Massive Recall of Over-the-Counter Medications at Family Dollar Stores, Including Georgia
A voluntary medication recall of hundreds of over-the-counter drugs and medical devices has begun at Family Dollar Stores in nearly two dozen states, including Georgia.
The Food and Drug Administration says the items were stored outside of labeled temperature requirements by Family Dollar. And the items were inadvertently shipped to certain stores on or around June 1, 2023 through September 21, 2023. The affected items were sold at those stores between June 1, 2023 and October 4, 2023.
Family Dollar has asked affected stores to check their stock immediately and discontinue the sale of any affected product. Some of the manufacturers of the recalled products include Alka Seltzer, Bayer, Benadryl, Claritin, Colgate, Crest, Dove, Pepsid and Tylenol.
The recall applies to 23 states, including Georgia. The others are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Customers who purchased the affected products do not have to have a receipt. Just return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Customers with questions regarding the recall call contact Family Dollar Customer Service at 844-636-7687 between 9 am and 5 pm. Any problems experienced with the affected products can be reported to the Federal Drug Administration.
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Georgia Has One of Most Beautiful Areas for Fall Foliage in America
The fall season is a glorious time in America. From coast to coast, many different areas off beautiful fall colors in radiant reds, oranges and yellows. So, what are the most beautiful areas for fall foliage in America?
Peak fall foliage season is different based on where you are located. Some areas of the U.S. see fall colors as early as September, while others peak later on, such as in October or even November. Generally speaking, areas with longer winters will have earlies fall colors, and areas with longer summers will have later fall colors. Most of America hits peak fall foliage season in the month of October. Of course, areas bordering Canada will be the first to see those colors.
If you’re wondering the science behind the fall colors, the color that the leaves become depends on a few factors. Those include the chlorophyll and weather conditions during the summer or fall. Chlorophyll is a pigment that aids in giving leaves their color. In general, big changes from the norm in precipitation, whether it’s getting way too much rain or not enough, can really impact the fall foliage season.
Also, I remember last year, the radiant colors in my area fell off the trees early. The reason was that we had a wind storm come through, so the leaves fell prematurely. I was pretty upset about it, because not only do I like to see beautiful fall colors, I also like to paint fall colors. So, my muse was gone.
That said, if you are in the mood to view fall colors this year, here are some great places to do it. Read on for 10 Beautiful spots in America for fall colors. What are your favorite areas to see fall foliage? Reach out to me on social media here and let me know.
Georgia Has One of Most Beautiful Areas for Fall Foliage in America
Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.
