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Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores
Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores Big Lots has announced plans to close all of its remaining 963 stores, initiating "going out of business" sales following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September. The company says it's started the process of closing stores in 48 states and liquidating inventory under its court-supervised Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.  The decision comes as the retailer seeks to maximize value for stakeholders while exploring potential going-concern sale opportunities. "We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale," Big Lots' President and Chie…
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including PA, Due To Allergy Risk Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including PA, Due To Allergy Risk
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including PA, Due To Allergy Risk A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk. HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: Cpsc After multiple deaths, 450 fires, 2,000 incidents of overheating, and $19 million in property damage – millions of dehumidifiers are being recalled, according to a release by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Aug. 16, 2023.  The dehumidifiers were manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances, of China, and were sold under major brand names: Danby, De’Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, GE, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima, the CPSC explained.  "Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund,…
Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern
Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…
Mega Millions Tickets Good For $1M, $2M Sold In PA Mega Millions Tickets Good For $1M, $2M Sold In PA
Mega Millions Tickets Good For $1M, $2M Sold In PA While the Mega Millions ticket winning the $1.28 billion jackpot was sold in Illinois, two Pennsylvania players got lucky as well. The tickets from the Friday, July 28 drawing are good for $1 million and $2 million. Six tickets worth $2 million were sold in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Arkansas and three in Florida. Twenty tickets good for $1 million a piece were sold in Pennsylvania, New York, and 18 other states. The winning numbers were13, 36, 45, 57, 67, with the Mega Ball of 14. The jackpot is rolling back to $20 million for the next drawing Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 11 p.m.
Recall Issued For Organic Popcorn Sold At Regional Supermarkets Recall Issued For Organic Popcorn Sold At Regional Supermarkets
Recall Issued For Organic Popcorn Sold At Regional Supermarkets A company has recalled packages of popcorn that were sold at supermarkets across the region. Snak King announced on Tuesday, April 12, that it is recalling some of its five-ounce packages of "O Organics Sea Salt Organic Popcorn" because the products may be cross-contaminated with an undeclared milk allergen. The recalled products have "Best if Used By" dates of 9/24/2022 and 9/25/2022. The producets come in a flexible package with a "Best if Used By" date located on the front, upper right=hand side of the package, the company reported. The UPC number is 079893 403038. Snak …
Bird Flu Has Boldly Landed In PA Bird Flu Has Boldly Landed In PA
Bird Flu Has Boldly Landed In PA God bless America. There's a bird flu outbreak in the United States, and a bald eagle has caught it in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The current avian flu outbreak, first reported in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana, is considered the worst since 2015. While the outbreak is driving up the price of eggs and chicken nationwide, properly cooked foul is harmless to humans even when it's infected by the flu, agriculture experts say.  According to a map provided by the National Wildlife Health Center, no commercial or backyard flocks in Pennsylvania have been tested positive for avian f…
NJ, NY, PA Among States Sharing Historic $4.3B Purdue Pharma Settlement NJ, NY, PA Among States Sharing Historic $4.3B Purdue Pharma Settlement
NJ, NY, PA Among States Sharing Historic $4.3B Purdue Pharma Settlement Oxycontin-maker Purdue Pharma has reached an historic $4.3 billion settlement with New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and a dozen other states that one attorney general said involved the “most that individuals have ever paid for breaking the law.” New Jersey expects to receive more than $110 million from the deal, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Thursday. As part of the settlement, the Sackler family must surrender ownership of the bankrupt drug company. They also must release more than 30 million family and Purdue Pharma documents that outline their roles in an opioid epidemi…
WalletHub Ranks Pennsylvania Among 10 Best States To Live In America WalletHub Ranks Pennsylvania Among 10 Best States To Live In America
WalletHub Ranks Pennsylvania Among 10 Best States To Live In America WalletHub has released its latest rankings of the best states to live in America, landing Pennsylvania at No. 10. The website ranked each state based on five key factors: Affordability, economy, education/health, quality of life and safety. New Jersey was ranked the number one state this year. Here are the other states that ranked among the top 10 in the nation: 1. New Jersey 2. Massachusetts 3. New York 4. Idaho 5. Minnesota 6. Wisconsin 7. Utah 8. New Hampshire 9. Iowa 10. Pennsylvania Click here to see the fully ranked list of the best states to live in.
AGs From 12 States Request Social Media Companies Block Anti-Vaxxers AGs From 12 States Request Social Media Companies Block Anti-Vaxxers
AGs From 12 States Request Social Media Companies Block Anti-Vaxxers Attorneys general from a dozen states are calling for social media companies to block anti-vaxxers.   The coalition of 12 attorneys general are calling on Facebook and Twitter to "take stronger measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 vaccine disinformation being spread by "anti-vaxxers" on their social media platforms" as stated in a public letter to the CEOs. The letter cites a report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate1, stating that “anti-vaxxer” accounts on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter reach more than 59 million followers. The letter specifically asks the CE…