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USDA Faces Off With Zombie Jerky ; Britney Spears Revisits Her Hometown Burger Joint

• The makers of green “zombie jerky” had a lot of problems with the USDA when it came to labeling their product such things as “mutagen-free” and “biohazard.” [AOL]

• Buying bugs to eat is now easier than ever thanks to a few online sites offering cricket chips and buffalo dung beetles. [Market Watch]

• Wildlife smuggled into the U.S. to be used for food and medicine is an increasing issue at LAX. [Fox]

• Britney Spears visited her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana and caught up with a few old favorite friends: a burger restaurant and a pizza shack. [Daily Mail]

• Tempted by the offer of an iPhone supposedly on sale through Craigslist, a man was lured to a Temple City Carls Jr. and robbed for $500. [UPI]

• Well, this sounds like something we positively don’t need: liquid water flavoring! It’s made by Kraft, but there’s no macaroni and cheese flavor … yet. [USAT]

• Teflon might actually be pretty bad for you; overheated pans have killed household birds, and it can cause “Teflon flu,” but certain cooking methods may be safer than others. [Good]

• Stop the presses: Domino’s has added boneless chicken wings and “tweaked” its other wings, though this article doesn’t really say how. Plus, more dipping sauces! [USAT]

• Freezing temperatures in Sinaloa, Mexico, have devastated crops including tomatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant and led to higher prices in U.S. grocery stores. [SE]

USDA Faces Off With Zombie Jerky ; Britney Spears Revisits Her Hometown Burger