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Another food recall is underway: “Berry Buddies, berries & pancakes” breakfast snack packs sold at Kroger and Meijer supermarkets in 13 states have been recalled after it was discovered that packaging failed to list wheat and eggs as ingredients on the label, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The item includes fresh blueberries and mini pancakes, and is generally found in the refrigerated section, produce aisle, or deli departments of the stores. Not including these ingredients on the label poses a risk of serious reactions to those allergic to either or both wheat and eggs. Here’s what you need to know about the recall. What’s happened? Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC is recalling 694 of its bento box snack packs and is coordinating with regulatory agencies. According to the recall, which was first published on the FDAs website on Wednesday, February 19, “people who have allergies to wheat and/or eggs run the risk of serious allergic reactions if they consume these products.” The FDA announcement also stated that no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. Which Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes products are part of the recall? The products included in the recall can be identified by the following details, which are printed on the back of the package, near the barcode: Size: 2.1 oz (60 grams) packages Lot Number: 1097901 Best By Date: 02/25/2025 Dates sold: Between early February 2025 and February 18, 2025 What states are affected by the recall? The affected products were distributed in the following states: Arkansas Michigan Ohio Tennessee Virginia Minnesota Kentucky Indiana Illinois Missouri Mississippi West Virginia Wisconsin What should I do if I bought the recalled snack pack? Consumers can return the products to their place of purchase for a full refund, according to Consumer Affairs. If it’s not possible to return the item, it is recommended to discard the snack pack. What should I do if I ate the recalled snack pack? Individuals who have wheat or egg allergies and have consumed the product should watch for signs of an allergic reaction, which may include difficulty breathing, hives, swelling, or gastrointestinal distress, according to the FDA recall notice. Seek medical attention if symptoms appear. How can I get a refund or replacement? Contact Naturipe by phone, 239-598-6045, or by email, info@naturipefarms.com. Customer service is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m ET.
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When some 33,000 Boeing machinists walked out of their airplane assembly factories in Seattle in September 2024, it was one of the largest strikes of the year. But it was also just one labor action that contributed to more than 5 million strike days across the country. Though the labor movements wave of landmark strikes ebbed slightly compared to 2023, there was still a surge of action in 2024 that resulted in 359 work stoppages, involving more than 290,000 workers. Thoe numbers come from the ILR-LER Labor Action Tracker, a joint project involving labor researchers at both Cornell University and the University of Illinois. That project began tracking strikes in late 2020 and into 2021, cataloging how the labor movement has gained traction since the pandemic. Last year, the trackers report on 2023 highlighted a significant boom: 539,000 workers who went on strike that yeara 141% increase compared to 2022and were involved in 470 work stoppages, totaling a whopping 24,874,522 days of strikes. [Image: courtesy Cornell University/University of Illinois] That high was buoyed by landmark actions like the United Auto Workers Stand up strikes, the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, and multiple strikes by Starbucks workers. The number of strikes, workers involved in strikes, and total strike days did drop in 2024 compared to 2023but are still higher than in 2021, the year that kicked off a resurgence in labor action. The main reason for that decline, researchers say, is the drop in the number of strikes by Starbucks Workers United, which held multiple actions across hundreds of stores in both 2022 and 2023. There also werent as many large unions with contracts expiring in 2024 as in 2023, noted Johnnie Kallas, a labor professor who first launched the tracker. When a unions contract expires and it bargains its next contract, thats often when workers strike to win improvements like better pay and benefits. [Image: courtesy Cornell University/University of Illinois] But workers are still striking to improve their wages and working conditions, Kallas notes. In 2024, the top three demands from workers on strike were better pay, improved health and safety, and increased staffing. Thats held true over the last two years, per the report. But new in 2024 was the fact that the majority of striking workers, 32.7%, were from the education sectorthanks to large strikes by union members at California State University, University of California, and University of California Health. The manufacturing sector was responsible for the highest number of strike days, claiming 40%. How the labor movement will keep up momentum under President Trump is unclear. The Trump administration has already threatened workers rights by gutting the National Labor Relations Boardhobbling its ability to decide any cases. (This move also makes it harder for unionized workers to get a first contract.) It also outlined how it plans to roll back Biden-era protections, like by reversing the NLRBs decision to ban captive audience meetings, which allow an employer to force workers to listen to arguments against joining a union. [Image: courtesy Cornell University/University of Illinois] Though Trumps pick to head the Labor Department, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has some union support, its not clear if shell be able to uphold her reputation in an administration that has fired thousands of federal workers, closely aligned itself with anti-union Elon Musk, and is already planning to roll back worker protections. But Kallas says workers may not give in so easily. It is certainly difficult to predict what the impact of the Trump administration will be with regards to strike rates, he says, but workers may increasingly resort to taking action into their own hands due to the further erosion of the NLRB and other legal institutions.
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Walmart shares fell early trading on Thursday after it posted its fourth-quarter earnings results. Despite an increase in sales, the retail giant said it expected profit growth to slow during this fiscal year. E-commerce sales increased 20% in the United States while revenue for the fourth quarter was up around 4%, according to Walmart’s earnings release. Growth in store pickups and speed of home deliveriesas well as share gains primarily from upper-income householdsdrove sales growth for the quarter, Walmart said. But Walmart stock (NYSE: WMT) still decreased on Thursday after it reported 2026 fiscal-year revenue and profit targets that were below analysts expectations. The retailer projected adjusted earnings per share of $2.50 to $2.60, which is south of the $2.76 share analysts had predicted, according to a consensus estimate cited by CNBC. Walmart noted that it expects net sales to increase in the range of 3% to 4%. Operating income is set to grow 3.5% to 5.5%, including headwinds of 150 basis points from its acquisition of smart-TV maker Vizio and an extra day in 2024 from Leap Year. As of midday Thursday, Walmart stock was down over 6%. Low Prices and Convenience During an investors call on Thursday, John David Rainey, chief financial officer, said that faster, more frequent deliveries and low costs have helped Walmarts e-commerce business grow over the years. Our prices are low and we are becoming more convenient, CEO Doug McMillon added on the call. Customers and members are going to be looking for value. Theyre going to be looking for convenience. Uncertainty in the global environment, including shifting trade policies and tariffs, has led to concerns about rising costs for businesses and consumers alike. Walmart plans to navigate these challenges by finding ways to maintain affordability for their customers. A Walmart spokesperson told Fast Company that the retailer has operated in a tariff environment for the past eight years and is well prepared to continue doing so. The spokesperson emphasized that Walmart will work hard to keep prices as low as they have been. Walmart continues to remain confident in its ability to provide value to customers despite the economic uncertainties.
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