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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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How can you tell it's summer? It's not the Florida heat; Starbucks releases summer menu
Memorial Day is still a few days away but another unofficial start of summer is here: Starbucks has released its summer menu Tuesday, May 20. The release comes at a time when the chain is battling employee walkouts at about 100 stores over its new dress code for its baristas. The new dress code — which took effect May 12 — limits baristas to a black top, while their bottoms are required to be black, khaki or blue denim. Starbucks said it would provide employees with two free black T-shirts. Other recent changes at Starbucks included the removal of 13 'less popular' drinks from its menu in March bringing back free refills and a condiment bar for its dine-in customers. Here's what to know about the Starbucks summer menu. Starbucks will begin selling, for a limited time, its summer beverages today, May 20. Starbucks is introducing an iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. The iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is a "light, smooth and subtly sweet profile that pairs perfectly with oat milk and the horchata flavored syrup — which is a fusion of warm cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata." The new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is available throughout the summer while supplies last, Starbucks said. The new drink will join a "returning fan favorite," Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers. The drinks were first introduced in 2024 and feature a "sweet and summery blend of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry flavored pearls." The Summer-Berry Refreshers can be ordered with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresheror with creamy coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink. The Summer-Berry Refreshers also are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer. New to the Starbucks summer menu in 2025 is the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. It features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolate icing and finished with a summer strawberry design. The cake pop will be available for a limited time, while supplies last. Looking for something summery to sip your favorite beverage? FARM Rio and Starbucks launched their summer collection of drinkware "reminiscent of the vibrant colors and prints of the popular Brazilian fashion label." The limited-edition collaboration is available for a limited time while supplies last and includes cold cups, water bottles, tumblers and key chains. There were 17,137 Starbucks locations in the U.S. as of May 14, 2025, according to ScrapeHero, a data company. There were 932 Starbucks in Florida as of May 14, the third most of any state, according to ScrapeHero. The top five states are: California: 3,184 Texas: 1,471 Florida: 932 New York: 763 Washington: 728 ➤ Starbucks store locator This varies by location, with opening hours ranging from 4:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Use the Starbucks store locator to find the one you're interested and click on the i in the upper right corner to find its operating hours. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Starbucks summer menu: Ice horatcha, cake pop at Florida locations
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Costco Announces It Will Close All U.S. Stores on May 26
Costco has become one of the biggest names in the membership-only warehouse club store business. The chain first opened under the name Price Club on Morena Boulevard in San Diego in 1976, and today, there are more than 600 Costco stores across the U.S. While the chain has stores throughout the country, the state with the biggest number of Costco locations in the U.S. is California, with 142 stores, according to ScrapeHero, which is about 23% of all Costco stores in the U.S. Those hoping to hit up Costco on a particular day off in May will have to make other plans, because the company has confirmed that it will close all of its locations on one day in May. Costco has announced that it will close all of its U.S. stores for the entire day on Memorial Day, which takes place on May 26 this year. This announcement is in line with Costco's tradition of closing all stores on major holidays, such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. So, those hoping to rush to Costco on Memorial Day for some last-minute supplies for a barbecue or get-together should make plans to go there earlier in the holiday weekend. "Memorial Day honors the sacrifice and loss of those who served and died in the military," according to the Wounded Warrior Project. "Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. military. "Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women," adds the National Cemetery Administration. Costco is a "membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. With hundreds of locations worldwide, Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one," according to the company.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The Biggest Recalls In Wendy's History
Wendy's experienced a few major problems in 2024, including a reduced net income and extensive store closures. Despite these setbacks, the chain continues to enjoy a good reputation among consumers and earned 10th place in a 2025 ScrapeHero ranking of the largest fast food chains in the U.S. based on number of locations (Subway, Starbucks, and McDonald's occupied the top three spots). In fact, Wendy's has displayed its ability to weather storms in the past, as the fast food restaurant has been mired in a few recall controversies over the years. Issues with undeclared allergens, foreign object in food, and potential choking hazards have plagued certain Wendy's locations and put the chain's customers on high alert. And while it wasn't a recall in the traditional sense, Wendy's also experienced an E. coli outbreak in 2022 that resulted in the restaurant eliminating romaine lettuce in all affected states (we already included this incident on our list of the worst fast food recalls in history). While these incidents have long since been resolved, they do show that even huge fast food brands can experience unexpected calamities. Read more: Popular Culver's Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best As Wendy's explained on X (then Twitter) in 2018, the chain once provided bagged tortilla chips to go with its Taco Salad, though the menu item now comes with chili lime tortilla strips instead. These chips were produced specifically for the restaurant, and a company called Wyandot, Inc. was responsible for manufacturing the crunchy item (it's unclear if Wendy's worked with other chip manufacturers). In 2015, both Wyandot and Wendy's, along with other brands, found themselves in hot water after the round, yellow tortilla chips distributed to the fast food establishment were said to contain an undeclared allergen. Some consumers discovered that their tortilla chip bags also contained cheese curls, which were made with milk. According to Mayo Clinic, milk allergies are associated with symptoms like vomiting, hives, and tingling of the lips and mouth, as well as breathing issues and anaphylaxis in more serious cases. To prevent a person with a milk allergy from accidentally ingesting the ingredient, the FDA requires manufacturers to declare certain major allergens, a list that also includes eggs, tree nuts, and wheat, among others. Failure to do so can lead to recalls, and in Wyandot's case, the recall was categorized as Class II. That means consuming the recalled item may lead to unwanted health effects but is unlikely to cause significant issues. A well-known purveyor of poultry products, Tyson Foods has experienced some major recalls during its history, including complaints from customers about finding metal pieces in the company's chicken products. The food manufacturer experienced a similar issue in 1998 when Wendy's customers found pieces of metal in chicken served at the restaurant — chicken supplied to the chain by Tyson Foods. Most of the locations affected were in the Midwest, although some New York customers were also impacted. According to Tyson Foods, the issue resulted from a broken conveyor belt, which was somehow depositing metal particles from wire mesh into the chicken. This recall involved an estimated 160,000 pounds of chicken, but fortunately, no reports of customer harm followed. It's worth noting that foreign object contamination is an ongoing issue within the commercial food industry, and that contamination can occur at any and every step of the manufacturing and distribution process. This highlights the importance of regulatory agencies like the FDA, which is responsible for investigating food safety issues and swiftly disseminating information to the public to prevent serious illnesses and injuries. Although you can find kids' meals at practically every fast food restaurant these days, the concept was initially invented by Burger Chef, a lesser-known establishment that closed for good in 1996. Burger Chef was the first to lure young customers with the promise of a fun toy, a practice that fast food chains continue to employ. Many kids' meal toys are inspired by beloved cartoon characters, and while he might not be as well-known today, Felix the Cat was a popular animated figure that predated the debut of Mickey Mouse. In 1997, Wendy's offered a kids' meal starring the cartoon feline, complete with coveted toys designed in his likeness. One item in the collection, however, posed a serious hazard to children and was recalled by the chain as a result. The toy in question consisted of a plastic ball containing a small Felix the Cat figurine that rotated around a thin metal bar in the center. The ball also contained four small, colorful fish that would rattle around inside when the toy was rolled. Some consumers complained that the adhesive holding the two sections of the plastic ball together could become unglued, which gave children access to the tiny fish inside. In fact, one child did choke on the small toy but was fortunately unharmed. Concerns about subsequent choking incidents led to a recall of 800,000 toys, which Wendy's offered to replace to spare parents the headache of an extremely disgruntled child. Read the original article on Mashed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
170,000 bottles of apple juice recalled in Ohio, other states over toxic substance worry
More than 7,000 cases totaling more than 170,000 bottles of apple juice were voluntarily recalled by S Martinelli & Company in Ohio, Kentucky and 26 other states over concerns of patulin contamination, a toxic substance produced by certain molds. The Watsonville, California-headquartered company announced the recall on March 18, citing "potential contamination with patulin," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall impacts 7,234 cases of apple juice, which contained four of its signature 10-ounce glass bottles per pack, with six packs per case, bringing the recall to 173,616 bottles. USA TODAY contacted S Martinelli & Company on April 26 but has not received a response. The FDA said the impacted cases of apple juice were distributed in 28 U.S. states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. The affected apple juice was sold by stores in 10-ounce 'bulbous/round glass bottle(s)" with a "white metal screw top lid," per the FDA's enforcement report. The recalled bottles had a 'best by' date of Dec. 5, 2026, and a UPC number reading '0 41244 04102 2.' The recall is listed as Class II, meaning the use of or exposure to the product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences." The four-packs of apple juice are available in-store at Meijer and listed for sale online through Target, Amazon and other retailers. Meijer has 53 stores in Ohio, according to the data scraping website ScrapeHero. Ohio is second only to Michigan (with 124) in the number of Meijer stores in the nation. According to the World Health Organization, patulin is a poisonous substance often found in rotting apples and apple products. For humans, the acute symptoms from consuming patulin include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting, the agency said. The pasteurization process cannot remove patulin from the affected product, the FDA says. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's Apple Juice recalled in Ohio, US
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taco Bell chicken nuggets are back on the menu. See nugget sauces, combo meal prices
Taco Bell's chicken nuggets are coming back after a successful limited-time run last year. This time, the taco chain plans to add the nuggets as a permanent menu item by 2026. The nuggets became a top-selling Taco Bell menu item in December 2024 with around 5 million customers trying them out. The demand remained high even after the initial run, where the tortilla-chip coated nuggets gained massive popularity. "The demand for our nuggets was off the charts," said Taco Bell's Chief Marketing Officer, Taylor Montgomery in a news release, "which is why we're looking at making crispy chicken permanent to give our fans what they are telling us they want." Montgomery notes that even though the chain is "a taco place doing chicken," the nuggets aren't going anywhere. Here's what to know about the Taco Bell chicken nuggets and when they're coming back. Taco Bell chicken nuggets, which the chain planned to reintroduce on April 24, according to a press release, are marinated in a zesty jalapeño-flavored buttermilk and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips. They are also paired with dipping sauces that include Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, Bell Sauce, and Jalapeño Honey Mustard. Customers who purchase the combo nuggets meal get an order of regular Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce, and a large fountain drink. Prices vary depending on how you order them (a la carte or in a combo), but this is the suggested pricing: 5-piece nugget and one dipping sauce: $3.99 10-piece nugget and two dipping sauces: $6.99 5-piece nugget combo with one dipping sauce: $5.99 10-piece nugget combo with two dipping sauces: $8.99 The Buckeye State is in the top five for the most Taco Bell restaurants with 419 locations and counting, according to ScrapeHero data. You can view the company's store locator to find a Taco Bell near you. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Taco Bell brings back chicken nuggets, sauces. See combo meal prices
