Hebrew National Lawsuit Oy Vey

Hebrew National lawsuit, oy vey, was reported by American Jewish World. The case is Wallace et al v. ConAgra Foods Inc, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, No. 12-01354

The lawsuit alleges that [A] meat processing services provided to ConAgra by AER, fell short of the standards necessary to label Hebrew National products as kosher.

[B] ConAgra misled consumers and was able to charge premium prices. Oy vey.

Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and an injunction against further mislabeling. The lawsuit seeks class-action status for US purchasers of Hebrew National products over the last 4 years, and alleges negligence and violation of state consumer fraud laws.

ConAgra denies any wrong-doing and stands behind the quality of its Hebrew National hot dogs and their kosher status.

ConAgra marks Hebrew National packages with a Triangle K symbol and represents that the contents are kosher as defined by the most stringent Jews who follow Orthodox Jewish law.

But something not kosher is going on here. Too much of what goes on in the world isn’t kosher. Class action lawsuit = millions for attorneys and a $1.00 off coupon for plaintiffs. Oy!

If we really knew what was in the meats and snacks that we purchase at the supermarket and order at fast-food restaurants, we probably would not want to buy it, let alone eat it.

In other news: Costco sales of Kosher Hot Dogs go limp. Oy, indeed. And the oy’s have it.

Asian Tiger Shrimp Invades US

Jumbo Asian tiger shrimp are invading Gulf of Mexico waters in the United States of America.

The Asian tiger prawn is a foot-long cannibalistic crustacean.

Huge, hungry, ravenous prawns from Asia have exploded across the Gulf this year.

The ecological impact on the Gulf of Mexico is unclear at this time. Good Day.

Best Burger in America

The 2010 Zagat fast food survey for best franchise burger rated Five Guys Burger, #1 in America over West Coast beloved In-N-Out Burger.

East Coast based Five Guys Burger and Fries defines the new fresh in fast food. Their burgers are cooked up juicy and well done.

Speaking of fast, Tommys serves up a world class Chili Burger in record time.

Fat Burger, baby. Not interested in a $6 burger? For value shoppers, $1 will get you an edible fast food burger at Burger King or Wendy’s.

If you’re talking east coast, you’re  talking NYC. Roey Hershkovitz video touring five of the best gourmet burger locations in New York City.

At Rare Bar & Grill it’s burger time.

So delicious. Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe from Little Owl:

INGREDIENTS  •1 pound ground beef brisket  •1 pound ground short rib  •4 slices American cheese  •8 slices precooked bacon  •4 homemade buns  •Lettuce  •Tomato, sliced  •Purple onion, sliced  •Pickles  •Ketchup  •1.5 tablespoons madras curry powder  •1.5 tablespoons cayenne pepper  •Sea Salt  •Pepper

DIRECTIONS  1.In a small bowl, mix curry powder, cayenne, 1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper and 1.5 tablespoons sea salt until combined; set aside.  2.Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.  3.In a large mixing bowl, mix brisket and short rib until blended; season with salt and pepper. Separate into four balls and flatten into 3/4-inch thick patties. Season both sides of each patty with spice mixture.

4.Place patties on hot grill or grill pan, cooking for approximately three minutes per side for medium-rare, four minutes per side for medium; top burgers with 2 slices bacon and cover with cheese during the last minute of cooking. Grill buns, turning over once with tongs, until toasted. Cover the burger with the top bun.

5.Layer bottom bun with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and red onion before adding the burger and top bun from the grill. Serve immediately.  6.Serve ketchup and extra pickles on the side for those who want it.