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First I heard it was commercial ,then I heard both.  Since e-coli is so bad I figured I ought to post it. I thought the whole article would post also.

The company is Greater Omaha Packing Company.  Some of the packages are as small as 2 pounds of patties.

I never know where's the best place to put recalls.  Since this involves food I put it here.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/22/ground-beef-health-alert-e-coli/73409037007/

Euphrasyne  and Mother it is so sad that you both  lost your Aunts. My Aunt  Lois was the only normal family member I had. I wish I could have lived near her but even with distance we were always close.  I sure miss her. 

On a happy note...MY SCOOTER IS HERE!!!!!!!! I am so happy. It ONLY took 38 days from breakage to new one. Now I can get to my mailbox and garage. The pain in my back and legs is improving already. It's off to the races..lol.

I called to get my supposedly annual eye exam (after 2 years).  The first appointment they have is October. I tried to get a dermatology appt. too but it will be next year!  What is it with all these long waits?  They tell you to keep up to date but it is impossible with lag times like these. I haven't had a mammo in 4 years.  I wonder if I'll have to wait forever for one of them too. I admit I have put off everything since DH got sick and died.  He would help me get in the dr. offices. I still don't know how I'll manage but I sure have a long time to figure it out.

Another beautiful day.  It makes me want to get out and garden.  Maybe I'll test my mobility in my new scooter  My old one couldn't handle the bare ground but maybe this new one can.

The list of recalled cheeses includes Cotija cheese, Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, Asiago cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, queso quesadilla cheese, white cheddar cheese, and cheddar cheese, plus bistro and Italian cheese blends.  Only Sargento shredded cheese varieties.

The FDA has advised manufacturers to recall these products and says consumers who have them at home should stop using them and throw them away.

The brands are:

• La Fiesta, lot 25033, sold at La Superior SuperMercados

• Marcum, best by 10/16/25 and 4/06/25, sold at Save A Lot

• MTCI, sold at SF Supermarket

• Swad, lot KX21223, sold at Patel Brothers

• Supreme Tradition, best buy dates from 4/25 through 9/25, sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar

• El Chillar, F275EX1026 and D300EX1024, sold at La Joya Morelense in Baltimore, Maryland

It looks like almost everyone is getting much accomplished. I am so jealous.

 It is nearly a month since my scooter died. I have been through heck and back. My Dr. took almost a week to sign the paperwork.  Poor dear is so busy.  The nurse did the paperwork the day I went in but it had to be signed by him personally. Then the provider messed up by not getting a prior approval.  Anyhow it was officially approved by Medicare and ordered for me last Friday.  I have no idea how long until it arrives. Meanwhile, I am really suffering. When you call Medicare all they want to do is read their manual to you.  Forget about asking a question and getting an answer. They read every word too!

Jeepers I hope your insurance ordeal is over soon.  When my son had a claim he had a heck of a time getting the checks signed by his mortgage company.  The mortgage had changed hands several times and they had to keep re-issuing the checks in the new holder company. It took him nearly 6 months to get it straight.

Littlesister I have been craving an old fashioned pot roast.  I wish we had a good sale like you did.

Annarchy your bread is making me hungry.  It has been ages since I made some at home.

I had a depressing birthday last Friday.  I hope I get turned around soon with a new set of wheels and a new attitude!

Thanks  for remembering ladies. It actually was pretty bad, so I am going to bed in a few minutes.  Maybe tomorrow will be better.

I have always watched prices but I never thought to take pictures of mistakes. Great idea!

I have been stuck in the house since last Friday. My electric scooter broke and it takes forever to get repaired. It's under warranty and covered by Medicare but it still takes forever. I have a manual back up chair but it is impossible to get outside with the ramp setup I have. You would think they would have a loaner chair for these situations but they don't. Fortunately, I don't generate alot of garbage or get much mail anymore. I can't put my garbage out the backdoor because my neighbor has 6 or 7 dogs that occasionally come over here. Especially if they smell goodies.

The last few days have been nice.  In the mid 60's. We are supposed to start 3-4 days of heavy rain tonight. Better than snow or ice.

Tonight is one of the few times I wish I lived where I could get something delivered.  Pizza or wings type of stuff.  I guess I need some cheering up and sometimes junk food helps. I just had an ad pop up a few minutes ago saying it was national pizza day with a beautiful picture.  It's almost like they read my mind.

DH was working on designing a DIY  chair lift  for me when he got taken ill.  He knew he could build one cheaper than the commercial setups.

Jeepers your stairs do look a bit rough but the concrete wall at the bottom looks like it would hurt if you did fall.

I looked up the new BJ's.  They have a 55$ membership with a 40$ rebate right now. I wish it wasn't so far away.  I just don't get out that much with DH being dead and me being handicapped.  I would love to see it.

I have been craving an old fashioned chuck pot roast.  I looked at the price and it was $6.99 a pound!!!!!!!!!!!!   Geez. I haven't seen any on sale in ages either.

I have a full basement but I can't get down there anymore.  My old scooter could make it down the slight outdoor incline to the walkout door.  However, the one I have now cannot do it.  Who would think that even the power chair you use can make such a difference? Life is really different when you lose some of your mobility. I never though I would be anything but able bodied.

Jeepers I thought I was prepped too.  I even have a nice generator.  Now I can't even reach it, move it or start it. Even if you get prepared, things can change in the blink of an eye. Life is just one thing after another.  How can you prep for every scenario imaginable?

We will all just keep doing the best we can.  It is good that we can comisserate.

I had salt but you have to balance yourself and a power chair on a sloping, icy ramp while managing a salt bag and throw the salt out several feet. It was too dangerous to try. I did use my broom to reach down and try to loosen the ice but even that is dangerous. I guess they need to design a new type of ramp. I will have to look for the rug type ramp covers you mentioned Littlesister but they would probably be heavy and require bending over to remove. I'll google it and see what comes up.

I wanted to add that most people I know realize that  my mental capacities are not very diminished..yet.  I do know a few folks that I can call in an emergency if needed.

Mother I can still drive but I do ration my trips.  I have a 1997 car with 250,000 miles on it so I don't push my luck joyriding! When it dies I don't have any money to replace it.

I have looked at the minivans where you can drive your chair straight into the drivers spot.  Even a used one was 20K!   I am so happy you have some family to help out.

I am handicapped and cannot walk.  I can transfer.  I get my scooter out to the car and hang on to get in the car. I can access drive thru and pick up chores.  Believe it or not I can safely drive.  WalMart has pick up services for many things but you have to order ahead by at least a few hours or a day or two. Publix will bring me out a scooter.  I call on my cell when I get there and they bring me out a scooter.  No other store will do this. Publix is basically my only social life right now.  The kids that work there are very nice.

WalMart will not deliver if you live more than 7 miles from their store. even if you pay the $100 yearly free delivery membership.  I live 12 miles away.  I do not live in the city limits so no transport at all from the city.  I even tried to see if I could drive into town and have them  pick me up there to go to the Dr.'s office.  No dice.  You have to show ID with a city addy on it. There is no support except to give up and let the state take over. I have acquaintances who are even waiting on a one year list to get meals on wheels. BTW, they only deliver frozen meals once a week.. It kind of misses the point of the frequent contact. I'm not really complaining it's just the way it is. Maybe if I were an illegal alien I could get more help.  I know folks mean well  with recommendations but many places have none or very limited social services. I never expected help in my life and I never got it either. LOL. 

I have just gotten out doors for the first time in over a week due to the ice.  I prepped as much as I could and even had salt but I didn't know my aluminum ramp would ice up worse than any other spot on my property.  The most vital 10 feet for me to get outdoor s was frozen solid. I was okay and had no emergencies but our area was frozen solid for days.Thank God the utilities stayed on. Many people know I am handicapped and live alone.  How many folks called, emailed or texted me?  NONE.  Not a one.  This is the way the world is nowadays.

I guess reading the above posts (especially Mothers) got me a bit off topic.  Still it's good food for thought about your life situations.  Even if you think you have it all covered one or two little changes can shift it all.

That is great ladies.  Keep it up. I wish I could join you.

Can I put a odometer on my electric wheelchair?  

We just had a BJ's open about half an hour from here.  I haven't heard any feedback about it yet.  I have been a member of Sam's and Costco before but I didn't go there often enough to really save much. I did save on the tires I bought at Costco but trying to get them installed and balanced was a nightmare.  It took so much time and aggravation.

Lately I have noticed that alot of the fast food commercials for specials are only available through their apps. McD's had a breakfast sandwich special last week for 1$ but only with an app. Last month KFC had a 10 piece chicken special app only.  What do you think about apps? I am wary of loading my phone with any apps, especially fast foods. Even the grocery store has app only coupons.

I don't like any rice.  I'm not much of a carb eater which is good since I am diabetic.  I do like Chinese style fried rice though.

The roads are finally starting to thaw a bit since Monday's snow and ice.  I can't get out my door though. I have an aluminum ramp that is still covered in ice. I just want to try to start my car and get my mail and take out garbage. It sleeted last night  and  it will probably stay frozen frozen until Sunday or Monday. Grrr. At least I have power so I'm not freezing. Tomorrow's high is predicted to be around 20 with it feeling worse than that with the wind chill. Our WalMart quit their pickup service last Sunday and it's been shut down all week. I guess they knew how bad it was gonna get before the local weather service did.

Stay warm ya'll.

I pray that 2024 is a much better year than the last few have been.

Best wishes to all the wonderful folks here at MrsS!

Mother you are lucky to have a truly considerate daughter.  I just love it when someone hugs me and then I find out later they were sick.  For some reason folks with strep throats seem to love to share the most. When DH was in and out of hospitals alot I could not believe the sick families clogging up the waiting rooms and even going into the ICU unit.

I pray all of you here have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year

You are so sweet Littlesister. Congrats on the new great grand baby! What a blessing. Kiss those sweet little cheeks for me.

Merry Christmas to ya'll!   I made myself some crab legs to celebrate tonight.  I haven't had any in years so it was a nice treat.

I will be alone again but I still have memories of my sweet hubby.

Hoping 2024 is better than 2023 was!

I don't know how I missed this post.

It sounds like you have just gone from one health problem to another.  Hopefully, this will be it for awhile.  My FIL had lung problems and they think it was from him being a paper hanger for years.  Back in the 40's and 50's he did alot of flocked paper. He could actually see little particles in the air when he was working.

Welcome back!

Euphrasyne, how do you like BJ's?  They just built one in the big town 30 minutes away and I was wondering if they are better than Costco or Sam's. I have been a member of both of them in the past but I just didn't save enough to keep a membership.

We had a cold front come through last night.  The same one that caused tornadoes in Tennessee. I am thankful we had no serious problems from it. It stayed chilly today though and it was pretty breezy.

A friend of mine lost her Mom yesterday.  Her Mom is about 4 years older than me.  I feel so bad since they were very close.  I don't know what I can do to help her.  She works at hospice so she is used to death but your own Mom is a different story.  I hate when folks die around the holidays.

Just think..soon it will be a new year.  I still don't know where 2023 went!