The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a high-risk recall on Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Freeze-Dried Fruit Variety Pack due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, raising serious food safety concerns for households nationwide. Widespread Recall—Check Your Pantry The recall affects 15-count boxes of freeze-dried strawberries, bananas, and apples (UPC 1 93968 50900 2) […]

Grocery prices may have eased earlier this year, but that relief is fading. The USDA’s Economic Research Service now forecasts a 2.2% to 3.7% increase in “food-at-home” costs for 2025, with several staples already on the rise. Eggs and Beef Leading the Charge Despite a brief decline—egg prices fell 10.8% from May to June—they remain […]

This fall, you might notice fewer sugary snacks on SNAP cards in some states—and that’s no accident. The USDA has approved new waivers granting six more states the power to restrict purchases using SNAP benefits. This comes amid a growing effort to limit taxpayer-funded access to sodas, candy, and other “junk food.” Which States Just […]