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Fruit Sold At Walmart Recalled By Westchester-Based Company Over Contamination Concern Fruit Sold At Walmart Recalled By Westchester-Based Company Over Contamination Concern
Fruit Sold At Walmart Recalled By Westchester-Based Company Over Contamination Concern A fruit recall is affecting shoppers in several Northeast states after testing raised concerns about possible contamination. Mamaroneck, New York-based Panorama Produce is recalling 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes that were distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and sold at select Walmart stores, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The mangoes were distributed from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 21. The recall involves size 9 mangoes packaged in Martina-branded cases. Individual fruit can be identified by …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including NY Major Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including NY
Major Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including NY A popular pantry staple sold in a dozen states is being recalled because it may contain foreign material. The voluntary recall covers 54,648 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall. That classification means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the chance of serious consequences is considered remote. Lundberg Family Farms initiated the recall after discovering potential contamination with unspecified foreign materials, the FDA said. A tota…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Will Lower Gas Prices Follow Trump's 'Biggest Oil Deal In World History'? Will Lower Gas Prices Follow Trump's 'Biggest Oil Deal In World History'?
Will Lower Gas Prices Follow Trump's 'Biggest Oil Deal In World History'? A sweeping new oil deal comes with a promise every driver wants to hear, but any payoff at the pump may be well down the road. President Donald Trump announced the agreement between the US and Venezuela on Friday, Aug. 28, saying it would expand American access to oil and eventually cut gas prices. “The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. The agreement gives US interests majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, ac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Payouts Set To Start In $115M Privacy Class-Action Settlement: What To Know Payouts Set To Start In $115M Privacy Class-Action Settlement: What To Know
Payouts Set To Start In $115M Privacy Class-Action Settlement: What To Know A long-awaited payout from a major privacy case is about to begin, but only people who filed claims before the deadline can receive money. Payments from Oracle’s $115 million class-action settlement will begin on Monday, Sept. 21, according to the official Oracle Data Privacy Settlement website. The distribution should be completed by Monday, Dec. 7. The appeals process was fully resolved on June 22, clearing the way for payments. The settlement resolves claims that Oracle improperly captured, compiled, and sold people’s online and offline data without their permission. The lawsuit allege…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Toilet Paper, Household Staples Face Possible Price Hikes: What To Know Toilet Paper, Household Staples Face Possible Price Hikes: What To Know
Toilet Paper, Household Staples Face Possible Price Hikes: What To Know The cost of everyday household necessities could soon take another hit as a widening trade fight puts deeply connected US-Canada supply chains under pressure. New tariffs between the two countries are targeting hundreds of products, including paper goods, appliances, cosmetics, food, and other staples. The latest escalation came after Canada announced Tuesday, Aug. 25, that it will impose counter-tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 percent on $27.6 billion in US goods beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.  The Canadian government said its response follows new US tariffs of 50 percent on $27.6 billion …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple's Biggest iPhone Change In Years Nears: What To Know About Launch Apple's Biggest iPhone Change In Years Nears: What To Know About Launch
Apple's Biggest iPhone Change In Years Nears: What To Know About Launch Apple's long-rumored entry into a fast-growing corner of the smartphone market appears to be only weeks away. Click here for a new, updated story: Major Apple Reveal Nears With New Leader, Products, Big Expectations The tech giant is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone during its September launch event, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg has reported that the device remains on track to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.  The event will be held at 1 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Sept. 9. The foldable has widely been called the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold, t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Win Free Coffee For 100 Days When This Dunkin' Reopens In Hudson Valley Win Free Coffee For 100 Days When This Dunkin' Reopens In Hudson Valley
Win Free Coffee For 100 Days When This Dunkin' Reopens In Hudson Valley Coffee lovers in Rockland County will have a chance to score 100 days of free Dunkin' coffee as the chain celebrates the reopening of a newly remodeled location.  The giveaway will be held at the Dunkin' at 66 Lafayette Ave. in Suffern when it holds its grand reopening beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, the company announced.   The promotion is part of a grand reopening celebration for the newly remodeled Suffern restaurant, which now features Dunkin's "next generation" design.  The first 100 Dunkin' Rewards members age 18 and older in line will each receive a free…

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by Ben Crnic
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Restaurant Closes After 11 Years In Westchester, Was Known For Comfort Food Restaurant Closes After 11 Years In Westchester, Was Known For Comfort Food
Restaurant Closes After 11 Years In Westchester, Was Known For Comfort Food After more than a decade of serving comfort food in Westchester, a longtime restaurant has closed its doors for good.  The Wooden Spoon, located at 1282 North Ave., closed on Sunday, Aug. 16, ending an 11-year run in the city, owner Nick Triscari announced.  The restaurant spent its first nine years on Division Street before moving to North Avenue two years ago.  "The last 11 years...have been an incredible ride," Triscari wrote in announcing the closure, adding, "We thank everyone who made the Wooden Spoon a part of their lives."  The Wooden Spoon's menu was rooted in…

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by Ben Crnic
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Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It
Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It A popular candy brand and Mountain Dew are teaming up for a new tropical soda with a spicy twist. Mountain Dew x Trolli Mango Pineapple Punch launched nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The limited-edition soda blends mango, pineapple, and a hint of strawberry. The drink is meant to be paired with Trolli Spicy Crawlers, creating a sweet-and-spicy combination. "Trolli is all about pushing the boundaries of what a sour gummi candy can be, so what better way to show consumers more ways to enjoy Trolli Spicy Crawlers than by pairing it with the bold, new fruit-…

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by Chris Spiker
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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike
Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas
FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas A popular supermarket chain is warning shoppers to check their refrigerators after a recall involving prepared foods was elevated to the highest possible risk level. The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a Whole Foods Market recall of prepared dips and salsas to a Class I classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the affected products could cause serious health consequences or death. The recall involves nearly 13,000 units of dips and salsas that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA warning. The products were sold at Whole Foods Market…

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by Joe Lombardi