Scores of protein bars were recalled Wednesday after customers found multiple foreign objects — including hairnets — in their snacks. Doctors Scientific Organica voluntarily recalled a portion of its Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars “out of an abundance of caution,” the Food and Drug Administration said in a bulletin. The company — … Read more
The snafu made her grimace. A McDonald’s customer in England was flabbergasted when a card reader error cost her nearly $200, The Sun reports. Nicole Jackson said she was charged about $191 recently after an East London restaurant was affected by a technical glitch that lasted almost two months. In a statement published by The … Read more
A Sydney car dealership has backpedaled after its $35 surcharge to pay in cash went viral, sparking outrage. A local shopper, named Peter, was shocked to see the list of transaction fees at Sydney City MG car dealership in Alexandria in Sydney’s inner south. The list, which was shared with the media, included surcharges of … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s failed partnership with Spotify continues to make headlines. Daniel Ek, the chief executive of Spotify, hinted that the highly publicized deal between the royals and the major streaming giant did not succeed because consumers were not impressed. The Duchess and Prince’s Harry’s company Archewell Audio produced a mere 12 podcasts during … Read more
A California man has filed a class-action lawsuit against popular water-filtration company Brita, alleging that the messaging on the packaging is misleading. Los Angeles resident Nicholas Brown asserted that the filter in the Brita doesn’t remove or reduce levels of potentially hazardous substances from drinking water. Brown purchased a Brita Everyday Water Pitcher in early … Read more
Two out of three Americans have either maintained or increased their sustainability practices over the last year, a new survey suggests. According to a recent poll of 2,000 respondents, 34% believe they currently live a more eco-friendly lifestyle now in 2023 than they did in 2022, while another 32% reported that their habits have remained … Read more
People seeking the fountain of youth in expensive stem cell treatments should think twice, scientists warn. In over 20 countries, 114 companies were identified by researchers at the University of Reading and the Universiti Sains Malaysia as offering unregulated stem-cell derived products, noting skincare was targeted the most. The “vast” majority of the stem cell … Read more
Wendy’s famous chili is coming to grocery stores — for more than double the price in its restaurants. The Ohio-based fast food chain announced Wednesday it is collaborating with packaged goods company Conagra Brands to sell canned versions of Wendy’s chili with beans across the US this spring. The cans will retail for $4.49 — … Read more