How notorious is notoriety?

Q: I was reading a press release from a specialty-food company when I noticed this sentence: “Montebello Kitchens soon gained notoriety as the source for nutritious, delicious, healthful, and flavorful specialty foods.” Is the language shifting or is this use of “notoriety” simply wrong? A: The noun “notoriety” has meant either fame or infamy since … Continue reading How notorious is notoriety?