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Newsweek
10-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Vending Machine Products Recall Map Shows States With New Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sheehan Brothers Vending is recalling numerous products due to an undeclared sesame allergen missing from the products' labels. Newsweek reached out to the company via phone Thursday for comment and left a voicemail. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts. People with a sensitivity or allergy to sesame who consume the products potentially risk a "serious or life-threatening allergic reaction," the FDA warns. What To Know According to the alert, the products being recalled are the company's Cheeseburgers, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Italian Mini Subs, Pepperoni Pizza Sub, Chili Cheese Coney and BBQ Riblet w/coleslaw. The products were available in micro markets and vending machine sites in Ohio, northern Kentucky and eastern Indiana from July 2, 2005, to July 8, 2025. All of the products are individually wrapped in plastic, the FDA says. The alert has pictures of the products customers can use to reference. Below is a map of the affected states: What People Are Saying The FDA in their alert, in part: "The issue was discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. There have been no reports of illnesses involving the product addressed in this recall. However, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of foodborne illness or allergies should contact a physician immediately." The FDA, in an email to Newsweek in January: "Most recalls in the U.S. are carried out voluntarily by the product manufacturer and when a company issues a public warning, typically via news release, to inform the public of a voluntary product recall, the FDA shares that release on our website as a public service. "The FDA's role during a voluntary, firm-initiated, recall is to review the recall strategy, evaluate the health hazard presented by the product, monitor the recall, and as appropriate alert the public and other companies in the supply chain about the recall." It added: "The FDA provides public access to information on recalls by posting a listing of recalls according to their classification in the FDA Enforcement Report, including the specific action taken by the recalling company. The FDA Enforcement Report is designed to provide a public listing of products in the marketplace that are being recalled." Additional information on recalls can be found via the FDA's Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts. What Happens Next Customers are urged to dispose of the recalled products and call Sheehan Brothers Vending for a replacement, the FDA says, and those with additional questions may contact Matt Ryan of Sheehan via phone at 937-325-2357.
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
The cheapest fast-food hamburger in the US revealed — and it's not McDonald's
It's enough to make you Grimace. Golden Arches fans beware — McDonald's no longer offers the best bargain on burgers. That honor goes to Wendy's and Burger King, which each serve the most affordable beef between two buns in the United States, according to a culinary site. Both a basic cheeseburger at Burger King and the Jr. Cheeseburger at Wendy's cost $1.99 at the time of writing, Food Republic reported. Meanwhile, McDonald's — the home of the 'dollar menu'— upped its cheeseburger price to $2.19. This difference may seem insignificant, but it makes a difference in a world where inflation has made eating fast food seem like fry-way robbery. McDonald's has raised its cheeseburger price to $2.19. Christopher Sadowski A report from last year claimed that McDonald's has jacked up its menu prices by more than 100% over the past 10 years — more than three times the rate of U.S. inflation (read: $18 Big Mac meal). However, the popular chain countered that as inaccurate in a statement to The Post, noting, in part, that 'pricing is set by individual franchisees and varies by restaurant.' McDonald's recently suffered its sharpest drop in same-store sales since 2020, with the burger merchant citing 'heightened anxiety' among customers as President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten to reignite inflation. McDonald's attempted to lure back wallet-weary customers through several promotions, including 50-cent Double Cheeseburgers in honor of National Cheeseburger Day last September. Meanwhile, in May, the fry purveyors offered a special deal in which diners could choose from four items — either a McDouble or a McChicken sandwich, to go along with small fries, a small soft drink and a four-piece Chicken McNuggets — for just $5. Wendy's still offers some inflation-worthy eats. BLOOMBERG NEWS Fortunately, fast-food fans can mitigate the sting of inflation year-round by utilizing free mobile ordering apps offered by big brands like McDonald's. 'Fast food mobile apps can be great for folks looking for deals,' Lending Tree chief credit analyst Matt Schulz previously told The Post. 'Some won't offer much more than the chance to order ahead, while others may offer in-app discounts, limited-time freebies, loyalty rewards and more.' Depending on the day and location, the McDonald's app might offer $5 for 20 Chicken McNuggets — which can cost almost $10 at the counter — or two-for-one breakfast sandwiches, a savings of $5 or more in some markets. Burger King's deals are even more generous, saving customers $5 on the decadent Bacon King, which would otherwise run them over $12 in New York. Schulz advised customers to also keep their eyes peeled for perks like birthday comps and discounts and buy-one-get-one (BOGO) coupons. The tradeoff for the fast food giants is they get to track customer spending habits via the app and also curry diner loyalty — which is more valuable than one might think. 'They're perfectly happy to give you something for free if they know that doing so means you're going to stick around longer and spend more money with them,' Shulz shared with The Post. 'That free six-inch sub is a small price to pay for the acquisition of a customer who might buy a few subs a year for the next 10 years.' burger burger
