Dollar General chairs recalled over amputation, pinching hazard

Dollar General recalled some sling lounge chairs after receiving reports the chairs collapsed and caused amputation and lacerations.

2 million dehumidifiers in US recalled over potential fire hazard

Two million dehumidifiers made by New Widetech and sold at Costco, Walmart and elsewhere are being recalled after 107 reported incidents.

Gas prices increase once again in NJ, around world

Gas prices increased again in New Jersey and around the nation amid concerns about the effect of rising COVID-19 infection rates on demand.

CDC warns not to eat raw cake batter after multi-state E.coli outbreak

Health officials have traced an E.coli outbreak to cake mix. People infected during this year’s outbreak all indicated they had eaten raw cake batter.

Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu

The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

295K pounds of raw beef recalled over possible E. coli concerns

A meat processor in Omaha, Nebraska, has recalled over 295,000 pounds of raw beef that could be contaminated with E. coli, the USDA said.

Philadelphia-area restaurants mandate proof of vaccine as COVID-19 cases rise

As COVID-19 cases begin to rise again with concerns of the Delta Variant, some Philadelphia area restaurants have begun to mandate proof of vaccination in order to dine inside.

New California law could make bacon hard to find in 2022

A California law taking effect Jan. 1 could make pork harder to find and more expensive. Voters in 2018 overwhelmingly approved the law, which requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.

Gas prices tick up in NJ, around nation

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.19, up two cents from a week ago.

FDA approves swap for cheaper insulin over pricier brand-name

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.

McCormick recalls 3 seasonings over salmonella concern

McCormick & Co. is recalling some of its Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning.

Tuna suit: Subway seeks to dismiss case, says lab confirms there is indeed tuna

Subway restaurants called the no-tuna claim “frivolous” and said the women offered no facts to support their claims in an effort to end the ongoing lawsuit.