A company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling its "4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes" packaged in clamshell containers because of the potential that the items have been contaminated with salmonella. Ray & Mascari Inc. announced the product recall. The company's announcement appears on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) website. The recalled tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in 11 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin, the site says. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, as well as others with weakened immune systems, the recall notice points out. "Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain," the notice says. "In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis." In the company announcement, Ray & Mascari Inc. said it was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida, that it was recalling the lot of tomatoes that Ray & Mascari Inc. received and repacked into the 4-count vine-ripe tomatoes. Consumers "should discard the product and do not consume." Hanshaw & Capling Farms said it "initiated the recall due to the possible presence of salmonella in their facility." The notice adds that "customers who received the recalled lots have been notified and provided information to further contact their customers and distribution centers with recall instructions." This product is sold in plastic clamshell packaging that contains four tomatoes, according to the announcement. "The 4-count plastic clamshells have a 'VINE RIPE TOMATOES' label containing a 'Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204' [notice]," the announcement said. "The master case would be a cardboard produce box with a lid, containing 12 4-count containers. The master case label would have Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B." No illnesses have been reported to date, the notice indicates. Consumers who might have bought the 4-count vine-ripe tomato product "should discard the product and do not consume." Anyone with questions or reports of illness is urged to contact Ray & Mascari Inc. during normal business hours, the notice says.

A group of students recently recreated a rice dish using an ancient recipe – and the results were unusual. The challenge was undertaken by researchers at the Yuelu Academy of Hunan University in China, according to a report from China Daily. The project was based on an ancient bamboo text called the "Shi Fang" manuscript. The text offers a wealth of information on ancient Chinese cooking practices, offering recipes from steamed fish to chicken soup. After bringing together 10 students from Hunan University – and one from China Agricultural University in Beijing – the group began the process of recreating an ancient rice recipe from the 2,000-year-old manuscript. Researchers also selected a type of non-glutinous rice that would have resembled Han Dynasty-era white rice. After multiple experiments, students came up with a plan to recreate the recipe. Using wooden steamers and clay pots, the students soaked the rice for half an hour before draining it. Then, they steamed it for 20 minutes and let it cool, before adding water again and steaming for an extra 15 minutes. But unlike modern rice, which is usually described as fluffy and grainy, the ancient rice was "loose yet elastic," according to China Daily. The rice also had a "pleasing texture and notably lower sugar content [than modern rice.]" Peter Brian Ditmanson, an American professor working at the Yuelu Academy, described the dish as a "comfort food," according to China Daily. Luo Jiayi, a student from Hunan University, raved about the experiment while speaking to the outlet. "Through the vivid and intriguing bamboo slips, the ancient foodies from 2,000 years ago came to life before my eyes," she said. "Cooking rice from the Western Han Dynasty period has deepened our appreciation for the richness and allure of traditional Chinese culture," Luo added. Shi Jing, an associate professor at Yuelu Academy, commended the project while admitting that recreating historical recipes poses some limits. "While complete authenticity is impossible, combining Han-era techniques with modern technology allows students to tap into ancient wisdom," Shi said.

Looking for a weekend getaway? One of America's best food tours is just a few hours by car from some of Florida's largest cities, about 30 miles northeast of the state capital on the other side of the border. Recently named the No. 2 food tour in America by readers of USA Today, the Taste of Thomasville Food Tour, a guided walking tour, has been operating since 2013. Debra Smith told Fox News Digital that she decided to start a food tour in the southern Georgia town after she retired from teaching and was looking for something to do. "So, I thought, why can't a food tour in Thomasville work?" Smith said. Almost 16,000 people later, Smith said she considers it a success. "Very much so – more so than I ever believed it would be," she said. Most of Thomasville's food tour visitors come from Florida, mainly from nearby Tallahassee. Smith said she also gets visitors from the Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando areas. "They're looking for that getaway for the weekend that they don't have to drive hours and hours and hours to get to," she said. "A lot of them want to get away from the big town," she added. "And they find Thomasville is what they're looking for." So what makes Thomasville a destination spot for people who love food and travel? Smith said she believes it comes down to the town's history, architecture, culture and food options. "No two restaurants are alike," Smith said. The Taste of Thomasville offers four walking tours: a daytime stroll through downtown (which includes a visit to the "Big Oak," one of the largest oak trees east of the Mississippi River), an after-hours tour for adults only, a children's tour and a seasonal Victorian-era tour featuring a sampling of sweet treats and desserts during the holidays. "I think my pricing makes it affordable for everyone." Tuesday was notable for the Taste of Thomasville, which organized its first-ever bus tour, Smith said. Stops along the tour include Jonah's Shrimp and Grits, Sweet Grass Cheese Shop, Moonspin Pizza and Grassroots Coffee. Another reason Smith believes Thomasville is a desirable food tour destination is its affordability. "I think my pricing makes it affordable for everyone," she told Fox News Digital. All tours are priced at $70 or less – a far cry from the No. 1-ranked Gourmet Food & Wine Tours in Sonoma, California. The Sonoma tour – one of several offerings throughout Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley – costs $255, by comparison. America's other top food tours are said to be in Las Vegas; West Palm Beach, Florida; Los Angeles; Mobile, Alabama; Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburgh; Seattle; and Detroit.

Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared on her podcast that she's strayed from her strict Paleo diet after following it for years. "I'm a little sick of it, if I'm honest, and [I'm] getting back into eating some sourdough bread and some cheese. There, I said it," the 52-year-old actress admitted. The diet, also known as the caveman or Stone-Age diet, is based on foods that humans ate during the Paleolithic era, according to Cleveland Clinic. It consists mainly of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, nuts and seeds. It avoids grains, legumes, dairy products and refined sugar, registered dietitians told Fox News Digital. Paltrow said she felt much better after she began her nutritional journey, which included eliminating highly processed foods from her diet. Although she doesn't follow the Paleo diet as strictly as she used to, Paltrow said she considers it "a good sort of template." Registered dietitians told Fox News Digital the Paleo diet plan has pros and cons. One of the positives is that it involves high fruit and vegetable consumption, according to Caroline Susie, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Right off the bat, you are consuming a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables and lean protein," she said. She also said there is an association between a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and reduced inflammation in some individuals. Other Paleo benefits may include weight loss, decreased blood pressure and lower cholesterol (if lean meats are chosen), according to Cleveland Clinic's website. "I think grains, legumes and dairy absolutely deserve a spot in your diet." There are, however, some downsides to the diet, Susie said. "Any time an entire food group is eliminated, my red flags go up," she told Fox News Digital. "I think grains, legumes and dairy absolutely deserve a spot in your diet." There is research "that supports the consumption of grains, legumes and dairy, so I think it's important for people to know not to fear those foods," she said. They're "associated with longevity, with prevention of chronic conditions and better management of chronic conditions," Susie said. Eliminating those items from a diet may lead to nutritional deficiencies, particularly calcium, vitamin D or fiber, she said. Stephanie Di Figlia-Peck, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) in New York, told Fox News Digital the diet may send the wrong message. "Overly restrictive diets create fear, confusion and a narrow perspective on what is healthy," she said. Deborah Salvatore, a registered dietitian and director of graduate nutrition programs at Long Island University, echoed those concerns. "I strongly oppose the elimination of entire food groups, as doing so can lead to nutritional deficiencies." "These trends often play into harmful diet culture – something that has only been amplified in today's social media age," Salvatore told Fox News Digital. "I strongly oppose the elimination of entire food groups, as doing so can lead to nutritional deficiencies." Salvatore cautioned that nutrition is "not one size fits all," so it's "critical for individuals to consult with an RDN" to determine the dietary plan that is appropriate for them. "Each person has specific needs and certain health conditions may require dietary modifications or supplementation," Salvatore said. "For a generally healthy individual, though, all necessary nutrients should be achievable through a well-balanced diet."

Mushroom coffee is gaining ground as a substitute for the morning caffeine fix. While drinking mushrooms might not sound like the most appealing thing in the world, the trend has attracted attention for its array of health benefits and added energy boost. Mushroom coffee proponents have said it promotes better sleep — plus provides more energy, improves focus, boosts the immune system and reduces inflammation, according to a Harvard Health publication. Some mushroom coffee makers also claim the drink can boost mood and gut health. Most mushroom coffees do include caffeine but contain about half the amount of a regular cup of coffee. The brew is typically made with medicinal mushrooms, including common varieties such as chaga, lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, king trumpet and turkey tail, Harvard Health noted. These are considered adaptogens as part of the "adaptogenic mushroom coffee" infusion that's meant to provide health benefits. In a video posted to Instagram over the weekend, Fox News co-anchor Dana Perino of "America's Newsroom" and "The Five" shared her love of mushroom coffee with "Fox & Friends" co-hosts Rachel Campos-Duffy and Charlie Hurt. "I'm a big proponent and I love amazing coffee," Perino said as her colleagues took a sip. "It's like mushroom soup," Hurt reacted with disapproval. "You've just ruined it for me," Campos-Duffy responded. "I was about to say 'great.'" Perino rated her mushroom coffee a 10 out of 10 — while Campos-Duffy gave it a four and Hurt gave it a one. "Ask Martha McCallum, she likes it, too," said Perino. "It kind of does grow on you," Campos-Duffy said. In a conversation with Fox News Digital, Perino detailed how she started drinking mushroom coffee about a year ago to replace English breakfast tea that she used to drink with honey. "I don't like how coffee tastes, but I love the scent of it brewing," she said. "I've cut out most sugar – and so I tried the Amazing Coffee brand. I used to use the collagen creamer when it was not sweetened, but they've changed that, so now I just include it with a splash of almond milk." Perino said her mushroom coffee mix gives her a bit of "get-up-and-go" energy in the morning. "Let the record show that, after the video, Charlie said the taste had grown on him," she added. Nutritionists also back the benefits of mushroom coffee. Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein told Fox News Digital that many of these mushrooms are grown in "cold, harsh climates." Chaga mushrooms that are grown in Siberia or northern Canada must survive in 40-degree Fahrenheit conditions, she said. The intense cold forces the mushroom to produce more antioxidants for protection, the nutritionist stated. "This not only increases the nutrient density of the mushroom, but it takes on a powerful sense of adaptability," she said. "The reason it can be helpful to consume adaptogen mushrooms is that you are getting more powerful antioxidants in your system and perhaps a heightened ability to adapt to stressors in your life as well." For people who drink coffee every day or are chronically stressed, Muhlstein suggested that adding a mushroom complex can be "greatly beneficial." "Even if it's just a placebo effect, which works for me," she said. "When I consume adaptogens, I try to envision myself taking on their powerful survival skills and ability to handle challenges." Recent studies have proven the immune-boosting and metabolism-regulating properties of medicinal mushrooms, according to Harvard Health. The mushrooms' high antioxidant levels can also help slow down the aging process, though there has been no clinical research conducted on the impact of mushroom coffee.

New data has revealed the major American cities that have the cheapest food delivery fees. A website for deal-seekers and shoppers analyzed data from DoorDash and Grubhub across 20 major U.S. cities and food categories to calculate the average delivery fee per order. Four Texas cities rank in the top 10 overall, data from BravoDeal.com showed. Fort Worth had the cheapest average DoorDash delivery fees, at just 40 cents per order. Dallas wasn't far behind, ranking second with an average charge of 47 cents. Houston came in sixth at 63 cents, while San Antonio was eighth at 67 cents and Austin was ninth at 70 cents. Austin had the cheapest average Grubhub delivery fees among Texas cities. It was second overall behind Seattle, which had an average charge of $3.14 per order. The capital of Texas was slightly more, with an average delivery fee of $3.32. Houston was third with an average delivery charge of $3.38, while Dallas rounded out the top 10 with an average fee of $4.18 per order. The city with the highest average DoorDash delivery fee was Jacksonville, Florida ($2.70), which ranked in the top 10 for Grubhub orders — while Grubhub users in San Francisco are paying the most ($6.12). Food delivery fees can differ by city due to a variety of factors. These include cost of living and local tax regulations that may impact pricing, the study noted. "It's important to consider the additional costs you may be subject to on top of delivery when placing an order to decide if it's worth the cost," said Marco Farnararo, CEO and co-founder of the Bravo Savings Network, which operates BravoDeal.com. Uber Eats data was unavailable for the study, according to BravoDeal.com. Here's what the study found. Cheapest cities for DoorDash delivery fees Fort Worth, Texas ($0.40) Dallas ($0.47) Philadelphia ($0.51) San Francisco ($0.54) Phoenix ($0.57) Houston ($0.63) Chicago ($0.66) San Antonio ($0.67) Austin, Texas ($0.70) Columbus, Ohio ($0.75) Cheapest cities for Grubhub delivery fees Seattle ($3.14) Austin, Texas ($3.32) Houston ($3.38) New York City ($3.63) Charlotte, North Carolina ($3.80) Columbus, Ohio ($3.97) San Antonio ($3.98) Jacksonville, Florida ($4.03) Philadelphia ($4.07) Dallas ($4.18) A DoorDash spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the company "is always working hard to lower costs for consumers and make DoorDash even more affordable and accessible for everyone." "Our approach to fees prioritizes fairness and transparency, with no hidden fees or surprises at checkout." Grubhub also provided a statement to Fox News Digital. "We're committed to keeping fees low, and in fact, we've had $0 delivery fees in several major markets since last year," the statement said. "It's unclear when this data was pulled because the methodology wasn't shared with us. We are upfront about our fees and clearly disclose them to customers during the checkout process."

A popular appliance manufacturer is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers after receiving over 100 reports of injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on Thursday. The recall only pertains to Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers, though all models are included in the recall. At least 106 burn injuries have been reported so far – and a quarter of those have led to lawsuits. "SharkNinja has received 106 reports of burn injuries, including more than 50 reports of second- or third-degree burns to the face or body, with 26 lawsuits filed," the CPSC's report noted. "Consumers should immediately stop using the product's pressure-cooking function and contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid." SharkNinja confirmed the recall in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "The safety of our customers is a top priority for SharkNinja," the company said. "In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, Ninja is conducting a recall to replace the lid on certain Ninja-brand 'Foodi' multi-function cookers in the OP300 model family." "This addresses reports that some consumers have been able to open the pressure-cooking lids of certain units of these cookers during use, resulting in burn injuries from hot contents." There were 1,846,400 pressure cookers that have been recalled in the United States, while 184,240 were sold in Canada. The following model numbers, which are visible on the cooker's side label, are included in the recall: OP300, OP301, OP301A, OP302, OP302BRN, OP302HCN, OP302HAQ, OP302HW, OP302HB, OP305, OP305CO and OP350CO. The appliances have pressure-cooking and air-frying functions and boast a 6.5-quart capacity, according to the CPSC. Consumers can still use the appliance's air-frying option, said the CPSC. The cookers were sold at Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon and Target and were available to buy online from Amazon, Sam's Club and Costco.

A Reddit drama shared by a user has drawn multiple outraged comments about what constitutes appropriate behavior, or not, at birthday celebrations involving cake, kids and family etiquette. "I was just at my girlfriend's mom's birthday party," wrote a user on the social media platform. "We'd ordered an expensive cake for her and split the cost three ways with her sisters." The man added that his girlfriend's brother, "who never contributes to any of the shared presents, brought his spoiled 2-year-old kid." While "everyone was singing 'Happy Birthday,' the kid started sticking his hands into the cake and licking them, and picking off the decorations," the man said. The man said he "looked around in horror," but the brother and his wife "were just smiling at this, like it was the absolute cutest thing ever, and everyone else was totally unfazed and said nothing." "People were saying, 'Aww, you poor little thing,' and giving him cake." However, he finally "reached over and moved the cake a few inches out of reach of the kid." The man said the child "started thrashing around and screaming bloody murder. Everyone glared at me like I was the most evil [person] on earth for doing what I did and rushed to placate the kid." "People were saying, 'Aww, you poor little thing,'" the man continued, "and giving him cake." The man said he then told others "calmly and rationally" that "what the kid was doing was incredibly unhygienic, it wasn't his birthday cake and he's old enough to be taught to wait literally one minute until he gets a slice of cake instead of destroying someone else's birthday cake and covering it with his germs." The man said he's now been told that he "ruined the birthday party." And it's "the entire family's reaction," he added. "It's making me start to question whether or not I am just a grumpy a--hole," he went on, and asked others for their input. Some 6,000 people have reacted to the post so far — but not all the insights were in support of the man and his actions. "They are the ones who decide if they are cool with a toddler's behavior or not." One person wrote, "You moved the cake and the toddler had a fit. They appeared to be OK with it. Even if this is nasty." The same person added, "If they are all OK with the toddler doing this, then I would NEVER eat anything from your girlfriend or her family. You don't know what else they think is OK." Another commenter took a different point of view. "At a gathering of someone else's family in their own house, they are the ones who decide if they are cool with a toddler's behavior or not," wrote this person. "You're not [wrong] for moving the cake - tons of people would have moved that cake on instinct," the same individual said. "I would not even fault someone for saying, 'Oh, sorry, I reacted quickly by moving the cake because I didn't know if you were worried about little Ebenezer getting messy' — and then pointedly looking at the mess." But, "you're a bit of an a--hole for explaining to them about germs. Read the room," the person continued. "Obviously they think it's cute and don't care that it's gross (which it is)." Yet another commenter provided more nuance. "Worth remembering that the child is only 2 years old - behavior like sticking their hands in things and throwing tantrums is developmentally normal for that age." "Moving the cake was absolutely in everyone's best interest." The person added, "Of course, no child should be allowed to touch other people's food and moving the cake was absolutely in everyone’s best interest." However, wrote this same individual, "while there are issues with your partner's family, a child should not be the object of your rightful frustration with her family." Said another person, "Is this a family that you want to marry into and raise children around?" A clinical psychologist previously recommended "transparent and honest" conversations about family conflicts — noting that this is the best path toward a clear resolution.