Minions and "Gone Bananas" with Laffy Taffy

Laffy Taffy has introduced new Minions Laff Bites "Gone Bananas!" - a banana flavor bag of candy. This candy comes in limited-edition Minions bag!!

The banana taffy is covered with a candy-coated crunchy shell. 

The Laffy Taffy Laff Bites "Gone Bananas!" come in different sizes. From 2oz bags for $1.29, to 6oz bags for $1.69 with retailers nationwide.

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New ElectroBrew and Kombucha by Dunkin'

Dunkin' is testing two new brews in selected areas! If you happen to live in Albany, NY, Charlotte, NC, Springfield, MA, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and West Palm Beach, Fl, you are in luck. You can try out the New ElectroBrew and Kombucha Beverages in select stores in the city.

ElectroBrew is Cold Brew coffee infused with coconut water for " a subtly sweet taste and burst of electrolytes" with no added sugar. 

Dunkin's Kombucha is a fermented tea in two flavors: Fuji Apple Berry and Blueberry Lemon. 

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New Syrups from Torani

Torani has unveiled three new syrup flavors. These are Puremade Black Sugar Syrup, Puremade Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce and Puremade Mangonada Syrup.

According to Torani, the Puremade Black Sugar Syrup is inspired by kokuto, a dark brown natural cane sugar. Also called "black sugar" for its dark color, this sugar is a specialty of Okinawa, Japan. The syrup features a "caramelized flavor with hints of molasses." This is a popular addition to many boba tea or bubble tea types of drinks.

New Torani Puremade Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce is "nut allergen-free" and has a " rich, chocolatey, and nutty" flavor. 

The Torani Puremade Mangonada Syrup is a sweet, sour, salty, and spicy blend of mango, chamoy, and Tajín chile-lime powder. Torani says that this syrup was inspired by mangonada, a slushy ice drink made with these ingredients.

Torani's Puremade line of syrups and sauces do not contain GMOs, artificial ingredients, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

These syrups can be purchased online at Torani.com.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamon Rolls

Two limited-time products are coming from Pillsbury and General Mills. These companies have teamed up to bring our Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal-themed baking products. These are Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamon Rolls and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookie Dough!

The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamon Rolls feature pre-made dough with Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavor and vanilla icing for quick and easy baking.

The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookie Dough is sugar cookie dough with Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust mixed into it.

These products can be found nationwide for a limited time. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamon Rolls and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookie Dough are available at 2 for $5. 

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NEW Chobani Zero Sugar

Chobani has removed the sugar from milk to make new Chobani Zero Sugar range. Chobani Zero Sugar is made with milk that is filtered to reduced naturally occurring sugars. They say any remaining sugar is used up by yogurt cultures during fermentation. 

But yes, Chobani Zero Sugar is sweet. How you ask? They then add natural, non-GMO sweeteners that include monk fruit and allulose.

The result: a dairy but not yogurt product is lactose-free, provides protein (11 grams), and contains live and active cultures, including probiotics.

Chobani Zero Sugar comes in flavors like Vanilla, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and Blueberry. 

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Three New Flavors from Terra Chips

Terra Chips has added three new vegetable chip flavors. These are Sour Cream & Onion, Sea Salt & Vinegar, and Screamin' Hot.

As anyone who has tried these delicious chips knows Terra vegetable chips carry a mix of root vegetable chips that include parsnip, taro, sweet potato, and batata.

The new flavors are available at select retailers in 5-oz bags at $3.49. 

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Peet's "Summer of Strawberries"

Peet's seasonal 2021 summer menu features strawberries!! 

Called "Summer of Strawberries", this new, strawberry centered menu features limited-time chilled beverages. They include:

• Mocha Strawberry Frappe - Double-strength Baridi Cold Brew and house-made chocolate sauce blended with milk and ice, layered with strawberry puree.
• Matcha Strawberry Frappe - Japanese Ceremonial Matcha green tea blended with milk and ice,  layered with strawberry puree.
• Strawberry Creme Frappe - Strawberry puree blended with milk and ice, layered with more strawberry puree.
• Strawberry Lemon Fruit Tea Shaker - Summer Solstice black tea shaken with lemonade, strawberry puree, ice, and strawberry slices.
• Berry Hibiscus Fruit Tea Shaker - Wildberry Hibiscus tea shaken with lemonade, strawberry puree, ice, and strawberry slices.

These beverages are available for a limited time at participating locations through August 25, 2021.

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Organic MW Popcorn Recalled - Allergen Alert

Gilster-Mary Lee, 8366 North Highway 51, McBride, Missouri, has recalled Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Salted as it may contain an allergen - undeclared milk.

The for the affected lot is: UPC 36800-40611, and is packaged in 9.9-oz. cartons which have a Best By date of APR 09 22 N2 (UPC# 36800-40611). Consumers are requested to return the product to the store for a full refund or discard it.

It was distributed in TOPCO Members Distribution Centers in Schenectady, NY; Chandler, AZ; Lathrop, CA; Farr West, UT; Pembroke, NH; Milton, PA; Byron Center, MI; Cheshire, CT and St. Cloud, MN. 

Customer Information: 618-826-2361 ext. 3283, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (CST) M - F.

Two New Custard Flavors at Culver's!!

Culver's welcomes two new varieties of frozen custard to their "Flavor of the Day" selection. If you are lucky enough to live in a state that offers these frozen custard varieties, I suggest making a beeline for this treat!!  The new flavors for the frozen custards are Salted Caramel Pecan Pie and Strawberry Chocolate Parfait.

Salted Caramel Pecan Pie was introduced on June 10, 2021. It features vanilla frozen custard with butter cake pieces, toasted pecans, and salted caramel.

Strawberry Chocolate Parfait can be found at Culver's locations from July 10, 2021. This delectable frozen treat features vanilla frozen custard with strawberries and chocolate cake pieces.

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Ground Coriander Recall, Salmonella Contamination

Olde Thompson LLC. Oxnard, CA in cooperation with the FDA has recalled Olde Thompson and Sun Harvest Organic Ground Coriander, due to possible contamination by Salmonella. Sold in 1.5oz glass jars with flip top closure, the Lot numbers are # 23632 and 23631. 

The bacterium was discovered during routine sampling of raw materials.
Do not consume this product and dispose of the recalled product and its container.

Details of the recalled product are:

Olde Thompson Organic Ground Coriander 1.5oz. in glass jar with flip-top lid.

Sun Harvest Organic Coriander 1.5oz in glass jar with flip-top lid.

UPC code: 400000290942

Sold at Homegoods, Jungle Jim’s International Market and Smart and Final in AZ, CA, Ga, NJ, IN, and OH between May 26th and June 4th, 2021.

The recall affects 626 units Olde Thompson Organic Ground Coriander 1.5oz in glass jar and 150 units of Sun Harvest Organic Ground Coriander 1.5oz in glass jar. Lot # (s): 23632, 23631 located on the bottom of the jar.

Customers Information: 1-805-793-4888, M – F, 7:30AM – 5PM (PST). Sat, 9AM – 5PM (PST). and Sun, NOON – 5PM (PST).

Source: FDA

New Summer Flavors from Lay's

Lay's brings three new and limited-edition Potato Chip flavors to the stores this summer. They are Chile Mango, Wavy Jerk Chicken, and Summer BLT varieties.

The Chile Mango combines the flavor of mango with the heat of chile peppers. The Jerk Chicken is "traditional spicy, sweet, and smoky jerk flavor" on a Wavy potato chip. Summer BLT is a sandwich in a chip! With lettuce, tomato, and bacon flavors, it's a treat for BLT lovers!!

These summertime flavor are available at retailers nationwide at $3.79 per 7.75-oz bag (7.5-oz bag for Wavy Jerk Chicken), while supplies last.

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Beech-Nut Single Grain Rice Cereal Recalled

Beech-Nut Nutrition issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal. During a routine sampling program by the State of Alaska, samples from a production lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal tested above the guidance level for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic set by the FDA in August 2020. 

According to the FDA, trace elements such as arsenic are present in the environment, including water, soil and food, and has noted that exposure to higher levels of naturally occurring inorganic arsenic pose a health hazard to young children.

The recall Beech-Nut Single Grain Rice item (UPC Code# 52200034705) has an expiry date of 01 MAY 2022. The product codes for this item are: 103470XXXX and 093470XXXX. These are located at the bottom of the Beech-Nut Single Rice Cereal canister and they were distributed nationally via retail and online sales.

Consumers who purchased Beech-Nut Rice Cereal with above product codes and expiry date should discard this product. Kindly refer contact details below for further information or refund.

Website: www.beechnut.com/ricecereal

Customer Information: 1-866-272-9417, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Source: FDA

Allergy Alert for Kimchi Aioli

Tulkoff Food Products Inc. (Baltimore, Maryland) has recalled Kimchi Aioli due to the presence of undeclared wheat and soy allergens. The Aioli was sold in 18 fl. oz. squeeze bottles with lot code 09.18.2021M 

This Kimchi Aioli was distributed on the East coast through US Foods, Pastores, and Restaurant Depot between March 22, 2021, and June 6th, 2021. Affected states are Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virgina.

The product is sold in a clear plastic squeeze 18 fl. oz. bottle. The front label says Kimchi Aioli, and the back label says Jalapeno Aioli. The Best used by Date is 09.18.2021M.

Customers who purchased Tulkoff Kimchi Aioli 18 fl oz lot 09.18.2021M should destroy the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Customer Service: 1-800-638-7343, M - F,  8:00am - 5:00pm (EST).
Source: FDA