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Taco Bell moves National Taco Day to Tuesday

(NEW YORK) -- For anyone who marks their calendars timed to food celebrations, Taco Bell has a new date for you to highlight in October that aligns perfectly with a delicious day of the week -- Taco Tuesday.

The California-based fast food chain announced Tuesday that this year, National Taco Day will fall on Oct. 1, three days earlier than in previous years, to ensure the food festivity aligns with the beloved weekly tradition of Taco Tuesday.

The permanent date change to the first Tuesday of October was set in motion by the fast food chain with the help of the National Day Calendar, the authoritative entity that curates national days, weeks, months and other tentpole events.

"For years, we've celebrated National Taco Day on October 4th, but it's always felt like there was a bigger opportunity to align it with something even more special -- Taco Tuesday," Marlo Anderson, founder of National Day Calendar, said in a press release. "Thanks to Taco Bell's efforts, we're excited to officially move National Taco Day to the first Tuesday in October, creating the Taco Tuesday of all Taco Tuesdays."

This marks the latest milestone in Taco Bell's ongoing Taco Tuesday journey, which included a petition that relinquished the trademark title in all 50 states last year.

Taco Bell's Chief Marketing Officer Taylor Montgomery said in a statement that after the brand "liberated Taco Tuesday last year ... we couldn't just stop there."

"With National Taco Day coming up, it felt unnatural for it to not fall on a Tuesday, and as some of the biggest advocates of Taco Tuesday out there, we knew we had to help shift the holiday permanently to give taco makers and lovers the opportunity to celebrate bigger and better every year," Montgomery said.

To celebrate the new date for National Taco Day, Taco Bell plans to host a "frenzy of Tuesday Drop celebrations" kicking off Oct. 1 that will roll out all month long.

Popeyes launches new $5 deal as fast food competition heats up

(NEW YORK) -- As fast food chains continue to drop prices on popular menu items in hopes of enticing hungry customers, Popeyes is entering the arena with a new $5 deal.

The popular fried chicken chain announced new value offers on Monday, which includes an order of three pieces of its signature bone-in chicken for just $5.

The fast food franchise, which first started in New Orleans in 1972, timed the news in tandem with National Chicken Month.

"We first saw the 'Value Wars' taking off early in the summer, as consumers were looking for ways to indulge in their favorite foods, without the high price tag," the company wrote in a blog post Monday. "This made our team think, how can we continue to serve our food, without compromising on the quality we are known for, but at a price our customers will be happy with?"

"This new promotion celebrates what Popeyes does best -- Fried Chicken," the company continued. "Each piece is expertly marinated in Popeyes signature blend of savory Louisiana herbs and seasonings, then battered in a crunchy southern coating and fried to golden brown perfection."

According to Popeyes, the $5 deal is available at participating locations nationwide in restaurant, through the Popeyes app, or online.

"As consumers look for more ways to enjoy their favorite meals without breaking the bank, Popeyes is excited to join this conversation centered around guest satisfaction," the company wrote.

The news comes on the heels of McDonald's extending its $5 value meal and similar offers from competitors like Wendy's, Burger King and even Chili's.

Three things to know about multi-state salmonella outbreak, egg recall

(NEW YORK) -- A poultry farm in Wisconsin has recalled all of its eggs distributed in three states that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked to dozens of sicknesses as part of a Salmonella outbreak across nine states.

Details of multi-state salmonella outbreak, egg recall

Milo's Poultry Farms LLC issued a recall on all carton sizes of all chicken egg types and expiration dates sold under two different labels, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced with the company on Sept. 6.

Milo's Poultry Farms' eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors.

The Bonduel-based producer issued the recall on "Milo's Poultry Farms" and "Tony's Fresh Market" branded eggs, "because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," the company said in a statement.

"The recall was initiated after the FDA informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria. FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation," the company stated.

Milo's Poultry Farms has ceased production and distribution as of the time of publication and "will undergo appropriate testing and sanitization of farms and processing equipment."

The CDC has reported 65 total illnesses and 24 hospitalizations as of time of publication and the active investigation is ongoing.

Symptoms, side effects of salmonella

"Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria. Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days," according to the CDC.

"Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization," the agency notes.

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