USDA retracts health alert for ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination

 On April 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) retracted this public health warning, saying further testing found no elevated lead levels. More information is available here.

Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.

Ditch the federal gas tax for a vehicle weight fee, auto trade group CEO says

Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.

Nearly 750K sauté pans recalled over metal caps that 'eject' when heated

Sauté pans sold at Costco, Walmart and Amazon are under recall because the metal cap on the screw that connects the pan to the handle can forcefully eject when heated.

Raw cheese maker recalls product “under protest" after FDA alert

A company that makes cheese from raw milk recalled several of its products after the Food and Drug Administration warned of a possible link to multiple E. coli cases.

These airlines are raising baggage fees amid rising fuel costs

Travelers are watching America’s biggest airlines to see which one will be the next to announce higher fees as jet fuel prices continue to soar. 

Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.

Governor Whitmer's energy emergency may reduce gas prices as costs rise

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is taking a swing at stabilizing gas prices by declaring a statewide energy emergency. The executive order will ease certain regulations so gas stations can sell cheaper fuel.

Amazon hiking some prices; blames higher fuel costs

Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues. 

Gas hits almost $10 a gallon in this coastal California community

Gas prices have been soaring, leading to a lot of pain at the pump, but a station in a scenic community along California’s coast just might take the cake, with premium gas going for $9.99 a gallon.

Whitmer declares energy emergency in Michigan amid rising gas prices

Placing the blame on tariffs and the Iranian war, Whitmer issued an executive order that would ease requirements on some forms of gasoline, providing a little relief at the pump.

Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles

The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.

Reese's will shift back to classic recipe after backlash, Hershey says

Hershey said it would be shifting back to its classic Reese’s recipe after the grandson of the candy’s founder criticized the company for switching to cheaper ingredients.

Barbie Dream Fest in Florida outrages fans: ‘I asked for a refund’

Barbie Dream Fest promised a dream – but fans say it was a flop, sparking refund demands and comparisons to the infamous Fyre Festival and Willy Wonka event.