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We Love Hot Dogs, But Wonder What's Inside That Dog

Carl Coffey — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:41:43 +0000

An estimated 150 million wieners are eaten on July 4th. A survey, sponsored by Applegate, a producer of organic and natural meats, found despite consumers’ hunger for hot dogs, 74 percent said most are of “low quality.” Eighty-one percent said they would rather buy franks with a short ingredient statement that listed beef, water, [...]

Are Hot Dogs Still an American Favorite? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:00:16 +0000

July is National Hot Dog month, which makes sense since patriotic folks barbecue an estimated 150 million franks on July 4th alone. But a recent survey from organic meat producer Applegate suggests that the hot dog’s status as an American staple could be in jeopardy.

Legislation Seeks Definition Of A Hot Dog

Carl Coffey — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:03:48 +0000

A bill that seeks to formally define a hot dog is heading to the California Assembly Appropriations Committee. The hot dog definition is part of a larger bill that deals with a number of health care issues. The California Retail Food and Safety Coalition had requested the update to the California code that already defines [...]

Man Charged With Wiener Theft.

Carl Coffey — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:10:30 +0000

Did You Pay For That Dog ?

A man has been cleared of a theft charge after a jury in Cheney, Washington, found him not guilty of stealing a 99-cent hot dog. John Richardson got the sausage from the self-serve counter of a local grocery store. He ate it while