Costco’s Packaging Flub Churns Up a Butter Recall

The retailing chain has recalled 80,000 pounds of butter because its packaging omitted an allergen warning. It follows a more dramatic packaging stumble from Mattel last week.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter

The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.

Costco recalls chicken products over listeria contamination

Several of the items are part of a larger recall of BrucePac ready-to-eat meat and chicken.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Costco recalls salmon over listeria concerns

A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.

Costco recalls smoked salmon sold in Florida due to potential listeria concerns

Costco and Acme Smoked Fish Corp. have issued a voluntary recall for some of their Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon products.

Costco's Kirkland Signature smoked salmon recalled over listeria concerns

Salmon sold at Costco is the latest product to be recalled over listeria concerns. Acme Smoked Fish Corp., which supplies the fish to Costco, sent a notice to shoppers this week. It urged them to ...

China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy

Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald Trump

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Butter thefts highlight cost of Russia’s war economy

Rampant inflation of staple food prices is linked to soaring defence spending

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Costco Has a Magazine and It’s Thriving

Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation’s third largest magazine.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 20

Putin said Russia wouldn't have to choose between guns or butter. The price of butter is soaring.

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Tesla recalls 2,400 Cybertrucks in sixth recall of 2024

Tesla voluntarily recalled 2,431 Cybertruck electric pickup trucks on Wednesday due to faulty drive inverters which increase the risk for driver collision in its sixth recall effort this year. The ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Navigating France’s new packaging laws

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Will mail, packages be delivered on Veterans Day?

On Monday, Nov. 11, the United States Postal Service will be observing Veterans Day.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it continues to churn away from land, forecasters say

World - ABC News - October 23

Why are Costco's gold bars selling out?

Investors are still buying up Costco's supply of gold bars — and there are a few big reasons behind this trend.

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Dynacare baby powder recall expands recall due to asbestos concerns

Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.

GM and Tesla Face New Recalls

About 2,400 Cybertrucks face Tesla’s sixth recall of the year, while transmission troubles are affecting 461,000 GM vehicles.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

2 more escaped monkeys recaptured and enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in South Carolina

Authorities say two monkeys have been returned to a South Carolina compound that breeds the animals for medical research

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.

China’s $1.4tn fiscal package fails to excite

Beijing unveils fiscal stimulus to help shore up its faltering economy

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Peloton has been working to grow sales and stem its losses and has had to work harder to accomplish both of those goals as customer acquisition costs rise.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Peloton’s stationary bikes will soon sell at Costco’s stores and on its website as the beleaguered fitness company looks for new ways to reach younger and affluent customers, Peloton is set to ...

One of our stocks is holding back the Dow as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq bounce back

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Frozen waffles recalled due to listeria risk

Treehouse Foods recalled frozen waffles due to a possible listeria outbreak in a Friday release. The brand sells items in commercial stores across the United States and Canada. The company says the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Products recalled over peanut contamination fears

Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.

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