3 To Know: Lottery scammers sought, steamers recalled; more
1. Crime Stoppers looking for duo in Bonita Springs lottery scam
Authorities are searching for a man they say convinced a woman walking to her Bonita Springs home that he had won the lottery and needed her help, ultimately taking cash from her.
Around 11 a.m., March 21, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said, the stranger approached the woman as she was walking home in Bonita and said he was only in the country for six months.
According to a report, authorities at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s Estero substation, 8350 Hospital Drive, interviewed the woman.
Authorities said she was returning from washing when the man told her he had won a lottery ticket worth $200,000 and that he was unable to recover the money.
Authorities said the suspect promised he would give the woman $20,000 from the winnings if she helped.
Crime Stoppers said, they got into a light silver or light blue Mazda CX5, driven by a woman. They drove to the victim’s Bank of America, 9020 Bonita Beach Road, where she withdrew money from her own account.
It’s unclear how much money the victim withdrew.
After the victim collected the money, authorities said, she entered the vehicle again and the suspects began driving. They pulled over in a grassy area and pushed the victim from the car while snatching the money. – Tomas Rodriguez/Naples Daily News
2. Two million Black & Decker garment steamers recalled due to burn hazard
Empower Brands is massively expanding a recall on Black & Decker garment steamers because they can “expel, spray or leak hot water during use,” posing a burn hazard to consumers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a notice.
The recall covers about two million units, including the over 500,000 units that were previously recalled in November 2022, according to the notice.
The CPSC says that since the recall was announced in November 2022, Empower Brands has received 317 reports of hot water expelling from the recalled steamers, including 82 reports of burn injures, seven of which were second-degree burns.
The recall affects all Black & Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, including those repaired as part of the previous recall in November 2022. – Gabe Hauari/USA TODAY
3. Chick-fil-A testing a new Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich; new beverages coming
Spring has sprung at Chick-fil-A and the company is celebrating by testing out a new sandwich and introducing a new seasonal beverage.
The fast-food chicken chain announced it is testing the Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich exclusively in participating restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a limited time while supplies last.
The sandwich features a boneless breast of chicken served on a toasted cross-cut pretzel bun with green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, soft seasoned cheddar cheese, strips of applewood smoked bacon and a Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce on the side, according to a news release from the company.
For those wondering if or when the sandwich will eventually be available nationwide, Chick-fil-A says it “regularly utilizes feedback from culinary tests when deciding whether a new offering will be available nationwide in the future.”
According to the news release, the new beverages provide a “vibrant pop of mixed berry flavors, perfectly sweet and refreshing to welcome the warmer weather that comes with spring.” – Gabe Hauari/USA TODAY
The Cherry Berry line of beverages will also be available beginning April 8, and it features:
- Cherry Berry Sunjoy: Combines Chick-fil-A Sunjoy (lemonade mixed with sweet tea) with cherry, blueberry and cranberry flavors for a refreshing taste.
- Cherry Berry Lemonade: A mix of classic Chick-fil-A lemonade and cherry, blueberry and cranberry flavors.
- Cherry Berry Iced Tea: Mixes classic iced tea with cherry, blueberry and cranberry flavors.
- Cherry Berry Frosted Lemonade: Combines Chick-fil-A lemonade and vanilla ice cream with cherry, blueberry and cranberry flavors.
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