Fog/Mist 48°
Business
Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk
Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a popular laundry machine is subject to a new recall 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”…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Business
Another Chick-fil-A Opens On Jersey Shore Another Chick-fil-A Opens On Jersey Shore
Another Chick-fil-A Opens On Jersey Shore A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open in Ocean Township on Thursday, July 13. Located at 1613 State Highway 35 within the new Ocean Commons development, Chick-fil-A will be open for dine-in, mobile ordering, drive-thru and carry-out from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  The Ocean Township restaurant joins eight other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the wider Monmouth County area. There are more than 50 Chick-fil-A's in New Jersey. Chick-fil-AWalker Kinsler Wikimedia Commons Ramon Varona is owner/operator of the new independent franchise. Varona will be responsible for al…

SHARE

by Jon Craig
Business
Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse
Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse Treehouse Coffee Shop is continuing to branch out across Jersey City. Frank and Diana Young, who run Treehouse, have opened a second location in downtown Jersey City at 205 Brunswick St., joining its sister location on the West Side of Jersey City at 434A West Side Ave, which opened in 2019. "We've always wanted to expand our business, but we wanted to find the right home," Frank Young said. "We found it in that space." View this post on Instagram A post shared by TREEHOUSE (@treehousejc) Young, a longtime skateboarder, was attracted to the…

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Business
belVita Breakfast Sandwiches Being Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Peanuts belVita Breakfast Sandwiches Being Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Peanuts
belVita Breakfast Sandwiches Being Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Peanuts A popular breakfast product that was sold nationwide and can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction is the subject of a new recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. New Jersey-based Mondelēz Global is recalling two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products that could have undeclared peanuts due to cross contamination while being produced. According to the FDA, anyone with an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts could fast serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they were to eat or possibly come into contact with the recalled items. The recall is limited …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Business
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant 'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant Their motto isn't "Where 'The Sopranos' Eat At The Shore" for nothing. Yet another actor from the hit HBO show stopped by Chico & Sons in Northfield this week. This time, it was Dan Grimaldi — aka, Patsy Parisi. Karl Kulakowski purchased the Tilton Road restaurant in 2020, and invites actors from "The Sopranos" to stop by and make their own sandwiches or entrees. Their creations get a spot on the menu. Karl Kulakowski, left, and "The Sopranos" actors.Chico & Sons So far, the menu at Chico & Sons boasts The Sister Janice, The Big P, The Eugene, The Johnny Sack, The Vito, To…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bose Recalling Popular Products Due To Fire Hazard Bose Recalling Popular Products Due To Fire Hazard
Bose Recalling Popular Products Due To Fire Hazard Bose is recalling hundreds of thousands of bass modules that could potentially become too hot to handle. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that 884,000 Bose Acoustimass, Lifestyle and Companion bass modules that have electrical components that can fail in the speaker, creating a fire risk. According to officials, the components are black or white with the Bose logo, product name, serial number “SER. NO.” and date code are printed on the product label, which can be found on the back or bottom of the bass module. Label of recalled Bose Bass Modules with product nam…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Business
Popular Burger Joint Expands With New Location At Hamilton Plaza Popular Burger Joint Expands With New Location At Hamilton Plaza
Popular Burger Joint Expands With New Location At Hamilton Plaza Is there such thing as too many burger joints? Mercer County is set to become one of the Garden State’s newest locations for Habit Burger Grill. A free-standing, 3,100-square-foot fast-casual restaurant with a drive-thru will be developed on a fully approved site at Hamilton Plaza. Construction hasn't started yet. Habit Burger is renowned for its Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, sides, shakes and more. “Habit Burger Grill is a high-quality tenant and a leader in the fast-casual segment,” said Ed Vasconcellos, who brokered the lease for LMC. “We …

SHARE

by Jon Craig
Business
This Iconic Ice Cream Spot Is Best In NJ, Website Says This Iconic Ice Cream Spot Is Best In NJ, Website Says
This Iconic Ice Cream Spot Is Best In NJ, Website Says New Jersey has plenty of ice cream spots to choose from as summer temps rise — and one of them ranks a bit above the others, a new Reader’s Digest report says. The article identified the best place to grab a cool treat in each state this summer with a sprinkling of the shop’s history and menu specialties. So, which shop topped the Garden State’s list? The one and only — Cliff’s Homemade Ice Cream in Ledgewood, open since 1975. With more than five dozen flavors of hard ice cream and soft serve — some available year-round and others on seasonal rotation — Cliff’s truly has someth…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Business
Marie Callender's Frozen Products Being Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination Marie Callender's Frozen Products Being Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination
Marie Callender's Frozen Products Being Recalled Due To Possible Plastic 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 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. …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Business
Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Avocado Salsa Dip That May Contain Undeclared Ingredient Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Avocado Salsa Dip That May Contain Undeclared Ingredient
Frito-Lay Issues Recall For Tostitos Avocado Salsa Dip 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 …

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident
Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident Get ready for all the frozen custard and steakburgers you could want. A fourth generation Toms River resident is bringing the second New Jersey location of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® to town. “Being a fourth generation Toms River resident, I’m thrilled to bring the Freddy’s experience to the folks I grew up with, the students who go to school with my children, and the families of the youth I have coached. It’s an incredibly special feeling, and I’m looking forward to seeing the community at our new Freddy’s location,” franchise owner Ed Abramson, said.  “We believe our com…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works
Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works Think Big. New Jersey native NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O'Neal is bringing his booming chicken restaurant to his home state. The first of six new New Jersey locations is expected to open in Middlesex Borough. All will be run by Garden State business partners Chad and Aditya Patel. Other areas being eyed by Big Chicken are in Livingston, Mercer County, Somerset County and South Jersey, according to a spokeswoman. "The franchisees are still in negotiations," she said. "We currently do not have a timeline for opening, and will know more when individual leases are signed for each location."…

SHARE

by Jon Craig