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FDA Brings Recalls Online; Food Addiction Resembles Alcohol Addiction

Lindy & Grundy Local, Pastured, & Organic Meats opens today. In case you somehow missed the epic tale of how these two came together to create a butcher shop, here’s the long version. [Huffington Post]

• Oprah’s OWN network is airing The Judds and Addicted To Food, which probably could have been one and the same show now that we think about it. [LAT]

• Yo, yo, the FDA’s getting into this thing called the “Internet”: the group has launched a food-recall website. [LAT]

• In a study, “showing a milkshake to [pathological eaters] was akin to dangling a cold beer in front of an alcoholic.” Food addiction is finally getting recognition, along with its own TV show. [WSJ, Examiner]

• McDonald’s is preparing for a massive hiring spree on April 19th, with the intention of adding 50,000 McJobs to the country. [MSNBC]

• Well, this is just what a country with rampant obesity needs: Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a line of “Hearty Snacks” like stuffed bread sticks and apple pie. [NRN]

FDA Brings Recalls Online; Food Addiction Resembles Alcohol Addiction