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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This Louisville area candy shop was just named No. 1 in the country by USA Today
Well isn't this sweet news! Schimpff's Confectionery, the historic candy shop in downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana was just named the No. 1 Candy Store in the country by the USAT 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The store at 347 Spring St, Jeffersonville, Indiana, is one of the oldest continuously-operated family-owned candy shops in the U.S. Known for its original tin ceiling, red hot hoppers and hard candies, the shop is a staple in downtown Jeffersonville. The business, started in 1858 by Gustav A. Schimpff, was originally located on Preston Street in Louisville before moving to its current location in Jeffersonville in 1891, the Courier Journal previously reported. Warren and Jill Schimpff have owned the business since 1990, and have since expanded twice, once in 2001 and again in 2017. 'When it comes to candy, there's no age,' Mart Cain, a Schimpff's manager of nearly 15 years, previously told the Courier Journal. 'You can't go wrong.' More: This Kentucky lake just landed on the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice list A visit to the sweet shop is not complete without peeking inside the Schimpff's Confectionery Museum or taking a Schimpff's tour to see how the store makes its cinnamon red hot hoppers. Schimpff's and the rest of the winning shops were initially nominated by a group of industry experts. 10BEST editors then vet these nominations and select a final set of nominees to be presented to the voting public for a period of four weeks. These are the top 10 candy stores in the country, selected by the USAT 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards: Schimpff's Confectionery (Jeffersonville, Indiana) Bright's Candies (Walla Walla, Washington) Marini's Candies (Santa Cruz, California) Lammes Candies (Texas) Squishington's Candy (Lawrence, Kansas) Big Top Candy Shop (Austin, Texas) The Farris Wheel Candy Co. (Wichita, Kansas) Sweet Pete's Candy (Jacksonville, Florida) Skip's Candy Corner (Lahaska, Pennsylvania) Henry's Candy Co. (Hamilton, Ohio) Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at ahancock@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Schimpff's Confectionery wins USAT 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards 2025
Fox News
2 days ago
- Health
- Fox News
Beloved American candy deemed 'unsafe to eat' in United Kingdom due to hidden chemicals
One of America's favorite candies has been shunned by authorities in the United Kingdom, who claim it is "unsafe to eat." The U.K.'s Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced a stern advisory against Jolly Rancher candies on June 11. The alert applies to all Jolly Rancher hard candies, as well as Jolly Rancher Misfits, Jolly Rancher Fruity 2 in 1s and Jolly Rancher Berry Gummies. The reason, the FSA claims, is that the candies contain "Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons (MOSH)." The agency said the hydrocarbons make the candies "unsafe to eat and not compliant with U.K. laws." The FSA has instructed British consumers not to buy or eat the products. "If you've eaten these products, there should be no immediate cause for concern, as food safety risk is low, but don't eat any more," the agency said. "These products contain mineral oil, which isn't allowed in food in the U.K. and may pose a food safety risk if consumed regularly over a sustained period of time." Although the alert did not mention the word "ban," the FSA said that it had "requested enforcing authorities in the U.K. to take action to remove products, to protect consumers." Jolly Ranchers were first introduced to the U.S. candy market in 1949. They come in a variety of flavors, including watermelon, cherry, blue raspberry, grape and green apple. The candies were acquired by the Hershey Company in 1996. Jolly Ranchers were first introduced to the U.S. candy market in 1949. Todd Scott, a spokesperson for the Hershey Company, headquartered in Pennsylvania, told Fox News Digital this week that the "safety and quality" of Jolly Rancher candies is the company's "first priority, and consumers can rest assured that our products are safe to enjoy." Scott went on, "As a global brand with a wide audience, we also recognize our products can sometimes be purchased in markets other than those for which they were originally produced. In such cases, we cannot guarantee that the products meet the regulatory requirements of the end market, which may differ from those of the U.S." Mineral oil hydrocarbons enter food "through environmental contamination, use of lubricants for machinery, release agents, processing aids, food or feed additives and migration from food contact materials," according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The negative health impacts of mineral oil hydrocarbons can vary widely, according to the European agency. "MOAH may act as genotoxic carcinogens (they can damage DNA, the genetic material of cells, and may cause cancer), while some MOSH are known to accumulate in the liver and lymphoid system," the EFSA's website states. The FDA also regulates the presence of hydrocarbons. According to the Code of Federal Regulations, mineral oil "may be safely used as a component of nonfood articles intended for use in contact with food," if it meets certain rules. Scott told Fox News Digital that the Hershey Company is "continuing to work closely with the FSA in the United Kingdom on these important issues" and that it looks forward to "bringing Jolly Rancher products back to established retailers soon."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Exclusive-EU antitrust regulators to investigate $36 billion Mars bid for Kellanova, sources say
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU antitrust regulators are set to open a full-scale investigation into the $36 billion bid by candy company Mars for Pringles maker Kellanova, people close to the matter said on Wednesday. The European Commission is concerned about Mars' high market share in some products in some EU countries, the sources said. Mars is unlikely to offer remedies to assuage such concerns during the EU competition enforcer's preliminary review of the deal, which ends on June 25, the sources said.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Popular sweets pulled from shelves as they are ‘unsafe to eat' & ‘unlawful' as shoppers urged ‘don't eat them'
AN URGENT warning has been issued to UK shops selling a popular sweet product. The Food Standards Agency sent the alert out today warning businesses to stop sales of the sweets immediately. The Food Standards Agency said several Jolly Rancher products are unsafe to eat. The popular sweets have been said to not be compliant with UK laws, containing ingredients that may be harmful. Businesses selling the products have been urged to stop sales of the sweets and take them off shelves immediately. Businesses were also told to undertake product withdrawals and where there have been retail sales, to undertake product recalls. The Food Standards Agency said the products contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons, (MOAH), and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons, (MOSH). The MOAHs and MOSHs make the popular American candy unsafe to eat and not compliant with UK laws. Jolly Rancher hard candies, 'Misfits' Gummies, Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1 and Jolly Ranchers Berry Gummies have all been recalled. The Food Standards Agency said: "Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat them regularly. "MOAH can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time. "MOAH is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health." Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
CNET
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Today's NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 10, #1452
Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Going to any quaint small towns or county fairs this summer? You might end up buying some of the answer for today's Wordle puzzle. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on. Today's Wordle hints Before we show you today's Wordle answer, we'll give you some hints. If you don't want a spoiler, look away now. Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats Today's Wordle answer has one repeated letter. Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels There is one vowel and one sometimes vowel in today's Wordle answer. Wordle hint No. 3: First letter Today's Wordle answer begins with T. Wordle hint No. 4: Ending Today's Wordle answer ends in a vowel, kind of. Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning Today's Wordle answer can refer to a stretchy, sweet candy. TODAY'S WORDLE ANSWER Today's Wordle answer is TAFFY. Yesterday's Wordle answer Yesterday's Wordle answer, June 9, No. 1451 was BOARD. Recent Wordle answers June 5, No. 1447: DATUM June 6, No. 1448: EDIFY June 7, No. 1449: REUSE June 8, No. 1450: LEASE
