MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – Multiple new recalls this week involve undeclared allergens, potential contamination, and safety concerns affecting a range of grocery items. Shoppers who purchased the products below should check labels carefully and follow the recall guidance provided by manufacturers and regulatory agencies. New recalls issued this week Monster Cookies (Lunds & Byerlys) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Undeclared peanut, egg, and soy allergens. Product information can be cross-referenced with the store’s listing: https://www.lundsandbyerlys.com/product/l%26b-signature-monster-cookies-id-00018169481066 Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup (H-E-B) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Possible undeclared milk allergens. As reported by the Houston Chronicle : https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/soup-sold-h-e-b-recalled-customer-reports-21235415.php Grandma Belle's Tomato Basil Soup Recall date: December 9 Reason: Undec...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) - Tennessee's 30-day grocery tax suspension begins at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31. Qualifying items are exempt from both state and local taxes. Included in the exemption are foods and food ingredients. Prepared food, dietary supplements, candy, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco are not included in the exemption during this period. The following are examples of items that do qualify as food or food ingredients if the seller does not prepare them: Baby food Baking powder Baking soda Beverage powders (other than dietary supplements) Biscuit mix Bottled water (carbonated, flavored, sweetened or unsweetened) Bouillon cubes Bread Butter Cake mixes Cakes Canned foods Cereal Cheese Chip dip Chips (potato, corn, etc.) Chocolate (unsweetened) Cocoa (powdered) Coffee Condiments (e.g., ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) Cookies Cooking oil Dairy products Eggs Fish and meats Flavoring extracts Flour...