Melissa Caskey

A listeriosis outbreak first reported last month has now resulted in 23 deaths, making this the deadliest outbreak since 1985, when 52 people died from the Listeria strain contracted via Mexican-style soft cheese. The sad food story began last month when a Colorado produce company issued a cantaloupe recall for......

A U.S. District court arraigned two men last week for selling guns and methamphetamine to undercover officers at a San Jose hot dog stand. After multiple drug and weapon transactions, the feds finally arrested 58-year-old Jose Gilberto Ortiz on Sept. 2. His partner in food-stand-crime is alleged to be 23-year-old......

Is Uncle Sam trying to control what the kids eat these days? Well, maybe just their sugar intake. Earlier this year, the government proposed "voluntary guidelines" for food advertising. The proposed regulations asked companies to cut back on marketing to children between ages 2 and 17, unless they're selling healthy......

The East Coast burger chain Five Guys continues to zero in on Southern California territory, with plans for several more locations in the works. One of those is set to open near USC's campus near Figueroa Street and Adams Boulevard, and another on Wilshire Boulevard. According to the Daily Trojan,......

Halloween is only a few weeks away, meaning it's time to dry clean the old banana outfit or turn your bed sheet into a convincing ghost-like ensemble. But if those ideas are too easy or out-dated, check out these 5 Weird Halloween Food Costumes sure to make mouths water, or......

Los Poblanos is easy to miss. The tiny Mexican restaurant hides on Jefferson Boulevard in between a hardware shop and a narrow alleyway. Walk in and find three tables -- the 'dining room' seats 10, maybe 12, people. They don't even have a Yelp page. But, as evidenced by the......

Thinking about what to give to the mini-super heroes, pirates and wannabe princesses bound to show up at your doorstep on October 31st? Here's a list of classic candies that deserve a second chance this year. Try keeping it old school and original with these underrated sweets. Move over, Snickers......

Enjoying fatty food in Denmark just became more expensive. The country's new "fat tax" charges around $3 per 2.2 pounds of saturated fat. Prices on food items like burgers and butter are set to go up in a country that also pays more for its sodas and sugar. Any item......

A Colorado produce company issued a voluntary cantaloupe recall after a 13th death was linked to the melons tainted by bacteria. Some cases of Listeriosis illnesses have been reported in California, but no deaths. Older adults, pregnant women, newborn children and adults with weak immune systems are most prone to......

You can smell the meaty goodness as soon as you park your car in the tiny El Taurino lot. Sure, the taco truck that sits behind El Taurino is just as popular as the restaurant itself. But for a full-fledged and full-flavored experience, dine in, not out. Their torta al......