FDA issues warning to Jimmy John’s for ‘adulturated’ food linked to 5 E. coli, salmonella outbreaks
The FDA released a warning letter directed at the chain alleging the company sold vegetables linked with five outbreaks in the past seven years.
D.C. named 4th most expensive U.S. city
The average rent in the District is $2,700, according to a new study.
Costco may soon require membership to shop at food court: report
The open-to-all Costco food court ends here.
Contigo water bottles sold at Walmart, Target again recalled over choking hazard
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Americans have $21B in unused gift cards and store credits
Although gift cards have topped holiday wish lists in recent years, half of U.S. adults currently have unredeemed gift cards or store credits that are estimated to be valued at $21 billion in untouched money, according to a new survey released on Tuesday from personal finance resource Bankrate. This whopping 10-figure number even includes airline redemption vouchers.
Thousands of Giant, Safeway workers in DC region plan for potential strike
If you’re a regular shopper at any Giant or Safeway store within the D.C region, chances are you’ll have to buy your groceries elsewhere.
Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
14,000 infant carriers sold at Target, Amazon recalled due to fall hazard
Officials said the buckles on the carriers can break, causing baby to possibly fall out.
Skimming concerns at Alexandria ATM
In Northern Virginia, customers are complaining on the Next Door app about an ATM in Alexandria. Residents say they believe it’s behind missing money from their accounts.
Dozens of cars linked to Getaround app stolen in DC
The D.C. Attorney General's Office is issuing a consumer warning after dozens of cars available for rent on the car sharing app Getaround have been stolen in the District.
Macy’s closing more than 100 stores
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Pier 1 closing 450 stores, including several in Maryland and Virginia
Pier 1 is closing more than 400 of its brick and mortar stores around the country.
U.S. states join global push to ban animal-tested cosmetics
A growing number of U.S. states are considering banning the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.
FDA warns Purell to stop claiming its hand sanitizer can prevent Ebola
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration told Purell to stop claiming that one of its hand sanitizer product lines prevents Ebola.
FDA sends hand sanitizer brand Purell strict warning
Federal health officials are calling on GoJo, the maker of Purell products, to stop making claims that its hand sanitizer is effective at eliminating diseases.
Study determines each state's most searched snack ahead of the Super Bowl
So what exactly are Americans chowing down on during the 3+ hour sporting event?
Alaska pot shops among 1st in US to allow onsite consumption
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
California could limit 'flushable' wipes tied to sewer clogs
Some environmentalists worry the wipes end up in waterways, and the bill is among a number of efforts in California to keep harmful products out of the waste stream.
Washington Auto Show prepares to kick off
Wisdom Martin got a preview of the cars lining the showroom floor of the Washington Auto Show.