Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper guru beats his own Guinness Book heat record

Pepper expert Ed Currie said he ate a Pepper X and felt the heat for three-and-a-half hours. Pepper X was named the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Taco Bell is giving away free breakfast tacos on Tuesdays – here's how to get one

Taco Bell is celebrating Taco Tuesday with its new Toasted Breakfast Taco, which features eggs, melted cheese and the option of bacon, sausage, or potato in a grilled tortilla.

Southwest making it easier to qualify for elite traveler status

There's a battle brewing in the airline business to attract travelers who want elite status in a frequent-flyer program.

Reese's under scrutiny as sweepstakes promotion raises legal concerns

Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

Couple welcomes rare 'spontaneous triplets,' a one-in-a-million blessing

The triplets were born prematurely and had been in the NICU, but they are now on the way home as they've met specific health criteria.

Too Good to Go app sells day-old food at steep discount to fight waste

Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.

Alaska Airlines to serve coffee made to taste better in the air

The airline is ending its long partnership with Starbucks to serve a new custom blend from Stumptown Coffee Roasters.