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“Federal authorities are investigating a new outbreak of a bacteria-triggered illness, this time related to a sweet treat treasured by the heartbroken and children-at-heart _ packaged raw cookie dough. The federal Centers for Disease Control said its preliminary investigation shows “a strong association” between eating raw refrigerated cookie dough made by Nestle and the illnesses of 65 people in 29 states whose lab results have turned up E. coli bacteria since March.” Link
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“The government of President Hugo Chávez has banned the sale of the calorie-free soft drink over health concerns, prompting a scramble to remove it from shelves and vending machines. “The product should be withdrawn from circulation to preserve the health of Venezuelans,” said Jesus Mantilla, the health minister. He did not specify the dangers.” Link
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“McDonald’s might have to come up with a new ‘two all-beef patties’ jingle for its newest product. The chain is testing the Snack Wrap Mac, which puts a new spin on the old classic: half a beef patty, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions — wrapped in a flour tortilla.” Link
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“US fast-food giant McDonald’s said Monday its 2008 net profit soared 80 percent from a year, lifted by growing demand from consumers seeking low-cost meals in a deepening global recession. Net profit for the full year totaled 4.3 billion dollars, compared with 2.3 billion in 2007, the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company said in a statement.” [Link]
“WNBC-TV reports that the owners plan to shutter the Italian-themed Rainbow Grill restaurant temporarily while keeping the establishment’s bar, banquet space and dinner-dancing going on the 65th floor of the RCA building.” [Link]
“The report said the man would not let the woman out of the vehicle, so she threw his drink out of the car. In response, the man allegedly grabbed her arm and smashed the cheeseburger into her face. The pair got out of the car, and authorities say the man again took the McDonald’s sandwich and put it on her face.” [Link]
“Phillip Sherman of Arkansas learned that lesson after he left his phone behind at a McDonald’s restaurant and the photos ended up online. Now he and his wife, Tina, are suing the McDonald’s Corp., the franchise owner and the store manager. The suit was filed Friday and seeks a jury trial and $3 million in damages for suffering, embarrassment and the cost of having to move to a new home.” [Link]
“The $52 billion acquisition, announced in November, creates a new entity, Anheuser-Busch InBev, which immediately becomes the world’s largest brewer, with a brand stable that includes Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Michelob, Busch, Brahma and many other brews. ” [Link]
