The biggest, most costly food safety recall in American history. "The biggest, most costly food safety recall in the history of the United States," is what Pete Hardin is calling the April 2026 recall of powdered milk and buttermilk from California Dairies Inc. Some of the companies that are affected are Ghirardelli Chocolate, Costco's frozen meatloaf, and Chick-Fil-A's bread coating. Exports are continuing to Mexico and Asia where some of its being used in infant formula. But there is still a strong demand for dairy proteins and pricing has increased dramatically. The U.S. Department of Agriculture uses the dairy powder as a basis for pricing and with shortages in the market, consumers will be feeling the financial pain once again. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate here

Controversial Jacksonville Chick-fil-A set to open after years of traffic concerns from neighbors. The new restaurant, located across the street from First Coast High School at 705 Duval Station Rd., plans to open at 6 a.m. May 29. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - After years of on-and-off opposition stemming from neighbors' concerns about traffic safety and congestion, Chick-fil-A is opening its newest restaurant in North Jacksonville. The nationwide quick-service giant known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and milkshakes, plans to open at 6 a.m. May 29 at 705 Duval Station Road - across the street from First Coast High School - in the Oceanway neighborhood. The Oceanway restaurant is the second in Jacksonville from franchise owner and operator Chuck Campbell. He is also the franchisee of the Chick-fil-A at 14020 Lunar Drive at River City Marketplace. "We look forward to this opportunity to deepen our impact, bringing people together and giving back to causes that are personal to our community. Our team is excited to connect with new Guests and share the same care and hospitality that have always been at the heart of what we do," Campbell said in a news release announcing the restaurant opening. Campbell has been with Chick-fil-A since 1994, beginning at the chain's West Palm Beach restaurant. In 2006, he became owner/operator of the River City Marketplace restaurant. Campbell will continue that restaurant in addition to the Oceanway location, Chick-fil-A officials said in the news release. "We're so grateful for the support and care the Jacksonville community has poured into our team and family for more than 20 years," Campbell said in the news release. Neighbors' concerns slowed Oceanway restaurant. The Oceanway opening comes after vocal opposition - dating back to early 2023 - from neighborhood residents, citing concerns about traffic safety and congestion that would be caused by the restaurant's drive-thru. In June 2024, the Jacksonville City Council approved the Chick-fil-A site plan - clearing the way for construction of the restaurant. The action came after Councilman Reggie Gaffney Jr., who represents that area, successfully brought forward a floor amendment requiring multiple changes to the plan. Those changes required the installation of a traffic light at the corner of Duval Station Road and Bradley Cove Road. Other measures addressed the outside of the restaurant to minimize harm to the neighborhood. The 1.39-acre tract bordered by Duval Station Road, Bradley Cove Road and Lady Lake Road previously had been zoned for a McDonald's with a different configuration on the property. Chick-fil-A, in announcing the opening, noted it had "worked closely with Jacksonville officials, police department and neighboring businesses to develop a plan to alleviate congestion during high-volume periods." 'Moove-In Party' opening celebration. Chick-fil-A is hosting a "Moove-In Party" on opening day featuring a variety of festivities. On May 29, anyone dressed in cow attire - either a full cow suit or just a cow-spotted accessory - can redeem an offer for one free entree or kids' meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. The offer is limited to one per person in cow attire, per day, while supplies last. No purchase is necessary, according to the news release. The breakfast offer options are a Chicken Biscuit, Egg White Grill or 4-count Chicken-Minis. The lunch and dinner options are a Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, eight-count Grilled Nuggets, eight-count original Chicken Nuggets or a five-count Nugget Kid's Meal. Chick-fil-A, Inc. says it is the third-largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States. The Atlanta-based chain has more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the UK and Singapore, according to its website. The 5,033-square-foot Oceanway restaurant is among about 20 Chick-fil-A locations in Jacksonville, the website shows. Chick-fil-A is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Editor's note: This story was first published by our news partners, The Florida Times-Union

Chick-fil-A opens in South Lansing today with free food for customers dressed as cows. Chick-fil-A opens in South Lansing with free food for cow costumes Posted 4:30 AM, May 07, 2026 and last updated 5:09 AM, May 07, 2026 LANSING, Mich. - Chick-Fil-A is opening a new location on South Cedar in Lansing Thursday morning, and customers who show up dressed as a cow will receive a free entrée or kids meal. The new restaurant opens at 6:30 a.m. It is the 46th Chick-Fil-A location to open in Michigan. The new location's owner is a mid-Michigan native who joined the chain at age 16 and worked his way up through the company. "I fell in love with the Chick-Fil-A brand when I was a high school team member. I had the opportunity to get selected for this restaurant opportunity about a year ago and have loved being a part of this community so far and really excited to be part of the growth that's happening on the South Side," Tyler Bursick said. As part of the grand opening, the new location is donating $25,000 to the Greater Lansing Food Bank. South Lansing residents say they have been eagerly anticipating the opening. "Well I've been super excited for this to open since I've heard about the construction of this opening. I've always loved Chick-Fil-A for like a really long time and I've just been super excited for one to open on our side of town," Kimiah Baltimore said. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Its editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.