Shopping
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Surprising Facts About Trader Joe’s
Did you know there actually was a Joe behind Trader Joe’s? We didn’t, though we’ve been shopping at the founder’s quirky yet beloved grocery stores for years. That inspired us to take a closer look into the Trader Joe’s story.…
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End of an Era: Kmart Closes Its Last U.S. Store
It’s closing time. For good. The one-time retail giant, with over 2,500 stores across the country, has shut the doors of its last full-scale store in Bridgehampton, New York. A once-familiar staple of American shopping, Kmart’s final farewell marks the…
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Sam’s Club Opens First New Location in 7 Years— It has No Checkout Lanes
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has just opened a groundbreaking new store in Grapevine, Texas—the first new location in seven years. Unlike any other store in the chain, this one features cutting-edge technology and ditches traditional checkout lanes completely. Why This Location…
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Massive Meat Recall Now Includes Meals Sold at Walmart, Costco, Kroger, and Trader Joe’s — Here’s What to Look For
Last week, millions of pounds of meat and poultry products were recalled because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. BrucePac, a pre-cooked meat company, issued the recall after the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) found the harmful bacteria…
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Bath & Body Works Candle That Resembles KKK Hoods on Label Pulled From Shelves
Bath & Body Works is a popular store for holiday shopping, selling soaps, scents, and candles. But this year they’re in some hot water after customers pointed out that the art on one of the company’s candles reminds them of…
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Urgent Recall: Costco Pulls Popular Frozen Burritos Over Contamination Risk
Costco shoppers should check their freezers as one popular frozen item has just been pulled from shelves over listeria risk. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is tied to a much larger issue affecting multiple retailers. Here’s what…
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15 Gross and Shocking Things People Have Found in Their Food
Whether you’re buying groceries from the supermarket or getting take-out on your lunch break, you expect the food to be safe, clean, and free from anything disgusting. Sounds basic, right?…
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We Tried 7 Popular Alfredo Sauces and Lived to Share the Best
Alfredo sauce is a surprisingly tough sauce to get right. It doesn’t enjoy the same popularity as marinara or mac and cheese. It’s similar but not the same as buttered…
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Safety Scare: Target Halloween Toys Recalled For Causing Fires, Burns
If you’ve shopped at Target this fall for Halloween toys for your kids, it’s time to check them out. One toy, a flashlight that projects Halloween-themed images, has been recalled…
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Costco Strikes It Big Again: Platinum Bars Hit Shelves After Gold’s Wild Success
Come for the hot dogs, leave with precious metals: Costco just introduced 1-ounce platinum bars following the massive success of its gold bars. With platinum prices up about 15% in…
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13 Clever Hacks for Cooking and Grocery Shopping for One Person
Grocery shopping and cooking for only yourself is often a very hard thing. It’s even harder if you have roommates. I lived a life of solo cooking for a long…
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FDA Updates Recall: Guacamole and Veggies Classified at Highest Listeria Risk
Guacamole and various vegetable products sold by Supreme Service Solutions LLC at Kroger stores have received the highest risk classification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The cause:…
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Made in USA? Buyers of Chinese-Made Pyrex May Get Refund
Pyrex is in a lot of hot water — pun intended. Instant Brands, the maker of heat-safe Pyrex glass cookware and measuring cups, misrepresented where one of its products was…
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Chocolate Recalled in 38 States: How To Get Your Refund
Mini chocolate-filled waffle cones, inspired by the tips of Drumstick and other ice cream treats, have become very popular recently. But Hammond’s Candies, a maker of all kinds of chocolate…
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FDA Recall Alert: Potential Mold in Popular Dipping Sauce
On October 4, 2024, Lunds & Byerlys issued an urgent recall of its Lone Star Dip due to potential mold contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If…
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10 Reasons You Should Reconsider Donating to Goodwill
Donating to Goodwill is easy — but you may want to reconsider. Questionable business practices at this national thrift store make giving things away less appealing once you do some…
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Massive Egg Recall: FDA Warns of Highest Risk Level for Salmonella Contamination
If you’ve recently bought eggs from “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market,” you may want to double-check your carton. The FDA has updated a major recall involving eggs from…
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27 Things You Didn’t Know About Bananas
The grocery-store staple known as the banana is not as unassuming as one might imagine. This fruit — well, more specifically, this berry — is an everyday item that’s surprisingly…
