• All the more reason to eat organic: A study shows prenatal pesticide exposure lowers kids’ IQ’s. [Well/NYT]
• Uh-oh: Chipotle’s already had a bunch of troubles over its hiring practices, but now federal investigators have launched a probe for criminality. [NRN]
• Now they tell us: McDonald’s saw an 11 percent profit increase in the first quarter but says it’ll likely have to raise prices owing to ingredient-cost rises. [Bloomberg]
• If it ever gets warm out, you might want to enjoy a pie alfresco: Slice rounds up the best pizzerias with gardens. [Slice/Serious Eats]
• Africa is being hit particularly hard by rising food costs; in many parts of the continent, even a six-cent cost increase can devastate food budgets. [Chron]
• Be a good neighbor and don’t pour cooking grease down the drain — it can stop up the system, creating stalactite-like deposits in the sewer. [MSNBC]
