Arkansas
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Grocery Stores in Arkansas Will Soon Have Lottery Vending Machines
Lottery vending machines have been popping up in Arkansas. First, these vending machines were installed in gas stations like Love’s Travel Center. Next, lottery vending machines will also be found in Kroger stores. The people of Arkansas are having mixed reactions regarding these vending machines. Some are happy about it and some are not. The…
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Food Safety Tips from the USDA in Case of Power Outages and Flooding
The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service has issued recommendations to those states that have been affected by the recent powerful storms that have hit the country. Residents who are in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi and all other parts of the Midwest are advised to follow these recommendations in order…
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A Product Recall of Elsie Grace’s Dip and Soup Mixes
On April 26, Elsie Grace Dry Food Co. announced a product recall for its soup and dip mixes due to undeclared allergens. The recalled products are said to contain milk, wheat or soy but are not listed as part of the ingredients on the packages. All of the ingredients are considered common allergens. Investigation revealed…
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A Product Recall for Flower Foods’ One Bread and English Muffins
Flower Foods announced, on May 3, a product recall regarding its One Bread products, as well as specific varieties of its English Muffins. The recall was made because of the possibility of the presence of small metal pieces. Most of the recalled products are still in the company’s possession, however, those that have been sent…
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Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of private label products. The company’s headquarters are located in Illinois, USA. History On the 12th of August, 1895, the Gilster Milling Company was established by siblings who wanted to enter the business of flour milling. Under this company, flour products under several brands (Featherlite,…
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Woman Steals Newspapers and Gets Arrested for It
It seems that a woman’s love for couponing has gone too far, to the point that she has been reported stealing newspapers in order to collect coupons. She was not able to get away with it though, as the stolen newspapers eventually got her arrested. Jamie VanSicker is a resident from Arkansas and an extreme…
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Increasing Newspaper Theft Incidences Blamed on Extreme Couponing
In recent months, it has been observed that there is a rising incidence in newspaper thefts in different parts of the country. Most attribute these incidences to the popularity of extreme couponing. Much of the newspapers that are being stolen are the Sunday editions, where there are a larger number of coupons that can be…
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