Slim-Fast

(Newser) - S. Daniel Abraham, the mastermind behind Slim-Fast who transformed a modest family business into a weight-loss empire and shaped American dieting habits, died Sunday in Manhattan at age 100. The New York Times delves into his entrepreneurial journey, which began unremarkably with his decision to join the family company...

(Newser) - Put down the Slim-Fast, folks; it might make you sick. Unilever is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall of all Slim-Fast canned, ready-to-drink products—regardless of flavor, "best by" date, lot code, or UPC number. The company fears the product may be contaminated with Bacilus cereus bacteria, which can cause...