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National

USDA report finds Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices

Clare Marie Schneider

A report released by the Department of Agriculture found that poor sanitation practices at a Boar's Head facility in Virginia contributed to the largest listeria outbreak since 2011.
National

A small seafood restaurant turns into a national donation hub for LA fire victims

Emma Bowman

In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become a channel for big help — from locals to people across the country — to support their neighbors up north.
Arts & Culture

Marigold Bagels rides TikTok fame to new storefront in North Park

Beth Accomando

The beloved New York-style bagel maker pauses farmers market sales after a viral video sparks demand, with plans to open a dedicated storefront this summer.
Girl Scouts are retiring two cookie flavors (don't worry, your Thin Mints are safe)

Neda Ulaby

2025 will be the last time you can buy Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies. They join the ranks of many other discontinued flavors — RIP Mango Cremes with Nutrifusion and cheesy Golden Yangles.
Arts & Culture

San Diego arts picks in January: 'Appalachian Spring,' 'The Half-Life of Marie Curie,' 'Brand New' and more

Julia Dixon Evans

In our January arts and culture preview for San Diego, explore our picks for visual art, dance, theater, film, literature and music, spanning jazz, classical, experimental and popular genres. Up next: theater at New Village Arts, Martha Graham Dance Company performs "Appalachian Spring," a national group visual art show, Haley Heynderickx and more.
Health

Costco egg recall for salmonella receives FDA's most severe designation

Bill Chappell

The FDA has classified its recall of eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland brand as a Class I recall, a designation reserved for instances of the highest potential health risk — including death.
This mashed potatoes recipe breaks all the rules for a tasty twist on the holiday dish

Barry Gordemer

A mashed potatoes recipe that breaks all the rules and perks up your holiday meal
Forget what you think you know about fruitcake

Neda Ulaby

For generations of Americans, making fun of fruitcake has been a holiday tradition. But a Canadian pastry chef and master food preserver would like us to reconsider our assumptions.
Economy

Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store

James Doubek

Most avocados consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico. Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.
On tap for the holidays: A blend of multicultural drink traditions and fond memories

Kai McNamee

Ashley Brown

Scott Detrow

For this year's All Things Considered holiday cocktail interview, we visited Providencia in Washington, D.C., a bar that brings its owners' personal stories to life.