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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Smoked Sausage Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of approximately 100 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked andouille sausage. The products in question are from Bourgeois Smokehouse in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The sausage was shipped to Rouses Market locations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Memorial Day cookouts around the corner, we've been planning a well-rounded menu for the unofficial kick-off to summer. We're envisioning a picnic table piled high with Southern sides and a card table brimming with summer-inspired (and perhaps a few patriotic) desserts. Some folks enjoy firing up the smoker for a celebration, while others turn to their tried-and-true grilling methods. But are the smoked sausages you purchased at the butcher counter safe to eat this weekend? This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of approximately 100 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked andouille sausage products from Bourgeois Smokehouse in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The sausage was produced on May 12, 2025 and then shipped to Rouses Market locations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Unfortunately, after routine FSIS testing of the sausage, the agency confirmed that the products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes (bacteria). As the sausages were weighed, wrapped, and labeled in store at the butcher counter, there is no label, establishment number, or USDA mark of inspection to look out for. Bourgeois Smokehouse and FSIS urge any customers who have purchased smoked andouille sausage at the counter from Rouses Market to throw away or return to your place of purchase for a refund. Make sure to check your freezer, as well! Thankfully, there have not been any illnesses connected with this recall to date. Listeria contamination can be especially serious for older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. (Let's not risk it before summer kicks off!) We hear Conecuh is still a safe bet for your pigs-in-a-blanket or grilling ventures this weekend. And of course, we've got plenty of spectacular burger recipes—like our Ultimate Southern Burgers topped with candied bacon—for you to wow your guests. Read the original article on Southern Living
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chili's New Burger Is A Bigger And Cheaper Alternative To A McDonald's Classic
There isn't always time to fire up your grill and prep our loaded Ultimate Southern Burgers with candied bacon. Especially on busy weeknights, finding a hearty, well-rounded meal for your whole family—much less one that everyone enjoys—can be a challenge. If you're turning to the drive-thru for convenience but find yourself with sticker shock, you're not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as reported by NewsWeek, the cost of goods has risen over 30% these last few years, and fast-food favorites are no exception. With recent news of beef in the burger industry, however, you just may find your wallet reaping some benefits. Chili's, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is taking a swing at fast-food giant McDonald's with a brand-new burger that gives customers more for their buck than ever before. The new Big QP Burger (which stands for 'Bigger than a Quarter Pound') has all the flavors that burger fans know and love, with 'two slices of American cheese, mustard, ketchup, pickles, diced onions and 85% more beef than a [McDonald's] Quarter Pounder with Cheese,' Chili's announced in a press release. Here's the best part: The burger comes alongside fries, bottomless chips and salsa, and a bottomless drink for just $10.99. You can't beat that deal in the drive-thru. The beloved bar and grill is celebrating the launch with a quirky 'Fast Food Financing' pop-up in New York City on April 16 and 17, where fast-food customers can experience the bigger-and-better value of the Big QP Burger. Southerners can follow along with the brand's out-of-the-box Fast Food Financing with giveaways on Chili's social media. 'We believe Chili's 3 For Me menu, starting at just $10.99, has been the best value in the industry since we introduced it in 2022, and we just made it even better with the new Big QP burger, featuring a fast food flavor profile our guests will recognize,' said George Felix, Chili's Chief Marketing Officer. 'But for those times when you can't get to a Chili's and find yourself settling for the drive-thru, we opened Fast Food Financing to help customers in their time of need.' A full meal with bottomless sides for under $11? Count us in on this Texas-sized deal. Related: This Southern-Based Business Just Beat Olive Garden As The Biggest Chain In The Country Read the original article on Southern Living Sign in to access your portfolio
