Peanut butter lovers rejoice! Making your favorite PB&J just got easier. Jif just announced the launch of the latest breakthrough innovation in peanut butter – Jif Squeeze Creamy Peanut Butter.
This new squeezable pouch from Jif will make it easier for kids to serve themselves a yummy treat. It will also be helpful when you need to measure accurate amounts in recipes or when you need precise spreading for that perfect “ants on a log” snack.
Jif Squeeze Creamy Peanut Butter comes in a 13oz. pouch and will be available at Target, Amazon and other retailers nationwide starting in July. To be notified when this product will be available at a store near you, visit Jif.com and sign up for an email notification.
“Jif lovers enjoy their Jif in a variety of ways—in smoothies and snacks, as a key ingredient in cooking and baking, or even eating it ‘straight up’ with a spoon,” said Rebecca Scheidler, Vice President, Marketing for the Jif Brand. “With our new squeezable pouch, we’re making it even easier and quicker for Jif lovers everywhere to get their Jif fix. No more ‘peanut butter knuckles’ when you’re trying to get the last ounce of goodness from the bottom of the peanut butter jar – No knife. No spoon. No problem!”
Check your freezers. Conagra Brands, Inc is recalling approximately 276,872 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken and turkey bowl products because the products may contain extraneous material, specifically small rocks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. This is an expansion of an earlier recall to include additional products.
The scope of this recall has been expanded to include Healthy Choice Power Bowls Chicken Feta & Farro Bowls, Healthy Choice Power Bowls Unwrapped Burrito Scramble Power Bowls, and Healthy Choice Power Bowls Turkey Sausage & Egg Scramble Power Bowls produced on various dates. The products were produced at two different establishments.
The following additional products are subject to recall:
9.5-oz cartons containing “Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Chicken Feta & Farro” with lot code 5006006620 and best by date of DEC 01 2020. The product bears establishment number “P-115” on the side panel adjacent to the lot code.
7.2-oz cartons containing “Heathy Choice POWER BOWLS Unwrapped Burrito Scramble” with UPC 7265500082, lot code 5009002920 and best if used by date of OCT 25 2020. The product bears establishment number “P9” on the side panel adjacent to the lot code.
7.2-oz cartons containing “Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Turkey Sausage & Egg White Scramble” with UPC 7265500081, lot code of 5009003020 and a best if used by date of OCT 26 2020 on the label. The product bears establishment number “P9” on the side panel adjacent to the lot code.
204-gram cartons containing “Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS BOILS ÈNERGIE PETIT DÈJJEUNER TOUTE JOURNÈE Turkey Sausage & Egg White Scramble” with UPC 7265500202, lot code of 5009003020 and a best if used by date of OCT 26 2020 on the label.
The product bears establishment number “EST P9” on the side panel adjacent to the lot code.
204-gram cartons containing “Heathy Choice POWER BOWLS BOILS ÈNERGIE PETIT DÈJJEUNER TOUTE JOURNÈE Unwrapped Burrito Scramble” with UPC 7265500203, lot code 5009002920 and best if used by date of OCT 25 2020. The product bears establishment number “EST P9” on the side panel adjacent to the lot code.
On Apr.l 10, 2020. Conagra Brands, Inc., recalled approximately 130,763 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken bowl products produced on Jan. 23, 2020. The products bear establishment number “EST P115” inside the USDA Mark of inspection.
9.5-oz. cartons containing “Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Chicken Feta & Farro” with lot code 5006002320, UPC code 072655001800 and a best by date of 10/19/2020 on the label.
9.5-oz. cartons containing “Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Chicken Feta & Farro, BOILS ÈNERGIE Poulet feta et épeautre” with lot code 5006002320, UPC code 072655003026 and a best by date of 10/19/2020 on the label.
These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Canada.
The problem was discovered when the firm received additional consumer complaints about rocks being in the products and the firm then notified FSIS of the issue.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall or seeking a refund can contact Conagra Brands Consumer Care at 1-800-672-8240 or at Consumer.Care@conagra.com.
—Jennifer Swartvagher
Featured photo: United States Department of Agriculture
Check your freezers. Conagra Brands, Inc is recalling approximately 130,763 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken bowl products because the product may contain extraneous material, specifically small rocks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen, not-ready-to-eat chicken bowl items were produced on Jan. 23, 2020.
The following products are subject to recall:
9.5-oz. cartons containing “Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Chicken Feta & Farro” with lot code 5006002320, UPC code 072655001800 and a best by date of 10/19/2020 on the label.
9.5-oz. cartons containing “Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Chicken Feta & Farro, BOILS ÈNERGIE Poulet feta et épeautre” with lot code 5006002320, UPC code 072655003026 and a best by date of 10/19/2020 on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P115” printed on the packaging next to the lot code. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Canada.
The problem was discovered when the firm received consumer complaints about rocks being in the products and the firm then notified FSIS of the issue. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away.
Consumers with questions about the recall or seeking a refund can contact Conagra Brands Consumer Care at 1-800-672-8240 or at Consumer.Care@conagra.com.
—Jennifer Swartvagher
Featured photo: United States Department of Agriculture
Reese Witherspoon’s brand Draper James wants to thank teachers who are tirelessly working to educate children during the coronavirus pandemic. Many teachers are figuring out how to navigate remote learning and broadcasting lessons virtually. To show their appreciation, the Draper James team is giving free dresses to teachers across the country.
The caption of Draper James’ Instagram post says, “Dear Teachers: We want to say thank you. During quarantine, we see you working harder than ever to educate our children. To show our gratitude, Draper James would like to give teachers a free dress.”
The brand also encouraged fans to tag a teacher they know that might need a pick-me-up.
Teachers can fill out a form with their contact information starting Thursday until this Sun., Apr. 5 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Eligible teachers will then receive an email on Apr. 7 with details on how to receive their free dress.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recently announced a recall for more than 55,000 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat Ruiz Food Products, Inc. El Monterey breakfast burritos due to a possible foreign matter contamination concern. Representatives from Ruiz Food Products, Inc. did not immediately return Red Tricycle’s request for comment.
If you have this product, read on for important recall information.
photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Recalled Product Description: El Monterey Breakfast Burritos
The current recall includes the 3.38-lb. Value Pack, containing 12 individually wrapped, 4.5-oz. EL MONTEREY Signature burrito egg, sausage and cheese not ready-to-eat breakfast burritos. The recalled products include the establishment number “EST 45694,” the lot code 19288 and the “Best If Used By” date of Jan. 15, 2021.
Why the Breakfast Burritos Were Recalled
The FSIS initiated the recall after Ruiz Food Products was notified that three consumers found pieces of white, semi-rigid plastic in the burritos. As of now there are no reported illnesses or injuries due to the recalled products.
How to Tell If Your Breakfast Burritos Were Recalled
Look for the establishment number “EST 45694” on the value pack bag or the individual wrappings. The lot code 19288 is located next to the establishment number. The products, which were produced on Oct. 15, 2019, have a “Best If Used By” date of Jan. 15, 2021.
What Consumers Can Do
If you have this product, don’t eat it. Throw the burritos away or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Ruiz Foods Products at 800-772-6474.
Harry Potter fans, this show’s for you! The Curran Theater is home to the exclusive West Coast performance of the eighth book of the Harry Potter series and we’ve got the full scoop on what you can expect when you attend the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child performances. Read on and get your wands ready!
The Eighth Book in Harry's Story
Matthew Murphy
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany. San Francisco and New York are the only destinations in the United States where fans can see the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history.
We love Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for both those who have read the series in its entirety and those who just have basic familiarity with the Harry Potter characters. This story takes place 19 years after the final book ends. If you are interested in reading about how we got to this point in Harry’s story, click here (this synopsis is also contained in your program at the show).
How to Get Yourself to Hogwarts
Matthew Murphy
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is shown in two parts and you'll need to purchase tickets to both parts to get the full story. You can choose to see the two parts on different days, or on one day with a break in between. We like the option of seeing both on one Sunday with Part One shown at 1 p.m. and Part Two at 6:30 p.m. as you are finished by 9 p.m. Each part runs just over two and a half hours (including a 20 minute intermission).
If you choose the Sunday option, book an early dinner at 4 p.m. nearby and then walk around Union Square until the second part starts. You'll find a number of nearby restaurants offering discounts when you show your ticket. We particularly like Bartlett Hall as a family-friendly option.
Wear Your House Colors
Matthew Murphy
Theater-goers are encouraged to wear their house colors and invisibility cloaks. If you need to purchase additional items, look for the shop on the second floor that sells Harry Potter-themed items. There's also a stand selling Harry Potter and the Cursed Child-themed gear, with different items offered at Part One and Part Two.
The bars at the Curran Theater offer fun themed beverages, sodas, wine, beer and Harry Potter snacks like chocolate wands. You can even enjoy these items at your seat during the show.
Details for Muggle Parents
Matthew Murphy
It's good to have some knowledge of the Harry Potter storyline and characters before you see the show. But even without this knowledge, the show is amazing and definitely worth bringing the kids to. Parents should be aware that there are a few dark portions of the show where dementors are present and that might be scary for young audience members.
All Aboard the Hogwarts Express
Matthew Murphy
Tickets are currently on sale for shows through July 12, 2020. Tickets range from $59 to $199 per part with premium seats available for all performances.
Every Friday at 1 p.m. PT, tickets for performances the following week are made available to fans for some of the very best seats in the theater at $40 ($20 per Part). These tickets are known as the “Friday Forty” and are only be available via the official website HarryPotterOnStage.com, TodayTix.com, or the TodayTix App. To win access to purchase the “Friday Forty” tickets, fans can enter via Today Tix from Monday 12:01 a.m. PT until Friday 1 p.m. PT for the following week’s performances. Winners are notified each Friday between 1 p.m. PT and 5 p.m. PT.
Performance Schedule: Wednesday – 2 p.m. Part One & 7:30 p.m. Part Two Thursday – 7:30 p.m. Part One Friday – 7:30 p.m. Part Two Saturday – 2 p.m. Part One & 7:30 p.m. Part Two Sunday – 1 p.m. Part One & 6:30 p.m. Part Two
This incredible new collection of Star Wars-themed cookware is sure to inspire you at dinner time. You might even convince a picky eater to try something new if it happens to be cooked in a “Han Solo in carbonite” roaster.
In addition to the massive roatser, the collection also includes mini cocottes that come in BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO finishes, a Darth Vader Dutch oven, a Tattoine Dutch oven, a Porg pie bird and Death Star and Millennium Falcon silicone trivets.
The line ranges in price from $20 to a whopping $900 for the very limited edition (only nine of them made) Tattoine Dutch oven, which is hand-painted and features a signature Gold Knob. All items will roll out in Le Creuset stores and online starting Nov. 1 just in time for all of that holiday cooking.
You can sign up here to be notified when the collection drops or to register for the opportunity to purchase one of those nine Tattoine Dutch ovens.
Do you love tinkering as much as your tots do? Sign the whole family up for an exciting pilot program in engineering through the Boston Museum of Science!
If you’re looking to foster a love of STEM in your kids, then the program hosted by Engineering in Elementary (EiE) at Boston Museum of Science could be the perfect fit. The museum is currently on the hunt for kids and their families across the country to participate in the new Engineering At Home program.
Do you have children age 4-11 who love creative, hands-on activities? Apply to pilot a new STEM activity from EiE Families at Home, designed to get the whole family solving problems together. https://t.co/Sy4yKU3nbn
EiE, which develops STEM-based classroom curriculum for elementary schools, is inviting families to apply to test a new learning program to be utilized at home. The Engineering At Home activity guides will be written for parents and requires little or no prior experience with engineering. In addition, the materials needed will be inexpensive and easy to source. Each activity will guide families through the Engineering Design Process to design a technology that solves a problem.
EiE is looking for families with kids ages four to 11 to test one of the activities and provide feedback. If you are interested in applying, all you have to do is complete a very short questionnaire about your family here and you’ll be notified by email if you’ve been chosen.
Amazon just revealed over a dozen new devices, from speakers to glasses and even a smart oven, aimed at making your home smarter and your life easier.
The new products include several Alexa enabled devices, like the all-new Echo, Echo Dot with Clock, Echo Glow, Echo Show 8 and Echo Studio. Amazon also announced the new Echo Buds, wireless earbuds, Echo Frames, smart glasses and Echo Loop, a smart ring. All three devices allow you to connect with Alexa on the go.
In addition to theses new devices, Amazon also announced some other new ways to make your home smarter, including the new Amazon Smart Oven, which is a combination convection oven, microwave, air fryer and food warmer that can be controlled by Alexa when paired with an Echo. Users can ask Alexa to preheat the oven, start or stop cooking, and be notified when the oven is preheated. The device is priced at $249.99 and includes an Echo Dot.
Amazon also revealed new features for Alexa like the new Smart Guard Alert, which will give you Smart Alerts if an Echo device detects the sound of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms or glass breaking in your home. Alexa will also soon be able to make managing WiFi access easier. You’ll be able to pause WiFi service until the homework is done or the beds are made simply by asking Alexa. The smart assisstant will also soon be able to help you with your shopping list by reminding you when its time to re-order supplies, like ink and air filters.
“Customers want their smart home technology to make everyday tasks easier, but not at the expense of spending their whole weekend, or hiring an expert, just to get everything setup,” said Daniel Rausch, Amazon Vice President, Smart Home. “We think customers will be delighted with what we have coming this fall—more ways to find smart home devices they can set up in minutes, new Alexa features that take the stress out of being away from home, and new products that help families enjoy great meals together or just have a little fun.”
General Motors is recalling more than 3.4 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States due to problems with the brakes that could cause increased risk of collision. Representatives for General Motors did not immediately respond to Red Tricycle’s request for comment.
Keep reading to find out if your vehicle is part of the massive recall.
photo: General Motors
Recalled Product Description: General Motors Trucks and SUVs
There are several makes and models of General Motors vehicles involved in the recall including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2014 through 2018 model years. The recall also covers the Cadillac Escalade from 2015 to 2017, and the GMC Yukon and Chevy Suburban and Tahoe from 2015 through 2018.
Why the Vehicles Were Recalled
According to General Motors, as the vehicles age the pump in the power-assist brakes can put out less vacuum power than needed, increasing stopping distance and the risk of a crash. According to GM the problems occur rarely and mostly at low speeds. So far only nine crashes have been reported, two of which caused injuries. The recalled vehicles will need to have their electronic brake control modules recalibrated to repair the issue.
How to Tell If Your Vehicle Was Recalled
Vehicle owners are being notified directly by General Motors, but you can also check to see if yours is part of the recall by entering your VIN number on the GM website here.
What Consumers Can Do
Check your VIN number on the GM site and contact your local dealer for more information on completing the required repair. The repairs will be completed with cost to customers.
