking operation. The move comes as other major beef processing companies downsize operations amid cattle shortages and other factors that have driven up beef prices. What’s closing and when According to notices filed with state officials, Cargill [...]
South Philly loses a legend as pizza restaurant closes after nearly 100 years
For generations of Philadelphians, one East Passyunk corner meant family dinners, celebrations, and classic red-sauce comfort food. Now, that chapter has closed as Marra’s Pizzeria officially shuts its doors after nearly a century in business. A neighborhood institution comes to an end Founded in 1927, Marra’s Pizzeria was widely considered the oldest pizzeria in Philadelphia. The family-run restaurant became a [...]
