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Yahoo
16-05-2025
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The Double Cheese Slider, White Castle's latest restaurant-to-retail offering, is lauded for bringing restaurant taste to the freezer aisle
The accolade comes just in time for National Hamburger Month, the perfect month for the perfect Slider COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain and the first restaurant brand to unite the worlds of fast-food and consumer package goods, just received major recognition from a leading voice of the retail food industry. White Castle's retail Double Cheese Slider is among a select number of frozen retail products to be named an "Editors' Pick" by Progressive Grocer magazine. The annual Editors' Picks list spotlights the top-performing and most innovative consumer products of the past year. The Double Cheese Slider landed on the 2025 Progressive Grocer Editors' Pick list after making its much-anticipated debut in September 2024. It features the same hot-and-juicy taste as the restaurant version, double the 100% beef of a classic Slider, two slices of American cheese and a middle bun designed to capture and lock in White Castle's steamy, one-of-a-kind, twice-as-satisfying restaurant flavor and quality. "We might be biased, but we believe the degree of deliciousness in the Double Cheese Slider is truly worthy of notice," said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle. "White Castle is able to deliver your favorite restaurant tastes whether you're going to a grocery store or a Castle." The Editors' Pick designation was announced on May 15, National Slider Day. White Castle introduced National Slider Day in May 2015 to honor the iconic Original Slider, which one year earlier in 2014 Time magazine declared "the most influential burger of all time." Since launching its industry-changing CPG brand more than 30 years ago, White Castle has been committed to giving consumers the option to enjoy the flavors that made the company an iconic restaurant in the comfort of their own home, office or dorms with a few pushes of the buttons on a microwave. The retail brand provides convenience and great taste for diners who prefer to enjoy quality meals at home. The Double Cheese Slider 4-count packaging features an image of the Slider on the front, reinforcing its restaurant quality and high taste appeal. Like White Castle's other Slider varieties, the Double Cheese Sliders come in two packs, with each pair wrapped in film to seal in that iconic flavor. Each pack is equipped with heating instructions to replicate the fresh-from-the-grill taste, allowing consumers to enjoy the authentic White Castle restaurant experience straight from their microwave. About White Castle® White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders since 1921. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the family-owned business owns and operates about 340 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of retail stores nationwide. As part of its commitment to offering the highest quality products, White Castle owns and operates its own Slider Provider meat plants, bakeries and frozen-Slider retail plants. White Castle has earned numerous accolades over the years including Time magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time" (2014, The Original Slider®) and Thrillist's "Best Plant-Based Fast-Food Burger" (2019, Impossible™ Slider). In 2021, Fast Company named the fast-food pioneer one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies." White Castle is known for the legendary engagement of its team members and has received the Great Place to Work® Certification™ for an extraordinary four consecutive years spanning 2021–2024. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans (Cravers), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app makes it easy for Cravers to sign up for the CRAVER NATION REWARDSTM loyalty program, access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. For more information on White Castle and how to Follow Your Crave, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE White Castle Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
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White Castle is giving away free sliders. When and are there any locations in Florida?
Some Floridians will be able to skip the meal prep this Thursday and grab a free burger. White Castle is offering a complimentary original slider on May 15 to commemorate National Slider Day, with no purchase necessary to enjoy its "delicious steamed-grilled-on-a-bed-of-onions burger." "The introduction of the Slider in 1921 helped turn White Castle into a household name and launched the fast-food industry as we know it today," White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson said in a press release. "We think a burger that has had so much influence in the food industry is worthy of its own special day, and what better way to celebrate than to thank our customers with a complimentary Slider," Richard continued. The restaurant chain started the giveaway celebration in 2015 in honor of its iconic mini-hamburgers, which Time magazine called "the most influential burger of all time." Here's how you can score some free sliders in Florida. Foodies won't have to buy anything to receive the free burger. White Castle customers can redeem the offer by using the code SLIDERDAY on the app. A coupon is also available on White Castle's website and social media. USA TODAY notes the fast food chain is also offering a new value-style deal, where customers can get six original sliders for $4. As of May 2025, only one White Castle is in Florida — located at 11595 Daryl Carter Parkway in Orlando. The fast-food chain returned to the state in 2021. White Castle officials have previously shared plans to expand further into Central Florida, according to ClickOrlando. It is still unknown when or where these new locations would be. 'The overwhelming reception we received in Central Florida when we opened in 2021 continues to connect us even closer to this great community. With that in mind, we are looking forward to opening new Castles. What we can share at this time is that we have confirmed sites in Clermont, and in Kissimmee,' Jamie Richardson, vice president of the brand said in a statement to the outlet. USA TODAY contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: White Castle free sliders offered May 15. Are there Florida locations?
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
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Ziploc facing class action lawsuit over alleged undisclosed microplastics
A California woman is suing S.C. Johnson, the maker of Ziploc, because she says some of its products contain undisclosed microplastics that mislead and harm consumers. Linda Cheslow of Santa Rosa, California, filed a class action complaint in U.S. District Court for Northern California on April 25, according to court records. Cheslow's complaint alleges that some Ziploc products marketed as microwave or freezer safe release microplastics when they are microwaved or frozen, making them "fundamentally unfit" for their advertised use. It called S.C. Johnson's alleged misrepresentation "unfair, unlawful, deceptive and misleading." The lawsuit is a class action, meaning it has been filed on behalf of anyone around the country who has purchased the products. USA TODAY has reached out to S.C. Johnson for comment. The lawsuit alleges Ziploc's bags and containers labeled "microwave safe" and "freezer" imply that they are safe to use in those appliances. However, the lawsuit claims the products are made from materials that release microplastics when used in the microwave or freezer, which are "then leached into consumers' food." "The Material Omission is meaningful to consumers as studies show that the ingestion of microplastics poses serious health risks, including potential harm to the digestive tract, immune system and reproductive system," the lawsuit says. Microplastics are small plastic particles that come from broken down plastics, according to a study in the National Library of Medicine. Research shows that microwave heating of plastic containers releases a high amount of microplastics into the food inside, according to a 2023 study in the Environmental Science & Technology journal. The same study found that refrigeration in plastic containers releases high amounts of microplastics over the course of six months. Over time, ingesting a lot of microplastics can cause a variety of health issues, according to the Environmental Working Group. The products included in the lawsuit are Ziploc bags and containers labeled "microwave safe," "freezer" or both. According to the initial complaint, they include but are not limited to: Ziploc Freezer Bags Pint/Small Ziploc Freezer Bags Quart/Medium Ziploc Freezer Bags Gallon/Large Ziploc Slider Freezer Bags Quart/Medium Ziploc Slider Freezer Gallon/Large Bags Ziploc Slider Storage Bags Quart/Medium Ziploc Slider Storage Bags Gallon/Large Ziploc Container Apple class action lawsuit: Did Siri eavesdrop on your call? Find out if eligible for part of $95M settlement A class action is a type of civil lawsuit brought on behalf of a group of people who have been harmed in the same way by the same entity, according to Harvard Law School. A court has to certify a lawsuit as a class action before it proceeds as one. In a class action lawsuit where a settlement is reached, members of the class who opt into the case receive an equal portion of the money. The plaintiff in the lawsuit against S.C. Johnson is pushing for the class in the case to be defined as all consumers nationwide who have purchased the products within an applicable statute of limitations period. For consumers in California, the complaint requested the statute of limitations to be defined as the last four years. Melina Khan is a trending reporter covering national news for USA TODAY. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ziploc hit with lawsuit for alleged undisclosed microplastics
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
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White Castle celebrates National Slider Day with free sliders on May 15
Fans of White Castle's original slider are in for a free treat this week. On Thursday, the nationwide chain is celebrating the square beef burger, commonly known as a slider, which launched it into fast-food hamburger fame. In 2015, White Castle introduced National Slider Day, honoring its original steamed slider with onions. So prolific is the iconic slider that in 2014 Time magazine called it "the most influential burger of all time," according to White Castle. To get the offer, customers on Thursday can use a digital coupon from White Castle's website. To redeem the offer using the White Castle app, use the code 'SLIDERDAY.''The introduction of the Slider in 1921 helped turn White Castle into a household name and launched the fast-food industry as we know it today,' said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle, in a news release. 'We think a burger that has had so much influence in the food industry is worthy of its own special day, and what better way to celebrate than to thank our customers with a complimentary slider.'In addition to the free offer, White Castle recently launched its latest deal: six original sliders for $4, or about 67 cents for each slider. Family-owned White Castle is based in Columbus, Ohio, and operates about 340 restaurants in addition to a retail side providing products to grocers' freezers. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: White Castle offers free slider on National Slider Day: What to know
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
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Here's how you can get a free slider at White Castle for National Slider Day
You can get a free burger this week. White Castle is offering a complimentary original slider on May 15 to commemorate National Slider Day. The restaurant chain, known for its mini hamburgers, started the giveaway celebration in 2015 and is continuing the tradition this year. "The introduction of the Slider in 1921 helped turn White Castle into a household name and launched the fast-food industry as we know it today," White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson said in a press release. "We think a burger that has had so much influence in the food industry is worthy of its own special day, and what better way to celebrate than to thank our customers with a complimentary Slider," Richard continued. Food: Frosty Fusions make sweet debut at Wendy's Foodies won't have to buy anything to receive the free burger. White Castle customers can redeem the offer by using the code SLIDERDAY on the app. A coupon is also available on White Castle's website and social media. White Castle is also offering a new value-style deal, where customers can get six original sliders for $4. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: White Castle is giving away free sliders: Here's when
