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McDonald's has unveiled a decade-long 'Next' strategy involving an $8.5 billion investment to modernize restaurants and expand its chicken and beverage offerings. The move aims to capture 1.5 percentage points of market share in these categories by 2030 while maintaining its beef leadership, responding to rising beef costs and shifting consumer preferences.
USDA data and nutrient-scoring analyses show beef (especially grass-fed) often has higher density of micronutrients like iron, zinc and B vitamins per calorie than chicken; chicken remains a high-protein staple but typically offers fewer of these micronutrients on a per-calorie basis. The findings feed into the MAHA push and the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, which emphasize nutrient-dense, minimally processed proteins, while noting costs and access vary by meat type and region.
A 5,000-person survey finds the biggest grilling sins are touching someone else’s grill (32%), skipping meat rest (31%), and lifting the lid too often (30%), with many Americans intimidated by grilling and especially nervous about cooking chicken. Whole chicken tops the list as the riskiest and most difficult item to grill, prompting many to stick to safer foods. Unwritten rules include not touching another’s grill without permission, letting meat rest before serving, and not opening the lid unnecessarily. Despite fears, nearly half would grill more if given more opportunities.
Georgia-based Suzanna's Kitchen recalled about 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets produced on Oct. 14, 2025 and distributed to food-service centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Ohio after a third-party lab found Listeria monocytogenes; no illnesses have been reported. The packaging shows establishment number P-1382 inside the USDA mark of inspection and lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14. Consumers with concerns should seek medical advice; FSIS/FDA are investigating.
The Food Safety Inspection Service recalled 13,720 pounds of Suzanna's Kitchen ready-to-eat grilled chicken breasts sold in seven states, including Ohio, after a third-party lab detected listeria monocytogenes. Affected product is 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat (lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14). No illnesses have been reported. The recall notice did not specify a remedy; questions about refunds or the recall can be directed to Dawn Duncan at [email protected].
FSIS announced Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling about 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets produced Oct 14, 2025, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The 10-lb cases contain two 5-lb bags, lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14, establishment number P-1382, shipped to distribution centers in AL, FL, GA, MO, NH, NC, and OH. There have been no reported illnesses. Consumers with questions can contact Dawn Duncan or the FSIS Meat and Poultry Hotline; complaints can be filed online via the Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System. The recall is active as of Jan 16, 2026.
Hormel Foods has recalled nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products sold to restaurants and food service outlets due to metal contamination from a conveyor belt, with no reports of injuries or illnesses, and customers advised to discard the affected products.
Hormel Foods has recalled nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products sold to restaurants and food service outlets due to metal contamination from a conveyor belt, with no reported injuries or illnesses.
Hormel Foods has recalled nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products sold to restaurants and food service outlets due to metal contamination from production equipment, with no reported injuries or illnesses.
A new study links nearly 20% of urinary tract infections to E. coli strains from contaminated chicken and turkey, highlighting the importance of proper meat handling and cooking to prevent infections, especially in low-income areas.
A heartwarming video shows a Golden Retriever mother happily sharing her pool day with her duckling and chicken 'babies,' allowing them to rest on her back and swim together, exemplifying maternal care and interspecies friendship.
Chicken breast is a highly nutritious, low-fat source of protein that supports tissue repair, immunity, and energy, making it a healthy choice especially for heart health-conscious individuals.
McDonald's is reintroducing its snack wraps in U.S. restaurants next month to boost sales, featuring new versions with McCrispy Strips in spicy and ranch flavors, amid a broader shift towards chicken offerings and to respond to customer demand after discontinuing the item in 2016.
A rapidly growing chicken chain, Dave's Hot Chicken, has been acquired by Roark Capital in a $1 billion deal, aiming to expand its presence globally and into nontraditional venues, amidst a rising trend of chicken-focused food industry investments.
A report by Animal Equality reveals that 597 million chickens in the US die before reaching the food supply annually, highlighting significant food waste and animal welfare issues. These deaths occur due to diseases, rough handling, and breeding practices that prioritize rapid growth, leading to health problems. The reduction in antibiotic use, aimed at combating antibiotic resistance, has also contributed to rising mortality rates. The poultry industry faces challenges in balancing animal welfare, public health, and production efficiency, with some companies like Perdue Farms adopting measures to reduce mortality without antibiotics.