Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures, Including In Massachusetts Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures, Including In Massachusetts
Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures, Including In Massachusetts Click here for a new, updated story: Christmas Tree Shops Now Plans To Close All Its Stores Christmas Tree Shops has announced it will close 10 of its stores after filing for bankruptcy. The 53-year-old discount home-goods chain offers seasonal decor year-round, along with assorted gifts, kitchen items, and furniture. The 10 stores closures are: Rockland County, New York: 32 Spring Valley Marketplace, Spring Valley; Jefferson County, New York: 21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop West, Watertown; Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Davis Straits, Route 28 Falmouth Plaza, Falmouth, Massachusetts; Barnst…
Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk
Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk A recall has been issued for a brand of packaged salad greens due to a possible health risk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that lēf Farms of Loudon, New Hampshire, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of the lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens ("best by" date 5/5/23, lot number SP10723- 1RGH1, UPC 8 50439 00709 1) produced in its Loudon, New Hampshire greenhouse because they have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) bacteria.  The FDA says lēf Farms “Spice” is the only product impacted to date and affected retail…
Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Massachusetts Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Massachusetts
Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Massachusetts Check your chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for some of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk ingredients from sour cream and onion potato chips, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products were distributed to grocery, club and convenience stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, and consumers would have been able to purchase them as early as April 16, 2023. The recall includes 13-ounce Lay’s Classic Party Size Potato Chips and 15 5/8-ounce Lay’s Classic Mix and Match Potato Chips. The 13-o…
COVID-19: Do Not Use These At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns, FDA Says COVID-19: Do Not Use These At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns, FDA Says
Covid-19: Do Not Use These At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns, FDA Says Americans have been advised by federal officials not to use a brand of COVID-19 at-home tests that could have potentially harmful bacteria inside the kits. SD Biosensor, Inc. announced on Friday, May 5, that the company is requesting that consumers stop using “Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests” due to contaminants found in the tube with liquid inside, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Related story - COVID-19: These Pair Of Symptoms Distinguish Arcturus From Other Omicron Subvariants The affected tests can be identified by the lot number on the outer packaging (see below…
Recall Issued For 3 Brands Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk Recall Issued For 3 Brands Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk
Recall Issued For 3 Brands Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk New Update Issued On Recall Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk A recall has been issued for three brands of vegetable products due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Lancaster Foods announced the recall of Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand Kale, Spinach, and Collard Green products produced at the company’s Jessup, Maryland facility and distributed through retailers and distributors in the states of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.  The recall was initiated after notification that a r…
BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags
BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags Some BMW owners are being advised to not drive their vehicles due to potentially dangerous airbags that could pose a safety risk. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an alert on Thursday, May 4, advising that BMW has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning that pertains to nearly 100,000 vehicles that were produced between 2000 and 2006. Vehicles included in the new order were already subject to a previous recall for defective Takata air bags, which have caused headaches for automakers for years. According to the NHTSA, the BMW vehicles in question are some of t…
Rocco's Doughnuts Expanding To Boston Suburbs With Fourth Location Rocco's Doughnuts Expanding To Boston Suburbs With Fourth Location
Rocco's Doughnuts Expanding To Boston Suburbs With Fourth Location Pretty soon, fans of Rocco's Doughnuts won't have to travel all the way to Worcester to get their hands on their signature sweets.  The bakery chain recently announced that they will be opening a fourth location at 19 Third Avenue in Burlington early summer 2023.  🎉 📣WE’RE DOING THE THING!!! If you guessed a new store location, you’re right 😀 BURLINGTON we are coming for you! 👏👀... Posted by Rocco's Doughnut Company on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 "We are thrilled to bring Rocco's Doughnut Company to Burlington and offer customers our handcrafted, fresh doughnuts made daily," Co-Founder Vinn…
317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards 317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards A recall has been issued for a brand of steam irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards. About 317,000 Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons sold in the US are subject to the recall by Vornado, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard, the CPSC said. Consumers may call Vornado toll-free at…
Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard
Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard Millions of widely-used sledgehammers sold over the past decade are subject to a nationwide recall due to impact injury concerns. Stanley Black & Decker announced a recall of 2.2 million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman fiberglass sledgehammers whose heads can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to CPSC, the DeWALT sledgehammers are yellow and black; Recalled DeWALT Model DWHT56024 SledgehammerCPSC the Stanley sledgehammers are yellow and black; Recalled Stanley FATMAX Model FMHT51297 Engi…
Gold Medal Flour Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Gold Medal Flour Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination
Gold Medal Flour Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination General Mills is recalling Gold Medal flour products after Salmonella has turned up in testing. The company announced on Friday, April 28 a voluntary national recall of 2-, 5- and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “better if used by” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024.  The recall is being issued for the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis, which was discovered during sampling of the 5-pound bag product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. All other types of Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall…
Che! Empanada To Open 2nd Worcester Location In Early May Che! Empanada To Open 2nd Worcester Location In Early May
Che! Empanada To Open 2nd Worcester Location In Early May Che! Empanada, the Argentinian restaurant, announced Monday, April 24, that it would open another store in Central Massachusetts.  Management of the restaurant said it would open a location across from Lincoln Plaza at 536 Lincoln St the week of May 8th. Though, they have no exact date.  Exciting news, Worcester! Che Empanada is expanding 🎉Our new location at 536 Lincoln St, right across Lincoln Plaza, is... Posted by Che Empanada on Monday, April 24, 2023 Albie Alvarez-Cote opened the first Che! Empanada at 19 Kelley Square in Worcester in 2021 and a second location in Newton a year …
Bed Bath & Beyond Plans To Close Remaining Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Bed Bath & Beyond Plans To Close Remaining Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
Bed Bath & Beyond Plans To Close Remaining Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, April 23 with plans to close all of its remaining stores by June after efforts to raise enough money to keep the company alive came up short. The company said in a statement that it will implement "an orderly wind-down" of its businesses while conducting a limited marketing process to solicit interest in one or more sales of some or all of its assets.  For now, 360 Bed Bath & Beyond and 120 buybuy BABY stores and websites will remain open and continue serving customers as…