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F&S Fresh Foods is recalling party trays that may have tainted cucumbers

By Mark Huffman Consumer News: Tainted cucumbers trigger another produce recall of ConsumerAffairs
December 10, 2024

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There is an increasing number of examples of how interconnected the nations food supply is. When one product is tainted it can contaminate a host of other, related food products.

For example F&S Fresh Foods is recalling 22 oz. Mediterranean Inspired Party Trays. The recall was initiated after F&S Fresh Foods was notified that Grecian Delight Tzatziki sauce supplied to F&S Fresh Foods may be contaminated with Salmonella because it contains cucumbers recalled by Sunfed Produce.

These products were sold at Ralphs stores in California and Smiths stores in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

The containers are plastic clamshells with the affected dip in a separate lidded cup as pictured below. Coding information will include the letters GH followed by three digits ranging from 325 - 339. Sell by dates range from 11/27/24 to 12/11/24.

No illnesses have been reported to F&S Fresh Foods to date. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do

Consumers who purchased this product with the above sell by dates and still have them in their refrigerator or freezer should not consume them; they should be destroyed or discarded so they cannot be consumed. Clean and sanitize surfaces they may have touched. Consumers concerned about an illness should contact a medical professional.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (888) 449-9386, 8:00 am 5:00 pm PT, Monday through Friday.



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Posted: 2024-12-10 00:14:06

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Consumer News: Walmart's back-to-school sale has lower prices than last year

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:07:08 +0000

Select school supplies are priced under $1

By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs
July 15, 2025

  • Walmarts back-to-school sale features over 200 rollbacks and 2,000+ items under $10, with full supply lists starting under $10.

  • Budget-friendly school lunch bundles let parents pack 10 lunches for under $20, with one-click shopping available.

  • Parents can get everything on their childs school supply list with one click for under $10.



With retailers like Target and Dollar General preparing for the back-to-school season, Walmart is the latest big-name store to announce its back-to-school sale.

Some of the highlights: a full back-to-school stock-up for under $65 and school supplies at lower prices than last year.

We understand how important it is for families and teachers to save time and money when preparing for the school year, Denise Incandela, executive vice president, Fashion, Walmart U.S., said in a news release.

As the go-to destination for back-to-school shopping, were proud to offer another year of incredible value including school supplies, must-have styles and essentials.

School supply checklist

Walmart is offering school supplies at prices lower than last year, and heres a look at some of the deals:

  • More than 200 back-to-school rollbacks

  • 100+ supplies priced under $1

  • 1,000+ supplies priced under $5

  • 2,000+ supplies priced under $10

On top of that, shoppers can get Walmart's back-to-school essentials list which is priced under $10 with just one click. Heres whats included:

  • Pen+Gear 5-inch Blunt-tip Kids Scissors, School Supplies, Multi-Purpose, Blue: $0.92

  • Pen+Gear Crayons, Assorted Colors, 24 Count: $0.25

  • Pen+Gear Pink Block Erasers, 2 Count: $0.47

  • EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 2 Count: $2.47

  • Pen+Gear Wide Ruled Filler Paper, 10.5" x 8", 150 Sheets: $0.97

  • Pen+Gear School Glue Sticks, Washable/Disappearing Purple, 0.21 oz 2 Count, Dry Time 3 Min: $0.25

  • Pen+Gear Sharpened Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12 Count: $0.50

  • Pen+Gear Letter Size 3-Prong Paper Folder, Green: $0.25

  • Pen+Gear Wide Ruled 1-Subject Notebook, 8" x 10.5", Blue, 70 Sheets: $0.45

  • Pen+Gear Pocket Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Yellow, 2 Count: $0.88

  • Pen+Gear #2 HB Unsharpened Wood Pencils, Yellow, 24 Count: $0.92

  • Pen+Gear Lightweight Plastic Pencil Box with Snap-on Lid, Clear, 1-Pack: $0.97

Pack lunches for less

In addition to supplies, Walmart also has deals on school lunch favorites.

Similar to the school supply checklist, shoppers can take advantage of Walmarts one-click kids lunch essentials. The list includes everything you need to make 10 school lunches for under $20. Heres what you get:

  • Great Value Concord Grape Jelly, 18 oz: $1.98

  • Great Value White Sandwich Bread, 20 oz: $1.42

  • Great Value Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz: $1.94

  • Fresh Banana, Each: $0.28/each ($2.80 total)

  • Smartfood Popcorn White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn Snacks, 0.625 oz Bags, 10 Count Multipack: $5.37

  • Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, 10 Count Snack Box, 0.8oz Snack Packs, Gluten Free: $2.97

  • Capri Sun Roarin' Waters Fruit Punch Wave Flavored Water Kids Drink Pouches, 10 Ct Box, 6 fl oz Pouches, Crisp, Light, Thin: $2.68

Walmart also has other one-click food options depending on your needs and preferences, including a healthier lunch option (under $20), a dorm food basket (under $50), and a snack stock-up (under $25).

All of Walmarts back-to-school deals are available online and in-store, as well as with any pick-up or delivery option.


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Consumer News: Court strikes down Biden-era rule banning medical debt from credit reports

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:07:07 +0000

Texas judge says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exceeded its authority

By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs
July 15, 2025
  • Texas judge rules CFPB lacked authority to bar medical debt from credit files
  • Decision preserves lenders ability to consider medical debt in credit decisions

  • Industry groups hail ruling as vital for accurate credit reporting


A federal judge in Texas has voided a Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that sought to ban medical debt from appearing in consumer credit reports, handing a significant victory to credit reporting agencies and lenders.

In his opinion, Judge Sean D. Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas concluded that the CFPB overstepped its statutory authority under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by trying to bar the inclusion of medical debts in credit reports. The Bureau has no such power to define what in a consumer report is permissible, Judge Jordan wrote, adding that Congress alone determines the permissible purposes for which credit reports may be used.

The CFPB issued the rule in the closing days of the Biden Administration, aiming to prevent credit reporting agencies from listing medical debts, even if coded to obscure the nature of the medical treatment. The rule also would have blocked lenders from considering medical debts in credit decisions, which the administration estimated could have erased nearly $50 billion in medical debts from the records of approximately 15 million Americans.

Congress has also been considering a measure that would have vacated the rule.

The CFPB going beyond their statutory authority to eliminate all medical debt from credit reports is irresponsible and a clear example of regulatory overreach, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said. He warned that the rule could lead to banks having a less clear credit picture and limit access to credit for consumers.

Credit industry applauds the action

The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) and the Cornerstone Credit Union League challenged the rule, arguing it exceeded the Bureaus authority and violated the FCRA and the Administrative Procedure Act. When the Trump Administration assumed office, the CFPB reversed its stance and joined the industry in seeking to vacate the rule. However, intervenorsincluding two individuals with medical debt and two clinics assisting patients with related issuestried to keep the rule in place.

Ultimately, Judge Jordan sided with the industry groups, declaring the CFPBs action unlawful. [The] FCRA expressly allows creditors to obtain and use properly coded medical-debt information in credit decisions, but the Medical Debt Rule would prohibit them from doing so, he wrote. As it now recognizes, the Bureau was powerless to promulgate such a rule that flouts a federal statute by functionally rewriting it.

Dan Smith, President and CEO of the CDIA, applauded the ruling. We applaud the courtsdecision to vacatethe prior administrations medical debt rule, he said. Americas financial system is the best in the world because it is based on a full, fair and accurate credit reporting system. Information about unpaid medical debts is an important element in assessing a consumers ability to pay.

Smith added that the decision ensures lenders maintain access to complete credit information, which he argued is critical for responsible lending and consumer access to financial products.

It remains unclear whether the intervenors or other consumer advocates plan to appeal the ruling.


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Consumer News: YoCrunch yogurt recalled over plastic concerns

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:07:07 +0000

Danone issues nationwide recall after finding hard plastic in popular yogurt toppings

By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs
July 15, 2025
  • Select YoCrunch yogurt products are being recalled due to potential plastic pieces in the topping dome, which can be a choking hazard.

  • The recall affects multiple flavors sold across the U.S., including Oreo, M&Ms, and Nestl Crunch.

  • Consumers are urged not to eat the affected products and can request a refund or replacement.


YoCrunch yogurt fansheres an important heads-up: Danone North America, the company behind YoCrunch yogurts, has voluntarily recalled several popular products because the dome-shaped toppers may contain small, hard plastic pieces.

The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), includes a variety of YoCrunch yogurt cups with mix-in toppings like M&Ms, Oreo cookie pieces, and Nestl Crunch bits. These products were distributed nationwide and could still be sitting in your fridge.

Whats going on?

Danone says the issue was traced back to a third-party supplier that provides the dome-shaped toppers used for the crunchy toppings. Some of those toppers may include pieces of plastic that could pose a choking hazard or cause injury if consumed. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported so far, the company issued the recall out of an abundance of caution.

This is not a contamination issue with the yogurt itself just the plastic dome that holds the toppings. Still, if you have any of the affected products, its best not to eat them.

Which YoCrunch products are affected?

The recall includes the following six-ounce multipack and single-serve yogurt varieties:

  • YoCrunch Oreo 6oz 4-pack

  • YoCrunch M&Ms 6oz 4-pack

  • YoCrunch Nestl Crunch 6oz 4-pack

  • YoCrunch M&Ms Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt 6oz

  • YoCrunch Oreo Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt 6oz

  • YoCrunch Nestl Crunch Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt 6oz

For a full list of the UPCs and expiration dates, you can visit the official recall page on YoCrunch.com or FDA.gov.

What should you do if you have one?

If you have one of the recalled YoCrunch yogurts, Danone asks that you not eat it. Instead, take a photo of the products UPC and expiration date, then discard the yogurt. You can use that information to request a refund or replacement through YoCrunchs website or by calling their toll-free number listed on the recall notice.

If youve already eaten one and feel fine, theres no need to panic again, there have been no reports of injury. But if you experience anything unusual, it's always smart to consult a health care provider.

A quick reminder

YoCrunch says it takes product safety seriously and is working closely with retailers and the FDA to remove affected items from shelves. The company also emphasized that this issue was limited to specific lots and that their other products are not affected.


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Consumer News: Consumer coalition wants stronger FDA front-of-package labels

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:07:07 +0000

Nutritionists wants to call out sugar, sodium, fats more clearly

By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs
July 15, 2025
  • Coalition Urges Stronger FDA Front-of-Package Labels on Sugars, Sodium, Fats
  • 28 consumer and health groups plus 12 researchers back mandatory nutrition labels

  • Advocate simpler High In warnings and sweetener disclosures

  • Industry expected to push back in favor of voluntary labeling


A broad coalition of 28 leading consumer, public health, and nutrition organizations, alongside 12 academic researchers, has called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to adopt a strong and simplified front-of-package nutrition labeling system that clearly alerts consumers when foods are high in added sugars, sodium, or saturated fat.

The joint comments, submitted this week, respond to the FDAs January 2025 proposed rule requiring prominent front-of-package labels to classify packaged foods as high, medium, or low in key nutrients of concern.

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The rule would apply to products marketed to adults and children aged four years and older and was advanced under the Biden administration. It now awaits potential finalization under the Trump administration, which has not yet released its regulatory agenda but has signaled that nutrition labeling remains a priority.

While endorsing the FDAs push for mandatory, interpretive labels, the coalitionincluding the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)urged regulators to go further. They recommended using simpler, attention-grabbing icons, such as an exclamation mark, to quickly communicate health risks posed by excessive added sugars, sodium, or saturated fats.

"It's time to act"

Front-of-package labeling is one of the most impactful approaches we have to address overconsumption of harmful ultra-processed foods and improve our nations health, said CSPI senior policy scientist Eva Greenthal. Its time to act on evidence-based solutions.

The groups also pressed the FDA to require front-of-package disclosures for products containing non-nutritive sweeteners, especially since these calorie-free additives are not recommended for children. Such disclosures, they argued, would help deter manufacturers from reformulating products with these ingredients as a workaround to avoid high in labels. The original Biden-era proposal did not address this issue.

Additional recommendations included extending front-of-package labeling requirements to foods intended for infants and toddlers and pairing the new rules with robust public education to ensure consumers understand and use the labels effectively.

Despite the coalitions support, the FDAs proposal faces likely resistance from the food and beverage industry, which has long favored a voluntary Facts Up Front labeling system. Studies show the voluntary labels fail to help consumers quickly identify foods high in unhealthy nutrients, while High In-style warnings have been proven to influence healthier purchasing decisions, encourage product reformulation, and reduce deaths linked to diet-related diseases.

CSPI also submitted separate comments detailing further steps the agency could take to maximize the rules impact on public health.

FDA officials have not yet set a timeline for issuing a final rule.


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Consumer News: CFPB settles with FirstCash over Military Lending Act violations

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:07:08 +0000

Company to pay $9 million in refunds and penalties

By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs
July 15, 2025

  • FirstCash to pay $9 million in refunds and penalties for illegal pawn loans to servicemembers
  • CFPB lawsuit alleged loans exceeded 36% APR cap and imposed illegal arbitration terms

  • Settlement mandates compliance reforms and restitution for affected military families


The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reached a settlement with FirstCash, Inc., and its nineteen subsidiaries over allegations that the company violated the Military Lending Act (MLA) by issuing high-interest pawn loans to active duty servicemembers and their families.

The parties jointly filed a stipulated final judgment and proposed order to resolve the CFPBs November 2021 lawsuit, which isawaiting court approval.

FirstCash, a Delaware-based nonbank corporation headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, operates more than 1,000 pawnshops across the United States through its wholly owned subsidiaries. The CFPB alleged that since at least October 3, 2016, FirstCash and its subsidiaries charged borrowers covered under the MLA annual percentage rates exceeding the legal 36% cap.

Additionally, the agency claimed that FirstCashs loan agreements unlawfully required arbitration clauses and failed to provide mandatory loan disclosures, further violating protections granted under the MLA.

The alleged misconduct also constituted violations of a 2013 CFPB order against a predecessor entity of FirstCash, heightening regulatory concerns over the companys lending practices.

Servicemembers to be compensated

Under the proposed settlement terms, FirstCash would be required to set aside $5 million to compensate harmed servicemembers and their dependents for thousands of unlawful pawn loans.

The company must also pay a $4 million civil penalty to the CFPBs victims relief fund. Beyond financial penalties, FirstCash is obligated to ensure strict compliance with the MLA going forward, either by offering MLA-compliant loan products or implementing regulatory safeguards to prevent lending to protected military borrowers where prohibited.

The CFPB said the settlement underscores its commitment to protecting military families from predatory lending practices. The proposed order awaits final approval from the court.


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