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GLP-1 Recall Raises Safety Concerns: What To Check GLP-1 Recall Raises Safety Concerns: What To Check GLP-1 Recall Raises Safety Concerns: What To Check
Glp-1 Recall Raises Safety Concerns: What To Check A nationwide recall of compounded GLP-1 injections is spotlighting vial labels and a safety concern patients should check. Apothecary Pharma LLC, based in Cary, North Carolina, is voluntarily recalling 22 vials of compounded tirzepatide because it cannot assure their sterility, according to an FDA enforcement report. The affected prescription product is Tirzepatide Injection, 18 mg/mL, packaged in 4 mL sterile multi-dose vials. Its National Drug Code, or NDC, is 85091-001-18. The recalled lots are AP-202622 through AP-202625 and AP-202627 through AP-202644. Their beyond-use dates span Octo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Oreo's Newest Cookie Offers Coffee-Flavored Twist: How To Try For Free Oreo's Newest Cookie Offers Coffee-Flavored Twist: How To Try For Free Oreo's Newest Cookie Offers Coffee-Flavored Twist: How To Try For Free
Oreo's Newest Cookie Offers Coffee-Flavored Twist: How To Try For Free Oreo is brewing up a special new flavor for the fall. The cookie brand unveiled its limited-edition Oreo Thins Espresso Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Only 1,000 packs will be available through a special online promotion. Fans can sign up for a chance to receive a pack on Oreo's website from Oct. 20 through Tuesday, Nov. 3. "Make your evening reset a little more fun with Oreo Thins Espresso Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies," the product description says. "Featuring delicious espresso flavor and smooth creme sandwiched between classic OREO Thins cookies, this limited-…

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by Chris Spiker
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Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know
Chipotle's Popular 'Boorito' Deal Returns For Halloween: What To Know Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Halloween by bringing back its special "Boorito" deal. Customers wearing costumes can get entrées for just $6 on Halloween, the fast-casual chain announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The promotion runs from 3 p.m. to closing at participating restaurants across the US on Saturday, Oct. 31. To get the discount, customers must also be rewards members and scan their membership card at checkout. The deal is available for in-person orders only and is limited to one $6 entrée per costumed customer. The Boorito promotion started back in 2000 w…

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by Chris Spiker
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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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by Chris Spiker
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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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 & …

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by Chris Spiker
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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…

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by Chris Spiker
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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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by Chris Spiker
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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…

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by Chris Spiker
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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…

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by Chris Spiker