Walmart recalls apple juice over high arsenic levels

BALTIMORE, MD—Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled more than 9,500 cases due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, exceeding the FDA limit of 10 ppb. The recall affects 8-ounce plastic bottles sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, […]

Gas prices fall for fourth straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—For the fourth week in a row the national average price of gasoline dropped, falling 6.2 cents to $3.30 per gallon, according to data released on Monday by GasBuddy. The national average is now 20.7 cents per gallon lower than last month and 49.2 cents per gallon less than a year ago. “It seems fitting that, in the run-up […]

Gas prices dip for third straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—For the third straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has declined. According to GasBuddy data from August 19, 2024, the average price of gasoline in the United States decreased by 4.2 cents compared to the previous week, reaching $3.37 per gallon. This represents a 11.4 cent drop from a month ago. Compared to a year ago, the […]

Perdue recalls frozen chicken tenders, nuggets over possible metal contamination

BALTIMORE, MD—Approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products sold nationwide by Perdue Foods may be contaminated with metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products included in the recall – view labels here (PDF) – were produced on March 23, 2024, and distributed nationwide. The packages are […]

CDC: Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers has caused 449 illnesses in 31 states

WASHINGTON—A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to cucumbers from Bedner Growers and Thomas Produce Company, the CDC and FDA said this week. The outbreak has resulted in 449 reported infections in 31 states and the District of Columbia. While the outbreak was initially reported as two separate outbreaks, the CDC and FDA said that they have determined […]

ALDI recalls 28K Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers due to burn hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—ALDI is recalling around 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers as the devices can expel hot water from the top of the machine, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves the Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Maker. The coffee maker was sold in gray, blue, pink, and purple colors, and measures approximately L 11″, W 4.7″ and H 12.” Ambiano […]

Trader Joe’s recalls 650K Mango Tangerine Scented Candles due to fire hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles as the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The […]