AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety: Kayem Foods is recalling about 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after a cooling failure may have left products at unsafe temperatures. No illnesses have been reported; shoppers should check affected brands and lot codes against the USDA list. Health Coverage: Minnesota shoppers can compare 2027 insurance plans, premiums and out-of-pocket costs through MNsure before open enrollment begins Nov. 1; eligible families may qualify for significant premium savings. Retail Pricing: Consumers are raising concerns as U.S. retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools, while a pricing issue at New World supermarkets may have led to overcharges at North Island stores. Safer Driving: Consumer Reports warns that complicated car screens can distract drivers and that driver-assistance features are no substitute for staying alert. Holiday Spending: U.S. consumers expect to spend an average of $1,654 this holiday season, up 4% from 2025, with more going to retail goods and less to holiday activities.
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