

Rebecca Carballo
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Gold Bar Sales Are Surging at Costco. Why?
Costco may be selling up to $200 million worth of the bars each month, according to a Wells Fargo analysis. The bars sell out quickly,...

AT&T Offers $5 Credit After Widespread Service Outage
Thousands of customers lost service on Thursday when the telecommunications company ran into problems while trying to expand its network, the company’s chief executive said.

Company Hired 24 Minors to Clean Slaughterhouses, Labor Department Says
Fayette Janitorial employed at least 24 children between the ages of 13 and 17 to work overnight shifts cleaning dangerous equipment at plants in Virginia...

TurboTax Can No Longer Advertise Products as Free, F.T.C. Says
About two-thirds of taxpayers did not qualify for the free service. The disclaimers that it was not free for all were often “ineffective and often...

Quaker Oats Recalls More Products Over Potential Salmonella Contamination
Several cereals, granola bars and other snack foods were recalled in December. The company added more products to the list this week.

Fire Breaks Out Aboard Ship Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries
The vessel, now off the Alaskan coast, is carrying nearly 2,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries, which contain highly flammable materials, officials said.

Pennsylvania Woman Is Awarded $7.1 Million in Damages from Conagra
The parent company of Pam and other well known brands was sued after a can of cooking spray exploded, causing second degree burns on a...

Fruit Purée Pouches May Contain Lead, F.D.A. Warns Parents
Children who have had WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches should get a blood test, federal officials said. An investigation found that the purée had...

Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection, F.D.A. Says
Target, CVS and Rite Aid are pulling products from shelves after federal investigators found unsanitary conditions and recommended a recall.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Packaged Onions Sickens 73
Gills Onions recalled packages of diced onions after the company was notified of an investigation. Public health officials said 15 people were treated at hospitals.