Today at 1 p.m. ET our Food Lab expert Kenji Lopez-Alt will appear in Consumer Reports' live video chat on grilling to teach you how to grill the perfect burger and answer your grilling-related questions. Joint the chat at Consumer Reports' Facebook page or Ustream page. You can submit questions on Facebook or on Twitter using the hashtag #CRGrills. More
Two-thirds of fresh whole broiler chickens tested by Consumer Reports in 22 states contained salmonella and/or campylobacter bacteria, the magazine reports. Air-chilled organic birds (especially store-brand birds) fared best. Among name brands, Perdue's were cleanest while 80 percent of Tyson and Foster Farms chix registered for one or both pathogens. [via Civil Eats]... More
Unfortunately, Consumer Reports only hits the big three--McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's. The two redheads get "very good" ratings while the King merely receives a "good," with CR saying what I've always thought about BK fries: "coating detracts from the quality and makes texture a little tough, not crispy."... More
The Consumer Reports blog posts advice about buying gas grills, including a useful tip about bringing a magnet for testing the quality of the metal. Watch the accompanying video for more information about grill size, price, safety, and what BTUs really mean.... More
