City officials have advised residents to run their tap water for at least 30 seconds before drinking or cooking with it due to elevated levels of lead.
[NY Times]
Some tips for shopping at the local farmers’ market: Go early, talk to farmers but don’t try to haggle with them, bring enough cash, and don’t touch the cheese.
[NY Post]
A roundup of the city’s best pancakes includes Cookshop’s buttermilk with caramelized bananas and cinnamon butter, and the stacks with huckleberries and ricotta at Pulino’s.
[NY Post]
The Parks Department started trying to improve the quality of food vendors two years ago. This year, 29 new specialty carts have set up shop in parks throughout the boroughs.
[Crains]
A government dairy group helped Domino’s promote the cheese on its pizza and is pushing cheese sales throughout the country.
[NY Times]
Farm School NYC: The New York City School of Urban Agriculture will debut in January in the Bronx, offering a two-year course on growing and selling vegetables.
[BusinessWeek]
Most kids’ meals at fast-food chains are high in calories, sugar, and fat. Subway is one of the few chains offering healthy options.
[USA Today]
Trader Joe’s has recalled products with cilantro, such as its Spicy Thai Style Pasta Salad, due to fears over salmonella contamination.
[CNN]
Jamie Oliver is taking his healthy eating message Down Under with his new “Ministry of Food Australia” scheme to teach people how to cook healthier food.
[Reuters]
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