Atlanta Bites: Restaurant, dining news in metro Atlanta for August 2026
Roundup of restaurant news from around the metro Atlanta and North Georgia. There's information about special events, new restaurants, new menu items and more.
Roundup of restaurant news from around the metro Atlanta and North Georgia. There's information about special events, new restaurants, new menu items and more.
Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
Publix frozen berry recall given FDA’s most serious classification
The Food and Drug Administration is listing a recent recall of GreenWise frozen blueberries and frozen mixed berries as a Class I recall.
The Food and Drug Administration is listing a recent recall of GreenWise frozen blueberries and frozen mixed berries as a Class I recall.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of stomach cancer, major study finds
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
Pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide recalled for not being inspected
More than 1,600 pounds of pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide have been recalled over federal inspection concerns.
More than 1,600 pounds of pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide have been recalled over federal inspection concerns.
Tacos at Waffle House? Atlanta gets first taste of new menu
Waffle House is testing seven different tacos at 45 locations across the Atlanta area for a limited time.
Waffle House is testing seven different tacos at 45 locations across the Atlanta area for a limited time.
Dreyer’s recalls Outshine fruit bars over glass contamination fears
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling several varieties of its fruit bars over concerns that they may be contaminated with glass.
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling several varieties of its fruit bars over concerns that they may be contaminated with glass.
A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
It's the last season for legal dog meat in South Korea
South Korea’s dog meat restaurants are in the peak of their final busy season as the country’s ban on the slaughter and sale of dog meat takes effect next year.
South Korea’s dog meat restaurants are in the peak of their final busy season as the country’s ban on the slaughter and sale of dog meat takes effect next year.
Rebel Creamery files for bankruptcy after losing legal battle with rival Van Leeuwen
Low-carb ice cream maker Rebel Creamery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Low-carb ice cream maker Rebel Creamery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Grocery chain pulls more products as Salmonella-linked recall grows
The number of foods affected by the recall on fresh jalapeños keeps growing higher as more and more products are identified. On Friday, H-E-B added nearly 20 new items to its list of recalled foods that were sold in its stores.
The number of foods affected by the recall on fresh jalapeños keeps growing higher as more and more products are identified. On Friday, H-E-B added nearly 20 new items to its list of recalled foods that were sold in its stores.
FDA assigns highest-risk status to 1.5M eggs recalled over salmonella risk
The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
Popular tomato soup sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria.
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria.
Popular Reese's, Almond Joy ice cream bars recalled over labeling error
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of certain Reese's and Almond Joy ice cream bars after an internal review found inaccurate nutritional information on the products' cartons.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of certain Reese's and Almond Joy ice cream bars after an internal review found inaccurate nutritional information on the products' cartons.
Tyson Foods to close two facilities, pursue sale of third amid cattle shortage
Tyson Foods is restructuring its beef business by closing facilities in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah, while pursuing the sale of its Pasco, Washington, plant.
Tyson Foods is restructuring its beef business by closing facilities in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah, while pursuing the sale of its Pasco, Washington, plant.
Grocery chain Lidl recalling spice mix over salmonella concerns
Lidl’s recall involves Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, which was distributed in store locations in multiple states including Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Lidl’s recall involves Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, which was distributed in store locations in multiple states including Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Chick-fil-A adds chicken and waffles, s'mores treats
Can't decide between chicken and waffles? Chick-fil-A is making sure you don't have to.
Can't decide between chicken and waffles? Chick-fil-A is making sure you don't have to.
Ice cream makers rethink the scoop as GLP-1 use grows
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.
Whole Foods recalls dips, salsas, guac, and more after Salmonella outbreak
The fresh jalapeño recall that followed a Salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of people across the country, caused changes at Chipotle and Qdoba, and led to a slew of related recalls has now spurred Whole Foods to pull more than three dozen products from its shelves.
The fresh jalapeño recall that followed a Salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of people across the country, caused changes at Chipotle and Qdoba, and led to a slew of related recalls has now spurred Whole Foods to pull more than three dozen products from its shelves.