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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ice cream recall: Bars sold in 23 states including Alabama pose listeria risk
More than 100,000 ice cream bars produced by Rich's Ice Cream, including ones sold in Alabama, have been recalled over concerns of potential listeria contamination. The Food and Drug Administration Authority (FDA) announced July 17 that Florida-based Rich's Ice Cream Co. is recalling select products due to potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall, which impacts lot number 24351 through lot 25156 was initiated on June 27, according to the FDA notice and is classified as Class II with a total of 110,292 cases potentially affected. A Class II recall is "a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," the FDA website states. USA TODAY was unable to reach Rich's Ice Cream for comment on July 21. Which Rich Ice Cream products are included in the recall? See list The affected products, sold in multiple states, according to the FDA advisory, include: Chocolate Crunch Cake Bars Strawberry Shortcake Bars, Rich Bars Crumbled Cookie Bars Orange Cream Bars Fudge Frenzy Bars Cotton Candy Twirl Bars Savagely Sour Blue Raspberry Bars Savagely Sour Cherry Bars Cool Watermelon Bars The frozen treats were individually packaged in plastic bags and sold in master cases. In Alabama: First Watch plans for dozens of new restaurants in 2025. Here's what to know in Alabama Which states are impacted by the recall? See list The affected products were distributed across 23 states, according to the FDA notice, including: Arizona Alabama Ohio California Pennsylvania Georgia New York New Jersey Florida Texas Virginia Illinois Missouri Massachusetts Tennessee Iowa South Carolina Oregon Oklahoma Nevada Louisiana Wisconsin Nebraska They were also sold in Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas. More: Waffle House drops egg surcharge: Are egg prices going down? What to know in Alabama What should you do if you purchased the affected products? FDA and Rich Ice Cream Co. have not yet specified what remedies are available for customers. Rich Ice Cream Co. did not immediately reply to USA TODAY's request for a statement and more information on the recall. Customers, meanwhile, can visit Rich Ice Cream Co.'s website for more information and to contact the company. Listeria poisoning symptoms Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems, and pregnant women. Listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S., according to the CDC. The agency estimates that the disease impacts 1,600 Americans each year, with approximately 260 people dying from those infections. Symptoms include, per the CDC: Fever Muscle aches Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Convulsions Diarrhea Other gastrointestinal symptoms Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants Death People in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care. Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rich's Ice Cream recalls 100,000 ice cream bars, including in Alabama Solve the daily Crossword
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Poppi, anyone? Stock up on summer soda with 37% off deal for Prime Day
We're now on day 3 of Prime Day deals, and it's the big-name products that usually make the front page. OLED TVs, fancy headphones, designer clothing brands. And sure, those are cool. But they're not as cool as an ice-cold can of soda right now, are they? Is that $1,500 OLED TV gonna quench your thirst? Nope. But you know what will: Poppi. And right now, you can get a huge 37% off 12 packs of the viral soda sensation at Amazon. The Crowd Pleasers variety pack comprises Orange Cream, Lemon Lime, Grape, Cherry Cola, Wild Berry and Doc Pop. The New Obsessions variety pack comprises Punch Pop, Strawberry Lemon, Alpine Blast, Cherry Limeade, Wild Cherry and Orange Cream. The Trend Setters variety pack comprises Lemon Lime, Cherry Limeade, Raspberry Rose and Orange Cream. The Short List comprises Cherry Limeade, Raspberry Rose, Strawberry Lemon and Orange. The Classics crate comprises all your home favorites: Root Beer, Doc Pop, Classic Cola and Lemon Lime. All joking aside, while Prime Day is great for big purchases, it's also an excellent time to stock up on essentials. For a lot of people, budgets are tighter than ever, so it makes sense to save a bit of cash wherever you can, especially on family favorites. Poppi soda contains apple cider vinegar, as well as prebiotics from agave and cassava, which are tummy-friendly bacteria that can help your gut's flora thrive. You don't get that from Coca Cola. The sugar content maxes out at 5g, and each flavor has a maximum 35 calories, so you know you'll be rehydrating yourself healthily. Stock up while the deals last! For more great savings, stay locked to our live coverage of the best Prime Day deals under $25.
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey watches as her partner is jailed over boutique cannabis' operation
Chat logs showed Edward Rainford talking about money and different flavours including Oreo Cookie, Orange Cream and Wedding Cake. Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey watched on in court as her partner was put behind bars for his part in a "boutique cannabis operation". Edward Rainford, 32, and co-defendant Jay Boyd, 28, appeared at Manchester Crown Court for sentencing after they both pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis between November 2022 and September 2023. Healey, 36, who has also appeared in Waterloo Road and Dancing on Ice, has been in a relationship with Rainford for four years. The couple also have a child together. The court was told how Rainford and Boyd's actions were uncovered during an operation by Greater Manchester Police to tackle the supply of Class B drugs, Manchester Evening News reports. Gwen Henshaw, prosecuting, told how, on July 7, 2023, the pair were observed in a branch of Costa Coffee in Monton, Salford. A police officer overheard them discussing "taking 33 per cent", "the next sum", "a 4.5", "it's a risk" and "doing it off their own back". A warrant was then executed to search a property on Grasmere Road, Swinton. Boyd's fingerprints were found along with a small quantity of cannabis, a "list of debtors" and small bags, "the kind used for 3.5 deals of cannabis". Boyd was also seen driving past the address during the search, and his phone number was also disconnected from the network a short time after. On September 4 the same year, Boyd was seen driving in Monton, alongside Rainford. They were pulled over by police and arrested on suspicion of separate offences. Both were taken to Wigan police station while their cars were searched and mobile phones examined. A search of Boyd's address on Cheetham Road found a sum of cash, a vacuum sealer and a small amount of cannabis worth between £145 and £205. The court was told, however, that it was the data from their mobiles which revealed that they were not just using the drug, but "playing roles" in "their own boutique operation". The phone evidence included images of bundles of money, with metadata from one matching the address of Rainford's family home. Chat logs showed the pair talking about money and different flavours including Oreo Cookie, Orange Cream and Wedding Cake. They exchanged contacts, and sent videos to each other showing "different strains of cannabis" with "close-ups of the product" to show off its "quality and structure". On August 13, Rainford sent Boyd a voice note saying: "I think I've got a quick one for us if you're interested". Another exchange showed one requesting a video of the "Gorilla Glue" strain to "forward on". The court was also told of a conversation during which Rainford appeared to refer to a debt he owed. According to the prosecution, the sum of these findings was evidence of the duo "working together in order to sell cannabis". Ms Henshaw said: 'They make contact with customers arranging supply of different strains. Messages suggest that they are keeping some strains in stock. 'The fact that they are arranging meeting places shows they are aware of the seriousness of what they are doing.' She added the pair had a "leading role" in "organised buying and selling of cannabis on a commercial scale", with "substantial links in a chain". She said: 'This was not a massive enterprise, but there were numbers of other people involved. There are people buying from the defendants and selling on for distribution.' Mark Friend, mitigating for Rainford said the actions had "financial advantage in mind' but told the court it 'lacked many of the hallmarks of sophisticated, professional drug dealing". He added: "There were no encrypted telephones – the messages and exchanges were not difficult to access. Messages referring to Rainford's debts show him as a cog in an over-all supply chain. There were clearly people far above him, doing far more. 'I am not seeking to undermine the seriousness of the offending – his decision making was flawed in the extreme and he must be punished. But the reference to organised crime is rather a grand title. I submit that he played a significant role only.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The court was told Rainford had served in the Army for nine years. Mr Friend added: "He gave good service to this country." Judge Peter Horgan responded: 'I think that defence was used on a previous occasion. There is only so much you can draw from the same well.' Rainford has previous convictions for criminal damage, assault and violence, the latter of which he was imprisoned for in July 2019. Upon his release in 2022 he was said to have been "anxious to build himself a life". Mr Friend said: 'He is not scared of hard work and earning a living. There is a good prospect of him moving into paid employment after release. He has entered a relationship that is still ongoing, in which he has a child and step-daughter. "He is supported by family and friends today who I think would say that there is another side to him as a responsible, decent man who can live a life away from offending.' He was still on licence at the time of his arrest in 2023, and initially pleaded not guilty to the drugs charge in December last year, before admitting to the offence in January. Representing Boyd, Tanya Elahi said the offending"lacked sophistication", adding: "They did not use a business as a cover or abuse a position of responsibility". She told the court he was now a trained air conditioning engineer, self-employed since November 2024 due to his release on unconditional bail after he was arrested and pleaded guilty. She added: 'He accepts the severity of the offending and is remorseful for his actions. He himself calls them a stupid mistake and is glad to have turned his cheek. 'He was unemployed then and struggling financially. He is living at his mother's home and signed up for universal credit. He has not been in trouble since this offence. This was one lapse in judgement.' 'A lapse in judgement does not occur over a period of many months,' the judge interrupted. 'That is the difficulty.' Judge Horgan said he "entirely agreed" the duo's activities amounted to "a boutique operation". He told them both: 'It was a serious operation, in which you had a contact above and below you. This ensured that you were able to buy and sell significant amounts of cannabis to make money, which is what this was all about.' "You were working together, buying and selling large quantities and arranging a supply of a variety, suggesting you kept strains in stock. The images recovered suggest a lucrative operation. But I accept that this was not sophisticated organised crime." Addressing Rainford, the judge agreed he had an 'impressive' military career before ending up in prison. He added: 'You were released in July 2022 and, for reasons which are beyond me, you then became involved in this. "You let your family down and left your partner to raise two young children. You plan to move in with her and continue with the business that you set up with your father. I recognise your difficulties with your mental health and those that you have as a result of your service to this country. 'You had a management role in this operation. You did involve others and you did expect to make financial gain, and were aware of the scale. This was not a lapse in judgement - the scale of time is important to me. It took place over many months.' Rainford, of no fixed address, was sentenced to two years behind bars. Speaking to Boyd, the judge said: 'You were unemployed at the time of the offence and involved yourself in criminality actively, for the first time in your life, purely for financial gain. 'I have about this but find the only appropriate method of punishment can be immediate custody. I don't believe I would be acting in accordance with my public duty otherwise.' Boyd received a sentence of one year and six months.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Sprite's ‘off-putting' new mashup is finally for sale
Much like the highly competitive world of fast food, the beverage space is also overflowing with brands trying to figure out the answer to a key question: how to get you to spend money on its products, not just once, but time and time again. In the fast-food space, a common tactic is to constantly bombard customers with something new. Sometimes that looks like fancy collaborations with influential celebrities, such as Korean band BTS collaborating with McDonald's for a limited-edition meal or Charli XCX making her own signature drink for Dunkin' Donuts. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Other times, it just looks like debuting a new seasonal menu full of items that make people "ooh and ahh." Starbucks is the master of this tactic, which is so well-executed that fans wait with bated breath for each year's drop (especially every fall for the brand's legendary Pumpkin Spice Latte, along with whatever new flavors Starbucks has managed to dream up). While it's not quite as impressive as a whole new menu, beverage companies also try to move with the seasons, offering things like Coca-Cola's new Orange Cream flavor, which is now being sold in stores. And speaking of Coca-Cola, it's also testing out a new flavor for its lemon-lime classic Sprite, and it sounds like a pretty unusual mashup. Back in January, Coca-Cola announced a new flavor of Sprite that was inspired by a viral TikTok trend where people popped a tea bag into their soda and steeped it for 20 minutes to see how it changed the flavor. Simply called Sprite + Tea, the drink is now available on store shelves and comes in both regular and zero sugar options. The release was flagged by food blogger Markie Devo, who posted about it on his X account on May 19 with a note that the drink had been spotted early at Walmart stores. Redditors who had tried the new flavor took to the message board's soda subreddit to discuss their takes on it, which ranged from positive to less than impressed. Related: How one brand is transforming the THC soda industry "I like it a lot I'm not a tea lover but this was a great drink and will be in my summer rotation!!" wrote user Lou-Lineas69. "Torn on this one - flavor is not bad, but I can't get over carbonated iced tea, and I was not ready for how that hit," wrote user Nhblacklabs. However, user HighwayStar77 was less than impressed, saying, "It has a very off-putting artificial tea flavor. Somehow doesn't taste very sweet, even with something outrageous like 65 grams of sugar. Imagine a watered-down brisk mixed with a cheap club soda. Not a fan. I had the plastic bottle version so maybe the canned version will taste better." While the legacy soda company is not making huge gains right now, it's still in the green when it comes to profit. Coca-Cola reported a net revenue growth of 3 percent for 2024 and 6 percent for the year during its earnings call on February 11. That's great news, especially in an economic climate where people are pulling back on unnecessary spending in the shadow of President Trump's tariffs. And speaking of tariffs, it sounds like Cola-Cola may be one company that's very well-positioned to weather them. In a recent interview with CNBC, Cola-Cola CEO James Quincy said that the company is "a profoundly local business from an operational point of view," and that "drinks in the U.S. are made by American workers in American factories." Thanks to that, the iconic company is not feeling the pinch as much as other companies that rely heavily on imports. "Our exposure to import/export, on a global basis, on a trade basis, is actually relatively low," Quincy said. Related: Anheuser-Busch brings back cult favorite beer The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
OLIPOP's LA Pop-Up Is Instagram Bait—And That's The Point
Olipop's LA drive-through experience celebrated the return of its Orange Cream flavor. Functional soda brand OLIPOP debuted its first-ever OLIPOP Drive-Thru pop-up in Los Angeles this week, held at a converted lot on Beverly Blvd, to celebrate the seasonal return of its Orange Cream flavor. But more than a launch party, the activation was a strategic play at the intersection of nostalgia, wellness, and viral culture—three pillars that are increasingly driving purchase behavior in the functional CPG space. To accomplish this, the pop-up invited fans to sample inventive OLIPOP mocktails on the drive-through menu, including Cereal Milk Soda, Dirty Protein Soda, and even Spicy Pickle Soda. Limited-edition merchandise was another focal point of the event, and attendees were welcomed to participate in the brand's collaboration with Crocs, featuring orange platform Crocs and a soda-themed Jibbitz charm bar where they could choose from brand-themed accessories. Embroidered tees and tanks were also available on-site, and guests could customize their pieces with their initials or an OLIPOP-themed flavor icon. Those who attended the event could also take home other pop-up-themed items, such as branded air fresheners, a CD, and tote bags. Not wanting to exclude those who couldn't attend in person, OLIPOP also launched a Virtual Drive-Thru running through May 19 online, which offers fans a chance to win limited-edition kits and 12-packs of Orange Cream. The digital layer helped drive direct-to-consumer traffic, capture first-party data, and amplify national awareness—all crucial metrics for retailers evaluating a brand's marketability. For Nate Rosen, founder of Express Checkout and a CPG consultant, OLIPOP's approach is emblematic of a larger trend that helps brands create moments for visual content that performs well across social media, sometimes even presenting opportunities for virality. 'I love these types of brand activations; they create memorable experiences that deepen the connection consumers have with the brand,' he said. 'Even if it's a one-off, it makes the brand feel more tangible and real.' Experiential marketing moments are not a new tactic for OLIPOP; last year, it launched the 'Dream Job Contest,' which awarded two content creators the opportunity to get paid to travel and create content for the brand during the summer months. According to Kendall Dickieson, social media consultant and creator of the No Filter newsletter, this kind of experiential marketing is becoming table stakes for brands that want to build community both online and off. 'At the end of the day, if you're building online, you should be able to show up offline,' she said. '[In-person gatherings] are important for community building, especially when you know you have a community that will show up and show out.' That in-person turnout is crucial, but so is the content it generates. Dickieson went on to say that events like these work to generate more social media tags, thus increasing a brand's surface area for potential buyers, customers, and followers. With this latest activation, OLIPOP isn't just selling soda—it's selling a story, a moment, and excitement. For retailers looking to bring more buzz to their brands, it seems the future of functional CPG is rooted in fun, flashy, and highly photogenic activations.
