Memorial Day gas prices to hit 7-year high as Michigan readies for busy travel weekend

The price of a gallon of gas in Detroit is sitting at about $3.067 at this time. But travel is expected to increase 60% over the holiday weekend from 2020 and that means a surge in price not seen since 2014. Here are other average gas prices around Michigan.

Natural Balance recalls cat food for possible salmonella contamination

Natural Balance Pet Foods recalled bags of L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food that could be contaminated with salmonella.

Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says

Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.

Scammers impersonate Amazon workers to steal personal information

Scammers are calling people and telling them there are problems with their Amazon account to steal their personal information.

Kidde smoke alarm recall; can fail to alert of fire

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag

While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.

Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries

In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.

Teacher Appreciation Day: Where to get the best deals and freebies

Businesses across the country are saying “thank you” to the nation’s teachers by offering a whirlwind of sweet deals and freebies.

Verizon recalls 2.5 million mobile hotspots sold to schools, in stores

Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.

Fiat-Chrysler recalls Ram trucks over engine fire risk

The auto manufacturer for Ram pickup trucks is asking some owners to park their vehicles outdoors due to a fire risk. Fiat-Chrysler says the electrical wiring that keep the truck heated can short.

More than 2,000 pounds of frozen pasta products recalled over lack of inspection

More than 2,000 pounds of meat and poultry ravioli and tortellini items made by Avanza Pasta are being recalled because they were made without inspection, the FSIS said.

KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says

The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.