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2 Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle At Sam's Club: Pleasantville PD 2 Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle At Sam's Club: Pleasantville PD
2 Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle At Sam's Club: Pleasantville PD Two people were struck by a vehicle outside Sam's Club in Pleasantville on Sunday, Aug. 17, authorities said. An 82-year-old Margate woman lost control of her vehicle while backing out of a parking space, striking two pedestrians, an Absecon woman and a Pleasantville man at the Sam's Club at 1025 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville police said. Both pedestrians sustained minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. No charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk A nationwide recall is underway for a popular dried fruit snack sold through Sam’s Club, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, based in Cartersville, Georgia, issued the voluntary recall. This action followed internal product testing that identified harmful bacteria in select lots of its Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack. The product was distributed between Tuesday, July 1 and Friday, July 25, and shipped to stores in 43 states and Puerto Rico. No illnesses have been reported. The 15-count boxes, identified by UPC 1 9396…
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools 9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools Millions of backyard pools sold nationwide are being recalled after nine toddlers drowned in them, officials said. The recall affects 48-inch and taller above-ground pools made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday, July 21. About five million of the pools have been sold in the US since 2002, including some currently available online and in stores. The danger comes from an external compression strap that runs outside the pool and over the vertical support poles. Kids can put their feet on the strap to climb into the pool, …
6-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted At Busy Sam's Club In Woodbridge, Police Say 6-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted At Busy Sam's Club In Woodbridge, Police Say
6-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted At Busy Sam's Club In Woodbridge, Police Say A 6-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted inside a busy Sam’s Club in Virginia, according to police. Officers were called to the store, located at 14050 Worth Avenue in Woodbridge, at around 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, for a report of a sexual assault, Prince William County Police said. Investigators said the girl was shopping with her family when she was approached by a man—later identified as Justin Van Nguyen, 21—who "inappropriately touched" the child while her mother was briefly turned away. The mother quickly confronted the man, who left the store and was seen getting i…
Sam’s Club Drops Membership to Just $20 — But Only Through May 12 Sam’s Club Drops Membership to Just $20 — But Only Through May 12
Sam’s Club Drops Membership to Just $20 — But Only Through May 12 Sam’s Club doesn’t offer membership deals like this often, but right now, for a limited time, new members can score a Sam’s Club annual membership for just $20—less than half the regular $50 price. The offer is available online only through May 12, 2025, and it unlocks access to one of the country’s most popular warehouse clubs. With inflation still tightening budgets, this promotion couldn’t come at a better time.  The $20 membership gives access to all Sam’s Club locations nationwide, along with exclusive member pricing on groceries, cleaning supplies, tech, home goods, and more. Mem…
Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers
Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers Meal prep turned dangerous for more than 100 people after pressure cooker lids flew open, sending scalding food flying. SharkNinja is recalling about 1,846,400 of its Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 1. About 184,240 pressure cookers were also sold in Canada. The CPSC said 106 people reported burn injuries. More than 50 victims suffered second- or third-degree burns to their faces or bodies. The hazard stems from a defect that allows the lid to open while pressure is still inside, causi…
Sam's Club Releases Biggest Expansion Plan In Decades: Here's What's Changing Sam's Club Releases Biggest Expansion Plan In Decades: Here's What's Changing
Sam's Club Releases Biggest Expansion Plan In Decades: Here's What's Changing Sam's Club is planning its biggest expansion in many years – and shoppers across the country will see the difference. The wholesale retailer said it plans to double its membership and more than double its sales and profits over the next eight to 10 years. Sam's Club outlined its strategy during Walmart's 2025 Investment Community Meeting on Friday, April 11. The $90 billion business expects to open about 15 new stores a year while remodeling all of its nearly 600 current locations. "This is one of the fastest, most scalable transformations happening in retail today," president an…
Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall
Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall Two popular Segway electric scooters are being recalled after dozens of riders were injured when the handlebars or stem collapsed mid-ride, sending some crashing to the ground. More than 220,000 Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters are affected by the recall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. Segway has received 68 reports of folding mechanism failures, according to the CPSC. The incidents include 20 injuries such as abrasions, bruises, lacerations, and broken bones. The scooters were sold at Best Buy, Costco, Walmar…
Route 9A Stretch Reopens After Crash In Elmsford (DEVELOPING) Route 9A Stretch Reopens After Crash In Elmsford (DEVELOPING)
Route 9A Stretch Reopens After Crash In Elmsford (Developing) All lanes of one direction of a stretch of Route 9A in Westchester were temporarily blocked following a crash.  Both lanes of northbound Route 9A in Elmsford near Sam's Club at 333 Saw Mill River Rd. were closed as the result of a crash that happened on Tuesday, Jan. 21 just before 10:30 a.m., according to 511NY.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Preliminary reports said a truck overturned in the area, but authorities have not confirmed this.  The road was reopened as of 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday.  This is a developing story. Check …
Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings
Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings More than two million Fisher-Price products are subject to a national recall after there were five deaths reported involving infants. All models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings - 2.1 million in total - are subject to the recall, and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents that "the swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it." Officials said that if the swings are used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation. There have bee…
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: CPSC Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: CPSC
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: Cpsc Hundreds of thousands of AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps sold across the country are subject to a recall due to a fire hazard that resulted in at least one death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  This week, CSPC and Hong Kong-based Bestway International announced that they are recalling approximately 866,000 pumps that can overheat, causing its plastic housing to ignite, increasing the risk of fire or injury. CPSC says that there have been at least three fires reportedly involving the spa pumps, including one that led to a massive house fire in January 2024 in…
Nationwide Recall: Charcuterie Trays Sold At Costco, Sam's Club Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Nationwide Recall: Charcuterie Trays Sold At Costco, Sam's Club Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
Nationwide Recall: Charcuterie Trays Sold At Costco, Sam's Club Linked To Salmonella Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered a recall of two different charcuterie meat trays after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak. Forty-seven people across 22 states have gotten sick with salmonella after eating the potentially contaminated meats, which are sold at Costco and Sam’s Club locations across the country, the CDC announced on Thursday, Jan. 18. Of those who are sick, four are from New York and three are from Pennsylvania. Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland each have seen one case of illness.  As of publication, the CDC has…
Sam's Club, Hotels Evacuated After Explosives Found During Construction Project In Maryland Sam's Club, Hotels Evacuated After Explosives Found During Construction Project In Maryland
Sam's Club, Hotels Evacuated After Explosives Found During Construction Project In Maryland Explosives were found at the site of a construction project in Maryland on Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuations of some nearby buildings, the Fire Marshal says. Bomb technicians from the fire marshal's office were called to the 1700 block of Wesley Boulevard in Hagerstown as they investigate explosives that were unearthed at the construction site. As a precaution, officials evacuated the nearby Sam's Club and two hotels in the area, though they stressed there was no threat to the public as they attempt to determine what next steps to take. One option, they say, is a controlled detona…
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: Cpsc After multiple deaths, 450 fires, 2,000 incidents of overheating, and $19 million in property damage – millions of dehumidifiers are being recalled, according to a release by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Aug. 16, 2023.  The dehumidifiers were manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances, of China, and were sold under major brand names: Danby, De’Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, GE, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima, the CPSC explained.  "Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund,…
456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports 456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports
456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports Nearly half a million waffle makers are being recalled due to a burn hazard that has resulted in dozens of injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 456,000  PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers on Thursday, May 18 after 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention. "Hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product, posing a burn risk to consumers," the CPSC said. The waffle makers were sold at Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, B…
57 Walmarts, Sam's Clubs Hit By Dad-Son Robbers Across NJ, PA: Authorities 57 Walmarts, Sam's Clubs Hit By Dad-Son Robbers Across NJ, PA: Authorities
57 Walmarts, Sam's Clubs Hit By Dad-Son Robbers Across NJ, PA: Authorities A Philadelphia man and his son are accused of carrying out a string of armed robberies across the mid-Atlantic states over a period of months, and the elder suspect is still at large, authorities say.  Jamaal Mitchell, 42, and his 24-year-old son Jahmir Mitchell are charged with robbery, retail theft, terroristic threats, and related counts, said Tilden Township police in a release on Wednesday, April 26.  In Berks County, the pair are suspects in the Oct. 16, 2022 robbery of the Tilden Walmart, authorities said. Investigators believe they stuffed over $900 worth of merchandise into two sh…
Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford
Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford Police are investigating an attempted abduction outside a wholesale club in Westchester. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Sunday,  Jan. 22 outside Sam's Club at 333 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in Elmsford. The Greenburgh Police Department said an adult male victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  "The incident appears to be isolated and not an ongoing threat to the public," Town of Greenburgh PD Lieutenant Dennis Basulto said in a statement.  Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Greenburgh…
Airborne Crash Kills Retired Dauphin County Deeds Clerk: Authorities Airborne Crash Kills Retired Dauphin County Deeds Clerk: Authorities
Airborne Crash Kills Retired Dauphin County Deeds Clerk: Authorities A woman who served the Dauphin County community for over 20 years has died in an airborne crash on Tuesday, Jan. 3, authorities say.  Gloria M. Enders, 80, was driving her 2012 Chevrolet Malibu south in the 600 block of North River Road/State Route 147 when she crossed the double yellow line while negotiating a curve the police detailed in a release in the days following the crash.  Her Malibu struck two trees— became airborne— and crash-landed in a nearby field, according to the release. State police were called to the scene of the crash where she wa…
Clorox Recalling Pine-Sol Products That May Contain Bacteria That Could Cause An Infection Clorox Recalling Pine-Sol Products That May Contain Bacteria That Could Cause An Infection
Clorox Recalling Pine-Sol Products That May Contain Bacteria That Could Cause An Infection Consumers are being encouraged to check their cabinets for certain cleaning products after Clorox issued a recall of eight Pine-Sol brands that could contain potentially dangerous bacteria that could cause illness. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall due to the possible presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, "an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. “People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment,’ according to CPSC. …
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Parent company Clorox is recalling eight Pine-Sol disinfectant cleaning products due to fears they may contain infection-causing bacteria, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022. Clorox produced approximately 37 million recalled products in that period, the CPSC said. The recalled products have date codes beginning with the prefix “A4” and followed by a five-digit number less than 22249. The products were sold in bottles of 28, 48, 60, 100…
20-Year-Old Sam's Club Worker Dies 1 Week After Getting Hit In The Head On The Job In PA 20-Year-Old Sam's Club Worker Dies 1 Week After Getting Hit In The Head On The Job In PA
20-Year-Old Sam's Club Worker Dies 1 Week After Getting Hit In The Head On The Job In PA A 20-year-old Sam's Club employee in Pennsylvania has died a week after he was struck in the head while on the job, his family confirmed to Daily Voice. Benjamin "Benji" Knight Jr. was hit in the head by a door with a broken spring in an overhead loading dock door at the Summit Township Sam's Club located at 7200 Peach Street on Sept. 30, Erie News Now reports. He was taken to UPMC Hamot hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Oct. 7, according to Erie County coroner Lyell Cook, who stated that his cause of death was blunt force trauma. "Mr. Knight was a valued member of our family …
Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target
Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say stole a woman’s wallet and fraudulently spent more than $1,000 at a Lehigh Valley Target store. The men — pictured above — stole a wallet from a woman shopping at Sam’s Club on Easton-Nazareth Highway on Sunday, April 3, the Colonial Regional Police Department said. The men were then seen on surveillance footage exiting Target on Dryland Way in Easton after spending more than $1,000 on the victim’s credit card, police said. Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to contact Colonial Regional Police at…
Here's Why Walmart Is Suing Competitor BJ's Wholesale For Theft Here's Why Walmart Is Suing Competitor BJ's Wholesale For Theft
Here's Why Walmart Is Suing Competitor BJ's Wholesale For Theft A battle is brewing between two of the country's largest big-box franchises. Walmart is suing rival BJ’s Wholesale Club claiming that the retail giant stole technology to launch a self-checkout feature similar to the ones used at the company’s subsidiary Sam's Club, which boasts nearly 600 locations in the US. Walmart alleges that the company worked for years to develop a “Scan & Go” feature that allowed Sam’s Club customers to ring up purchases on smartphones while shopping, eliminating the need for a long checkout line. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court, alleges that inn…
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers A company is recalling millions of units of fruit gummies that were sold in stores nationwide after receiving reports of the cap popping off with force, causing injuries. On Wednesday, March 16, Reckitt recalled 63 and 75 count bottles of Airborne Gummies, which were sold in blueberry pomegranate, orange, and assorted fruit flavors, according to an announcement on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. Find the full list of UPC numbers and lot codes that are included in the recall here. Reckitt said it has received 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off the…
Man Accused Of Robbing Target In Suffolk County Man Accused Of Robbing Target In Suffolk County
Man Accused Of Robbing Target In Suffolk County A 48-year-old man was arrested and accused of robbing a Target on Long Island. John Hicks stole merchandise from the Medford store at about 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said the store is located at 2975 Horseblock Road. When employees tried to stop Hicks, he pulled out what appeared to be a handgun and fled the scene, police said. Officers located Hicks on the North Service Road of the Long Island Expressway behind Sam’s Club and arrested him. He was charged with second-degree robbery, SCPD reported. Police said Hicks' arr…
COVID-19: Walmart Now Offering Walk-In Vaccinations COVID-19: Walmart Now Offering Walk-In Vaccinations
Covid-19: Walmart Now Offering Walk-In Vaccinations Walk-ins can now get COVID-19 vaccinations at the more than 5,100 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy locations nationwide, across 49 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. Vaccines are being administered by both walk-up and pre-scheduled appointments, providing options for customers to get protected against COVID where they already shop for groceries and healthcare essentials.  The company said it's also rolling out new programs to address vaccine hesitancy and continue to focus efforts on increasing vaccine access across the country. Related story - COVID-19: CVS Now Offeri…
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours If you need a last-minute item on Christmas Eve, many stores will be open until 6 p.m. with some exceptions staying open later. The following is a list of store closing times for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020, according to USA Today and retail websites. Aldi, 4 p.m. Best Buy, 7 p.m. Big Lots, 10 p.m. Big Y, 6 p.m., pharmacy closes at 4 p.m. BJ’s Wholesale Club, 6 p.m. Costco, 5 p.m. CVS, most stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Day, pharmacy hours vary Dollar General, 10 p.m. Fresh Market, 7 p.m. Home Depot, 5 p.m. Home Goods, 6 p.m. Kohl’s, 6 p.m. Lowe’s, 6 p.m. Market Baske…
Become a Sam's Club Member And Get Free Rotisserie Chicken & Cupcakes With This $29 Offer Become a Sam's Club Member And Get Free Rotisserie Chicken & Cupcakes With This $29 Offer
Become a Sam's Club Member And Get Free Rotisserie Chicken & Cupcakes With This $29 Offer With the holidays just around the corner, everyone's on the look-out for great deals and sales. Sam's Club has everything from groceries, to furniture, to electronics, and so much more. Whether you're looking to buy your loved ones great holiday gifts, spruce up your home decor, or cook a great meal with all the fix-ins for your immediate family, you can find it all at this store. Sam's Club is your one-stop-shop for quality products in bulk. If the thought of the cost alone turns you away from warehouse clubs, do not worry. When you sign up for only $28.88 (that's 50% off the original price)…
COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You
Covid-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You As stores sell out of staple items - such as toilet paper and hand soap - ahead of what could be another isolating COVID-19 winter, there’s a website that helps people locate difficult to find items in their areas. It’s called InStok. The website and accompanying app were recently developed by two University of Texas students who saw their parents struggle to find hand sanitizer and other popular items in March. InStok tracks the availability of in-demand items at Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, eBay, CVS, and Walgreens. The results are local and include price estimates. The app is available …
COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You
Covid-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You As stores sell out of staple items - such as toilet paper and hand soap - ahead of what could be another isolating COVID-19 winter, there’s a website that helps people locate difficult to find items in their areas. It’s called InStok. The website and accompanying app were recently developed by two University of Texas students who saw their parents struggle to find hand sanitizer and other popular items in March. InStok tracks the availability of in-demand items at Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, eBay, CVS, and Walgreens. The results are local and include price estimates. The app is available …
COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You COVID-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You
Covid-19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You As stores sell out of staple items - such as toilet paper and hand soap - ahead of what could be another isolating COVID-19 winter, there’s a website that helps people locate difficult to find items in their areas. It’s called InStok. The website and accompanying app were recently developed by two University of Texas students who saw their parents struggle to find hand sanitizer and other popular items in March. InStok tracks the availability of in-demand items at Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, eBay, CVS, and Walgreens. The results are local and include price estimates. The app is avail…