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346,000 Stainless Steel Cups Recalled Due To Lead Levels 346,000 Stainless Steel Cups Recalled Due To Lead Levels
346,000 Stainless Steel Cups Recalled Due To Lead Levels A recall has been issued for nearly 350,000 stainless steel cups that contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which announced the recall of CUPKIN Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups (8- and 12-ounce versions). Both sizes of the recalled cups were sold in 12 different color combinations including a matching straw:  blue and green,  pink and purple,  blue and gray,  peach and teal,  black and white,&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk
Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a popular laundry machine is being recalled due to the possibility of creating a fire hazard. Electrolux Group is recalling Frigidaire gas laundry centers that have a felt seal on the dryer drum after receiving nearly two dozen reports of fires breaking out, and one case of a smoke inhalation injury, according to CPSC. Officials said that the felt seal can be folded inward, leading to an accumulation of lint that poses an increased risk of sparking a fire. The recalled laundry centers have model numbers “FFLG4033QW” or “FFLG…

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by Zak Failla
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Whole Foods Salad Product Nationwide Recall Issued For Whole Foods Salad Product
Nationwide Recall Issued For Whole Foods Salad Product A nationwide recall has been issued for a Whole Foods product due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. Braga Fresh is voluntarily recalling a single production run of 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kit 12oz bag purchased from Whole Foods Markets stores. The product is being recalled because it contains incorrect condiment ingredients resulting in undeclared milk and egg that were not listed on the product label, according to the Food & Drug Administration.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or egg run the risk of a …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Restaurateur To Open New Eatery In Western Mass Restaurateur To Open New Eatery In Western Mass
Restaurateur To Open New Eatery In Western Mass Springfield will soon have a new tasty offering as an all-you-can-eat restaurant will open this weekend.  Haya Sushi will host a soft opening on Saturday, July 8, at its 1203 Parker Street location. The owners announced the grand reveal of the restaurant on their Facebook page.  We are pleased to announce the upcoming soft opening of Haya Sushi on 7/08/2023, located at 1203 Parker St, Springfield, MA 01129. At Haya Sushi, we pride ourselves in providing our customers with a wide selection of all-you-can-eat sushi made from the freshest ingredients. Our expert chefs are dedicated t…

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by Josh Lanier
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Massachusetts Staple Christmas Tree Shops Now Plans To Close All Its Stores Massachusetts Staple Christmas Tree Shops Now Plans To Close All Its Stores
Massachusetts Staple Christmas Tree Shops Now Plans To Close All Its Stores Christmas Tree Shops plans on closing all of its remaining stores after earlier this year announcing the closure of nearly a dozen of its locations, according to a new report. The 53-year-old discount home-goods chain offers seasonal decor year-round, along with assorted gifts, kitchen items, and furniture. In May, the company announced it was closing 10 of its approximately 80 stores after filing for bankruptcy.  Now, the company has reached an agreement with its stakeholders to liquidate the remaining approximately 70 stores unless a buyer emerges, according to The Wall Street Journ…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: Restaurant In Region Closes After Owner's Sentencing $2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: Restaurant In Region Closes After Owner's Sentencing
$2M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme: Restaurant In Region Closes After Owner's Sentencing A popular Connecticut restaurant has closed months after its part-owner's sentencing in a $2 million tax fraud scheme. Hartford County staple Ginza Japanese Restaurant posted on the door of its Wintonbury Mall hibachi location in Bloomfield that Friday, June 30 was its last day in business. The eatery cited an ending lease for its closure and thanked customers for their support through the years. Federal prosecutors say Ginza's part-owner, William Chen, and others who worked at Ginza and various area restaurants, deleted cash transactions to reduce the gross receipts and the amou…

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by Daily Voice
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Perdue Recalls Beef Wiener Products Over Misbranding Perdue Recalls Beef Wiener Products Over Misbranding
Perdue Recalls Beef Wiener Products Over Misbranding Thousands of pounds of wiener products have been recalled, officials announced. Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,200 pounds of fully cooked beef wiener products sold under its Brookside Brand due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.  The product may actually contain smoked sausage, which contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the wiener product label, the recall notice said. The fully cooked beef wiener items were produced on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.  T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding
Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding Despite filing for bankruptcy and announcing the closures of its remaining stores, Bed Bath & Beyond will live on -- sort of -- thanks to one of the biggest names in e-commerce. Overstock purchased the home goods retailer's brand and domain names, and loyalty program assets this week for over $21 million. Overstock currently specializes in online furniture and home furnishings. Within the next week, Overstock said it plans to re-launch the Bed Bath & Beyond domain in Canada, followed weeks later by the re-launch of a refreshed website, mobile app, and loyalty program in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Marie Callender's Recalls Frozen Product Brand Due To Possible Contamination Marie Callender's Recalls Frozen Product Brand Due To Possible Contamination
Marie Callender's Recalls Frozen Product Brand Due To Possible Contamination Nearly 3,000 pounds of a popular frozen food item that was sold nationwide are subject to a recall due to contamination concerns. Conagra Brands announced that it is recalling 2,717 pounds of frozen beef shepherd's pie products under the Marie Callender's banner that could feature clear, flexible plastic as an unexpected side dish, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).  Recalled products were produced on Wednesday, March 1 with a lot code of 5006306020, "Best By" date of Feb. 24, 2024, and a case code of 2113100032.&nb…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential of Listeria contamination. SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., issued the voluntary recall on Wednesday, June 21. The following products were distributed by these retailers: Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries, and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from Nov. 1, 2…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Friendly's In Palmer Closed After 62 Years In Business Friendly's In Palmer Closed After 62 Years In Business
Friendly's In Palmer Closed After 62 Years In Business Friendly's, the ice cream and restaurant chain and a mainstay on North Main Street in Palmer, has closed its doors for good.   The restaurant abruptly shut down the store on Monday, June 19, leaving a sign on the front window that reads, "This restaurant has permanently closed. THANK YOU for your patronage." It directed anyone in Palmer in the mood for a Fribble to the next closest Friendly's in Springfield. The Palmer location opened in 1961, according to reports.   A spokesperson for the company could not be reached, and it's unclear how many employees lost thei…

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by Josh Lanier
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Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Product That May Contain Undeclared Ingredient Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Product That May Contain Undeclared Ingredient
Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Product That May Contain Undeclared Ingredient A recall has been issued for a Tosititos product that may contain an undeclared ingredient. Frito-Lay today issued the voluntary recall for select 15 oz. Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dips due to the possible presence of an undeclared milk allergen, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the announcement said. While the front of the affected jar is correctly labeled as Tostitos Avocado Salsa, the back of the jar …

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by Joe Lombardi