Recent studies indicate there are harmful chemicals in poor-quality dollar store containers, meaning they may not be safe for food products. For containers to store food in, look elsewhere; using the containers for non-food items doesn't pose the same risks. via
Related Question
- 1 What should you not buy at the dollar store?
- 2 What dog food is killing dogs right now?
- 3 What dog foods did Dollar General Recall?
- 4 Is toothpaste from the dollar store safe?
- 5 Are mugs from the dollar store safe?
- 6 Is Dollar General owned by Walmart?
- 7 Where does Dollar Tree get their merchandise?
- 8 How does the Dollar Tree make money?
- 9 Is Blue Buffalo Killing dogs 2020?
- 10 What color dog food should you never buy?
- 11 What dog biscuits are killing dogs?
- 12 Who makes Heartland dog food?
What should you not buy at the dollar store?
11 Things Never to Buy from the Dollar Store
What dog food is killing dogs right now?
A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble. The statement issued on Monday said that the suspect is aflatoxin, a byproduct of a corn mold Aspergillus flavus, which at high levels can kill pets. via
What dog foods did Dollar General Recall?
The recall only affects the bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food that were distributed by Dollar General stores located in Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. via
Is toothpaste from the dollar store safe?
A Dallas-based news affiliate station uncovered a report advising consumers to be cautious about their dollar store toothpaste purchases. When tested, a few brands had fluoride levels up to 10 times higher than American-made products and Chinese toothpaste contained poisonous chemicals harmful to your health. via
Are mugs from the dollar store safe?
Glassware, Cups, and Mugs
There's a decent selection of glassware in most dollar stores, and they're perfectly safe for the home. They're not made of inferior glass that will shatter when you breathe on them. The glasses may not be the most current styles, and you may not get exactly the shape you were looking for. via
Is Dollar General owned by Walmart?
No, Dollar General is not owned or never has been owned by Walmart. Dollar General is also not owned by any specific large grocery chains, but is instead owned by private equity investors, including Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Citigroup. via
Where does Dollar Tree get their merchandise?
Once seen as dumping grounds for liquidated and off-brand merchandise, today's dollar stores often buy their inventory from major manufacturers such as Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Energizer, Crayola and General Mills. via
How does the Dollar Tree make money?
For every dollar spent by a customer at Dollar Tree, the company makes a profit of $0.35. Walmart, for example, makes only $0.24 per dollar. This is because the items at dollar stores cost less to manufacture, and the company isn't losing any money by keeping them on "sale" for just a dollar. via
Is Blue Buffalo Killing dogs 2020?
Over 370,000 social media users have shared a post, which claims that Fox News recently reported that 70 dogs died from eating chicken jerky treats made out of chicken from China, and that the brand Blue Buffalo has recalled them. This claim is false. via
What color dog food should you never buy?
Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6 and Blue 2
First and foremost, they can't see colors as humans do, and natural, non-colored dog food will be brown colored after cooking. Any other color can be attributed to the artificial dyes of Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6 and Blue 2. via
What dog biscuits are killing dogs?
The brands identified include:
Who makes Heartland dog food?
The pet food manufacturer Sunshine Mills has issued a voluntary recall of dog food products due to potentially high levels of aflatoxin, a byproduct of mold. The family-owned company sold the dog food in question under the brand names Family Pet, Heartland Farms and Paws Happy Life. via