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New York Post
18-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
Cardinal Dolan decided to give me a ring — fresh out of the papal conclave
Listen, it's the voice of God So, now, pay attention. Little Mother has another wee saga to share — lest you think I just lead a dull boring existence. Phone rings. Being on another long boring conversation, I can't answer it. Eva, Spanish, our household's newest addition, shouts into the receiver, 'Who you are?' The person responds. She says, 'Who?' The unseen voice repeats it. Eva then reports, 'It's Cocccfdoopktwby.' WHO? 'It's hjhwppoqsryx.' Me, still on my interminable phone call, whisper: 'No such person. Ask again.' She asks again. She comes back with: 'Name's Ytraghkkplywsy.' Me, cranky, I grab the phone and snarl into it: 'Enough with you already. Who are you?' The pleasant tempered voice then says nicely: 'It's Cardinal Dolan.' He just helped elect Chicago's Robert Prevost as the new Pope Leo XIV and my housekeeper wants to know who he is. Lobel's will Rock New York, New York. Tops in everything. Noise, taxes, traffic, scaffolding, sightseeing, mayors, bagels, arrivals sleeping on the streets. And — we are talking four-star steaks. Lobel's. THE best for many years. Nice little prime uncooked boneless snack might cost you $400. BUT — continuing on with the legends — you can sing 'Take me out to the ballgame, buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack — and Lobel's.' There's been a Lobel's stand at Yankee Stadium since 2009. Champs to chomps. Now, a new lower-level Rockefeller Center location — where a bit farther back was the skating rink — is in the works. Banquettes, wood trim, seating or takeout, we're talking thick meaty sandwiches. When's it open? Per a spokesperson, 'Soon as they let us turn the gas on.' And whenever whoever should send me my whatever, don't forget the ketchup. He needs a hand Anthony Weiner — please excuse the expression — has just sent out these messages and this is a curtailed version of them: 'Thousands of people signed a petition to place me on the ballot. (CINDY: HIM, or only parts of him?) So far the response has been great. (Like when he sent naked photos of certain parts of him to young females?) And we have raised the maximum amount required for the race as fast as my opponents. 'Now it's 'all hands on deck' time. We need as many volunteers as possible to help pull voters to the polls. We need help knocking on doors, hanging posters and manning polling places. Together we can steer New York back onto the right track for the middle class and those struggling to make it.' Great idea. And if he needs help he can always count on the Menendez brothers who are now up for parole after having shot and killed both parents. Good idea. We a great country or what? A duck, a frog and a skunk wanted to go to the movies. One of the three couldn't afford it. The duck had a bill, the frog had a greenback but the skunk had only a scent. God bless America.
Axios
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Indianapolis weekend events: Victory Field Classic, Indiana Fever, Kentucky Derby watch party and more
It's a big weekend for hoops in Indy, but those who prefer a spring day at the ballpark can check out a special event at Victory Field. What's happening: The 16th edition of the Victory Field Classic starts tonight at 5pm. A showcase for the next generation of sluggers, the game gives four local high school teams the chance to compete under the Friday night lights of the downtown park. Greenfield Central vs. Perry Meridian starts at 5pm, and Avon vs. Carmel starts at 7:30pm. If you go: Tickets start at $10. One ticket gets you into both games. Not into peanuts and Cracker Jack? Check out the rest of our weekend picks. 🏉 See the nation's top collegiate rugby teams in action during the CRAA National Championships at Kuntz Stadium, Friday-Sunday. 😂 Laugh with comedian Billy Gardell when he plays four shows at Helium Comedy Club, 7pm and 9:15pm Friday, 6pm and 8:30pm Saturday. Tickets start at $36. 🎤 If you're farther south, get your laugh on during the Comedy Junkies Friday Stand Up show at The Wit Theater headlined by Sweet Baby Kita, 9:30pm Friday. Tickets start at $30. 🏀 Get loud at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Indiana Fever's first preseason game against the Washington Mystics, 1pm Saturday. Tickets start at $10. 🏇 Gallop over to the Kentucky Derby watch party at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, 4pm Saturday. Tickets start at $24. 🍛 Experience international flavors and live music during the free African Food Fest and International Desserts event, 11am-8pm Saturday and Sunday at Snow Crab Juicy Seafood. ⚽ See the Indy Eleven take on the Detroit City FC during mental health awareness night at Carroll Stadium, 7pm Saturday.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
"Bin store" shopping: a South Florida money-saving trend most have never heard of
Eye on Your Money: Bin store shopping become hottest money saving trend in South Florida Eye on Your Money: Bin store shopping become hottest money saving trend in South Florida Eye on Your Money: Bin store shopping become hottest money saving trend in South Florida It's the hottest trend in saving money on a wide range of items, but it's also something most people haven't heard of: "Bin stores" are having a moment. South Florida shoppers call them treasures at rock-bottom prices: Returns, overstocked and liquidated items from online retailers and big box stores. Debbie Carpenter, a retired waitress, now takes care of children and the elderly, and at a Lighthouse Point bin store, she found a $4 toy truck. "I like to give gifts," she said. "It makes me happy." Carpenter told CBS News Miami what makes her the happiest is shopping on a Tuesday because on Tuesdays, mostly everything you see on the store's big, deep tables is only $4. "Whatever you see this week, you won't see it next week," said store owner Moe Samara. Samara has 10 bin stores across Florida. CBS News Miami met with him at his anchor store in West Palm Beach, where he explained the second part of the concept: The price goes down depending on what day you shop. "Monday is $6, Tuesday is $4, Wednesday is $2," Samara said. "Everything is $2 — whatever is left." What doesn't sell is recycled, he said, adding that restocking starts Thursday and on Friday, the bargain game starts all over. "Every week is different — electronics, clothing — we don't know what we are getting," Samara said. "We buy blindly." Samara told CBS News Miami that 80% of what he sells is from Amazon returns. Many times, the boxes are unopened and customers can take the box to a table, open it, and like the old-time Cracker Jack treat, they get a surprise. He gave CBS News Miami a demonstration, in which one box revealed what appeared to be a small car part. Rebecca Diamond is a nonprofit fundraiser and shops at the Lake Worth store every Friday when new stock is displayed. "I look for brand new," she said. Diamond told CBS News Miami that she's found all sorts of things, such as clothing from top brands like Barefoot Dreams and Carhartt. Back at the Lighthouse Point location, flight attendant Lori Leonhardt found a $12 fan for her teenage son. Her family is in the building, and she told CBS News Miami she had scored some of the higher-priced items "not in the bins." "I've gotten sinks, faucets, all in the box — never opened," she said. "For $80 to $90 and in a big store, it would cost $200 or $300." You can find similar big buys at an Oakland Park that CBS News Miami visited on Monday. Shopper Joe said he's never heard of them until he moved to South Florida. He said since finding out about bin stores, he shops at them three days a week, adding that the discounts are crazy, though they can be "hit and miss." "You can have a $100 item for $2," Joe said. "If I really want something, I'll buy it. Stuff maybe you wouldn't think of, but I can use that." Back in Lake Worth, Samara is getting ready for his next truckload, telling CBS News Miami he hasn't raised prices in three years despite inflation. "We haven't raised our prices because we know how much inflation is affecting the average customer, so we're basically here to help the community as well," he said. So if you like surprises and the thrill of finding a bargain, then the hunt is on.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Frito-Lay Recalls That Affected Millions
If you hear the name "Frito-Lay" and only think of Lay's potato chips, you're thoroughly underestimating just how mammoth this company is. Frito-Lay refers to a big umbrella beneath which sits a bevy of your favorite snack food brands, including, yes, Lay's, but also Doritos, Cheetos, Stacy's, Smartfood, Fritos, SunChips, Cracker Jack, Tostitos, Ruffles, and more. With so many brands on its roster, it tracks that Frito-Lay would run into the odd recall over the years. Food recalls are on the rise nowadays, but if you're not familiar with the exact term, it's when a brand or manufacturer removes its products from circulation due to a possible risk to public health. In some serious cases, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may also order a recall. There have been a number of these recalls throughout Frito-Lay's history, some of which have been deemed potentially life-threatening to select customers. These are the ones you need to know about. Read more: Discontinued Costco Grocery Products We Probably Won't Get Back In March 2025, Frito-Lay recalled bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips. While the company recalled a relatively small number of bags of chips -- just 1,300 bags -- the problem is that those bags were spread out over a large portion of the U.S. and a wide variety of stores and websites, meaning that finding the impacted bags was a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. Frito-Lay said the bags could show up across 13 different states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The problem that launched the recall? The bags were discovered to potentially include some nacho cheese tortilla chips. Since the bags don't specify that the chips could contain dairy, this could easily spell trouble for someone with a dairy or milk allergy or sensitivity. While the brand's press release on the matter clarified that no one should have any issues eating the chips as long as they don't have a dairy allergy or sensitivity to milk -- and no illnesses were reported at the time of the recall -- the Food and Drug Administration still noted that, for some individuals, eating the chips could result in a life-threatening reaction. A similar milk-related issue to the Tostitos tortilla chips recall occurred less than a year earlier when Frito-Lay had to recall bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips in December 2024. The recall covered bags of chips throughout Oregon and Washington that may have contained undeclared milk byproducts. Frito-Lay only knew about the issue after the company was alerted by a consumer. Again, the Food and Drug Administration claimed that the issue potentially posed a life-threatening risk to those with a milk allergy. While you might think of milk allergies as relatively rare -- especially compared to lactose intolerance, which impacts over 30% of the nation's population -- milk allergies are actually one of the most common food allergies among children. Severe allergic reactions can cause symptoms such as hives, vomiting, coughing, and wheezing, as well as potentially fatal anaphylaxis. In 2024, Frito-Lay recalled a selection of snacks, including SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks and Original Munchies Snack Mix, because they were potentially contaminated with salmonella. Frito-Lay claimed that the contamination wasn't due to any mistake on its end. Instead, a third party supplied a seasoning manufacturer with an ingredient possibly contaminated with salmonella. In turn, that seasoning manufacturer then potentially passed on its own contaminated products to Frito-Lay. Unfortunately, no one who purchased a bag of chips included in the recall would know that the snack contained salmonella unless the worst happened: foodborne illness. Salmonella doesn't make food look or smell any certain way. Instead, you only discover that you're impacted when the salmonellosis symptoms hit, including gastrointestinal distress and fever. Symptoms can appear as late as a week after eating the snacks. At that point, it can be pretty difficult to identify what you may have eaten that could have made you ill. Luckily for Frito-Lay, no salmonella was actually found in the seasoning used in its products. However, it still pushed ahead with the recall out of an abundance of caution. Another case of Frito-Lay running into issues with dairy potentially contaminating its products occurred in 2023. Frito-Lay recalled more than 16,000 bags of its Off the Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps that were distributed across 26 different states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. That's quite the number of potential people impacted. So, how does milk end up in an otherwise benign bag of chickpea crisps? After a customer complaint, Frito-Lay discovered that similar products containing a caramel flavoring -- which itself contains milk -- had ended up in the mix. Unfortunately, since the bags didn't declare these additions on the packaging, an unsuspecting shopper with a milk allergy would be none the wiser when they sat down to have a tasty snack, hence the recall. As anyone with a gluten sensitivity will tell you, shopping for gluten-free junk food can be frustrating. What's even more frustrating, though, is chowing down on a bag of what you think are tasty gluten-free chips and realizing all too late that your snack contains the very thing that's going to make you ill. Hypothetical situations like this are what prompted Frito-Lay to recall nearly 7,000 bags of Doritos in the summer of 2023. All of the bags had been distributed solely in Pennsylvania, including in vending machines and food service locations. The company discovered that not only did some of its Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips potentially contain undeclared wheat, but they also featured undeclared soy found in Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili Flavored Tortilla Chips. At the time of the recall, the Food and Drug Administration reported that no allergic reactions had been attributed to either the wheat or soy unexpectedly found in the chips. It's not just your tortilla chips that are at risk of recall. In June 2023, Frito-Lay recalled some jars of its Tostitos Avocado Salsa due to mislabeling. Unlike many mislabeling incidents, it wasn't that the label was correct and the food that ended up in the packaging was wrong. Instead, the product was right, but Frito-Lay had just slapped the wrong label on each jar. The jars still said Tostitos Avocado Salsa on the front, but the nutrition information on the back was that of another product, meaning that the salsa's milk content (which comes in the form of a whey protein concentrate) was not properly declared. While no allergic reactions had been reported at the time of recall, the Food and Drug Administration still deemed the risk to be serious or life-threatening if anyone with a severe sensitivity or allergy were to inadvertently eat the salsa, thinking it was milk-free. No, you're not imagining it. A good portion of Frito-Lay's recalls are related to milk sneaking its way into products that very much should not contain dairy. Take another dairy-related recall for Lay's Classic Potato Chips, this time in the first half of 2023. The problem this time? The Classic Potato Chips were possibly contaminated by milk ingredients found in Lay's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips. Once again, while the number of affected bags was few at just 146 in total, they were spread out over a huge area, having been distributed to grocery and convenience stores throughout four states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. This made the likelihood of pinpointing which households out of millions took home the affected chips near impossible. While no allergic reactions had been reported at the time of the recall, the Food and Drug Administration warned that eating the chips could prove dangerous or deadly for some individuals. Sometimes, a manufacturer accidentally fills a product's packaging with an entirely different product. This was the case when Frito-Lay recalled Ruffles All Dressed Potato Chips in May 2021, with the bags going out to stores containing a different kind of potato chip than what was advertised. What was even worse was the fact that the other chips contained milk products, making this a dangerous -- or, worst case scenario, deadly -- mistake if the wrong person were to eat the incorrectly packaged chips. The bags ended up solely at Sam's Club locations all across the Southeast, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. This wasn't the first Ruffles recall of its kind in 2021. Frito-Lay also recalled party-size bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips that had been distributed throughout Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas in January. The reason was the same. Each bag was inadvertently filled with the wrong chips, and those wrong chips contained undeclared milk. In the late 2010s and early 2020s, opening a bag of potato chips and blindly grabbing a fistful seemingly came with a surprising amount of risk. You never knew when you'd come away with a snack that was very much not what you expected. In June 2019, Frito-Lay issued yet another recall due to bags of chips being filled with a flavor different from what was advertised on the packaging. In this instance, bags of Lay's Lightly Salted Barbecue were filled with an undisclosed flavor of chips that contained milk ingredients. The chips had been distributed through a good swath of the country, including in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming before the problem was caught. Fortunately, the Food and Drug Administration said that no adverse reactions had been reported at the time of the recall. Salmonella makes another appearance in the Frito-Lay timeline of potentially hazardous food recalls. In 2017, Frito-Lay recalled bags of Lay's Kettle Cooked Jalapeño Flavored Potato Chips and Miss Vickie's Jalapeño Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to the potential presence of salmonella in the chips' jalapeño seasoning. As was the case in the more recent Frito-Lay salmonella recall in 2024, this 2017 recall was the result of a supplier issue. A company that supplied Frito-Lay with the jalapeño seasoning was actually the one to experience salmonella contamination. In fact, no actual salmonella had been found directly on any Frito-Lay products. However, just to be safe, a recall was issued. At the time of recall, no illnesses had been reported. Frito-Lay wasn't the only company impacted by the tainted jalapeño powder. Texas-based Phoenix Food, which produced a dip mix containing the powder, was also forced to issue a recall. Peanuts are up there with shellfish and tree nuts for one of the most deadly food allergens. It's estimated that as much as 2% of the U.S. population -- roughly 6 million people -- has a peanut allergy. With that in mind, peanut contamination is a serious matter. When Frito-Lay found out that there was potentially peanut residue on some of its Rold Gold pretzel products in 2016, it rushed to recall a handful of varieties, including Pretzel Sticks, Pretzel Thins, and Pretzel Braided Honey Wheat. This recall is more than just a case of mislabeled allergens. Hostess Brands had to issue a similar recall for peanut contamination around the same time as the Frito-Lay recall. Both companies had sourced flour from Grain Craft, which had issued its own peanut-related recall in April when peanut residue was detected in some of its wheat flour. The wheat was supposedly grown and processed in close proximity to peanuts. When you think about a food recall sparked by contamination, the first things that come to mind are often the likes of salmonella or an unexpected allergen. In February 2013, however, Frito-Lay found itself dealing with an even more surprising kind of contamination in SunChips: metal fragments. The brand was forced to recall both its Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parmesan & Herb SunChips. Again, this was a recall that went much further than just Frito-Lay, with the issue traced back to a flour supplier. In this instance, the supplier was Dakota Speciality Milling, which also supplied flour to Mondelez, the producer of BelVita breakfast biscuits. The supplier said that a defective screen may have produced small fragments of metal wire that subsequently ended up in its grain blends. If those metal fragments wound up in the flour that went to Frito-Lay and Mondelez, the SunChips and breakfast biscuits could've very well contained metal as well. It goes without saying that accidentally consuming sharp metal could pose a safety risk, hence the urgent recall. Beyond the realm of savory snacks, Frito-Lay also owns some sweet treat brands. Its lineup includes Grandma's, maker of various oversized and sandwich cookies that bear a certain nostalgic feel. But in 2012, there was nothing warm and fuzzy about an error that saw Grandma's incorrectly label packs of its Peanut Butter Sandwich Creme cookies. While these cookies definitely made it clear that they contained wheat, peanut, and soy ingredients, the original packaging left out warnings for two other key allergens: milk and egg, both found within an artificial butter ingredient. While we've already discussed milk allergies at length, egg allergies are no less serious, causing a range of symptoms after exposure that include rashes, hives, nasal congestion, and gastrointestinal distress. Rarely, an egg allergy can lead to anaphylaxis, which may be fatal. With roughly 2% of all children experiencing an egg allergy, it's better to be safe than sorry. Frito-Lay has produced a range of pistachio products, both branded as Frito-Lay and underneath its Nut Harvest brand. In 2009, Frito-Lay was forced to recall its own-brand salted pistachios due to salmonella. In this case, salmonella was detected at a Setton Pistachio processing plant in California that then went on to distribute the potentially contaminated pistachios to a variety of brands, not just Frito-Lay. Kraft was also impacted and had to recall nearly 30 Planters products and eight Back to Nature products. Overall, Setton Pistachio recalled 1 million pounds of products, all from the 2008 crop year. You may associate foodborne illnesses and bacteria like salmonella with undercooked meats or foods that have sat out too long. However, salmonella can also grow on produce in certain environments or temperatures. For example, salmonella can multiply on pistachios if they're not handled quickly enough, such as if there's a delay between harvesting and hulling or between hulling and drying. This recall occurred more than 30 years ago, but it's still possibly one of the most alarming on this list. While you expect Cheetos to be crunchy, you don't expect your Cheetos to be crunchy because they're filled with broken glass. In the winter of 1992, however, it was this fear that triggered a mass recall. Frito-Lay recalled bags of its crunchy Cheetos distributed across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The company cited glass particles discovered in one of its manufacturing plants. However, it did say that glass particles weren't actually found on any of the Cheetos or in any actual Cheetos bags and stressed that the recall was a precautionary measure. Unfortunately, food recalls due to glass contamination aren't terribly rare. In 2024, a recall of canned jalapeños occurred in over 25 states due to glass contamination. In 2023, a high-end British chocolate brand, Hotel Chocolat, also recalled select sweet treats after shards of glass were found in some packages. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Dodgers sell hot dogs for $7.99. The Diamondbacks sell them for $2.99. Why?
The Dodgers sell hot dogs for $7.99. The Diamondbacks sell them for $2.99. Why? Fans wait in line to purchase food and beverages before a game at Dodger Stadium earlier this month. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) In the seventh inning, fans rise and sing about buying peanuts and Cracker Jack at the ballgame. But what if the concession prices have risen so much that fans have to think twice about buying? At Dodger Stadium, a Dodger Dog costs $7.99. Advertisement As ticket prices have soared, a small but growing number of teams in all sports are offering a limited menu of basic concession items at fan-friendly prices. At Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, a hot dog costs $2.99. Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall said team executives discussed whether discounting a handful of concession items would cost the team some revenue. It turns out, he said, they make more money that way. 'People feel like they're getting a bargain,' Hall said, 'and they buy more.' Read more: Bobby Miller struggles, but Dodgers complete sweep of Rockies The Chase Field $2.99 menu includes hot dogs, sodas, peanuts and popcorn. The Baltimore Orioles offer seven food items at $4 or less, including hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzel bites and desserts. Nine other teams have value menus or $1 hot dogs for selected games, based on the fan value page on the league website. Advertisement At the Delta Center, home of the NBA's Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club, the $3 menu includes hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and ice cream. The Atlanta Falcons, the NFL team credited with starting the trend, offer hot dogs, sodas, popcorn and pretzels at $2 each, with $3 items including sweet tea, peach shakes, nachos and vegan dogs. The Dodgers have studied whether to introduce a value menu at Dodger Stadium, team president Stan Kasten said. 'We will increase the number of transactions if we have lower prices,' he said. 'They say they make more money that way.' That would be great, Kasten said, except for what he said was an insurmountable obstacle. Advertisement 'I hate to say this,' he said. 'It's a terrible thing to say. I wish it wasn't true. 'We can't physically handle more transactions.' The fan experience would be worsened that way, Kasten said. The notoriously long Dodger Stadium concessions lines would get even longer, and the notoriously crowded concourses would get even more crowded. Dodger Stadium is built into the side of a hill, which cramps space for existing concession stands and kitchens and complicates any plans to widen the concourses. In 2013, the Dodgers needed to remove seats in order to expand concourses. The Dodgers allow fans to bring in their own food and drink, provided the food is in a small clear bag and the drink is in a factory-sealed bottle, no larger than one liter, and non-alcoholic. Sign up for more Dodgers news with Dodgers Dugout. Delivered at the start of each series. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
