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Company Initiated Recall of Stainless Steel Flasks
On February 25th, E & J Brandy announced a voluntary recall of its stainless steel flasks due to a possible health risk caused by lead. Laboratory analyses revealed that brandy which is stored in these flasks showed an elevated amount of lead. The company stresses that this recall does not include any bottles of E…
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Small Town Groceries Close in Iowa
In Vinton, Iowa residents are noticing that more and more small town grocery stores are closing in the area. Business owners say the reason for this is the constant opening of big superstores that also sell groceries. Just last week, Roy’s Hometown grocery announced its plans of closing down. It is the latest in a…
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Grocery Stores Tough It Out Against A Drooping Economy
Grocery stores in Las Vegas are toughing it out despite the sagging economy that the country has been going through the past several months. A lot of them have come up with alternative strategies to keep attracting customers to their stores. These strategies include remodeling the stores and coming up with special sales and discounts…
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Compare Foods Supermarket
Compare Foods Supermarket is a supermarket chain that operates in various locations surrounding New York City. They sell an array of grocery products including fresh meat, pasta and ice cream. History The founders of the company are the Peña family, who have Spanish heritage. They wanted to open a chain of supermarkets that offered good…
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One In Four People Worries About Grocery Bill
A recent study revealed that one out of every four people worry about not having enough money to buy groceries. The study, also called a survey on national hunger, was conducted by Hart Research Associates last February and commissioned by both the FRAC (Food Research and Action Center) and Tyson Foods Incorporated. The survey revealed…
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Better Made Corn Pops Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen
Pretzels Incorporated in Bluffton, Indiana recently announced a product recall on one of its Better Brand products, the Corn Pops caramel corn snack. The recall was due to the fact that milk was not listed as an ingredient in the packaging of the corn pops. The recalled products were packaged in 8-ounce retail packs with…
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Doing Household Re-budget in Battling Increasing Gas Prices
During the last weekly survey, gas prices have hit $3.52 gallon, and this increase will again have a ripple effect on every household budget. As people end up spending more and more on gas and other necessities such as groceries, it is inevitable that increasing gas prices and food inflation will put a strain on…
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Coconut Water Product Recall Owing to Mold
O.N.E. coconut water, which is packed in 11-ounce tetra pack cartons, has been recently recalled by its manufacturer and distributor ONE World Enterprises LLC. The product recall is due to the possible oxidation of the coconut water allowing for the formation of mold. The batch has a lot code of 12E1004, with UPC number 894991001104…
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