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  • MadeGood granola bars recalled over concerns about metal contamination

    MadeGood granola bars recalled over concerns about metal contamination

    A food distributor is recalling certain batches of granola bars due to potential contamination involving a metal object, according to officials.

    The recall, which was initiated by Riverside Natural Foods Inc., pertains to MadeGood granola bars. It was first initiated on Dec. 9, and according to TODAY.com, the recall affects more than 2 million granola bars.

    The bars are being recalled “due to the potential presence of a piece of metal in the product, which, if consumed, may result in a safety hazard,” the company’s statement says. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised the risk level of the recall to Class II, its second-highest risk classification, on Feb. 11. 

    Class II recalls involve products that “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

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    Certain granola bars are being recalled over metal contamination. (Getty Images/iStock)

    The following flavors of granola bars are impacted:

    • Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
    • Mixed Berry Granola Bars
    • Strawberry Granola Bars
    • Cookies & Crème Granola Bars
    • Chocolate Banana Granola Bars
    • Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars
    • Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble Granola Bars
    • Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars

    “Riverside has conducted an extensive investigation where the recalled products were manufactured and has identified the source of the issue in the manufacturing process,” Riverside Natural Foods noted. “The company has remediated the issue and tested the new processes to ensure that any future risk is fully mitigated.”

    “Consumers who have purchased these products are asked to check them against the list and return the recalled product to the store where they bought it for a full refund.”

    The recall affects products with various UPC codes and best-by dates. Customers are urged to visit the recall’s FDA page by clicking here in order to check if they own any recalled products.

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    Made Good boxes

    Multiple flavors of MadeGood granola bars are included in the recall. (Riverside Natural Foods Inc./FDA/Fox News)

    Customers are urged to contact the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 855-215-5695 if they have any questions about the recall.

    According to the recall page, Riverside Natural Foods is a family-owned business “to inspire a healthier and more compassionate world, where access to good food becomes a reality for all.”

    “MadeGood® is dedicated to providing healthier snacks that are organic, allergy-friendly, rich in nutrients, and minimally processed,” the company states. “All MadeGood products contain wholesome organic ingredients that are ethically sourced.”

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    (Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images/File)

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    FOX Business reached out to Riverside Natural Foods for additional comment.

  • Dry Days in India For February 2025 With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Pubs, Bars & Liquor Stores Across the Country

    Dry Days in India For February 2025 With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Pubs, Bars & Liquor Stores Across the Country

    The second month of the year is just around the corner, and it is filled with fun celebrations, religious holidays, and days of political importance. Many people will be planning house parties or getaways for the holidays, taking advantage of long weekends, or organising lunch or dinner parties that might include alcohol. However, if you are planning any such event, a dry day could disrupt your plans. But what is a dry day? Dray days are specific days when the sale, purchase, or serving of alcohol is strictly prohibited in restaurants, liquor shops, bars, or pubs. So, you might want to make a note of the below list of dry days that will be observed in the country in February 2025. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.

    Dry days are very strictly observed in India in order to maintain public decorum and order the festival, celebration, or event. The restrictions are imposed by the government to honour the festival or event. Dry days often coincide with religious festivals, celebrations, or even political events. Hence, it is advised to stock up on alcohol beforehand so it can be enjoyed from the privacy of your home and it does not cause any inconvenience or impact your holidays and celebrations. If you’re wondering where to find a full list of upcoming dry days, look no further and simply scroll below. To help, we have curated a list of upcoming dry days in the month of February 2025.

    The below days have been marked as no-alcohol days or dry days. The list of dry days in February 2025 includes the Delhi elections, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti 2025, and Maha Shivratri 2025 celebrations. List of Long Weekends in 2025 in India: Check Out the New Year Calendar for the Holiday Dates To Plan Vacations and Weekend Getaways.

    List of Dry Days in February 2025 With Festival & Event Dates

    Dates Days Festival/Event
    February 3–5 Monday – Wednesday Delhi Elections
    February 8 Saturday Delhi Elections
    February 19 Wednesday Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Maharashtra)
    February 23 Sunday Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
    February 26 Wednesday Maha Shivratri

    Dry days are not always observed across the entire country. Depending on the event or festival, it could be observed in the country, only a state, or a particular city. It depends entirely on what is being observed in the state or city. To know the exact dates of the dry days, always check with local authorities beforehand or refer to the guidelines issued by the state excise department.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 29, 2025 02:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Starbucks customers to see condiment bars and ‘for here’ drinks in mugs in US, Canada

    Starbucks customers to see condiment bars and ‘for here’ drinks in mugs in US, Canada

    Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will notice some changes when they visit the coffee chain’s locations on Monday. 

    Condiment bars will return to Starbucks locations, according to the Seattle-based company. At the condiment bars, customers will have the ability to “add the finishing touches to [their] beverage with the return of creamer and milk, along with a variety of sweeteners,” Starbucks said. 

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    The company also said baristas at locations in the U.S. and Canada will put “any” drinks ordered “for here” in coffee mugs, glasses or customers’ “clean personal cup brought from home” beginning Monday. 

    People pass by a Starbucks coffee shop in Manhattan on Jan. 15, 2025. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via / Getty Images)

    Dine-in customers will now be allowed free refills of hot brewed or iced coffee, or hot or iced tea during the same visit to the store, according to the company. Cold brew, nitro cold brew, iced tea lemonade, flavored iced tea or refreshers are not eligible for free refills. 

    The chain has put an updated “Coffeehouse Code of Conduct” into effect as well. 

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    “Our Coffeehouse Code of Conduct is something most retailers have and is designed to provide clarity that our spaces – including our cafes, patios and restrooms – are for use by customers and partners,” the company said. 

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    The code of conduct also prohibits discrimination, violence, consumption of outside alcohol, smoking, drug use and panhandling, among other things, at its locations.

    Starbucks logo in Poland

    Starbucks Coffee signage in Warsaw, Poland, on July 31, 2024. (Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto via / Getty Images)

    Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said in late October that the chain would re-implement the in-store condiment bars and start using mugs for people drinking their beverages in-store. 

    At the time, he also detailed other changes the company was looking to make, including to “cut down our overly complex menu to align with our core identity as a coffee house company,” to “take steps to better separate mobile order pickup from the cafe experience” and to bring back the practice of baristas using Sharpie markers. 

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    Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said in late October that baristas would bring back the practice of using Sharpie markers. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via / Getty Images)

    In early November, Starbucks ditched the fee it charges to customers who substitute non-dairy milk in drinks at company-owned and operated locations in the U.S. and Canada. 

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    “It is clear we need to fundamentally change our strategy to win back customers and return to growth. Back to Starbucks is that fundamental change,” Niccol said in October. “We have to get back to what has always set Starbucks apart, a welcoming coffee house where people gather and where we serve the finest coffee, handcrafted by our skilled baristas.”

  • Dry Days in Mumbai 2025 List With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Restaurants, Pubs & Bars in the City

    Dry Days in Mumbai 2025 List With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Restaurants, Pubs & Bars in the City

    With the new year comes the excitement of vacation plans, long weekend getaways, and holiday parties all over again, as they are the times when everyone gets some time off. Holidays, getaways, and festivals are incomplete without good food and a variety of drinks. Many parties, whether in restaurants, clubs, or at home, involve alcohol. If you are planning special celebrations on major days, holiday weekends, or getaways during festivals in the new year, be sure to note these dry days. They can come as surprises and disrupt your carefully planned parties and gatherings. In India, dry days are observed on occasions of cultural, national, political, and religious importance. Dry Days in India in 2025 List With Festival and Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs and Bars Across the Country.

    What Is a Dry Day?

    A dry day is when the sale, purchase, or serving of alcohol is strictly prohibited. These restrictions are imposed by the government to honour a festival or event and to maintain public decorum during the occasion. However, not all dry days apply to the entire country. Some days are specific to a certain state or city, while others, like Independence Day, Republic Day, or Gandhi Jayanti, apply to the entire country.

    To avoid any last-minute hassles or inconveniences, it is best to note the upcoming dry days in advance so they do not disrupt your celebrations. To help, we have curated a list of the upcoming dry days in Mumbai for 2025. Scroll below to find the complete 2025 calendar with month-wise days and dates that will be marked as dry days or no-alcohol days in the city. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    List of Dry Days 2025 in Mumbai With Festival & Event Dates

    Dates Days Festival/Event
    January 14 Tuesday Makar Sankranti
    January 26 Sunday Republic Day
    January 30 Thursday Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day
    February 19 Wednesday Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
    February 26 Wednesday Maha Shivratri
    February 23 Sunday Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
    March 14 Friday Holi
    March 31 Monday Eid-ul-Fitr
    April 6 Sunday Ram Navami
    April 10 Thursday Mahavir Jayanti
    April 14 Monday Ambedkar Jayanti
    April 18 Friday Good Friday
    May 1 Thursday Maharashtra Day
    May 12 Monday Buddha Purnima
    June 7 Saturday Eid-al-Adha
    July 6 Sunday Muharram
    July 6 Sunday Ashadhi Ekadashi
    July 10 Thursday Guru Purnima
    August 15 Friday Independence Day
    August 16 Saturday Janmashtami
    August 27 Wednesday Ganesh Chaturthi
    September 5 Friday Eid-e-Milad
    October 2 Thursday Gandhi Jayanti
    October 2 Thursday Dussehra
    October 20 Monday Diwali
    November 5 Wednesday Guru Nanak Jayanti
    December 25 Thursday Christmas

    The regulations for dry days may change based on government decisions and directives from local authorities. To confirm the exact dates, it is advisable to check the guidelines from the state excise department in advance. In addition, in case of any election days, they will also be marked as dry days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 06:50 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: Get List of Holidays and Important Event Dates When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs & Bars in the National Capital

    Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: Get List of Holidays and Important Event Dates When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs & Bars in the National Capital

    Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: With the New Year come plans for vacations, getaways, and festive celebrations all over again. But a dry day can spoil these plans. So, what exactly is a dry day? In India, dry days are observed every year on days of national, political, religious, or cultural importance. On these days, the sale and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited in restaurants, pubs, liquor stores, and wine shops across the country. If your holiday plans or parties include alcohol, a dry day could put a damper on your celebrations, as they often coincide with festivals or significant events. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance.

    To avoid any last-minute disappointments, it is a good idea to check and note the dry days in advance. That way, you can plan your gatherings or events accordingly and ensure they take place without any hiccups. While days of national importance like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are observed as dry days in India, not all dry days are observed across the country. Some are specific only to certain states, depending on the occasion being observed or celebrated.

    Dry days are observed to ensure that people refrain from consuming alcohol during religious festivals, cultural events, or occasions of political importance. This helps maintain decorum and manage the public in a better way. So, what are the dry days in Delhi for 2025? Delhi will observe dry days on Republic Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Independence Day, and more. Check the complete list for dry days 2025 in Delhi below. In addition to the below list, dry days could also be declared if there are elections or any other occasion of political significance. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    List of Dry Days 2025 in Delhi With Festival & Event Dates

    Dates Days Festival/Event
    January 26 Sunday Republic Day
    February 26 Wednesday Maha Shivratri
    February 23 Sunday Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
    March 14 Friday Holi
    March 31 Monday Eid-ul-Fitr
    April 6 Sunday Ram Navami
    April 10 Thursday Mahavir Jayanti
    April 14 Monday Ambedkar Jayanti
    April 18 Friday Good Friday
    May 12 Monday Buddha Purnima
    June 7 Saturday Eid-al-Adha
    July 6 Sunday Muharram
    August 15 Friday Independence Day
    August 16 Saturday Janmashtami
    October 2 Thursday Gandhi Jayanti
    October 20 Monday Diwali
    October 20 Monday Dussehra
    November 5 Wednesday Guru Nanak Jayanti
    December 25 Thursday Christmas

    We hope you find this list helpful. However, it may change based on decisions by the government or local authorities. Hence, it is a good idea to check the updated dry days list with the state’s excise department beforehand.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 06:52 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).