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Urgent Recall: One Dead, 15 Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots Sold at Major Retailers
Health officials are investigating yet another E. coli outbreak, now linked to organic bagged carrots sold across the country at major retailers, including Walmart and Target. Here is everything you need to know. What’s Behind the Latest E. Coli Outbreak?…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Is Costco Pumpkin Pie Really Tops? We Tried 7 Store Bought Pies to Find Out
Can you even have Thanksgiving dinner without a pumpkin pie? We think not. So we set out to taste a bunch of store-bought pumpkin pies — fresh from the bakery, not the freezer — and determine which one will impress…
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Charday Penn/istockphoto 10 Best and Worst Places to Live on Minimum Wage in America
As housing costs have continued to outpace wages, no one suffers more than minimum-wage workers. However, some places are more affordable than others and provide a better chance for low-income employees to make a decent life for themselves. Here are…
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bazilfoto/istockphoto 13 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Turkeys
On Thanksgiving, most Americans are concerned about two things when it comes to the turkeys they eat: golden brown on the outside, juicy on the inside. Turkeys are undeniably delicious, but there’s much more to these highly social and infinitely…
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eBay Surprising Recipes From the Tables of Past Presidents
We all know Joe Biden loves ice cream and Barack Obama loves chili, but big deal. Those are normal things to enjoy. What about the weirdo stuff? Are you trying to find out what kind of freaky snacks some of…
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bluecinema/istockphoto 12 Hidden Secrets of Buying a Car That Could Save You a Bundle
Buying a car is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. Picking the right car is one thing, but paying the right price for it is a whole other challenge. And getting the best deal can mean…
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Cheapism / iStock 12 Risky Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
You may think you’ve just found a great deal on a gently used bed frame or piece of furniture, but shopping on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace comes with risks —…
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r/teddy-bonkerz via Reddit.com / r/Juubimaru via Reddit.com The Quirkiest Trader Joe’s Products That Shoppers Love
Trader Joe’s has built a reputation for delivering unexpected flavors and quirky combinations that somehow, against all odds, just work. From savory twists like soy chorizo to sweet surprises like…
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The Ground Round wall by Nicholas Eckhart (CC BY-NC-SA) Beloved Restaurant Chain Ground Round to Return From the Dead
Nostalgia is a powerful thing and not all things that are gone stay buried. The once-hugely popular chain Ground Round was all but forgotten by many. But today? There are…
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Tiff H./Yelp / Raymond G./Yelp America’s Best Food Cities (That Are Actually Affordable)
Exploring a city’s food scene doesn’t have to break the bank. Some of America’s top dining destinations offer an impressive variety of budget-friendly dining options that reflect their unique local…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Costco Recalls Its Popular Bakery Croissants Due to Possible Metal Pieces
Costco’s bakery is one of the most popular departments in the store. People gobble up everything from giant chocolate peanut butter pies to everything bagels. The store’s butter croissants are…
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RapidEye/istockphoto / jetcityimage/istockphoto / Cheapism KFC Sues Church’s Chicken for Using ‘Original Recipe’ in New Ads
Few fast-food chains are as dialed in on branding as KFC, so when developing a new marketing campaign, it’s best to avoid treading all over their territory. Church’s Chicken did…
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hapabapa / iStock Advance Auto Parts Is Closing 700 Locations Across the U.S.
Advance Auto Parts is hitting the brakes on more than 700 stores as a part of its broader turnaround strategy. Here is everything you need to know. Advance Auto Closures…
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cpsc.gov / Cheapism Recall Alert: Lowe’s and Amazon Pull Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Another day, another recall. This time it’s a carbon monoxide and natural gas detector that’s being pulled from shelves and websites. According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall…
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Cheapism / Amazon / iStock Amazon Haul Promises Discount Goods Under $20 and an Alternative to Temu and Shein
Temu and Shein might appear to have the market cornered for selling really cheap stuff, but Amazon won’t take this challenge to their sales lying down. The company just launched Amazon Haul,…
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Taco Bell Taco Bell Is Offering 30 Days of Nacho Fries for Only $10 — But for a Limited Time
When Taco Bell debuted its Nacho Fries in 2018, it quickly became the chain’s best selling product launch in history. Since then, Nacho Fries have gone the way of the…
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SDI Productions/istockphoto / SolStock/istockphoto 15 Hidden Secrets of Grocery Stores That Will Save You Money
It’s no secret that grocery stores want you to spend as much money as possible. But do you know all the sneaky ways they go about getting you to buy…
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Cheapism / Kraft / Instacart Lunchables Removed from School Lunch Trays Nationwide — Here’s Why
Lunchables will no longer be available on school cafeteria menus across the country due to lower-than-expected demand. Here’s everything you need to know about the decision and its impact. Why…