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1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards 1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards Federal authorities announced that a recall initially reported in May has been expanded to include an additional 1.7 million travel irons after there were new reports of injuries. Kansas-based Vornado announced that it is now recalling upwards of two million Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards due to a faulty power cord. According to the company, the cord can become damaged, leading to possible overheating, which then poses fire and burn risks. The damage can also lead to exposed copper wires, representing a shock hazard. Steamfast travel ste…

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by Zak Failla
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Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA
Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA Lead contamination from applesauce that sickened dozens of youngsters may have been an "intentional act," a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official said in a brand-new report. The WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée Pouches were distributed nationwide through online and retail stores. The products subject to the recall, along with lot codes, are: WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs of 2.5 oz. - with the following lot codes shown on this page from the (FDA). Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack, 90g pouches, were …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles
Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Millions of Tesla vehicles are being recalled to fix an Autopilot safety problem that could lead to crashes including one in Virginia that claimed the life of a beloved baker. The auto giant announced the recall of more than two million vehicles following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into several crashes - some fatal - that happened while drivers were not paying attention. It comes on the heels of the news that Fauquier County businessman Pablo Teodoro III was killed while his Tesla was on autopilot and he crashed into the back …

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by Zak Failla
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'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank' 'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank'
'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank' These twin sisters are looking to make a deal. New York natives Taylor Capuano and Casey Capuano Sarai will pitch their business, CAKES Body, on an episode of “Shark Tank” set to air Friday, Dec. 15. The Albany County natives, who graduated from Bethlehem High School, first got the idea for their no-adhesive nipple covers following an admitted “nipple freakout.” “I used to go to the gym with my coworkers in my workout top and I’d throw the pads out and it was super embarrassing working out with ‘nipple freakout’ with my boss right next to me on the treadmill,” Taylor told the “Startup to S…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Westchester: 'It Was Right Decision' Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Westchester: 'It Was Right Decision'
Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Westchester: 'It Was Right Decision' A beloved bakery that has been serving customers in Westchester for more than seven decades is coming to the end of its story.  The Riviera Bakehouse, located in Ardsley at 660 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), will be closing at the end of January 2024 after more than 70 years in business, the owners announced on the business's website.  The current owners, who have operated the bakery for 30 years, said that the decision to close was a heavy one to make.  "Despite how difficult it was to make this decision, in the end, we feel it was the right decision for us and ou…

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by Ben Crnic
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Dunkin' In Westchester Moves To New, Improved Location After Almost 50 Years Dunkin' In Westchester Moves To New, Improved Location After Almost 50 Years
Dunkin' In Westchester Moves To New, Improved Location After Almost 50 Years After nearly half a century, a Dunkin' in Northern Westchester has moved to a new location—longtime patrons need not worry though, as they have not gone too far.  After 48 years, the Dunkin' store in Mount Kisco on North Bedford Road has moved all the way across the street to 185 North Bedford Rd., the owners announced.  The new location, now located in a shopping complex near Stop & Shop, Target, and Chipotle, will sell all of the same products customers are used to. However, the store now has a new design that features:  A larger dining area with charging station…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Eatery Opens Next Door To Popular Pizzeria In Westchester: 'Very Delicious' New Eatery Opens Next Door To Popular Pizzeria In Westchester: 'Very Delicious'
New Eatery Opens Next Door To Popular Pizzeria In Westchester: 'Very Delicious' After years of requests from residents, a new dessert bar has opened in a space adjacent to a popular pizzeria in Westchester for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth.  Constantino's Ice Cream and Dessert Bar, located in Hartsdale at 13 East Hartsdale Ave., opened for business on Saturday, Dec. 9, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced.  The new dessert shop is located in a space right next to the Constantino's pizzeria at 15 East Hartsdale Ave., and comes after years of requests from residents for an ice cream shop, Feiner said. When owners Michael and Robyn Bordes decided…

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by Ben Crnic
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Here's What's On Menu At CosMc's, McDonald's Brand-New Spinoff Restaurant Here's What's On Menu At CosMc's, McDonald's Brand-New Spinoff Restaurant
Here's What's On Menu At CosMc's, McDonald's Brand-New Spinoff Restaurant Would you like a Turmeric Spiced Latte with that? You may be asked that question when visiting CosMc's, McDonald's brand-new spinoff restaurant that has just launched its first location -- in Bolingbrook, Illinois, about 30 miles outside of the company's world headquarters in Chicago. Ten more pilot outlets will be unveiled in 2024, with most or even all expected to be in Texas, in the the Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas, followed by a projected much broader rollout nationwide. There will be no fries -- or burgers, for that matter -- at CosMc's, a new small-format, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Fried Rice Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Brand Of Fried Rice Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Brand Of Fried Rice Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for a brand of fried rice due to the risk of contamination. Garland Ventures is recalling approximately 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The product, produced on Friday, Nov. 10, that is subject to recall is: 12-oz. trays containing Freshness Guaranteed brand “CHICKEN FRIED RICE DICED CHICKEN MEAT WITH VEGETABLES AND RICE IN A SAVORY SOY SAUCE” with lot code WK10CFR and a best if used by date of…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Westchester: 'Fantastic New Addition' Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Westchester: 'Fantastic New Addition'
Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Westchester: 'Fantastic New Addition' An all-new bakery in Westchester that just celebrated its opening is already hitting it off with customers.  Paris Baguette, a French-Korean bakery chain with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, opened a new business in Hartsdale at the Dalewood Shopping Plaza at 385 Central Ave. on Friday, Dec. 1, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  The new eatery, located next to Barnes & Noble near the H Mart supermarket, sells a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh bread.  Whether you're looking for something sweet or something sav…

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by Ben Crnic
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Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA
Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: Nhtsa Ford announced a recall of more than 45,000 vehicles that have faulty door latches that could potentially break, allowing them to fly open while motorists are driving.  The recall includes the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Ford Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ models, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). "The latch pawl spring tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures," officials say. "A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a 'door will not close' condition."  Motorists may re…

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by Zak Failla
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Mislabeling Issue Leads To Recall Of Popular Chocolate Product Mislabeling Issue Leads To Recall Of Popular Chocolate Product
Mislabeling Issue Leads To Recall Of Popular Chocolate Product A popular chocolate product has been recalled due to a mislabeling issue. Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins may contain undeclared milk and people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the products, according to an announcement by the company. The recall comes days before Hannukah, when the popular coins are commonly consumed. The product was distributed to stores nationwide, predominately located in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut from Tuesday, Sept. 26 through Tuesday, Nov. 28. This recall w…

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by Joe Lombardi