Guacamole, salsa, recalled in 5 states due to risk of 'sometimes fatal' illness

Guacamole and salsa products sold at Kroger grocery stores are among a long list of products that have been recalled due to a risk of listeria contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced on its website on Friday, July 26.

Former PepsiCo executive files lawsuit over Flamin' Hot Cheetos origin story

Richard Montañez was a janitor before climbing up the ladder to become PepsiCo's vice president of multicultural sales and marketing. He also claims he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

Boar's Head deli meat recall: Maryland issues urgent Listeria alert

The Maryland Department of Health has issued an urgent consumer advisory warning against eating specific Boar’s Head deli meats due to potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. 

Taste of Chicago food and music lineup announced

Taste of Chicago will make its anticipated return to Grant Park this September, bringing with it a solid mix of food, music, and family-friendly activities. 

Food critic Keith Lee's Chicago tour boosts local restaurants with viral reviews

Food critic Keith Lee made waves in Chicago this week with a surprise visit to local restaurants, further cementing his reputation for elevating dining spots across the country.

Boneless chicken wings can have bones, says Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to be completely free of bones, following a lawsuit by a patron who suffered medical complications from ingesting a bone.

Beating the heat: How to avoid skyrocketing food costs this summer

In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at our summer food spending habits and ways to keep them in check.

Tequila factory explosion kills at least 6 in Mexico

An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.

Food critic's visit sparks massive boost for North Side restaurant

A visit by a popular food critic to a small business in Buena Park had a monumental impact following his positive review.

Fashion and food fuse at Chicago Gourmet Fest
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Chicago Gourmet Fest is coming to the city this September with the theme 'Fashion, Plated'. CEO and President of Illinois Restaurant Association Sam Toia joined us in studio to give us a taste of what to expect from the event.

Taste of River North returns this weekend for 20th year
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The ultimate foodie fest, Taste of River North, offers visitors the opportunity to sample the best of the neighborhood. The event goes from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Wells Street between Ontario and Chicago.

Chicago weekend events: Music and food fests galore

Here are some events to check out if you want to take advantage of the pleasant weather conditions in Chicago this weekend:

Expat in West Town has a little something for everybody
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Expat is offering a new experience in Chicago. It's a restaurant and cafe by day and a bar and dinner spot at night.