RECALL ROUNDUP: Recalls issued for cough syrup, Ford Explorers and charcuterie meat
A look at significant recalls over the past two weeks.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Regulators recall Quaker Oats products and Dragon Fly Jelly Bars
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This week’s roundup includes some Quaker Oats products and Dragon Fly Jelly Bars. Quaker Oats has expanded a recent recall. In December, the company recalled dozens of products including granola bars and cereal to due salmonella concerns. Now, the company is adding dozens more its products for the same reason. Some of
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Cold snap could add up to $100 to customers’ utility bills
The City of Fulton, which saw natural gas prices skyrocket in early 2021 when a deep freeze gripped the country, asked residents last week to conserve natural gas to prevent a repeat scenario.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Regulators recall furniture restraint kits, turkey kielbasa and Ford Focuses
This week’s roundup includes furniture kits, sausages and another Ford vehicle.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Regulators recall Ford F-150 trucks and at-home massagers
The Ford Motor Company has recalled over 112,000 F-150 pick-up trucks that could roll away when parked.
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More retail stores charging return fees according to 2023 report
A 2023 merchant and consumer study by Happy Returns, a UPS company, reports 81% of retailers started charging return fees for at least one return method in 2023.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall BlendJet 2 blenders, kids’ play dress-up sets and fish fillets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Teslas, mold and mildew stain remover and mini string lights recalled
Tesla has recalled over 2 million of its vehicles over its autopilot feature.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall children’s stainless-steel cups, chocolate coins and Chrysler vehicles
Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Better Business Bureau advises people to do research before giving money to charities this giving season
The Better Business Bureau warns the season of giving creates an opportunity for scammers to attempt to line their own pockets.
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Online shopping scams pop up during holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Better Business Bureau said most holiday shoppers are planning to buy at least half of their gifts online this year, and cyber criminals are trying to take advantage. The National Retail Federation said online shopping is expected to increase between 7%-9% this year from 2022, up to more than $270 billion.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall applesauce pouches, eyedrops and children’s nightgowns
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall after the pouches can lead to possible lead exposure.
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Better Business Bureau warns of social media scams around Veterans Day
On Friday, Murry’s, a restaurant in Columbia, posted on Facebook that some people nominating veterans for a gift card may have gotten messages from scammers.
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Student loan repayments return and so do scammers
Student loan repayments have begun this month for the first time in three years, and officials are warning borrowers to beware of scams.
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Meat prices staying high as Missouri plants shut down
The USDA is reporting losses in the meat industry, as high costs and low demand are increasing production. Meanwhile, consumers are still facing high prices at the grocery store.
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Back-to-school costs expected to hit record high this year
It’s that time of year when new backpacks are bought, school boxes are filled and pencils are sharpened, but this year, it could also burn a hole in people’s wallets.
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Break Time resumes sales of unleaded fuel at seven Mid-Missouri locations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A spokesperson for MFA Oil Company said it resolved the unleaded fuel issues at its Break Time gas stations and sales of unleaded fuel resumed. Sales of unleaded fuel were put to a halt after a fuel mix-up caused Break Time to partially shut down seven locations. An investigation revealed fuel
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Local business owner says proposed gas tax holiday could benefit consumers
Biden will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes until September, according to reports.
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Missouri attorney general warns consumers impacted by the 2021 T-Mobile data breach to protect themselves
The Missouri attorney general is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect their information from identity theft if they think they might have been impacted by the data breach in August 2021 at T-Mobile.
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Experts say beware of scams on Cyber Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo., (KMIZ) Cyber Monday is known for its deals but it also creates opportunities for scammers. The National Retail Federation says that Americans will spend between $10 and $11 billion dollars this Cyber Monday. The Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be cautious to avoid potential misleading websites, advertisements and untrustworthy sellers. If a
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