ALDI’s fall candle selection is giving us all the pumpkin spice vibes. If you are a fan of scented candles then you are going to want to scope out the selection available this month. Each week there will be a new offering you are going to want to add to your mantle or bedside table.
Huntington Home 3 Wick Candle
This selection will be available the week of Sept. 2. There are four varieties of pumpkin-themed candles — Coconut Pumpkin Macarons, Pumpkin Chai, #PumpkinEverything, and Sweet Pumpkin Cake. If you liked these, watch out later in the month for a second set of 3 wick candles in fall scents. Each candle retails for $3.99.
Huntington Home Ceramic Candle
These candles will also be available the week of Sept. 2. There are four scents available — Cedar Oakwood, Cranberry Clove, Harvest Skies, and Pumpkin Praline. Each candle retails for $6.99.
Huntington Home Mercury Glass Ceramic Candles
Thiese Mercury Glass Pumpkin Candles come in three scents — Pumpkin Frosting, Pumpkin Toffee, and Sippin’ Cider. Each candle retails for $4.99.
Huntington Home 3 Wick Candles
The second release of the 3-wick candles is available the week of Sept. 16 and includes four scents — Apple Cider Donuts, Pine Cones & Plaid, Fall Breeze, Crisp Leaves and Hayrides & Bonfires. Each candle retails for $3.99.
Huntington Home Ceramic Pumpkin Candles
These pumpkin candles are available Sept. 30. They come in lidded ceramic jars in white or black with gold stems. Each candle retails for $6.99.
Two Good, the Danone yogurt brand, just launched the yogurt industry’s first-ever one for one program called One Cup, Less Hunger. For every cup of yogurt purchased, Two Good is donating a cup of food in partnership with food rescue organizations City Harvest and We Don’t Waste. The program launched on the heels of Two Good’s 2020 Earth Week activation, during which the brand donated $100,000 from profits made at select partner retailers to these same food rescue organizations.
Food insecurity is at a high with 1 in 6 Americans facing hunger during the pandemic. Food rescue initiatives are especially important. August also saw the end of the federal CARES Act, which left many families in a lurch. For kids who are returning to virtual classes, 27% of parents say they cannot afford the breakfasts/lunches for their children that their schools would have provided before the pandemic. As students return to school in-person and online, 10% of families report that daily meals are causing them to incur education-related debt.
Through this program, Two Good is empowering consumers to vote with their dollar which, based on current sales trends, is estimated to allow for 46 million pounds of food to be rescued, providing 28 million meals to those who need them across the U.S.
Other food brands are stepping up right now to help fight food insecurity and hunger at this pivotal moment during what would normally be “back to school season,” including:
Capri Sun: Donating 5 million filtered water pouches to schools
Cheerios: Donated $1.3M to No Kid Hungry and partnered with Jerry Harris
SnackNation: For every box sold, SnackNation is donating one meal to families in need, in partnership with Feeding America
Danone North America estimates that the annual impact of Two Good’s One Cup, Less Hunger program will allow for 46 million pounds of food to be rescued, providing 28 million meals to those who need them across the U.S.4 By redirecting this food, the program also helps avoid the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) that would have resulted if the food was wasted. When considering all of the GHG emissions that go into producing, processing, transporting and disposing of food, what we are helping rescue has a footprint equivalent to the annual impact of over 10,000 cars, or approximately 5.5 million gallons of gasoline burned.
“Two Good is introducing the yogurt industry’s first one for one program, which will be in support of the increasingly urgent issues in our country that are food insecurity and food waste,” shared Pedro Silveira, President, U.S. Yogurt, Danone North America. “Launched last year, Two Good was a breakthrough innovation in the yogurt category with its 2g of total sugar per serving and a delicious taste, aligned to its promise of ‘do more with less.’ We launched our social purpose to support food rescue organizations earlier this year during our Earth Week program, and are committed to expanding the impact our business can make when it comes to food waste and hunger.”
As part of the world’s largest Certified B Corporation, Danone North America, Two Good is critical to the mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible. Since its introduction to the market in 2019, Two Good has cultivated high loyalty among the brand’s consumers — in fact, 23% of people who have tried Two Good would not buy another yogurt if the product wasn’t available (versus a 4% equivalent figure for a close competitor). As a result, Two Good recently surpassed $100 million in retail sales.
“Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, City Harvest has ramped up our operations significantly in order to meet the overwhelming need for emergency food we are seeing across New York City,” said Rebecca Fontes, Director of Business Partnerships at City Harvest. “With unemployment at an all-time high, it’s projected that food insecurity will balloon by 38% among New Yorkers, and 49% among New York City children. We are incredibly thankful for Danone North America’s support as we continue to rescue and deliver food for our neighbors in need during these unprecedented times.”
“With this partnership, we will expand our mission of feeding those who are food insecure in the community and continue to keep millions of pounds of high-quality food out of the landfill,” shared Arlan Preblud, Executive Director of We Don’t Waste. “To be selected by Danone North America is a game-changer for our hunger-fighting network and we are honored to be part of the One for One program.”
Underscoring the significance of Two Good’s One Cup, Less Hunger program, the brand is adding its commitment to every pack of yogurt in-stores beginning on October 1, 2020. For more information about Two Good, please visit www.goodyogurt.com.
Hot dog! Disney Junior wants to help keep your preschoolers entertained while they are home this summer. The channel will debut themed programming events throughout July and August kicking off with “Red, White and Bluey Weekend” just in time for Independence Day.
Red, White and Bluey Weekend
Friday, Jul. 3 beginning at 4:30 p.m.; Sat., Jul. 4 beginning at 12:00 p.m.; and Sun., Jun. 5 beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Disney Junior
Episodes of Bluey, Puppy Dog Pals, T.O.T.S and more will be highlighted. New Bluey-themed interstitials will also debut.
Mickey Mouse Calling All Campers Week
Mon., Jul. 13 – Fri., Jul. 17 at 6:30 p.m. on Disney Junior
This week will feature Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Mickey and the Roadster Racers and Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures episodes spotlighting camping and the great outdoors.
Dog Days of Summer Weekend
Sat., Jul. 18 – Sun., Jul. 19 beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Disney Junior
Dog-themed episodes of favorite series including Puppy Dog Pals, Bluey, Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures and T.O.T.S. will be highlighted this week.
Puppy Playcare Week
Mon., Jul. 27 – Wed., Jul. 29 at 9:00 a.m. and Thurs., Jul. 30 at 9:30 a.m. on Disney Channel; and 7:00 p.m. on Disney Junior
Episodes of Puppy Dog Pals will air daily leading up to the new episode “Firefighter Pups / Hike Paw,” premiering Fri., Jul. 31 at 9:30 a.m. on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW.
Mickey Mouse Farm Week
Mon., Aug. 10 – Fri., Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. on Disney Junior
Episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Mickey and the Roadster Racers and Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures highlighting farming and teamwork lead up to a new episode of Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures titled “Goofy’s Hot Dog Harvest / Puppy Birthday to You!,” premiering Fr., Aug. 14 at 8:30 a.m. on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW.
T.O.T.S. Train Week
Mon., Aug. 17 – Fri., Aug. 21 at 9:00 a.m. on Disney Channel and 6:30 p.m. on Disney Junior
This week will feature T.O.T.S episodes highlighting a new baby train and new babies, leading up the new episode “The Big Little Baby / The Super-Secret Mission” premiering Aug. 21 at 9:00 a.m. on Disney Junior.
Many attractions have since closed due to the spread of coronavirus. After Thursday’s announcement that Disney will be temporarily closing all their parks and resorts both Disney World and Disneyland will be donating excess food that would have gone unused due to the unexpected closures. Disney Parks are known for having a long-time commitment to reducing food waste.
Disneyland will donate excess food to Second Harvest Food Bank. The theme park will give excess inventory of dairy, fruit, vegetables, packaged goods and unserved banquet meals to Second Harvest Food Bank, which aims to end hunger in Orange County. Disneyland Resort has operated a food donation program since 2014. Last year, the attraction donated more than 20,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank.
In order to help Central Floridians in need during this time, Walt Disney World Resort will donate their excess food inventory like fresh salads, greens and cooked hot items to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, as part of the ongoing Disney Harvest program. Launched in 1991, Disney Harvest collects excess food from locations throughout Walt Disney World, delivering it to feeding programs across Central Florida.
How do you celebrate holiday time with the fam? The new Juicy Juice Family Occasions Survey sheds light on how parents prepare for the holiday meal.
According to the survey of more than 1,000 U.S. parents, the days of the “kids’ table” are long gone. Sixty-one percent of moms and dads surveyed said they make room for the littles at the main table instead of setting a smaller one.
Ilene Bergenfeld, chief marketing officer at Harvest Hill Beverage Company, said in a press release, “Families today are busier than ever, especially this time of year, so finding ways to spend more time together is important to parents and that includes holiday dinners.”
Even though parents want to spend more together-time with the family, that doesn’t mean every adult is ready to give up cooking their own meals. The Juicy Juice survey revealed that 43 percent of parents prepare all the holiday meals and 51 percent prep at least some of it.
When it comes to a holiday meal at someone else’s house, parents still dive in and plan their own goodies to bring. So what are the top choices for parents to bring along? Forty-one percent of adults surveyed prefer to prep dessert, 36 percent choose a savory dip or appetizer and 23 percent bring a beverage.
Meal prep isn’t the only part of holiday planning on parents’ to-do lists. The survey also found that 90 percent of families deck the halls with festive decorations for the holidays!
If romaine is on your Thanksgiving menu, you may need to pick a substitute, pronto. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a food safety alert for romaine lettuce after 40 reported cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections across 16 states.
The lettuce, harvested from the Salinas, California growing region, has caused 28 hospitalizations so far.
CDC’s warning not to eat romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California, growing region includes ALL types of romaine (whole head, hearts of romaine, salad mixes, organic, etc.). Throw them away. Read more about the investigation: https://t.co/sZvP3yMmqVpic.twitter.com/8AjFzROkXm
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website, “At this time, romaine lettuce that was harvested outside of the Salinas region has not been implicated in this outbreak investigation. Hydroponically- and greenhouse-grown romaine, which is voluntarily labeled as “indoor grown,” from any region does not appear to be related to the current outbreak.”
How can you tell if your romaine is unsafe to eat? The CDC recommends that consumers look at the label for the harvest location. All types of romaine, including hearts of romaine, whole heads, packages of pre-cut lettuce and salad mixes, could contain the affected lettuce. The recalled romaine products have “use by” dates between Oct. 20 and Nov. 1, 2019 and the establishment number EST. 18502B inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Do not consume lettuce labeled Salinas or those with no marked growing region. Throw the lettuce away and thoroughly wash and sanitize all surfaces the lettuce came in contact with.
Cold Stone Creamery recently announced the addition of two seasonal ice cream flavors—and they’ll bring total holiday happiness! At least in the dessert department.
Starting Oct. 30 you can treat yourself, your kiddo or the whole fam to Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream or Cookie Butter Ice Cream!
Along with the ice cream flavors, Cold Stone Creamery will also have two new promotional creations—Harvest Pumpkin Cheesecake (Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream, HEATH Bars, caramel and whipped topping) or Cookie Butter Obsession (Cookie Butter Ice Cream, cinnamon and graham cracker pie crust).
As if Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream wasn’t enough on its own, Cold Stone Creamery also has a Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie. This delish dessert starts with Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream and has a graham cracker pie crust, cinnamon frosting and a caramel drizzle.
Sara Schmillen, vice president of marketing at Kahala Brands (Cold Stone Creamery’s parent company), said in a press release, “We are ecstatic to bring back fan-favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream to our stores as well as introduce what we believe will be a fan-favorite flavor, Cookie Butter Ice Cream.” Schmillen continued, “A delicious way to kick off the holidays with made fresh, super-premium ice cream and delight in everything the season brings!”
The limited-edition Pumpkin Cheesecake flavor, the Harvest Pumpkin Cheesecake creation and the Ice Cream Pie are available through Dec. 3, 2019. The Cookie Butter flavor and creation are available through Jan. 7, 2020.
The saddest part of Halloween being over is going to be saying goodbye to those airplant-topped yoga skeletons and Halloween succulent platers. Luckily, Target has the perfect cure for your Halloween hangover––Thanksgiving Succulent Mugs!
The collection features three different styles of Spritz mugs filled with faux succulents so you don’t even have to worry about taking care of a plant during the chaos of the holiday season. The first mug features a green succulent in a deep red mug that says “Gather.”
The second is an orange succulent in a white mug that reads, “Hello Autumn.”
And last, but not least is a green and brown succulent in an orange mug that says “Give thanks.”
All three succulent mugs are part of Target’s Harvest Decor Collection. They are now available at Target online and in stores for just $5 each, making you even more thankful for your favorite place to shop.
This Friday the 13th set aside your superstitions and gaze up at the night sky for a very lucky view that won’t come again soon. A rare harvest moon is appearing this week and this is how to watch.
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Harvest Moon is a full moon that appears nearest to the start of fall. This year fall begins on Sep. 23 which makes the full moon hitting the skies on Sep. 13 the official Harvest Moon. What sets the Harvest Moon apart from other full moons is that the moon rise moves forward in 30-minute increments each night, instead of the typical 50 minutes, so the moon appears in the sky earlier in the sky for several days.
What makes this particular Harvest Moon even more special is that it happens to be landing on the infamous Friday the 13th. The last time a Harvest Moon occurred on Friday the 13th was in 2000 and it won’t happen again for another twenty years on Aug. 13, 2049.
To get a good look at the Harvest Moon, gaze up at the sky just after sunset on Sep. 13, if you are in the Central, Mountain or Pacific time zones. For those on the East Coast you’ll have to stay up past bedtime to see the peak of the Harvest Moon at at 12:33 a.m. ET on Sep. 14.
Another chicken strip recall has been issued by the USDA, bringing the total number to a frustrating level. Contaminants, foreign objects and mislabeling means it’s extra important to check your freezer before whipping up an easy dinner.
Here’s the rundown on seven of the recalls most likely to affect parents so far.
Tyson Foods Inc. Chicken Products
Why They Were Recalled
On Mar. 21, 2019 Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a recall for 65,313 pounds of chicken products based on customer reports that the products contained pieces of metal. As of May 4, 2019, the recall now includes an additional 11,829,517 pounds of ready-to-eat strips.
Where They Were Sold
The products were shipped to retail and Department of Defense locations nationwide, for institutional use nationwide and to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What to Look For
The recalled products include 20, 25 and 40-oz bags produced on various dates from Oct. 1, 2018 through March 8, 2019 and have “Use By Dates” of Oct. 1, 2019 through March 7, 2020. Each package has an establishment code P-7221. Click this link to see a chart of all 8 Tyson products in this recall.
Spare Time Fully Cooked Buffalo Style Chicken Strips, Chicken Breast Strip Fritters with Rib Meat & Sauce
Why They Were Recalled
On Mar. 21, 2019 Tyson Foods, Inc., the parent company for Spare Time, issued a recall for 3,780 pounds of chicken products based on customer reports that the products contained pieces of metal.
Where They Were Sold
The products were sold to retailers in the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. They were also sold to correctional institutions in Wisconsin and Michigan.
What to Look For
The recalled products include 20-lb boxes produced at one plant location on November 30, 2018. Each package has an establishment code P7221 and a “use by” date of November 30, 2019. They have a UPC code of 00031400076746 and a case code of 3348CNQ03.
Taylor Farms Chile Relleno
Why They Were Recalled
On Feb. 2, 2019 the USDA announced a recall for 2,100 pounds of chicken products manufactured by Taylor Farms. The chicken was incorrectly labeled as Chile Relleno. This misbranding error means that the products, which were actually HEB Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Alfredo and Chicken, could contain undeclared allergens.
Where They Were Sold
The products were sold in grocery and retail stores in Texas.
What to Look For
The recalled products include 10-oz. tray packages labeled as “HEB-MEAL SIMPLE CHILE RELLENO” with “USE BY” dates of 02/04/2019, 02/05/2019, 02/07/2019, 02/08/2019, and 02/09/2019 and lot codes TFD025AU4, TFD026AU4, TFD028AU4, TFD029AU4 and TFD030AU4. The products bear the establishment number "EST. 34733."
Pilgrim's Pride Uncooked Popcorn Style Chicken
Why They Were Recalled
The USDA announced a recall for Pilgrim's Pride's uncooked popcorn style chicken breast chunk fritters with ribmeat on Feb. 1, 2019. After receiving a consumer complaint about a possible rubber contaminant, Pilgrim's Pride issued the voluntary recall for the frozen, not-ready-to-eat breaded chicken
Where They Were Sold
The popcorn chicken products were sold at Publix Super Markets and other stores across the country.
What to Look For
The recalled chicken includes 20-lb. boxes containing 8 clear bags of “UNCOOKED POPCORN STYLE CHICKEN BREAST CHUNK FRITTERS WITH RIB MEAT” with a “USE BY 10 01 2019” date and lot codes of 9004101012, 9004101013, 9004101014, 9004101015, 9004101016, 9004101017, 9004101018, 9004101019, 9004101020, 9004101021, 9004101022, 9004101000 and 9004101001. The items were produced on Jan. 4, 2019.
Tyson Fully Cooked Panko Chicken Nuggets
Why They Were Recalled
On Jan. 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Tyson recalled approximately 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets that may have been contaminated with rubber. The Tyson nuggets were recalled because a small number of consumers contacted the company to say they had found small pieces of soft, blue rubber in the nuggets. As of today, no injuries have been reported with this recall. Representatives for Tyson Foods directed consumers to a company press release online when asked for comment.
Where They Were Sold
Tyson Fully Cooked Panko Chicken Nuggets in 5-pound bags were sold at club stores in Arizona, California, Illinois, New Jersey and Utah.
What to Look For
The recall includes 5-pound bags of Tyson® Fully Cooked Panko Chicken Nuggets purchased since Nov. 26, 2018, check the following information to see if they are included in the recall. Bags will have a UPC of 0 23700 03558 5, “best if used by” dates of Nov. 26, 2019, case codes 3308SDL03 with time stamps of 23:00 to 01:59 and establishment number P13556.
Perdue Fun Shapes Chicken Breast Nuggets
Why They Were Recalled
In addition to the Tyson recall, Perdue Foods issued a second chicken nugget recall (voluntarily) in as many weeks on Jan. 28, 2019 for more than 16,000 pounds of refrigerated chicken nuggets because of an undeclared allergen and an incorrect UPC code. The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, resulting from people eating these nuggets with this recall. Representatives for Perdue Farms directed consumers to a company press release online when asked for comment.
Where They Were Sold
Perdue Fun Shapes Chicken Breast Nuggets in 12-oz. packages were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, DC, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
What to Look For
The recall includes 12-ounce packages of PERDUE Fun Shapes Chicken Breast Nuggets, check for a Use By date of Mar 11, 2019, lot codes 17009010–19009010 and establishment number P-369 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Harvest Food Group Seasoned Chicken Fried Rice
Why They Were Recalled
Harvest Food Group Inc. voluntarily recalled 47,332 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken fried rice on Jan. 23, 2019. The products were misbranded and may have an undeclared milk allergen.
Where They Were Sold
The products were shipped to retail locations in Illinois and Michigan.
What to Look For
The products bear the establishment number "P-34457." The Jan. recall is for: 9-oz. cardboard packages of “yumnum global cuisine YAKITORI SEASONED CHICKEN FRIED RICE” bearing lot codes “C041A8K12 BEST BY 11/12/2019,” “C091A8L04 BEST BY 12/04/2019,” and “C091A8L05 BEST BY 12/05/2019."
What Parents Can Do
Check your freezer and do not eat any chicken nuggets if they match any of the recalled products above!
For recalled Tysonchicken nuggets, discard the product, cut the UPC and date code from the back of the packaging and mail it to the following address for a full refund:
If you have questions, call Tyson's special toll-free line at 1-888-747-7611. Customer service representatives will be available Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central.
Customers who purchased Perduechicken nuggets affected by either recall may call Perdue at 866-866-3703 to receive a full refund.
Customers who purchased Pilgrim's Pride uncooked popcorn chicken should not eat the products. Return them to the place of purchase or throw them away. Contact James Brown, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation’s consumer relations, at (800) 321-1470 with additional questions.
For questions regarding the Taylor Farms recall, contact Thomas Yongo, director of quality assurance with Taylor Farms Texas. Either throw the product away or bring it back to the place of purchase for a refund.
If you have the Yumnum Global Cuisine Yakitori Seasoned Chicken Fried Rice is your fridge or freezer you can return it to the place of purchase. This is especially important if you or someone in your family has a dairy allergy.