Average US price of gas spikes 13 cents per gallon to $3.44; Bay Area average $4.65
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.65 per gallon. The lowest average is in Houston, at $2.91 per gallon.
Salmonella outbreak linked to salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's, CDC says
A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.
Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray after deadly bacteria detected
Walmart is recalling nearly 4,000 bottles of an aromatherapy spray after the CDC detected a rare, deadly bacteria and is investigating two deaths linked to the product.
Phthalates: Study finds chemicals in consumer goods linked to early death
Daily exposure to synthetic chemicals called phthalates was linked to roughly 100,000 early deaths each year in older Americans in a new study.
Walmart announces 2021 Black Friday shopping plans: Here's what you need to know
Walmart is bringing back its "Black Friday Deals for Days" events throughout the entire month of November.
New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Food recall warning: Bakery products shipped nationwide recalled over allergy concerns
The baked goods were distributed to 19 states.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
At-home COVID-19 test: FDA approves rapid, 30-minute antigen swab kit
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
Americans could pay 20% more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say
Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.
US food stamp benefits get historic increase starting in October
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
Nestle recalls over 27,000 pounds of frozen DiGiorno pizzas due to mislabeling
Some frozen DiGiorno pizzas are being recalled after it was discovered they were mislabeled and could pose a threat to consumers with a soy allergy.
Average price of gas up by a penny per gallon to $3.25; Bay Area average $4.47
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.47 per gallon. The lowest average is in Houston, at $2.72 per gallon.
Bay Area businesses hit hard by broken supply chain and port disarray
The broken worldwide supply chain is affecting everything from apples to zucchini, from toilet paper to tube tops, even from carpaccio to corks, eve as the holiday shopping season looms.
Walmart won’t offer layaway option this holiday season
Layaway won’t be an option for holiday shoppers at Walmart, but the company is introducing another way to purchase through installments.
Snorkels sold at Costco recalled over drowning hazard
Snorkels sold exclusively at Costco are being recalled amid reports that the products can leak and pose a drowning hazard, U.S. officials say.
Epic CEO: Apple won't let Fortnite back on App Store until case ends
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite maker Epic Games, said it’s been told by Apple that the game will be “blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem” until the companies’ legal case is resolved and all appeals are exhausted, which could take five years.
Millions of Boppy products recalled after link to infant deaths
3.3 million Boppy products have been recalled after at least eight infant deaths were reportedly tied to the company's newborn loungers.
Costco warns customers over delays on essential household item
Costco Wholesale is issuing a warning to customers that have purchased toilet paper and other common household items online, saying they may face delays in receiving their orders.