8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 4.8 million portable blenders sold at Walmart, Target, Costco recalled
The blenders can overheat or catch fire, and federal regulators say dozens of injuries have been reported.
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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss, that had been distributed through legitimate drug supply sources.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: The secret life of gift cards: What happens to the billions that go unspent each year?
Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Power warns of scams
Alabama Power is warning of scams as it says activity has increased during this holiday season.
8 ON YOUR SIDE : National average gas prices rise for the first time since September
Just in time for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, AAA says national average gas prices are going up.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Honda recalls 2.5 million vehicles
Honda is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a problem that can increase risk of engine failure or stalling while driving.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 13 tons of TGI Friday’s chicken bites recalled
More than 13 tons of TGI Friday’s-branded boneless chicken bites sold nationwide are being recalled.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Bagged spinach recalled, including at Publix
Bagged spinach sold in Alabama, including at Publix, has been recalled.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: FDA finds “extremely high” lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches
ACTION 8 UPDATE: U.S. food inspectors found “extremely high” lead levels in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the metal.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Quaker Oats recalls granola products
Quaker Oats has recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella.
