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Pumpkin Spice Is Back — Which Grocery Products Charge the Biggest Fall Premium?

Stepping through the sliding glass doors of a neighborhood grocery store in late summer reveals a sudden transformation of the center aisles. Shelves previously occupied by standard breakfast cereals and baking staples are abruptly crowded with a sea of orange packaging, announcing the annual return of the pumpkin spice phenomenon.…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 16

X10 Supplement Sold on Amazon and Walmart.com Recalled Nationwide Over Hidden Viagra and Cialis Ingredients

A liquid supplement sold through Amazon and Walmart.com is being recalled nationwide after federal testing found prescription drug ingredients that weren’t disclosed on the product’s label.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 16

South Carolina SNAP Rules Will Block Candy and Sugary Drinks Starting Nov. 1—USDA Seeks Public Comment

South Carolina SNAP shoppers will soon face new restrictions on what they can buy with their benefits, including candy, energy drinks, certain soft drinks, and other sweetened beverages.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 16

How Long Should You Keep Recalled Food Receipts — And Do You Actually Need One for a Refund?

A routine email notification from a consumer safety watchdog or a local news alert flashing across a smartphone screen can instantly turn a harmless pantry staple into a biological hazard. When the United States Department of Agriculture or the Food and Drug Administration announces a sweeping recall for contaminated ground…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 15

Ohio Plans to Ban Sugary Drinks and Fountain Beverages From SNAP Purchases Starting Oct. 1

Ohio SNAP recipients could soon find that some beverages that previously qualified for benefits can no longer be purchased with their EBT cards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service is seeking public comments on Ohio’s SNAP demonstration project restricting purchases of sugar-sweetened beverages, along with a later…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 15

Whole Foods Recalls Cabricharme Cheese in 7 States Over Undeclared Egg Allergen

Whole Foods Market is recalling certain Cabricharme cheese sold at 18 stores in seven states because the product contains an egg-derived ingredient that wasn’t declared on the store label. The recall is particularly important for shoppers with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity. Egg lysozyme, a protein derived from egg…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 14

USDA Seeks Public Input on International Nutrition Standards for Foods Made for Infants and Young Children

Parents who buy packaged foods for babies and toddlers may not spend much time thinking about international food standards, but a meeting scheduled for this fall will tackle questions involving nutrients, ingredients and standards for foods intended for some of the youngest consumers.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 14

FDA Is Tracking 16 Active Foodborne Illness Investigations — Check Your Fridge and Freezer for These Foods

Opening your refrigerator or freezer probably doesn’t feel like checking a public health alert. But right now, federal investigators are tracking multiple foodborne illness investigations involving foods ranging from sprouts and frozen berries to peppers, lettuce and other products that haven’t yet been identified.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 14

A Restaurant Is Charging $45 for a Waffle — And Chicken Costs Extra

When a new dining concept opens its doors, the public expects a mix of excitement, curiosity, and lively debate over the menu. However, few recent openings have triggered as much immediate shock across social media feeds as the debut of No Knife Chicken & Waffles in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 14

Extra Grocery Delivery Can Cost More Than Receipt Shows — The FTC Is Looking at Why

Ordering $80 worth of groceries online doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll pay $80 plus a simple delivery charge. Service fees, higher online item prices, small-order charges, subscriptions and other costs can make grocery delivery considerably more expensive than shoppers initially expect.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 14