Food and Drinks

McDonald's makes masks mandatory for all customers, staff

McDonald's Corp. on Monday confirmed that all its customers and staff will need to start wearing masks again inside its U.S. restaurants in areas with high or substantial transmission, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not.

Whole Foods recalls cheese over listeria concerns

Cahill Cheddar Porter and Whiskey Cheddar Cheeses, which was sold in 44 stores across 22 states, may be potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the recall noticed posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) website.

Rise in car crash deaths prompts new seat-belt push

More drivers have engaged in risky behaviors, like speeding and driving under the influence, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compounding the problem, safety officials say, these drivers often leave their seat belts unbuckled, raising the potential for deadly consequences.

Hard liquor can take the edge off inflation

Liquor companies are taking inflation in their stride. A push into premium brands, coupled with the fact that more drinkers are switching to spirits from beer in key markets, should help maintain their edge.