🍔 Beware the Quarter Pounders

An End to Sugar House Construction?

Good news! Several of the construction projects happening in Sugar House will wrap up by mid-November. A great time to … [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Visit these Sugar House businesses. [Hey Salt Lake 📰]

E. coli Outbreak at McDonald’s

An E. coli outbreak has affected McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in Utah and other states. While the ingredient that caused the outbreak hasn’t been identified, McDonald’s stores have removed onions and beef patties used for Quarter Pounders. [KSL]

TikTok Challenges Child Exploitation Claims

TikTok visited Utah to address safety concerns and emphasize protections for teen users. They highlighted safety features including screen time limits, restricted content, and privacy settings. Utah has filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of exploiting children and contributing to mental health issues. [KUER]

• Related: Is TikTok your kid’s biggest bully? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

What’s South Salt Lake’s Next Move?

Did you know South Salt Lake became a city in 1938 because it needed a sewer system? Now, in 2024, SLC’s neighbor to the south is working to create an identity for itself beyond drive-thrus and regional resources. What big ideas are on the table? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Hey Salt Lake readers are in-the-know. Here they share their best recs for knitters and snackers alike.

😋 On The Best Trader Joe’s Snacks

With the new Trader Joe’s location in Sugar House, readers sent in their favorite snack picks.

“Their seaweed snacks are delish!” — Jennafer M.

“Dark chocolate peanut butter cups!” — Paul L.

“The mini ice cream cones! Three are a serving, but have one and it’s an 80 calorie delish snack. The dark chocolate is so good.” — Doni W.

“Dark chocolate covered pretzels or frozen chocolate-covered banana slices.” — Tracy H.

🧶 On Even More Yarn Shops

I wrote about the best yarn stores recently, and a couple of readers recommended some new shops in Salt Lake City.

“I love Hey Salt Lake but you missed THE BEST knitting store. It’s new so I can’t blame you, but it’s Handwork.” — Adrienne J.

“Love the yarn store recs, Harmony is a special fave of mine. We also just had two yarn stores open in SLC! Handwork and Knitting Hive. Both have lots of great programming!” — Mattie K.