• Local fishers are worried about new rules meant to prevent the overfishing of cod. [Globe]
• Almost half of Americans polled recently think Ronald McDonald encourages kids to eat junk food and want the mascot gone. [NYDN]
Previously: Activists Want Ronald McDonald Fired
• Issac Mizrahi is selling madras print cheesecakes on QVC. [Serious Eats]
• Denny’s will launch its first value menu on Saturday, complete with prices competitive with fast food restaurants. [NRN]
• Recycled cooking oil could be a health hazard in China. [NYT]
• Beard-award nominated food writer Hank Shaw will join the staff of personal food blog Simply Recipes. [Eat Me Daily via simplyrecipes/Twitter]