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NY Distributor Recalls Smoked Salmon Sold Across 6 States NY Distributor Recalls Smoked Salmon Sold Across 6 States NY Distributor Recalls Smoked Salmon Sold Across 6 States
NY Distributor Recalls Smoked Salmon Sold Across 6 States A food-safety alert is urging shoppers to check their freezers before preparing a popular seafood product. Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling its Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA posted the company announcement on its website. The affected 8-ounce packages were distributed in NY, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio, according to the FDA-posted company announcement. Consumers should look for frozen, vacuum-sealed packages of Starfish Seafood Premium Col…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New Locations In NY Amid Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New Locations In NY Amid Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New Locations In NY Amid Major Northeast Expansion
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New Locations In NY Amid Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe is expanding across the Northeast with plans to open 40 new restaurants in New York and Connecticut. The fast-casual restaurant chain announced a new development agreement with franchisee Aurify Kingstar in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The deal will bring new locations to the Albany area, Westchester County, The Bronx, and western Connecticut. The first new cafe is expected to open in early 2027, but specific locations and opening dates haven't been announced. "New York and Connecticut represent tremendous growth opportunities for Tropical Smoothie Cafe and ref…
Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Dessert Product Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Dessert Product Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Dessert Product
Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Dessert Product A frozen-dessert recall is prompting shoppers to check their freezers before serving a popular treat. Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA posted the company announcement on its website. The recalled gelato was sold at Lidl stores in Delaware, Washington, DC, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Consumers should check for 16-fluid-ounce containers of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sa…
Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It
Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi is rolling out a new soda flavor nationwide just in time for the holiday season. The beverage giant launched Pepsi Vanilla & Cream on Monday, Oct. 19, according to a news release. The limited-time drink combines Pepsi's traditional cola flavor with vanilla and cream. The new flavor is available in both regular and zero-sugar versions. Shoppers can find both varieties in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles at stores nationwide.  View this post on Instagram The holiday release follows Pepsi's introduction of Wild Cherry & …
Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included
Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Wegmans is promising a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $5 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The supermarket chain is promoting a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed eight people for under $40, Wegmans announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The meal includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and other Thanksgiving staples. The promotion matches the cost of its Thanksgiving meal in 2025, according to Wegmans. The deal will be available from Sunday, Nov. 8, through Saturday, Nov. 28, although discounted turkey prices will o…
Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued By NY-Based Company Over Potentially Serious Health Risk Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued By NY-Based Company Over Potentially Serious Health Risk Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued By NY-Based Company Over Potentially Serious Health Risk
Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued By Ny-based Company Over Potentially Serious Health Risk A food-safety alert is urging shoppers to inspect their refrigerator before serving a popular cheese product. Family Farmstead Dairy, based in the upstate New York town of Worcester, is recalling a specific lot of its Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.  The FDA posted the company's announcement on its website. The recalled product was sent to grocers in NY, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The company said it may have reached other states through downstream distributors. Consumers sho…
Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It
Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its popular Cajun-Style Turkey in time for Thanksgiving. The fast-food chain announced the return of the turkey on Monday, Oct. 19. The frozen turkey's starting cost has increased by $5 to $59.99, although prices may vary by location. The fully cooked bird comes marinated and seasoned with Popeyes' signature Cajun spices. Customers only need to thaw, heat, and serve the turkey, reducing the time needed to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Popeyes is also offering several sides to complete the holiday feast, including Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Ma…
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since 2021, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. That's more than triple the national inflation rate of 22% during the same period. The personal finance website found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, compared with $9.91 in 2021. FinanceBuzz analyzed prices at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albert…
Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check
Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check A nationwide meat and poultry recall has prompted federal food safety officials to warn consumers to check their refrigerators before their next meal. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat products because they may have been stored at improper temperatures, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled products were shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. They were produced approximately between Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Consumers who have the…
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…
Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines
Several Fires Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Laminating Machines More than 53,000 laminating machines are being recalled after several caught fire. 3M Company recalled about 53,634 Scotch Thermal Laminators, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 15. The machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard and a risk of serious injury or death. The recall involves Scotch Thermal Laminators with model number TL1302Z. The machines are light gray or white with gray accents, have "Scotch" printed on the front, and feature a 13-inch-wide laminating slot and a carrying handle on the right side. The company has received 63 reports of the lam…
Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life'
Trader Joe's Sued After Women Hospitalized With E. Coli: 'Worst Pain Of Her Life' Two women, including one from Massachusetts, are suing Trader Joe's after claiming they were hospitalized with E. coli infections from eating chicken salad wraps sold at the grocery chain. Meaghan Egan Bright of Somerville, Massachusetts, and Gayle Gottlieb of Pembroke, North Carolina, filed the lawsuit in federal court in California. The women claim they became sick after eating Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps purchased at Trader Joe's stores in Massachusetts and South Carolina in late August. Bright bought one of the wraps at a Trader Joe's in Boston's Allston neighborhood on Monda…