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NACS: Optimism about economy plunged to its lowest level even though gas prices fell at their lowest level in seven years

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Optimism about the economy plunged to its lowest level in almost a year even though gas prices fell 19 cents last month and are at their lowest level in seven years. Overall, consumer optimism fell three points to 44%, the lowest percentage of Americans who feel positive about…
February 10, 20160Comments

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USDA’s FSIS: Marin Pasta Works recalls 491 pounds of pork ravioli products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marin Pasta Works, a San Rafael, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 491 pounds of pork ravioli products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The sausage, parmesan and spinach ravioli items were produced between Jan.…
February 5, 20160Comments

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USDA’s FSIS announced new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground chicken and turkey products

New Standards to Help Prevent an Estimated 50,000 Illnesses Annually WASHINGTON, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced the finalization of new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground chicken and turkey products, as well as in raw chicken breasts, legs, and wings.…
February 5, 20160Comments

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Best Buy supports National TV Safety Day with tips to avoid TV tip-over accidents

Richfield, MN, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 100 million people will turn on their televisions Sunday to watch the big football game. As you’re gearing up to join them, we want to help keep your home safe from a potential danger: TV tip-overs. A child visits an emergency room every 45 minutes because of an injury…
February 3, 20160Comments

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USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issues food safety tips for this Super Bowl

WASHINGTON, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Super Bowl is already the most-watched television program in the United States, and this year’s 50th game is sure to take the experience to a whole new level. The game (or the ads) may be the main event, but the food usually steals the show. With more than…
February 2, 20160Comments

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Zalando launches revamped fashion store app

Zalando has updated their fashion store app to provide customers with an easy, elegant and mobile appropriate shopping experience, putting the customer experience first. The app features new ways to browse through the Zalando assortment, larger model images, provides rich editorial content and makes full use of mobile native technology. The revamped app has launched…
January 28, 20160Comments

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K-Group revamps its customer magazine Pirkka

The K-Group's customer magazine has been revamped in terms of content as well as appearance. Pirkka and its digital channels are a practical media package making the K-Group customers' daily lives easier with its content, ideas and tips derived from customer needs and recommendations. HELSINKI, Finland, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — "We have redesigned the Pirkka…
January 28, 20160Comments

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USDA’S FSIS: Home Maid Ravioli Company recalls 34,200 pounds of beef ravioli products due to misbranding

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Home Maid Ravioli Company, Inc., a San Francisco, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 34,200 pounds of beef ravioli products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain whey, a known allergen, and pork, neither of…
January 25, 20160Comments

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Asda announces 2ppl diesel price cut; its lowest diesel price for six years

Drivers filling up at any of Asda’s 279 filling stations across the country will only pay 97.7ppl for diesel from Friday 22nd January 2ppl price cut on diesel takes to its lowest price in over six years Unleaded remains at 99.7ppl across the UK LEEDS, England, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Effective from Friday 22nd…
January 22, 20160Comments

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FoodMaxx: Califia Farms Almondmilk is being voluntarily withdrawn

Product Withdrawal: Califia Farms Almondmilk Modesto, CA, 2016-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The following Califia Farms product is being voluntarily withdrawn due to a natural separation, which in some cases has resulted in coagulation. While the texture is not what consumers expect of the product, it is completely safe to drink. Item Description Pack Size Item # Lot Code UPC Califia Almondmilk…
January 18, 20160Comments

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USDA’S FSIS: Kayem Foods recalls 22,182 pounds of chicken sausage products due to misbranding

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,182 pounds of chicken sausage products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products bear the incorrect nutritional labeling information and are encased in pork casings, which are not…
January 18, 20160Comments

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IKEA recalls LATTJO Tongue Drums and LATTJO Drumsticks

IKEA urges customers who have LATTJO Tongue Drums or LATTJO Drumsticks to immediately remove them from children and return them to any IKEA store where they will receive a full refund. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA has received six reports of the rubber ball on the end of the drumsticks detaching or being…
January 16, 20160Comments

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Recall: 5 Senses Torti-Ya! sold at Colruyt and Collect&Go

Halle, Belgium, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Checks by the FASFC showed that the allowed amount of ESBO (Epoxidized Soybean Oil) was exceeded in the Torti-Ya! tortilla preparation based on potatoes and onions of the brand 5 Senses (glass jar of 350 g). Epoxidized soybean oil is used as a plasticizer to make the coating of…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Asda reveals UK’s buying habits in 2015

Weather affected the nation’s buying habits across all seasons Home was where the heart was in Spring Celebrating was top of the agenda influenced by sport, seasonal events and the Royal family LEEDS, England, 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the year draws to a close, leading supermarket Asda looks back at what drove…
December 30, 20150Comments

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Tesco survey: three-quarters of UK households plan to leave something out for Santa this Christmas Eve

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-12-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tradition wins the day, when it comes to the tipple of choice for Father Christmas as he delivers presents to kids across the country.  A recent survey carried out by Tesco has found that three-quarters of UK households plan to leave something out for Santa this Christmas Eve,…
December 23, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s: Dog gifts outselling cat gifts by 100%

LONDON, 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The loyalty of a 'man's best friend' is finally paying off for dogs across the UK according to the latest sales figures from Sainsbury's. Compared to their feline friends, dogs are twice as likely to find a present under the Christmas tree this year, with dog gifts outselling…
December 22, 20150Comments

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Online searches at Homebase.co.uk reveal Brits prepare their homes for visiting guests this Christmas

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forget perfume, jewellery and gadgets, shoppers are more likely to be buying toilet roll holders, doorbells and curtain poles as they prepare their homes ready for visiting guests this Christmas, Homebase reveals. Online searches at Homebase.co.uk revealed Brits thoughts in the two weeks running up to Christmas is…
December 22, 20150Comments

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Best Buy tips on protecting your Doorstep Deliveries from getting stolen

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — You ordered something online, but you’re not going to be home when it’s delivered. What do you do? Free holiday shipping is a great perk for shoppers this time of year but, sadly, there are Grinches out there who will steal packages from doorsteps. Fortunately, there are many options to protect…
December 11, 20150Comments

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Foodstuffs North Island recalls Beehive Shaved Ham Family Pack 200 grams

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island is following normal recall procedures and is working with the supplier. We are aware that this recall has affected the following New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in the Lower North Island all of whom have been notified and the product has been removed from…
December 11, 20150Comments

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Undeclared Allergens: Bakery Fresh Goodness chocolate brownies recall at Kroger retail stores

CINCINNATI, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it has recalled Bakery Fresh Goodness chocolate brownies (16 oz, tub) sold in its retail stores because the product may contain walnuts not listed on the label. People who are allergic to walnuts could have a severe reaction if they consume this…
December 9, 20150Comments

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Amazon: Prime Now customers in Baltimore can now enjoy one-hour delivery from local restaurants

Prime Now customers in Baltimore can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants, including City Cafe, HomeSlyce, Indigma, Locust PointSteamers, Matsuri, Shiso Tavern, The Helmand, and many more Free one-hour delivery for a limited time on all restaurant orders SEATTLE, 2015-12-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that Prime Now customers in Baltimore…
December 7, 20150Comments

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Kesko to gradually wind up Musta Pörssi Ltd’s operations

Musta Pörssi to wind up operations HELSINKI, Finland, 2015-12-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko will gradually wind up Musta Pörssi Ltd's operations and close the mustaporssi.fi online store by the end of 2015. Business operations of Musta Pörssi have focused on home technology and electronics. Kesko closed the chain operations of Musta Pörssi in 2013…
December 7, 20150Comments

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Österreich: 8. Dezember: BILLA hält Filialen geschlossen und bestätigt damit erneut Petition zum Schutz des 8. Dezember

8. Dezember: BILLA hält Filialen geschlossen und bestätigt damit erneut Petition zum Schutz des 8. Dezember Wiener Neudorf, Österreich, 2015-12-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auch heuer setzt BILLA ein klares Zeichen für mehr Ruhe in der Adventzeit und lässt am 8. Dezember bereits zum achten Mal in Folge über 1.000 Filialen in ganz Österreich geschlossen. Somit…
December 7, 20150Comments

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New Zealand: FSL FOODS LTD recalls Fruzio frozen berry products sold across Foodstuffs stores

Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — In addition to the Fruzio Mixed Berry 1kg and 500g products with Expiry or Use By dates up to and including 7 October 2018 that were recalled earlier today, FSL FOODS LTD has now decided to extend the recall to the following Fruzio frozen berry products…
December 7, 20150Comments

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BESTSELLER recalls NAME IT MITTENS OF THE MODEL NITMILLA MITTEN GIRL 415 and NITMILLA EARWARMER GIRL 415

A PRODUCT TEST HAS REVEALED THAT THE NAME IT MITTENS OF THE MODEL NITMILLA MITTEN GIRL 415 CONTAIN FLUORINATED COMPOUNDS. AS THE NITMILLA EARWARMER GIRL 415 ARE MADE FROM THE SAME MATERIAL, WE ASSUME THAT THESE ALSO CONTAIN FLUORINATED COMPOUNDS. Brande, Denmark, 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — In our Chemical Restrictions we have a ban…
December 2, 20150Comments

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Foodstuffs ensures its berries are sourced from reputable suppliers following MPI directive regarding imported frozen berries

Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs is aware of the directive issued by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General regarding a potential risk associated with packaged imported frozen berries – strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and boysenberries. It is our understanding that MPI has increased surveillance of imported frozen berries, and are…
December 1, 20150Comments

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Fundación EROSKI: ‘Estudio sobre Hábitos Alimentarios y Estado Nutricional de la Población Española’

Entre los factores determinantes del incremento de la obesidad se encuentran el bajo consumo de frutas, verduras y hortalizas La prevalencia de obesidad es superior en hombres que en mujeres hasta los 65 años, donde se invierte la tendencia Es el estudio científico más completo sobre hábitos alimentarios que se ha realizado a día de…
November 30, 20150Comments

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USDA FSIS: Boyle’s Famous Corned Beef Co recalls undetermined amount of beef products due to misbranding

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boyle’s Famous Corned Beef Co., a Kansas City, Mo. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains hydrolyzed wheat protein, a known allergen which…
November 27, 20150Comments

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USDA: Unsafe handling and undercooking of your turkey can lead to serious foodborne illness

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thanksgiving is the largest meal many cooks prepare every year. Its centerpiece—the turkey—is the largest dish most cooks ever encounter, and many are not experienced at roasting one. USDA wants consumers to know that a range of resources, from smartphone apps to its 30-year Meat and Poultry Hotline,…
November 21, 20150Comments

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USDA FSIS: Nation Pizza recalls 59,028 pounds of frozen Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen products due to misbranding

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nation Pizza, a Schaumburg, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 59,028 pounds of frozen Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, a known allergen which is not declared on…
November 21, 20150Comments

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