'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk

Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.

Chicago’s food and beverage industry is fueling jobs, real estate growth
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A new JLL report highlights Chicago’s booming food and beverage sector, with companies expanding office space, driving industrial real estate and benefiting from the city’s transportation, talent and century-old food industry ecosystem.

Illinois’ most popular beer: See how other states compare

What’s America’s most-searched beer? It depends on where you live. New analysis of Google Trends data reveals which beers dominate across the country.

More than 1,500 pounds of pork recalled over Listeria contamination risk

More than 1,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork products have been recalled over concerns about possible listeria contamination.

Walmart berry recall expands over E. coli contamination risk

The new recall is an expansion of one issued in July with federal health officials saying the affected frozen berries were sold at Walmart stores in multiple states including Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota.

New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps

Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.

Chicago 'Restaurant of the Year' named
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Food and Wine has named Lincoln Park's own John's Food and Wine—located at the corner of West Dickens and North Halsted—as its Restaurant of the Year.

Abbott launches first whole milk ready-to-feed baby formula: Benefits and risks
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Dr. Joshua Wechsler, a pediatric gastroenterologist, joins us to break down Abbott's new whole milk baby formula, how to choose the right option for your infant, and what warning signs to watch out for if a formula isn't working.

Gibsons Tavern to open in Fulton Market in November
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Gibsons Restaurant Group CEO Steve Lombardo joins us to talk about the highly anticipated new Gibsons location opening in Fulton Market this November, and why it’s already creating so much buzz around the city.

Nationwide recall of pet food issued over salmonella concerns

Food and Drug Administration officials said the latest pet food recall covers Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sold in stores across the country.

Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events

Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.

Smucker’s Uncrustables lawsuit against Trader Joe’s allowed to proceed

The difference between a circle and a squircle could help decide a lawsuit over whether Trader Joe’s frozen sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables.

Tofu recalled over possible ink contamination; sold in 29 states

More than 10,000 cases of tofu were recalled across nearly 30 states after the discovery of a potential contaminant.

US-Mexico trade negotiations hung up by cheese name dispute

The U.S. argues that names like parmesan and feta are generic, while the European Union says they should only be labeled as such if they're from certain parts of Italy or Greece.

Malört attempts world record for Chicago nonprofit | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago will see an attempt at a world record: The most people taking a shot of Malört at one time! And it's for a good cause.