World Bright International Ltd. recalled 18,500 Agio Menlo woven patio swings because the seat of the swing could separate from the frame during use, creating a risk of injury or death from a fall, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall report.

As of May 14, World Bright International confirmed that it is aware of eight injuries related to defective patio swings.

Here’s what you need to know about Costco’s patio swing recall.

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The recall affects Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings, which are sold at Costco and on the Costco website for $549 to $649, according to the recall report.

The swing has a black metal frame, a black metal swingarm, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report said. Swing frame measures 75 inches high, 71 inches wide, and 48 inches deep. The swing seat is 58 inches wide and 19 inches deep.

The Miffy + Starbucks collection will be available in stores in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, May 19th. The collection, which first launched in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region, features a stuffed Miffy wearing a green apron, ceramic mug, stainless steel travel cup and reusable bag.

The collection comes one week after the launch of Starbucks’ summer menu, which includes the new Tropical Butterfly Refresher, Horchata Frappuccino, Iced Horchata Shake Espresso, and Unicorn Cake Pops.

Tropical Butterfly Refresher is made with guava and passion fruit flavors, bursting pearls of mango pineapple flavors and an infusion of butterfly pea flowers. Drinks can also be customized to include lemonade or coconut milk.

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The retail chain announced it will invest about $5 billion in renovations, new stores and technology upgrades in 2026 to “create a more personalized and enjoyable experience for our guests.” Store floor plans will be updated and hundreds of millions of dollars will also be spent on store payroll and training, according to a March 3 news release.

Customers can expect new home displays showcasing on-trend décor, a Target Beauty Studio featuring more than 60 new Target beauty brands, and an expanded selection of food and beverage brands.

“Target’s next chapter of growth is defined by clear choices and rooted in a deeper understanding of our unique niche in the retail industry, the customers we serve, and the areas where we are clearly positioned to win,” said Target CEO Michael Fidelke.

The Cycle is the world’s first ready-to-drink brand created for periods, menopause and menopause, the company claims in a news release.

The brand’s drink lineup includes four phased beverages: Pre-Period Comfort and Period Comfort. Drinks for menopause are “Peri Comfort” and “Meno Comfort”.

It will be sold at 410 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide.

The drink is also sold at small chain and independent stores such as Lazy Acres, Rainbow Acres, and Happy Grocery in New York City.

The Fed typically lowers interest rates to stimulate the economy and encourage employment, and raises them to control inflation. Forecasters’ current expectations for rate hikes appear to be a response to continued traffic disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which has pushed up prices for oil, gas and related products, and positive employment growth in March and April.

Although policymakers are somewhat divided on the optimal path for interest rates, there has been no indication yet that a rate hike will occur in the near future. The median forecast for the federal funds rate, a benchmark for national interest rates, announced by the Interest Rate Setting Committee on March 18, suggested that the rate would be cut by a quarter of a percentage point by the end of the year. Three members opposed the April decision because they felt the committee’s accompanying statement was biased toward future interest rate cuts.

“The bar to raise rates is pretty high, not impossible, but pretty high,” said Mike Scordeles, head of U.S. economics at Trust. “We have to see a lot of things break down before it becomes a realistic base case for rate hikes.”

Blackstone Products has recalled Parmesan Cheese Ranch Seasoning, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice released May 15.

This action stems from a separate recall of infant formula from California Dairies, Inc.

The notice states that the milk powder ingredients are supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in seasoning products. No illnesses related to the recall have been reported.

The products were sold at Walmart stores and on the Blackstone Products website.

What is salmonella?

Salmonella is a group of bacteria found in food and water that can cause serious and fatal infections in children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

If severe infections enter the bloodstream, they can cause more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis, the FDA notice says.

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