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• Louisiana seafood gets special certification Play Video

  May 14, 2013 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Seafood tagged its first package of "Certified Authentic Louisiana Wild Seafood" today. It's a brand that's intended to ensure consumers they're getting the best product available. The "Vermillion Bay Sweet White Shrimp" got the honor of being the first to be labeled authentic. "Our... more »

• Lawyer: Man's pressure cooker for food, not bombs

  May 14, 2013 3:00 PM

  DETROIT- A lawyer for a Saudi man arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport say federal agents accused him of lying about why he was traveling with a pressure cooker. Defense attorney James Howarth says his client, Hussain Al Khawahir (HOO'-sayn ahl kah-WAH'-heer), brought the pressure cooker at the request of... more »

• State leaders unveil "Louisiana Seafood" label

  May 14, 2013 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Seafood promoters and industry leaders will join state officials today to unveil the new "Louisiana Seafood" certification. The certification label will be on all seafood which comes out of the Louisiana Gulf. State officials created the label to help boost confidence and recognition for Louisiana-specific seafood.... more »

• Looking hot now and 10 years from now Play Video

  May 13, 2013 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dr. Z continued her series today on "How to look hot now and 10 years from now." She talked about the importance of using retinol, and reminded people that you are what you eat, so what you put in your body shows on your skin. ... more »

• 2 Your Health stories for May 10 Play Video

  May 10, 2013 6:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Here are the 2 Your Health stories for May 10, 2013. Americans love to eat out, but cooking your own meals is better for waistlines. "It is the easiest thing you can do to improve your health," said Michael Pollan, author of the new book... more »

• Report: Felons, prisoners and overpayments in SNAP Play Video

  May 6, 2013 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly 2,000 prisoners and drug felons received more than $1 million in food stamp payments during 2011 and 2012, according to a report from the Louisiana Auditor's office. The state food stamp program, now known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), gave 1,761 incarcerated participants $1,107,740,... more »

• Boy keeps dad alive

  March 4, 2013 7:23 PM

  LINCOLN, Neb.- A boy helped keep his father alive for more than a week after the man slipped on a wet floor at their home and hit his head. First-responders went to the house only after the boy's principal and said he hadn't been at school for four days. The... more »

• Hostess sale of Wonder bread nears completion

  February 27, 2013 11:02 AM

  NEW YORK- Wonder bread is one step closer to getting a new owner. A person familiar with the situation who requested anonymity because the auction process is private says there will be no competing offers Thursday to a bid by Flowers Foods to buy several bread brands from Hostess. The... more »

• Health stories for Feb. 21, 2013 Play Video

  February 21, 2013 6:18 PM

  UNDATED - Here are today's 2 Your Health stories for Feb. 21, 2013 - There's now biological evidence that women talk more than men. Previous studies show women average about 20,000 words per day, compared to men who say 7,000 words a day. New research shows a... more »

• FDA issues sweeping new food safety rules

  January 4, 2013 3:14 PM

  WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration is proposing the most sweeping food safety rules in decades, requiring farmers and food companies to be more vigilant in the wake of deadly outbreaks in peanuts, cantaloupe and leafy greens. The long-overdue rules are aimed at reducing the estimated 3,000 deaths a... more »

• Brain image study: Fructose may spur overeating

  January 1, 2013 3:51 PM

  UNDATED - Scientists are using imaging tests to show for the first time that fructose can trigger brain changes that may lead to overeating. Fructose is a sugar that saturates the American diet. Researchers have found that after drinking a fructose beverage, the brain doesn't resister the feeling of being... more »

• 2 women plead guilty to SNAP fraud

  December 7, 2012 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials say an investigation by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services' Fraud and Recovery Unit has led to two women pleading guilty to receiving nearly $30,000 in ineligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Officials say Katrina Howard of Winnsboro illegally obtained benefits from April 2008... more »

• FDA halts operations at peanut butter plant

  November 26, 2012 4:02 PM

  WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration has halted operations of the country's largest organic peanut butter processor, cracking down on salmonella poisoning for the first time with a new enforcement authority the agency gained in a 2011 food safety law. FDA officials found salmonella all over Sunland Inc.'s New... more »

• Audit: Restaurant inspections don't ensure safety

  November 26, 2012 2:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new audit says Louisiana's Office of Public Health has fallen short in its inspections of restaurants and other retail establishments that serve food, failing to ensure the meals are safe. The audit says the state issued permits to restaurants that didn't correct past violations, rarely assessed... more »

• BRPD: Armed fast-food robbers left empty-handed

  November 26, 2012 11:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said two men with a gun broke into a fast-food place in Baton Rouge last night, but left empty-handed. Baton Rouge Police said the robbers were stumped by an employee who told them they didn't know where the manager was. It happened around 12:24... more »

• Families spending hundreds for Thanksgiving meal Play Video

  November 21, 2012 4:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, to feed a family of 10 this Thanksgiving, all you will need is a $50 bill. That only includes the necessities: a 16 lb. turkey, carrots, rolls, whipping cream, stuffing, whole milk, sweet potatoes, canned pumpkin, pie crusts, fresh... more »

• TV chef Art Ginsburg, "Mr. Food", dies at 81

  November 21, 2012 10:19 AM

  MIAMI, Fla. - Art Ginsburg, the delightfully dorky television chef known as Mr. Food, has died at his home in Weston, Fla. Ginsburg, who was 81, enticed viewers for decades with a can-do focus on easy weeknight cooking and the tagline "Ooh! It's so good!" He was diagnosed with... more »

• Minnesota couple accused of starving adopted son

  November 7, 2012 12:46 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS - Authorities say a Minnesota couple starved their 8-year-old adopted son so severely his bones protruded and his brain atrophied. A criminal complaint filed last week charges Mona Hauer and Russell Hauer of North Mankato with six felonies, including neglect and malicious punishment of a child. The complaint says... more »

• Tailgaters ready to go Play Video

  November 2, 2012 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tent skeletons line the streets and campus around LSU. Family, friends and students began claiming their tailgating ground as early as Wednesday this week. "It's basically real estate of prime value right now," said Aaron Crousillac. For Cody and Lance Chiasson, tomorrow's game is a... more »

• LSU Concessions stocked to sell thousands Play Video

  October 31, 2012 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Tiger Stadium crews spend days in advance preparing for the thousands of fans expected to pour into Death Valley and their appetites. LSU Concessions will spend the week checking supplies and restocking everything from burgers, hot dogs and catfish leading up to the big game. "We're... more »

• Suit: Mentally ill prisoner denied drugs, food

  October 22, 2012 4:09 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A lawsuit accuses Tangipahoa Parish jail officials of routinely withholding prescription drugs and food from a prisoner for nearly two years while he suffered from severe mental illnesses. A federal suit filed Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana claims 33-year-old Dennis Bargher Jr. lost... more »

• WBRZ kicks off Feed A Family 2012

  October 17, 2012 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In response to the increasing need to feed the hungry in our viewing area, WBRZ is conducting its 28th annual "Feed-A-Family" food drive. With the aid of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and the Baton Rouge Clinic, WBRZ will place food collection barrels with the... more »

• EBR DSNAP locations only open five days

  September 24, 2012 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People applying for disaster food aid in East Baton Rouge Parish have fewer days to do so than other parishes. According to the Department of Children and Family Services, DSNAP locations in the parish will only be open for five days this week. Other parishes have... more »

• Disaster food aid sites open in Felicianas

  September 20, 2012 1:06 PM

  CLINTON - Sites opened today for people in East and West Feliciana parishes who were affected by Hurricane Isaac to apply for or receive disaster food aid. The sites will be open for the next seven days, and will help people get Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, formerly disaster food... more »

• Disaster food aid sites to open in Felicianas

  September 20, 2012 8:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents in East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes who were affected by Hurricane Isaac have seven days, beginning Thursday, to apply for disaster food benefits. State officials say they're opening sites at the East Feliciana Early Learning Center in Clinton and the Independence Community Center in... more »

• NYC bans big, sugary drinks at eateries, theaters

  September 13, 2012 10:21 AM

  NEW YORK - New York City's health board has passed a rule banning super-sized, sugary drinks at restaurants, concession stands and other eateries. The regulation passed Thursday puts a 16-ounce size limit on cups and bottles of non-diet soda, sweetened teas and other calorie-packed beverages. The ban will apply in... more »

• Hours extended to apply for food assistance

  September 12, 2012 7:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE - State officials say hours have been extended in Orleans and Jefferson parishes for residents seeking disaster food assistance following Hurricane Isaac. Suzy Sonnier, secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services, says both UNO's Lakefront Arena in Orleans Parish and the Alario Center in Jefferson... more »

• Red Cross, food banks asking for donations

  September 7, 2012 11:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Red Cross chapters and food banks across Louisiana have been busy helping people out after Hurricane Isaac, and now they're asking for help as well. FEMA said the organizations are asking for donations to help replenish supplies they've used giving relief to people affected by the... more »

• Tasty Tuesday: Shrimp Grits Play Video

  September 4, 2012 5:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Chef KD shared a delicious recipe with WBRZ's Rosa Flores on this Tasty Tuesday. Making this Shrimp Grits recipe is easy, and the dish can delight appetites at any hour of the day. Check out the video for more on how to make this meal! more »

• Isaac: Federal cards can buy hot food during Sept.

  September 4, 2012 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Because of Hurricane Isaac, people on what used to be the food stamp program may use their cards to buy ready-to-eat hot foods during September. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services says it got a federal waiver because many people had to evacuate and continuing... more »

• Veggie pasta salad Play Video

  August 14, 2012 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Chef KD was back in the kitchen today at WBRZ. He shared his veggie pasta salad disc with Rosa today. Check out the video for more on how to make this dish. If you'd like the recipe, email Chef KD at chefkd@eatel.net. more »

• Midwest drought and low Mississippi River to increase food prices Play Video

  August 13, 2012 5:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The cost to do business for farmers could trickle down to the consumer as early as the end of this year. Drought conditions in the Midwest and transportations issues on the Mississippi River are making it difficult to grow and ship product. The Mississippi River... more »

• Eggplant Acadiana Play Video

  July 10, 2012 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Chef KD helped anchor Rosa Flores make his Eggplant Acadian dish today on News 2 at 4. Here's how you can make the dish too: EGGPLANT ACADIANA · One or two medium Eggplants peeled and sliced into ½ inch slices · Prepare eggwash and double... more »

• New steps to combat food stamp fraud

  May 24, 2012 11:47 AM

  WASHINGTON- The government is trying to crack down on food stamp recipients who are ripping off taxpayers by illegally selling their benefit cards for cash. The Agriculture Department wants to curb the practice by giving states more power to investigate people who repeatedly claim to lose their benefit cards and... more »

• Gov't taking new steps to combat food stamp fraud

  May 24, 2012 7:30 AM

  WASHINGTON - The government is trying to crack down on food stamp recipients who are ripping off taxpayers by illegally selling their benefit cards for cash. The Agriculture Department wants to curb the practice by giving states more power to investigate people who repeatedly claim to lose their benefit cards... more »

• Checking Out: Food Stamp Fraud airs tonight at 10 Play Video

  May 10, 2012 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The State Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) says millions of your tax dollars are being wasted on people abusing food stamp cards. "These food stamps that are meant to buy food for families and children are being used to buy alcohol and tobacco," said... more »

• Farmers markets getting money to take food stamps

  May 9, 2012 7:55 AM

  RALEIGH, N.C. - The federal government is spending $4 million to help hook up farmers and low-income customers. Currently, fewer than a quarter of the nation's roughly 7,100 farmers markets are set up to use the Electronic Benefit Transfer system, or food stamps. But Kathleen Merrigan, deputy secretary of agriculture,... more »

• Yummy ride; elevator has lickable walls

  April 17, 2012 4:29 PM

  LONDON- Don't know what to do while riding an elevator up and down to your desired floor? Try eating the walls. That's one option in the UK where a communications company installed some tasty wall paper in an office elevator. 1,325 Jaffa Cakes were installed in the elevator that... more »

• Winning lottery ticket sold at BR store unclaimed

  April 3, 2012 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A winning ticket sold at a Baton Rouge convenience store remains unclaimed Tuesday leaving the quarter of a million dollar prize up for grabs. Jeff's Food Mart on Jefferson Highway sold the ticket. The ticket matched the five white balls in last Friday's Mega Millions... more »

• Police investigate robbery at fast food restaurant

  March 23, 2012 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Police are investigating an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in Baton Rouge Friday morning. Authorities say two men armed with a gun robbed Raising Cane's on the corner of Government Street and Foster. No one was hurt during the robbery. Police say the... more »

• Crawfish season underway

  February 24, 2012 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE- As the Lenten season begins, the unofficial kickoff of crawfish season is well underway. Hundreds of people, especially Catholics, traditionally purchase the Louisiana specialty on Fridays in lieu of meat. This season, though, consumers will see some of the highest prices for mudbugs in years. News... more »

• Lawmakers delay hearing on school trans fat ban

  February 2, 2012 12:39 PM

  DENVER - The nation's leanest state is taking its time as it considers a proposal aimed at getting junk food out of schools. A Colorado House committee was expected to discuss a bill that could become the nation's toughest regulation meant to keep trans fat away from students, but lawmakers... more »

• Oklahoma senator wants ban on human fetuses in food

  January 25, 2012 1:04 PM

  OKLAHOMA CITY - A Republican state senator from Oklahoma City has introduced a bill that would ban the use of aborted human fetuses in food, though there's no indication that this is a concern. Freshman Sen. Ralph Shortey said Tuesday that Internet research he has conducted led him to believe... more »

• LSU fans wear and eat purple & gold Play Video

  January 6, 2012 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - You've heard the phrase "Love purple, live gold." Now fans are eating purple and munching on gold. LSU food is flying off shelves of local bakeries. One of the hottest items is LSU Fleur de lis cakes, made at Baum's Fine Pastries and Chocolates. They also... more »

• More La. residents relying on food stamps

  December 23, 2011 3:23 AM

  LIVINGSTON, La. (AP) - The face of Louisianians on food stamps has changed and broadened with the worsened economy in a state mired in poverty and repeatedly hit by disasters. Recipients now include college graduates, two-parent households, elderly residents with growing medical bills and the working poor. For hundreds of... more »

• Metro Council deciding on bars opening Sundays

  October 12, 2011 4:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle wants to lower the food sales requirements of bars and restaurants in order to stay open on Sundays. Currently food sales must meet 60 percent of a restaurants total monthly sales. Marcelle wants to lower that number to 55 percent in the... more »

• Deadliest listeria outbreak in 25 years

  October 12, 2011 4:20 PM

  WASHINGTON - An outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe is now linked to 23 deaths in the U.S., making it the deadliest known outbreak of food-borne illness in more than 25 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that 116 people have been sickened in the outbreak,... more »

• L'Auberge donates $5K to Baton Rouge food bank

  October 12, 2011 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - Answering the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank's call for donations, L'Auberge Baton Rouge Hotel & Casino today donated $5,000 to help fill the emptying shelves of the food bank's warehouse. The donation from L'Auberge Baton Rouge will provide approximately 35,000 meals to people in need... more »

• La. conglomerate buys Ga. food distributor

  September 12, 2011 2:11 PM

  HARAHAN, La. - John Georges says Georges Enterprises has bought a Georgia food distributor that services more than 1,000 convenience stores, supermarkets, and drug stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida. A news release says Clifford D. Fite Co. of Cedartown, Ga., will be a division of Imperial... more »

• Drought may make food scarce for deer

  August 27, 2011 11:25 AM

  BOSSIER CITY, La.- Natural food for deer may be scarce this fall because the drought affecting much of Louisiana is causing acorns to drop early and wild hogs are competing for the nuts. LSU AgCenter wildlife specialist Don Reed said rural Louisianians interested in providing food for deer should... more »

• Restaurant owner John Mosca dies

  July 14, 2011 3:51 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - John Mosca, whose two-room roadhouse near New Orleans serves only big platters of food and has fans as far as Paris and Italy, is dead at age 86. His daughter, Lisa Mosca, says her father died Wednesday night at his home in Harahan. She says he... more »

• 4th of July feast for under $30

  July 1, 2011 4:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fireworks, food and family are three main words that describe Fourth of July. But for many Americans, it's tough to cook when they're on a budget. So we went to the grocery store to try to cook for ten people on $30. Watch the story... more »

• Gonzales continues Jambalaya festival into weekend

  May 27, 2011 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gonzales' holiday weekend celebration of one of South Louisiana's favorite food's continues into this weekend. The 45-year-old Jambalaya Festival will feature music, rides, and a fierce competition to crown the World Champion of Jambalaya cooking. To learn more about the Jambalaya Festival you can view... more »

• Food bank donates MREs for storm relief

  April 29, 2011 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Truckloads of food from Baton Rouge are on their way to help feed people in Alabama and Tennessee that were hit by the worst tornado outbreak in decades. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank loaded up five 18-wheelers with donated MRE's to help people in the... more »

• Price of produce on the rise

  March 25, 2011 5:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The price of produce is tipping the scales in some stores. Tomatoes now sell for double their normal price because of wintry weather earlier in the year. "The prices are reflecting the freeze that happened in the latter part of January, the first part of February in... more »

• Sushi concerns debunked in Baton Rouge

  March 23, 2011 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE- As concerns of radiation levels rise in Japan, folks in the United States are beginning to raise an eyebrow at the safety of foods normally associated with the island nation, mainly sushi. "I stay away from sushi on the regular anyway, but I think I could hold... more »

• Super Bowl Champion gives back to single mothers

  March 10, 2011 11:56 AM

  Two-time Super Bowl Champion Jarvis Green of the Houston Texans is becoming a champion for single mothers. His charity, The Jarvis Green Foundation , helps disadvantaged single mothers in low income areas, especially those who were affected by the devastating hurricanes that ravaged the gulf coast region. The... more »

• US food, farm exports could have record year

  March 4, 2011 1:23 PM

  TAMPA, Fla. - Federal officials are expecting a record year for U.S. agriculture exports. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says farm and food products are expected to reach a record $135.5 billion in fiscal year 2011, which ends in September. Vilsack told The Associated Press that U.S. agriculture may... more »

• 10 food tips for parade watchers

  February 26, 2011 10:41 AM

  NEW ORLEANS- The Carnival season is upon us from Shreveport to New Orleans and Lake Charles to Monroe, bringing almost two weeks packed with parties and parades. Do you really think you can avoid all of the usual Mardi Gras food and drink? Probably not, but there are still ways... more »

• Face behind Facebook

  February 9, 2011 10:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE- People across the Capital City have embraced Facebook in their daily lives and now the social networking website has caught the eyes of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Chelsea Harris is the ‘Face behind Facebook’ at the Food Bank and she’s bringing a little bit of herself... more »

• Founder intended to eventually sell Zapp's

  February 4, 2011 11:55 AM

  GRAMERCY - The head of the manufacturer of Zapp's potato chips says its recent sale to a Pennsylvania snack food company follows the intentions of its late founder. Zappe Endeavors general manager Ron Olson says founder Ron Zappe wanted to ensure that the brand would enjoy future production - and... more »

• More-efficient food bank means more meals for needy

  January 18, 2011 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Walmart is helping the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank go green by donating close to $160,000 to help the organization increase its energy efficiency. The food bank will use the money to retrofit old, inefficient lighting with newer technology that is estimated to save them more than... more »

• Zapp's potato chips merging with Pa. company

  January 6, 2011 11:31 AM

  GRAMERCY – The president of Zapp’s potato chips says they will stay in Gramercy after the company agreed to join with another snack food company out of Pennsylvania. Rod Olson told News 2 that they signed a letter of intent to combine Zappe Endeavors, LLC with Utz Quality Food, Inc.... more »

• Last-minute Thanksgiving grocery shopping

  November 25, 2010 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Many local grocery stores opened their doors for those last-minute grocery shoppers. Dozens of people made the mad dash to Matherne's on Bluebonnet Boulevard to grab everything from eggs to an entire Thanksgiving feast. Pie crust seemed to be a hot commodity; seven out of... more »

• The Food Channel celebrates a Gulf Coast Thanksgiving

  November 24, 2010 7:25 PM

  The Food Channel is giving thanks that the Gulf Coast is recovering from its latest disasters by putting together a Gulf Coast Thanksgiving feast. To see all the recipes and learn how to make them from start to finish, visit their website . more »

• Meal servers hope to cut down on crime

  November 24, 2010 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A warm meal is something The Salvation Army hopes will give a helping hand to the Brookstown community, an area that has dealt with a high crime rate for years. Just a year ago, three people were brutally murdered in their cars in Brookstown. Now the... more »

• Thanksgiving turkeys made to order

  November 24, 2010 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The made-to-order turkey dinner is becoming more popular this year as hundreds of Baton Rouge families are deciding to leave the cooking to the pros. Today, shoppers picking up their holiday birds said less time in the kitchen means more time with family. "Spending time with... more »

• Many benefiting from Feed a Family food drive

  November 8, 2010 6:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For more than 25 years, you have helped WBRZ and the Baton Rouge Food Bank fill bins for the Feed a Family food drive. The food drive helps stock the shelves of the food bank. News 2’s Michael Shingleton found out Becky Ehrhardt is one of the... more »

• Thibodaux man arrested after flinging fast food

  October 29, 2010 1:07 PM

  THIBODAUX, La. - Police arrested a man in Thibodaux last night after they said he demanded free food at a fast food restaurant he used to work at, then made it himself when workers refused. 25-year-old Terrance Shepard faces charges of disturbing the peace and remaining after forbidden from the... more »

• Food stamp usage increases in La.

  October 13, 2010 6:14 PM

  The number of people on food stamps in Louisiana is staggering. The state is well above the national average. One in five people gets help paying for food, and that’s about 850,000 people. That’s also 19 percent of the population, compared to the national average of about 13 percent. News... more »

• Former state workers plead guilty in food stamp fraud

  August 17, 2010 10:21 AM

  Four former state employees have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to disaster food stamp fraud. U.S. District Judge Richard Haik accepted guilty pleas Monday from Angela Gray, 46, of New Iberia; Edie Harrison, 46, of New Iberia; Paula Bell, 54, of Baldwin; and Felicia Carroll, 41, of... more »

• 4 plead guilty in disaster food stamp cases

  August 17, 2010 6:26 AM

  Four former state employees have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to disaster food stamp fraud. Angela Gray, Edie Harrison, Paula Bell, and Felicia Carroll all pled guilty. Gray, Harrison and Bell were employees of the state Department of Social Services in St. Mary Parish. Carroll worked for... more »

• Louisiana firm recalls "ready to eat" meat products

  August 14, 2010 5:17 PM

  Vernon Foods, LLC, a Prairieville based food company, is recalling nearly 500 thousand pounds of "ready to eat" sausage and hog head cheese products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes according to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The possible contamination was discovered through a food borne... more »

• La: Pre-apply now for disaster food assistance

  August 11, 2010 2:42 PM

  Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services says now is the time to pre-apply online for disaster food assistance. Officials say the aid shouldn't be needed for the tropical depression approaching Louisiana, but pre-applying can prevent long waits when a disaster does strike. People can pre-apply at www.dcfs.louisiana.gov... more »

• Fun Food Recipes for Kids

  August 3, 2010 3:02 PM

  Here are a few recipes for your kids, that are not only healthy, but also fun to make: 1. PEANUT BUTTER & BLUEBERRIES - 1/4 C peanut butter - 2T blueberry pure fruit spread - 1/2 tsp maple syrup - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - 1 C fresh blueberries... more »

• Food given to oil spill victims

  July 27, 2010 5:21 AM

  Feed the Children and New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton are teaming up to help 2,800 families affected by the BP oil spill. Today Payton and some of his fellow Saints coaches, as well as country music artist Sammy Kershaw, are scheduled to help distribute food and personal items to... more »

• LSU AgCenter joins produce promotion website

  June 30, 2010 5:55 AM

  The LSU AgCenter has a new way for farmers and people in the food business to market products. Louisiana's Market Maker website is taking registrations now, and should be searchable by Aug. 15. Sellers get free accounts. Businesses must be agriculture-related - for instance, agritourism would qualify. Buyers don't need... more »

• Passengers kept on jet for hours in Conn.

  June 23, 2010 8:41 AM

  Passengers on a Virgin Atlantic Airways flight say they were kept on a hot plane without food or water for more than four hours at Connecticut's Bradley International Airport. Passengers say it began when they were diverted to Bradley because of bad weather during a flight from London to Newark,... more »

• Wholesale prices fall 0.3 percent in May

  June 16, 2010 8:45 AM

  Wholesale prices fell for a second straight month in May, the first time that has happened in a year, reflecting big declines in the cost of energy and food. The Labor Department said wholesale prices dropped 0.3 percent in May following a 0.1 percent decline in April. Core... more »

• Wholesale prices dip 0.1 percent in April

  May 18, 2010 7:52 AM

  Prices at the wholesale level fell in April, reflecting declines in energy and food. The Labor Department said wholesale prices edged down 0.1 percent last month, the second decline in the past three months. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, rose 0.2 percent, slightly faster than expected.... more »

• Meanwhile, Back at Cafe du Monde...

  May 17, 2010 9:59 AM

  It's a story of Louisiana's favorite pastime - food. Peggy Sweeney-McDonald and Jay Basist sat down with Whitney Vann and explains what happens in "Meanwhile, Back at Café du Monde." more »

• DHH Secretary talks about food, air concerns

  May 4, 2010 5:10 PM

  La. Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine sat down with Sylvia Weatherspoon on News 2 at 4 to talk about food and air concerns relating to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. more »

• X-Rays for decontamination

  April 16, 2010 8:47 PM

  X-ray machines may do more than give doctors a glimpse inside the human body. They may also decontaminate food laced with bacteria. Researchers at Mississippi State University's Experimental Seafood Processing Lab in Pascagoula have used it on raw oysters which can be dangerous because of naturally occurring bacteria. Their experiments... more »

• Health law will make calorie counts hard to ignore

  March 23, 2010 5:32 AM

  It will be harder for people to ignore the calorie counts at a restaurant because of a provision tucked into the health care overhaul. The new law will require more than 200,000 chain restaurants to put calorie counts on menus, menu boards and drive-thru's. It will apply to any restaurant... more »

• Samonella in Food Additive Sparks Recall

  March 5, 2010 11:35 AM

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