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The product was sold in nine states and Washington, D.C.
By Mark Huffman 
of ConsumerAffairs
October 19, 2026
of ConsumerAffairs
Lidl is recalling one lot of Gelatelli gelato over possible Listeria contamination.
The product reached stores in nine states and Washington, D.C.
No illnesses have been reported; customers can receive refunds without receipts.
Lidl U.S. is recalling Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces after routine quality testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample.
The recall, announced Friday, October 16, covers 16-ounce containers bearing UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot 085261 and best-by date MAR/26/2028. The lot and date appear on the containers bottom. Packaging is clear plastic with a brown lid.
The gelato was distributed July 19October 15 to Lidl stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Listeria can cause serious or fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Infection during pregnancy can cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
What to do
Customers should discard the recalled gelato or return it to Lidl for a full refund. No receipt is required.
Questions can be directed to 844-747-5435, MondaySaturday, 8 a.m.8 p.m. Eastern.
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40% of homeowners say they couldnt afford a $5,000 emergency, despite disaster recovery costs averaging $22,100.
Many homeowners misunderstand their coverage, with 35% believing standard homeowners insurance covers flood or earthquake damage.
The Zebras insurance analyst recommends documenting damage, saving receipts, and reviewing policies regularly to avoid costly coverage gaps.
Many homeowners feel confident that their insurance will protect them if disaster strikes. But a new survey from The Zebra suggests that feeling prepared and being financially ready for the unexpected are two very different things.
According to the insurance comparison platforms 2026 State of Insurance: Home report, 40% of homeowners say they couldnt afford a $5,000 emergency, even though homeowners who restored their properties after a disaster spent an average of $22,100.
ConsumerAffairs spoke with Beth Swanson, insurance analyst at The Zebra,who explained what these findings reveal about homeowners financial preparedness and the potential gaps they may need to address.
Methodology
The Zebras 2026 State of Insurance: Home report draws on three sources:
733,436 home insurance premiums
A national survey of 2,500 homeowners
Interviews with 26 homeowners who experienced catastrophic insurance claims within the past five years.
The report examines how extreme weather, rising insurance costs, and gaps in coverage can affect homeowners ability to recover financially after a disaster.
Key Findings
The report highlights a disconnect between homeowners confidence in their insurance and their financial readiness for a disaster.
Key findings include:
40% of homeowners said they couldnt afford a $5,000 emergency.
34% had experienced damage from severe weather or a natural disaster.
81% believed they had adequate coverage for their home and belongings, while 77% believed they were covered in the event of a natural disaster.
Only about one-third felt very or extremely prepared for a natural disaster.
35% believed their standard homeowners insurance policy covered flood or earthquake damage, which typically requires separate coverage.
More than one-third of homeowners with covered claims reported a gap between their insurance payout and the actual cost of repairs.
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Tariffs hit American-made products, too: Roughly one-third of tariff-related consumer price increases come from goods manufactured in the United States.
Price hikes take time: Imported products typically get more expensive first, while American-made goods can take six to 12 months to reflect higher costs.
Higher prices can linger: Even when tariff-related inflation slows, shoppers may continue paying more than they otherwise would.
If you've been wondering why prices keep creeping higher, even on products made right here in America, new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York offers an explanation.
And it turns out tariffs can keep affecting prices long after they're announced.
In a new report, researchers examined how tariffs work their way through the economy before eventually reaching consumers.
Their big finding is that for every 10 percentage-point increase in average tariffs, consumer goods prices rise approximately 2.6% after a year. And it's not just imported products getting more expensive.
Even American-made products are getting pricier
It's easy to assume tariffs only affect products manufactured overseas. But researchers found that roughly one-third of tariff-related consumer price increases come from products manufactured in the United States.
There are two main reasons worth considering.
First, American manufacturers often depend on imported materials and components.
For example, think about a car assembled in Michigan. While it might be put together in America, it often contains imported steel, electronics, rubber, or aluminum.
So when those materials become more expensive because of tariffs, manufacturers will naturally face higher production costs that can eventually reach consumers wallets.
Second, tariffs can give American companies more room to raise prices.
When imported competitors become more expensive, domestic manufacturers face less pressure to keep their own prices low.
The researchers found evidence of both effects, although rising production costs played the larger role.
The price increases can take a full year
Here's something particularly interesting for shoppers: Tariff-related price increases don't necessarily happen when tariffs first take effect.
Researchers found that nearly 90% of the tariffs studied were passed through to U.S.
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BJs Wholesale Clubs Early Black Friday sale begins October 23, with deals available both in stores and online.
Members can save up to 40% on select electronics, 30% on select home and kitchen products, and 20% on select toys.
Additional perks include an extra 10% off toy purchases with a coupon, free shipping on select items, and convenient shopping options.
Black Friday shopping is getting an early start this year at BJs Wholesale Club. The retailer announced that its Early Black Friday event will begin October 23, giving members a chance to shop for holiday gifts and household items before the traditional late-November shopping rush.
The sale will feature discounts across several categories, including toys, televisions, electronics, and home and kitchen products. Shoppers can browse deals at BJs warehouse clubs or shop online, making it possible to start checking gifts off their lists without waiting until Thanksgiving weekend.
For 42 years, BJs has been offering members unbeatable savings on gifts for everyone on their holiday shopping list, Stephanie Reibling, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, BJs Wholesale Club, said in a news release.
Our Early Black Friday event is the perfect opportunity for families to get ahead of the holiday rush and save even more. Were excited to kick off the shopping season with assortment and value we know our members will love.
What shoppers can expect from the sale
The Early Black Friday event includes several discounts on items that could appeal to holiday shoppers.
Members can get up to 20% off select toys, along with an additional 10% off their entire toy purchase when using a coupon. Exclusions apply, and free shipping is also available. Featured products include the Elf on the Shelf Santas Snuggler Bundle, Tytan Magnetic Tiles, and Hot Wheels R/C Lets Race Snake.
For shoppers considering bigger gifts, BJs is offering up to 40% off select TVs and electronics, plus free delivery on eligible items. Featured products include a Samsung 85-inch U8000HD Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV, Sony wireless noise-canceling headphones, and a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 laptop.
Home and kitchen products will also be part of the promotion, with up to 30% off select items and free shipping.
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A study of 646 college students found that those with busier schedules were less likely to report depression and tended to earn better grades.
Students who felt constantly rushed were more likely to experience anxiety and depression, regardless of how much they had to do.
Mindfulness may help people manage busy schedules by shifting their attention to the present moment.
Between work, family responsibilities, appointments, and everyday errands, it can feel like there simply aren't enough hours in the day. It's easy to assume that clearing a few things off the calendar is the key to feeling less stressed. But new research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests the relationship between time and mental health may be more complicated.
The study, published in the Journal of American College Health, found that having a packed schedule wasn't necessarily linked to worse mental health. Instead, how people felt about their time appeared to make a meaningful difference.
Researchers found that students with busier schedules were less likely to experience depression, while those who regularly felt rushed reported more anxiety and depression. The findings suggest that the problem may not always be how much we have to do, but how we experience the time available to us.
We have a tendency to think, Oh, things will get better, and I wont be stressed if I can just take some things off of my plate, researcher Caitlin McKimmy said in a news release. These data show that its not that simple that outside of what is actually on our calendar we need to heal our relationship with time.
How researchers studied time and mental health
The researchers surveyed 646 undergraduate students to explore two different aspects of time: time scarcity and time pressure.
Time scarcity referred to the actual amount of uncommitted time students had available. To measure it, researchers collected information about how many hours participants spent in class, studying, working, commuting, and handling other activities.
Time pressure, meanwhile, described the subjective feeling of constantly being in a hurry or struggling to keep up. The survey also assessed participants' anxiety, depression, and mindfulness, which involves paying attention to the present moment.
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