Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Check the fridge. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is recalling a specific cake that was sold at Walmart stores across the country due to a mislabeling issue. David's Cookies issued an alert regarding its "Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake" with the lot code (see above photo) of #BS23212 which may in fact be "Marketside Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake."  According to the FDA, the recalled cakes were mislabeled and does not depict peanuts as a key ingredient in the item, and also lacks a peanut allergen warning. The recalled items are in a 7-ounce,…
Iconic Brand To Open First-Ever Retail Store In Westchester: Here's Where Iconic Brand To Open First-Ever Retail Store In Westchester: Here's Where
Iconic Brand To Open First-Ever Retail Store In Westchester: Here's Where An iconic, well-known toy manufacturer based in Fairfield County will soon be opening its first-ever retail store in its 35-year history at a location in Westchester.  Toy maker Melissa & Doug will be opening its first brick-and-mortar location in White Plains at The Westchester shopping mall at 125 Westchester Ave. on Friday, Oct. 6, company representatives announced.  The new 1,600-square-foot store will be close to the company's headquarters in the Fairfield County town of Wilton, Connecticut.  Products to be sold at the location will include the company's popular pre…
Recall Issued For Kraft American Cheese Singles Due To Choking Hazard Recall Issued For Kraft American Cheese Singles Due To Choking Hazard
Recall Issued For Kraft American Cheese Singles Due To Choking Hazard A recall has been issued for Kraft Singles American cheese because of a choking hazard. Parent company Kraft Heinz said the voluntary recall involves around 83,800 cases of the individually wrapped slices. "The voluntary recall comes as a precaution after a temporary issue developed on one of our wrapping machines, making it possible that a thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed," the company said in a statement. "If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could be unpleasant and potentially cause a gagging or choking ha…
Popular Eatery Chain To Open New Westchester Location: 'This Is Special One,' CEO Says Popular Eatery Chain To Open New Westchester Location: 'This Is Special One,' CEO Says
Popular Eatery Chain To Open New Westchester Location: 'This Is Special One,' CEO Says A restaurant chain that has proved to be a hit amongst salad lovers will soon be opening an all-new location in Westchester. Chopt, a chain known for build-your-own salads, will open a new location in Mamaroneck at 1043 West Boston Post Rd. and begin normal business hours on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  Additionally, the eatery will hold a special grand opening event on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The new restaurant will offer customizable salads, warm bowls, and grilled wraps, in addition to special Fall-themed menu items such as Tahin…
Restaurant Off To Strong Start After Expanding In Westchester Restaurant Off To Strong Start After Expanding In Westchester
Restaurant Off To Strong Start After Expanding In Westchester If you often find yourself craving some tasty pad Thai, drunken noodles, curry, and more, you may want to stop by a Thai food restaurant's second location in Westchester. Durian, which originally began in Larchmont, opened a second location in New Rochelle at 227 Main St. in late 2022 and since then, has received praise for its food and service.  The eatery, led by a chef with over two decades of experience cooking in high-end Thai food restaurants, specializes in using fresh ingredients from both local sources and Thailand.  Dishes offered by the location include pad Thai, Tom Y…
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Hundreds of thousands of popular home products are being recalled by Honda due to injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that 391,800 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washer engines are subject to the recall due to improperly manufactured parts that can cause the starter rope to retract unexpectedly, creating an injury hazard.  Specifically, the recall is limited to Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. To date, there have been nearly 2,200 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, in…
Popular Hastings-On-Hudson Dessert Shop To Expand To Second Location Popular Hastings-On-Hudson Dessert Shop To Expand To Second Location
Popular Hastings-On-Hudson Dessert Shop To Expand To Second Location A much-praised dessert shop in Westchester is preparing to open a second location where customers can enjoy delicious, old-fashioned ice cream.  Penny Lick Ice Cream Company will be expanding to a new location in Mamaroneck at 1212 West Boston Post Rd., which will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.  The new ice cream shop will be the second Penny Lick Ice Cream to open in Westchester and will join the original location in Hastings-on-Hudson at 580 Warburton Ave., which opened in 2015. The dessert shop, owned and founded…
Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured
Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured One child is dead and a second required surgery after playing with a water bead toy that is now being recalled. Buffalo Games is recalling 52,000 "Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits" due to the potential risk that children could swallow them and face severe, potentially life-threatening consequences, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week. If a water bead is ingested, it expands and can pose ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards inside a child's body, resulting in discomfort, dehydration, and the risk of death. The recalled toys were so…
Iconic Pizzeria In Westchester Added To Michelin Guide: 'Well-Deserved Recognition' Iconic Pizzeria In Westchester Added To Michelin Guide: 'Well-Deserved Recognition'
Iconic Pizzeria In Westchester Added To Michelin Guide: 'Well-Deserved Recognition' A Westchester pizzeria with a famous name has earned a spot on the reputable Michelin Guide.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, located in Yonkers at 1955 Central Park Ave., is one of the latest additions to the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establishments well-received by its reviewers.  In their description of the pizzeria, Michelin writers said that the Yonkers location brings the same level of quality coal-fired pies as the original, iconic location in New Haven, Connecticut.  "Open since 1925, Frank Pepe's has earned cul…
Food Poisoning Incident: Long Island Eatery Responds After Dozens Sickened, Lawsuits Filed Food Poisoning Incident: Long Island Eatery Responds After Dozens Sickened, Lawsuits Filed
Food Poisoning Incident: Long Island Eatery Responds After Dozens Sickened, Lawsuits Filed As the first lawsuits begin to be filed after 28 people were sickened from food poisoning at a popular Long Island sushi restaurant and steakhouse, the owners have now spoken out about the incident for the first time. The incident occurred in Stony Brook on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse when the diners began projectile-vomiting and experiencing extreme gastrointestinal illness.  Earlier report: Dozens Sickened After Dining At Stony Brook Restaurant According to Suffolk County Health Department officials, 28 people, including children were sicken…
New Target Location Announces Opening Date In Westchester New Target Location Announces Opening Date In Westchester
New Target Location Announces Opening Date In Westchester A new Target location in Westchester has announced when it will be holding its grand opening.  The new store, located in Yonkers in the Cross County Center at 8000 Mall Walk, will hold a grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 22, a Target spokesperson announced.  Earlier Report - Two New Target Stores Coming To Westchester, Including Port Chester The 132,000-square-foot store will be the first Target to open in Yonkers.  A spokesperson for the company said the store will bring an "easy, affordable, and convenient shopping experience to new guests in the community.  …
These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report
These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report Three pizza joints in Westchester have been recognized as among the best in New York at specializing in certain regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post.  The three restaurants were selected as part of a new database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza.  According to the report, the pizzerias in Westchester that are the best at certain styles of pie are:  Sal's Pizzeria, located at 316 Mamaroneck Ave. in Mamaroneck, which spec…
Spectrum, Disney Ink New Carriage Deal, Ending Weeks-Long TV Blackout Spectrum, Disney Ink New Carriage Deal, Ending Weeks-Long TV Blackout
Spectrum, Disney Ink New Carriage Deal, Ending Weeks-Long TV Blackout Just in time for Monday Night Football, sports are back for Spectrum cable subscribers along with Disney's other offerings, including ABC. Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, has inked a new carriage deal with Disney, ending a nearly two-week long programming blackout that affected millions nationwide, including 1.5 million New Yorkers, the companies announced Monday, Sept. 11. “Our collective goal has always been to build an innovative model for the future. This deal recognizes both the continued value of linear television and the growing popularity of streaming services whi…