Drought Stalls Mississippi River Cargo

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says dangerously low water levels temporarily halted Mississippi River traffic in both the Memphis and Stack Island areas, stalling more than 2,000 barges along the basin that carries 92% of the nation’s agricultural exports.

Mariners stuck out on the water posted on social media, including one Facebook post from "Jamie" that says, "Day two of waiting for the Dredge Hurley to open us a channel up at stack island."

The cargo stalled on the water includes agricultural products like corn and wheat, fertilizers, coal, petroleum and metals like aluminum. As drought conditions caused by a lack of rainfall worsen, manufacturers are paying extra dollars to find other ways to move the products, which will ultimately impact the price and flow of various consumer goods, including appliances, automobiles, groceries and restaurants, according to Bloomberg News.

The Corps has been dredging the Mississippi River to remove sediment from the river floor to offset the dangerously low water levels.

Fabuloso Recall Notice: Millions of Units Affected

In a sweeping consumer safety action, Colgate-Palmolive has initiated a major recall of their popular Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to potential bacterial contamination. The recall encompasses nearly 5 million units in the United States and an additional 56,000 in Canada. Key Details: The recall was announced in February 2023, affecting multiple product variants sold between December 2022 and January 2023 Prices ranged from $1 to $11 at major retailers including Walmart, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam's Club, and Amazon No injuries or incidents have been reported as of the announcement date Affected Products: Original Multi-Purpose Cleaner: Lavender and Refreshing Lemon (22 fl oz) 2X Concentrated Formula: Multiple sizes (33.8, 56, 128, and 169 fl oz) in Lemon, Lavender, and Passion of Fruits scents Professional Line: All-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser in Lavender and Ocean scents (1 gallon) Specialty Products: Bleach Alternative 2X Concentrated Formula in Sp...

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Urgent Drinking Water Recall: What You Need to Know

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