June 2008 Archives
According to the comments on this photo on Flickr, this wasteful packaging practice has stopped and the sticker is now placed on the bananas - as if a price per pound isn't good enough - they have to mark... continue reading »
Turkey Hill Diet White Tea (peach flavor) prominently displays a "EGCG Natural Antioxidants" label on the bottle, which indicates that this tea contains the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). But nowhere on the packaging could I find just how much... continue reading »
Hemp Bliss. Am I the only one that finds this name hilarious?! For those who can't appreciate my slightly offbeat sense of humor - Hemp is another word used for marijuana/ weed/ pot/ 420. Bliss means a state of... continue reading »
Two recalls of garlic breads by different companies on the same day - what are the odds?! Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop have been recalled as the items contain milk products which are... continue reading »
Found this at Serious Eats and had a good laugh. Behold: Mill Farm Gummi Lighthouse. Should this be renamed to Gummi Dicks? Yeah I said it - I knew you were thinking it. I'm sure these will be a hit... continue reading »
A blogger has a video of the box of Nestle Goobers that he and his wife bought that contained MAGGOTS! That video is now posted on YouTube (and Consumerist.com) with over 4000 views to date. What is incredible is that... continue reading »
Heinz is inthe middle of a controversy over the showing of an ad for their Deli Mayo, featuring a guy on guy kiss, and I personally think they are loving it. Here's the summary & an update of the unfolding... continue reading »
Zevia was spotted in the wild (as opposed to online only) at Mrs. Green's Natural Market. The price tag said $1.39, but they attempted to charge me $6.99 (it's a sad day and age when someone looks at me... continue reading »
M&M's really had a hit with the ability to personalize your candy with a message. I thought it was the cutest thing when my boss made the announcement of his wife's pregnancy by giving us blue M&M's that said "We're... continue reading »
I loved the tricks, and for some reason a lime head with arms and legs didn't creep me out. There's a rumor that the "Lime Dude" is Eric Kosten, the famous skateboarder. Here's another featuring "Limey" There's another rumor... continue reading »
Bay Valley Foods has announced that it is recalling 5 cases (24 cans per case) of mislabeled Kroger Chicken Noodle Soup because it may contain undeclared milk. The 10.5 ounce cans actually contain cream of celery soup and bear the... continue reading »
In reaction to the confirmed detection of the outbreak strain of E. Coli O157:H7 in a sample of ground beef sold by a Kroger store in Ohio, The Kroger Company has announced a recall of all ground beef products that... continue reading »
BigEPaks rock! So far, Wrigley's seem to have released BigEPaks for Eclipse & Orbit and I must say I love the packaging. Flip the top to scoop out lots of gum, or flip the smaller front portal to get... continue reading »
Nestlé Pure Life Purified Drinking Water sold ONLY in Shop-Rite stores have been recalled in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. This affects ONLY the one-gallon size with the product date codes printed as: First line............050508126WF024 Second line............ continue reading »
A US federal judge has rejected a claim that the use of the term 'All Natural' on Snapple drinks was deceptive because the products contained high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The suit filed by Stacy Holk on behalf of herself... continue reading »
Spotted at Target Super Store: TrueNorth Nuts. Claim to Fame: All Natural Nut Snacks. What we noticed: The different product sizes - but they aren't what you think. In the picture, the bag at the back is TrueNorth Pistachio... continue reading »
We previously reported on the fight going on between Tyson & US Department of Agriculture (USDA), but in case you missed it, here's a recap and an update. Tyson was the first poultry producer to receive approval from the USDA... continue reading »
As we previously reported, the UK Advertising Standards Agency received almost 200 complaints about the Heinz Deli Mayo ad which features 2 men in a relatively tame goodbye kiss. Apparently, Heinz didn't expect such a negative response, and less... continue reading »
When Fuze beverages first burst on the scene, the design was so fresh and innovative that people bought it just for that reason. The tall, slender 18 ounce glass bottle featured an eye catching, graphic packaging design bursting with... continue reading »
Supermarket News put out their annual list of the Top 25 Food Retailers based on net sales are for the 2007 calendar year. Eligible companies had to have at least 1/3rd of their earnings from their grocery operations - which... continue reading »
There have been over 175 complaints to the UK Advertising Standards Agency after this Heinz commercial aired on June 18. The ad features a common domestic scene of one parent preparing lunch for the kids while the other parent... continue reading »
After doing the story on Coca Cola reduced sizing, we found that there were many more examples of food products that have been short sized. The Consumerist has the scoop on a few items, including Wrigley's Gum. A new "Slim... continue reading »
The Trend: Pomegranate The Reason Behind It: Pomegranate (juice) is a rich source of phytochemical compounds shown to benefit the heart and blood vessels. It has been shown to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as aid in... continue reading »
In New York, I can't find a 2 Liter bottle of Coca Cola anymore. Instead, the 1.5 Liter bottles seem to have taken over, yet the price remains the same. This is a perfect example of short sizing - companies... continue reading »
Earlier this year, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) drew first blood so to speak by requiring Tyson Chicken to stop their "Raised WITHOUT antibiotics claim" because Tyson USES the antibiotic Gentamicin to prevent illness and death in its chicks.... continue reading »
General Mills closed an agreement on June 11, 2008, to purchase Humm Foods, makers of LARABAR and Larabar Jocolat. The brands will become part of Small Planet Foods, the natural and organic products group of General Mills, which houses the... continue reading »
All you Lucky Charms fans rejoice. Lucky the Leprechaun is going to have a new marshmallow charm to munch on - a yellow "magical" hourglass which gives Lucky "the power to control time", bringing the total number of charms... continue reading »
V8 V Fusion is a delicious blend of fruit and vegetable juices. Each 8 ounce serving actually provides a serving (1/2 cup) of vegetables AND fruits. It has gotten rave reviews everywhere, but when this TV commercial started showing,... continue reading »
Kraft Foods has issued a nationwide recall of 12,553 cases of Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal with the "Best When Used By" date of 17DEC08, because a small number of boxes may contain tree nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts),... continue reading »
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