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McDonald’s Closes in Lansdale; Red Lobster Removes Oysters From Its Menus

• After 42 years in business McDonald’s in Lansdale closes. [Reporter]

• South African citrus producers will ship 20 percent more fruit this summer to Delaware River terminals. [Inquirer]

• Gastronomically inclined bachelor and bachelorette parties are moving away from strippers, and towards sit-down meals at high-end restaurants. [NYT]

• Red Lobster removed oysters from the menu after its supplier shut down due to the Gulf oil spill. [AP]

• A consumer group is threatening to sue McDonald’s unless they stop using Happy Meal toys to “tempt” kids into the restaurant. [Reuters]

• The Milton, Pennsylvania home of Ettore “Hector” Boiardi — better known as Chef Boyardee — is up for auction. [Luxist]

• JetBlue has joined the ranks of other airlines selling in-flight meals on longer flights. [AP]

• Just as different medications can interact with each other, certain foods and nutritional supplements can also have an effect on the way medicines are absorbed. [WSJ]

• British supermarket chain Waitrose is planning an American expansion with their line Duchy Originals from Waitrose, which was founded by Prince Charles. [Reuters]

• An Arizona restaurant serving lion meat burgers to promote the World Cup has drawn protests, including a bomb threat. [AP]

McDonald’s Closes in Lansdale; Red Lobster Removes Oysters From Its Menus