Mark Huffman

6 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None The company warns the snack may be contaminated with Salmonella• None The recall was triggered by a recall of a supplier in another country. Advantage Health Matters is recalling its 8-ounce packages of Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds were distributed in New York, New Jersy and Virginia, in retail stores and through mail orders.

6 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Stagflation is a rare economic phenomenon where high inflation coincides with stagnant economic growth and rising unemployment. • None Unlike typical inflation or recession scenarios, stagflation presents a dilemma for policymakers, as fixing one problem can worsen another. • None For consumers, stagflation erodes purchasing power while reducing job opportunities, creating widespread financial strain.

6 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None U.S. air traffic control facilities are critically understaffed, with over 77% operating below minimum staffing levels• None Many control towers still rely on decades-old equipment, with delays in implementing the FAA’s NextGen modernization program hampering improvements in safety and efficiency.

6 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None As of May 8, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.76%, remaining unchanged from the previous week and down from 7.09% a year ago. • None The 15-year FRM dropped slightly to 5.89%, compared to 5.92% last week and 6.38% a year earlier. • None Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that stable and lower mortgage rates have led to a rise in home purchase applications.

6 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None The cost of 25 commonly purchased grocery items dropped to $149.75 in April, down $4.51, or nearly 3%, from March and 1.2% lower than April 2024. • None While whole bean coffee decreased by 7 cents from March, it remains 80 cents higher than last year. Organic eggs fell 37 cents month-over-month but are up $1.30 compared to April 2024. • None Price fluctuations are product-dependent, with some prices falling but others still edging higher.