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Popular Soup Sold at NJ Whole Foods Recalled

2026-05-31T19:10:08Z

A soup sold at Whole Foods supermarkets in the tri-state region has been recalled, the FDA announced Thursday. Kettle Cuisine is recalling 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup, as the item may contain undeclared shrimp. The product is also sold on Amazon’s website. People who have a shellfish allergy may end up with a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if the soup is consumed. The recalled product is packaged in a clear plastic container marked with the Lot Code: 1762181, with a use-by date of 05/27/26 on the top rim of the cup. The UPC identifier, 099482502065, is located on the back label. If you or a loved one has suffered losses due to consuming this or any Whole Foods product, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact the trusted attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.

For teens, the 100 Deadly Days of Summer are fast approaching

2026-05-28T09:57:26Z

When teenagers get out of school for the summer, it is a time of excitement and freedom. But it also comes with risks. Researchers note that teenage car accident rates tend to increase notably over the summer months, especially serious accidents, leading some of them to refer to this as the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. Part of the issue is that teenagers already have relatively high car accident rates, due in large part to their inexperience behind the wheel. This lack of experience leads to numerous driving mistakes as they learn, and accidents are common.

Why is the summer more dangerous?

There are a few reasons why these accident rates tend to go up in the summer, starting with the fact that young drivers have fewer obligations. When they are busy with school, it keeps them off the road. But the summer months see increased traffic from this age bracket that already has a high accident rate, so their total crash numbers climb. Another thing to note is that accident risks go up when teenagers drive with other members of their peer group. A group of friends driving to the beach on a summer day, for example, is statistically more likely to be involved in an accident than one teenager driving by themselves.

Seeking financial compensation

Even if you are an adult driver, it is important to be wary of the risks on the road over the summer months. If you suffer injuries in an accident caused by another driver, take the time to carefully look into your options to seek financial compensation.

Ford Recalls Over 15K Broncos

2026-05-21T13:13:49Z

Ford is recalling more than 16,000 Bronco vehicles because the hardtop roof panel can detach from the vehicle.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 16,200 2021-2022 model Bronco vehicles are being recalled because the “hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.”

No accidents or injuries have been reported to date.

If you or a loved one has suffered losses due to operating these or any other Ford vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact the trusted attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.

Utz Recalls Potato Chips Over “Foodborne Illness” Risk

2026-05-20T20:30:34Z

A major potato chip company is recalling its products after a milk powder supplier flagged a potential foodborne illness risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

According to the FDA, Utz recalled several varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips.

“The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, out of an abundance of caution, Utz is recalling the limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips identified,” Utz stated in its FDA announcement.

The following brands of Utz potato chips are subject to the recall:

1.5oz Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
2.5oz Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
8oz Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
2oz Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
1.5oz Zapp’s Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60ct)
2oz Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip
2.5oz Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip
8oz Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip
2oz Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips

If you or a loved one has suffered losses due to consuming these or any Utz products, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact the trusted personal injury attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.

NJ Ice Cream Brand Recalls Items Over “Potential Metal”

2026-05-20T15:07:45Z

Ice cream lovers should check their shelves for potentially dangerous pints and quarts, as popular grocery store brand Straus Family Creamery has recalled several flavors due to the possible “presence of foreign metal material.” Affected items hit the shelves on May 4, and are dated “best by” Dec. 23-30, 2026. Flavors include Vanilla Bean (pint), Strawberry (pint and quart), Cookie Dough (pint), Dutch Chocolate (quart) and Mint Chip (pint). if you or a loved one has suffered losses due to consuming these or any Straus Family Creamery products, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact the attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.

Costco Recalls Popular Ravioli Sold in NJ

2026-05-20T15:01:50Z

A public health alert has been issued by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service for a pasta product sold at Costco stores in New Jersey and Maryland.

The product, Giovanni Rana RANA Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli, may actually contain a different product, according to the alert.

Instead of ravioli containing beef and burrata, Costco reportedly received consumer complaints that the packaging actually contained shrimp ravioli.

Affected products were produced between March 10 and April 21, 2026, with use-by dates ranging from May 14 to June 25, 2026. Products have a USDA mark os inspection with establishment number “Est. 44870.”

Letters were sent to consumers, warning of the mislabeling and undeclared shellfish and crustacean allergens.

If you or a loved one has suffered losses due to consuming this or any Costco product, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact the trusted attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.

4 mistakes New Jersey injury victims make that can hurt their case

2026-05-20T02:51:55Z

After an accident in New Jersey, the choices you make in the first hours and days can shape the outcome of your personal injury claim.

Delaying medical attention

Waiting too long to see a doctor is one of the most damaging steps you can take. Insurance companies use treatment gaps to argue your injuries were not serious or did not result from the accident. Seek medical care right away and follow every treatment recommendation your doctor gives you. These medical records do critical work for your claim:

Causation link: They connect your injuries directly to the accident date.
Injury severity: They document the scope of your condition over time.
Treatment consistency: They show you are actively recovering, not exaggerating.

Gaps in your treatment timeline are hard to explain later and easy for an insurer to exploit.

Giving a recorded statement without legal guidance

An insurance adjuster may contact you soon after the accident and request a recorded statement. You are not required to provide one before speaking with an attorney. Adjusters train specifically to ask questions that minimize your payout or establish inconsistencies in your account. Route all insurer communications through a personal injury lawyer from the start.

Posting or deleting on social media

Defense attorneys and insurance investigators regularly review claimants' social media profiles. A photo of you at a family event or a comment about your recovery can be used to dispute the severity of your injuries. Deleting older posts can also create legal complications around evidence preservation. Set your accounts to private and avoid discussing your case online while your claim is active.

Accepting an early settlement offer

A fast payout may seem appealing when medical bills are piling up. However, signing an early settlement release means you surrender your right to pursue additional compensation if your condition worsens or requires further surgery. Understand the full scope of your damages before you sign anything. New Jersey law also imposes a strict two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims. Missing that deadline bars you from recovering any compensation at all.

Protect your claim with the right guidance

The four mistakes above are avoidable with early, informed action. Speaking with a personal injury attorney can help you understand your rights under New Jersey law. An attorney can evaluate your claim, handle insurer communications and advise you on next steps before a costly mistake is made.

What is a surgical never event?

2026-05-12T15:42:00Z

Surgery is one of the most invasive medical treatments possible. Advances ranging from improved anesthesia to robotic devices that assist with particularly detail-oriented procedures help improve outcomes for patients and decrease common consequences. Unfortunately, even with the best technology available, patients sometimes have poor outcomes after surgery. In some cases, those unfavorable outcomes are the result of a never event occurring during the procedure. Patients who are familiar with this terminology used to describe egregious medical errors can more effectively advocate for justice when a surgical error affects them.

Never events should never happen

A never event is a medical mistake so preventable that other medical providers agree it is completely preventable with appropriate protocols. In surgical environments, the most common never events include wrong-side or wrong-site errors, where surgeons operate on the wrong location, wrong-procedure or wrong-patient errors, where they perform a procedure other than the one the patient requires, and retained foreign bodies. Retained foreign bodies is the technical term for when a surgeon or a member of their support staff leaves items inside a patient, such as gauze or pieces of a medical balloon used during the procedure. All of those mistakes can affect the patient's recovery and may require revision procedures to effectively address. They are also all preventable with proper care by medical professionals. When surgeons and the people assisting them with procedures make severe mistakes that result in significant consequences for patients, a medical malpractice lawsuit could potentially be an option. Reviewing the records of a surgical error with a lawyer can help affected patients and families determine if a medical professional failed to follow current best practices, and whether their situation is legally actionable as a result.

Chocolate Sold at Uncle Giuseppe’s Recalled

2026-04-30T11:50:18Z

If you purchased Uncle Giuseppe’s milk chocolate bridge mix, it may have undeclared milk, soy, and cashews, according to the FDA. We R Nuts of Port Washington, NY, is recalling 254 units of 11 oz. bridge mix, which is a mix of peanuts, raisins, almonds, and chocolate in a clear container. The candy was sold in New Jersey through Uncle Giuseppe’s retail stores with sell-by dates ranging from Sept. 4, 2026 through Nov. 6, 2026. The sell-by date is located at the top left corner of the label. The recall was initiated after a discrepancy in the label’s ingredient list was discovered during an inspection of the facility’s products. Once We R Nuts Management was made aware of the allergens missing from the ingredient label, the formal recall was initiated. If you or a loved one has suffered losses due to consuming this or any Uncle Giuseppe's product, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact the trusted attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.

Wawa Recalls 4 Popular Drinks Sold in NJ

2026-04-29T11:28:44Z

Wawa is recalling four of its drinks after it was discovered that they may contain an allergen. According to the FDA, Wawa recalled the drinks after workers found an issue with equipment that may have led to the possibility of a milk allergen in the products. The four drinks impacted are the 16oz versions of:

Wawa Iced Tea Lemon
Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon
Wawa Diet Lemonade
Wawa Fruit Punch

All of the recalled products have been taken off of store shelves but if you bought any of these drinks recently, you should throw them out. If you or a loved one has suffered losses due to consuming these or any product purchased at Wawa, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact the trusted and experienced personal injury attorneys at Breslin and Breslin today.