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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
This Popular Coca-Cola Product Is Being Recalled Nationwide—Here's What to Know
This Popular Coca-Cola Product Is Being Recalled Nationwide—Here's What to Know originally appeared on Parade. If you would've told little me that I'd grow up to love—no, crave—sparkling water, I'd have told you you were crazy. It doesn't have any sugar and more or less tastes like battery acid, somehow with negative flavor—is what I would've said back then, but in all honesty, I couldn't have been more naive. Sparkling water and I go hand in hand these days, and it's rare that there isn't at least a solid six pack in my fridge. 😋😋SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter🍳🍔 I love to keep a variety of flavors and brands on hand to really curate the fizzy water experience to fit any and every occasion. Bubly is great for when you need an everyday, easy-drinking can bursting with flavor, but Perrier is more like champagne and best reserved for steak dinners and date night. Topo Chico on the other hand is the go-to sparkling water option for hanging out on the patio with friends or firing up the Traeger and cooking up al pastor—and with summer on the horizon we've been stockpiling plenty for the if you usually get your Topo Chico from Costco, you might want to reconsider grabbing that industrial sized pack due to a recent recall issued by its parent company Coca-Cola. The iconic soda and beverage brand issued a voluntary recall on June 2 after detecting potential contamination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a batch of Topo Chico Mineral Water distributed to Costco warehouses. Pseudomonas is a group of bacteria that can naturally occur in the environment, especially soil and water sources, including mineral water—i.e. Topo Chico. The affected products can be identified by lot code #13A2541, which can be found on the bottle necks, as well as the cases they come in. Additionally, the impacted products were sold in select Texas and Louisiana Costco stores between May 20 andMay 29, 2025. The product is listed as Costco item number 1439351 and includes 18-packs of 16.9-ounce (500mL) glass Topo Chico bottles. Although the risk of injury is considered very low for healthy individuals, it's best to discard any unopened product you might have or return it to your Costco location for a full refund. If you have any further inquiries or need assistance, you can contact Coca-Cola directly at Popular Coca-Cola Product Is Being Recalled Nationwide—Here's What to Know first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Buzz Feed
08-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
29 Things That'll Improve Life For Your Household
A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp so you don't have to pick up that nasty toilet brush and scrub as often. Each stamp lasts up to 12 days and cleans the toilet with every flush. Bye-bye rings and limescale! A box of cleaning K-Cups — if your coffee's been tasting a lil' funky lately, it's probably because your machine is overdue for a cleaning. Just pop it in like you would with a K-Cup and let it run! It'll rid your Keurig of old grinds and residue, help extend its lifespan, and make your coffee taste super-duper fresh! A pack of stain-removing pads that don't require any scrubbing — what!? When you're halfway out the door to work and notice your puppy had a little accident on your brand-new carpet, just use one of these bad boys! Place it on the stain, give it a stomp to activate it, and the mess will be gone when you return. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets because even though that savior of a machine cleans your bowls, plates, and silverware, it doesn't clean itself. Just pop in a tablet and run a cycle (with or without dishes) to remove limescale and mineral buildup that's making your machine and dishes smell funky. No need to shell out for a new dishwasher after all! An air purifier if you just want to relax at home but the dust lurking around has different plans for you — aka congestion, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes. This baby captures dust, pollen, smoke, pet dander, and even odors (like the stink from your cat's litter box) so you don't have to live with all those miserable allergens and smells circulating in the air. A ChomChom pet hair remover with over 147,000 5-star ratings (!!!), and over 5,000 of them call it the "best," a word that shall not be taken lightly. It's like a reusable lint roller (without those annoying sticky papers) and designed to pick pet hair up efficiently — once fur is locked in, it doesn't go anywhere until you empty it out! A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray to save your arms from an unwarranted workout session. It requires no elbow grease — just spray down your shower once a week, wait 8–12 hours, and then rinse with warm water. Say bye-bye to showers surrounded by scum, grime, oil, and mold, and hello to your shiny new tiles. A set of kinda genius soda can covers if you're the type of person who simply can't finish a drink (guilty). Instead of dumping a half-filled can of Bubly into the sink, just snap on one of these lids and you'll have a still-carbonated drink left to enjoy later! A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker because your sweet tooth always craves ice cream, but you're trying to buy less Ben & Jerry's. This ingenious gadget can turn any frozen fruit into a smooth, delicious sorbet without any additional ingredients! Another huge bonus: If you or any family members are vegan, lactose-intolerant, or have other dietary restrictions, this lets you tailor the sweet treat to everyone's needs! Some washing machine cleaning tablets that'll remove grime and odor-causing residue because yes, you should be cleaning the machine that cleans your clothes — oh, the irony. After running a cycle with just a tablet inside, your washing machine will be sparkling clean *and* your laundry won't stink like mildew after your next wash. A set of wad-free pads so your sheets actually come out dry instead of as a dripping ball of fabric. These prevent your sheets from getting tangled and twisted up with other wet laundry caught inside! Once you use these and take out dry, unwrinkled sheets, you'll realize it was never your poor dryer's fault. A compact silverware sorter for your kitchen drawer so you're not playing "I Spy" every time you need a utensil. Thanks to its stacked compartments, it saves so much space that you'll realize you can actually store other things in there, too! An inflatable pool so you and your fam can take a nice little dip to ward off the heat. Sure, it's not an infinity pool, but who needs that when this has a ~built-in bench~??? I think that's equally impressive. A high-voltage bug zapper because A Bug's Life made those pesky critters seem a lot cuter than they actually are. The blue-violet light draws in bugs, and the voltage zaps 'em upon contact. Now you'll be able to chill in the backyard as long as you like without swatting the air and looking like you're fighting invisible demons. A bag of Dr. Elsey's premium clumping litter since no one in your fam wants to scoop crumbly, stinky litter, nor should they have to. This magical formula creates easy-to-scoop clumps *and* prevents odors from wafting around the house! Plus, it's dust-free and hypoallergenic (so better for you and your cats). A set of magnetic air fryer cheat sheets so you don't have to pull out your phone with messy hands after marinating or seasoning your chicken. It'll let you know the temperature and time at which to cook your food. Sorry Google, you won't be needed today! A two-tier sliding shelf if you've made a habit of just shoving anything and everything under the sink, and there's an avalanche waiting to happen. This lets you see everything you own at a glance, and the baskets slide right out so you won't have to awkwardly reach allll the way to the back to find what you need. A garbage guard so you don't have to deal with a swarm of flies and gnats whenever you take out the trash. Just stick it inside your garbage can, and it'll release an odorless vapor to keep those pests away (for up to four months)! A set of two adhesive shower shelves because balancing all your shower products on the bathtub rim is way too chaotic (and you're tired of knocking bottles over). The adhesive is way stronger than suction cups (each shelf can hold up to 20 pounds!) so you won't have to worry about them falling. And the little hooks at the bottom are so handy for holding razors and sponges! A hanging curved lounge chair to make your WFH setup a little less work and a little more paradise. 🌴 Thanks to the attached umbrella, you'll be able to enjoy the warm weather without feeling the sun beating down on you and your laptop. And on the weekends? This chair + a good book = the best time ever. A memory foam seat cushion with cooling gel if you want your tushy to be cushy while commuting in your car, working at a computer, or even just eating your din-din. It helps support and relieve pressure on your tailbone, and reviewers say it's helped with their lower back pain! A microwave veggie steamer so you can make a quick and easy meal, because even though you're super busy, you gotta eat! Just add in your greens of choice, fill the bottom with water, pop it into the microwave, and voilà — a side of veggies without any hassle. A leave-in conditioner that detangles and revives curly hair. Though made for children, this bestselling spray is beloved by curly-haired folks of *all* ages. Formulated with olive oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin B5, it helps maintain bouncy curls and prevent frizz! An easily washable drip catcher if you're tired of yelling at your family for leaving a puddle behind the faucet every time they do the dishes. This bb is a win for all — no more watery messes to wipe away! A foaming garbage disposal cleaner, because even though you can't *see* your week-old pasta, that doesn't mean it's not still down there. Just insert one of these packets, let the water run, and turn on the disposal — it'll basically start self-cleaning so you don't have to reach down there and do it yourself, *ick*. Once you see the bath bomb-like blue fizz, the job is done, and your sink will be free from the smelly, backed-up gunk. A TubShroom to catch all the hair before it clogs your drain so you won't be showering in a puddle up to your ankles. This cute little trinket just stays in the shower drain until the hair needs to be removed. A jar opener because opening jars with your bare hands is a struggle that no one should have to go through — especially just to get one pickle spear. It's a truly magical product for everyone, but especially useful for folks with limited mobility or a weaker grip. A eucalyptus lavender pouch to not only give you a relaxing, aromatherapy-filled shower, but also give your bathroom some unbe-leaf-ably cute decor. A genius silicone freezer mold for saving hard-to-freeze liquids like sauces and soups, especially if you like to distribute them in portions. This will definitely cut down your meal prep time and makes for a quick, easy dinner!
NBC News
28-02-2025
- General
- NBC News
These 7 staff-favorite soda makers are easy to set up and use
I'll admit it: I am absolutely a seltzer water devotee. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if a doctor told me I was part CO2 at this point. But I wasn't always like this — I switched from soft drinks to sparkling water to reduce my sugar intake years ago. And while I love an ice-cold can of LeCroix or Bubly, I had to start trying out at-home soda makers to help give my recycling bin a break and be more mindful of my wallet. My soda maker, which is from the brand Sodasense has lasted me years, but it was time to try something new. To find the best soda makers on the market, my fellow NBC Select staffers and I tested the top soda makers from brands like Sodastream, Aarke, Drinkmate and more. I also spoke with experts from soda maker brands for their guidance. How I picked the best at-home soda makers There are few important aspects to consider when choosing a good at-home soda maker. Here's everything our experts recommended I keep in mind when making this list: Functionality: In looking for a good at-home soda maker, I prioritized machines that are easy to operate, including installing the CO2 cylinder. I also looked for ones that are suitable for both water and other types of beverages like juice. All of the soda makers below are meant for carbonating water but only a few are good for both water and juice. Brands like SodaStream and Aarke are only for water, while Breville's InFizz and Drinkmate's soda maker can carbonate juice in addition to water. OEM bottles: It's also best to only use soda makers that come with their own OEM-style plastic bottles (original equipment manufacturer), according to Bill Turnau, a digital marketing specialist for Drinkmate. 'Since these bottles are designed to withstand high pressure, using knock-off bottles or bottles not designed for this purpose is extremely dangerous,' he says. All of the soda makers on this list come with bottles designed for their machines. Any mention of Drinkmate in this article was made independently of Turnau. We did not ask him for product recommendations — we only asked him for guidance. Locking system: Another important factor I considered is whether or not the soda maker comes with a traditional safety locking system or some other way to release pressure from inside the bottle. When you carbonate drinks in the machine's bottles, there's a lot of excess carbonation that has to be released to safely remove the cap. Many soda makers, such as Breville, have this locking component for releasing pressure from the bottle before opening it. Other brands like Aarke have the machine release the pressure on its own. Carbon dioxide cylinder: Every soda maker on this list comes with its own compatible carbon dioxide cylinder, also called CO2. It's important to note that at-home soda makers come with either a screw-in (also called threaded) cylinder or a snap-in cylinder brands like Sodastream call a 'Quick Connect.' This means that many CO2 cylinders from different brands are compatible with one another, while the ones from SodaStream for example, are only compatible with their machines. The majority of soda makers on this list have a screw-in-style CO2 cylinder and a few others have a snap-in-style design. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. The best at-home soda makers, tested & reviewed All of the soda makers on this list are ones that NBC Select staffers or I tested out and/or are highly rated on Amazon. Sodastream, Aarke, Breville and Drinkmate sent us samples of soda makers to try out, though I selected models independently of their input and guidance. I also didn't ask any of the brands to recommend products for this story. Editor's pick: Breville InFizz Fusion I tried out the Breville InFizz Fusion soda maker and immediately loved how easy it was to set up. While my previous experience using soda makers helped with the process, knowing how to screw in the CO2 cylinder, press the lever at the top to carbonate and then slowly releasing the locking system on top of the bottle was extremely straightforward. The locking system has a red panel that I could push to the side to release the excess pressure from inside the bottle before opening it. Plus, the plastic bottle that it comes with is extremely durable, so I didn't worry about it getting dented, scratched or warped over time. The brush also made it easy to wash by hand and get non-water residue out of the bottom and sides. My favorite part, though, was that I could carbonate juice in addition to water, so I loved making sparkling apple juice and could see many people (especially kids) getting creative with making their own soda. I also tried out the Aarke Carbonator 3, which was one of the most well designed at-home soda makers on this list. This soda maker was incredibly easy to set up, since it only required screwing in the CO2 cylinder into the bottom of the base. I could also tell when the bottle was finished carbonating when the machine made a distinct sound. Similar to many of the other bottles on this list, the Aarke OEM bottle has a mark on the side telling you how much water to fill up, including a maximum and minimum amount. NBC Select associate reporter Ashley Morris tested out the Sodastream Terra, which is one of the brand's most affordable soda makers, after the SodaStream Gaia. The soda maker comes with a dishwasher-safe bottle and panel on top that you push to carbonate water once the bottle locks into place. The Sodastream Terra doesn't have the locking system lid, which eliminates one step from releasing the pressure, similar to the Aarke Carbonator. However, the Sodastream Terra has a removable back so you can easily install the CO2 cylinder without having to push and screw it into the bottom, which can be a bit awkward manually. With that said, the Terra, like with many of Sodastream's makers, is only compatible with the snap-in CO2 cylinder, meaning you can only use it with Sodastream's cylinders. Jordan Bowman, a commerce editor at NBC Select, tried out the Sodastream Art Sparkling Water Maker, which is somewhat more expensive than the Terra. Similar to Aarke's model, the Art soda maker has a lever on the side that you pull down rather than a button on the top that you press to carbonate water. Bowman was a fan of how easy it was to customize how bubbly you can make your water. 'After quickly scanning the instruction booklet I added my canister and was immediately ready to make some seltzer,' he says. 'You can quickly make about three or four glasses of seltzer water. I tend to use three pumps which creates a more gentle fizz but if you go as high as five it has a more dynamic bubbly effect.' The Art has a removable panel to install the snap-in cylinder and also doesn't require a locking system on top of the bottle to more safely release the pressure, though this does make the process of carbonating slightly faster. NBC Select social commerce editor Sadhana Daruvuri tested out the Drinkmate OmniFizz and loved how easily it fit in the kitchen of her studio apartment. that the maker came with multiple bottles of different sizes. 'The coolest thing about this soda maker is that it can carbonate drinks other than water,' she says. 'I especially enjoyed using it on fruit juices and reviving flat soda.' Daruvuri also liked that the Omnifizz has a luxe look and didn't feel the need to put it away when she wasn't using it. On the other hand, she found that it took a little bit of time to fully understand how to use the machine, particularly the bottle which didn't always screw in completely. Cylinder type: screw-in | Compatible with: water, juice and flat soda | Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 16 in. | Dishwasher-safe bottle: no The Ninja Thirsti Drink System Soda Maker is the only automatic plug-in style soda maker on this list and it came with several flavored syrups for making your own unique carbonated drinks. NBC Select editorial operations associate Jem Alabi tested this soda maker and says that the directions and overall setup process was very easy to follow and that the flavors have a pleasant taste that are great for anyone who enjoys low- or no-calorie flavored sparkling beverages. What's most unique about the Ninja Thirsti Drink System is that it has a compartment on the top that houses the flavored syrups which connect to where the water flows into the bottle, so you don't have to squeeze them yourself. Plus, the machine lets you customize how fizzy your drink is and which size you want (6, 12, 18 or 24 ounces). Instead of a bottle, this machine uses a built-in water canister that dispenses into your own cup or bottle. Cylinder type: screw-in | Compatible with: water and flavored syrup | Dimensions: 8.7 x 13.9 x 16 in. | Dishwasher-safe bottle: n/a The Aerflo Aer System is different from all of the soda makers on this list because it is technically a water bottle with a lid that has a built-in CO2 compartment, allowing you to carbonate water wherever you are. I was skeptical at first and curious as to how exactly the carbonation process worked, but I quickly became pleasantly surprised after using it. The bottle comes with small blue exchangeable CO2 capsules that's around the size of an Amazon Fire Stick. The cap has a compartment that I screwed the capsule into; then I placed the cap on the bottle and pressed the middle of it, which injects the carbonation into the water. I took it with me to work and kept it in the drink holder on my backpack and it didn't spill at all. The only drawback is that I wish the capsules lasted longer, especially as someone who enjoys a really bubbly drink. Cylinder type: capsule | Compatible with: water only | Capacity: 21 oz. | Dishwasher-safe bottle: n/a How to shop for an at-home soda maker Some aspects to consider before getting an at-home soda maker include your beverage preferences, kitchen space and more. Here's what our experts recommend keeping in mind: Consider your drink preferences'Consumers should look for functionality that's important to them,' says Turnau. 'If you want to be able to carbonate drinks beyond water, for example, you will want to look at Drinkmate machines as other soda makers are only capable of carbonating water.' In other words, if you want to carbonate more than water, such as juice, wine or flat soda, make sure you choose a model that states that it's compatible with these drinks, rather than trying it on one that says it's for water only. This is important since if you do try to carbonate a non-compatible beverage with machines that are water-only, it can void your warranty if it breaks. Take into account replacing CO2 cylindersWhile an at-home soda maker helps reduce your consumption of single-use plastics or aluminum, they require you to constantly replace the CO2 tanks, which could be relatively often if you make sparkling water often. Depending on your situation, this can become costly, though brands allow you to return the empty cylinders to them and subscribe to receive refilled cylinders in exchange. Maintain the bottles over timeAnother important aspect to consider before getting a soda maker is that you'll have to take care of the bottle, especially after multiple uses. Many of the bottles for the machines listed above are not dishwasher safe, so you'll have to make sure you clean them thoroughly by hand and 'avoid exposing it to scratches, extreme heat or freezing temperatures,' says Jonas Groth, the co-founder and chief-designer at safetyWhile all of the at-home soda makers above are easy to use, especially with the help of directions, it's possible to have a mishap or two when using the machine. This is why having a soda maker with some sort of safety system in place such as self-releasing pressure valves is important, according to Groth. All of the soda makers below have either a locking or self-releasing system to let you know when the water is sufficiently carbonated. Meet our experts At NBC Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. Any mention of Drinkmate, Aarke and Sodastream in this article was made independently of Turnau, Groth and Schilowitz, respectively. We did not ask them for product recommendations — we only asked them for guidance. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a commerce editor at NBC Select, where I write about home and kitchen appliances, including reviews and roundups. My colleagues and I all tested every soda maker on this list. I spoke with experts from soda maker brands for their guidance for this story.
