More popular Trader Joe’s items have been tacked onto a nationwide recall that involved millions of pounds of foodstuffs that were potentially contaminated by foreign objects. Ajimoto Foods North America Inc. recalled a massive 9,885,240 pounds of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice after slivers of glass were found in the one-pound meals, according to the FDA … Read more
Those lucky enough to score tickets to Dodgers Opening Day next week should consider heading to the ballpark on an empty stomach. The reigning World Series champions will be offering up several new menu items for the big day — including a whole lot of protein and booze. The Dodgers are offering watermelon habanero margaritas at … Read more
Travelers left millions of items behind in 2025, including things as eccentric as a samurai sword, as expensive as diamond earrings and as historic as a World War II flight jacket, according to the new Unclaimed Baggage report. Unclaimed Baggage, which calls itself the nation’s only retailer of lost luggage, released its annual Found Report … Read more
Here’s the deal. Costco is known for bulk buying at low prices — but its annual membership fee may turn budget buyers away. The retail giant charges $65 per year for its Gold Star Membership and $130 per year for its Executive Membership, leading many to question whether or not it’s actually worth it. One potential new … Read more
It was the art of the conceal. Despite TSA’s best efforts to prevent flyers from smuggling bizarre items in their carry-on luggage, there will always be a deluge of travelers who think they are immune to the rules. Airports might have recently tightened security measures with the Real ID requirement and a biometric facial scanning … Read more
This is not a trend we can get behind. Whether it’s due to pure curiosity, misguided ChatGPT advice or, you know, sex stuff, a shocking number of people end up in the ER every year after putting something up their butt that very much shouldn’t be there. But their secret shame actually isn’t so secret … Read more
Delays at the airport are often out of your control, but being mindful about what you pack in your carry-on could help you avoid extra checks by the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint. And it turns out that even some of the most common items can get passengers pulled over for a more extensive search. This … Read more
The McDonald’s boss is lovin’ it. The chain’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has revealed which menu item is his personal favorite at the fast-food giant. In a video posted to LinkedIn, Kempczinski participated in a “McDonald’s Menu Item Tournament,” where someone asked him to choose between some of the popular menu items to determine which is … Read more
Homeowners want every day to feel like a special occasion. A new study has found the average homeowner waits nearly three decades before breaking out special occasion items — so what’s stopping them? The recent poll of 2,000 U.S. homeowners found that, across every generation from Gen Zers to baby boomers, two in three (68%) … Read more
That’s a latte gains! Protein maxxing — pushing past protein guidelines to build bulk, bounce back and feel full faster — is the latest culinary craze. Coffee connoisseurs are even sneaking it into their morning mugs. Nearly half (47%) of Americans believe that daybreak is the best time to get their protein fill, a recent … Read more
Customers aren’t lovin’ it — but maybe they should be. Though few fast-foods are beloved by all, there remains countless sleeper-hit snacks buried at the bottom of value menus — some of which are undeniably delicous, fans attest. At McDonald’s, the biggest McLoser is their hot tea, ordered so infrequently that one Ohio McDonald’s manager … Read more
All the fall things. That’s the word from Trader Joe’s, where the annual selection of seasonal items has now hit shelves — and fans of the beloved grocery store chain are already delivering their reviews. From pumpkin spice to butternut squash, TJ’s autumnal array is a highlight of the year for dedicated shoppers — who are … Read more
They’re not lovin’ it. The Golden Arches’ chicken offensive may not be as beloved as they hoped. McDonald’s chicken tenders recently ranked as the worst fast food in America, according to a recent study by Restaurant Furniture Plus. “Their tenders clearly need improvement,” said a spokesperson for the furniture retailer, which set out to analyze … Read more
Taco Bell is hitting rewind. The restaurant chain is serving up the early 2000s with its Decades Y2K Menu, which brings back five of its most requested favorites of the era. The new menu features the revival of beloved Taco Bell favorites, including Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos, Caramel Apple Empanada, 7-Layer Burrito, Double-Decker Taco … Read more
Flying soon? Following TSA rules isn’t just about catching your plane on time — it’s about keeping the skies safe. The shoes-off rule may be gone, but the 3.4-ounce liquids limit is still very much in effect. Now, the agency has added three new items to the “don’t pack” list, and hair lovers — listen … Read more
You want to leave a restaurant with a satisfied belly — not an upset one. One woman revealed on TikTok, thanks to her restaurant owner friend, the specific things no diner should ever order or consume while out to eat if they want to spare themselves from getting a stomachache. In the caption of Julia … Read more
They won’t be doomed. A couple from Montana has turned to full-scale “prepping” in response to rising global tensions, they say — stockpiling enough supplies to survive a year off-grid in case of war, natural disaster, or prolonged power outages. Carrie and Colton Smith, both in their mid-30s, began preparing for an uncertain future in early … Read more
Forget the monster in your closet — the real nightmare in your bedroom is lurking in plain sight. A Harvard-trained doctor is sounding the alarm, warning that everyday items in your sleeping quarters may be teeming with chemicals, critters and other hidden hazards. In a recent Instagram video, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist, revealed … Read more
These are the totems of the cult of Trader Joe’s. Reddit user @Altruistic_Snow6366 asked fans in the Trader Joe’s forum what their “holy grail” items are — and the store’s obsessive shoppers did not disappoint. Trader Joe’s fans have certain items that they swear by. Helayne Seidman In the original post, the user clarified that … Read more
When you visit your local McDonald’s, you might notice a new addition to the menu — or if you live in Chicago, two new additions. The fast food chain has added the Daily Double to its national menu, expanding its value meal offerings. The new burger is made with two beef patties, American cheese, shredded … Read more