If you're headed to a picnic or you're cooking out this weekend, watch out.

Kroger Co. said Friday the grocery chain was recalling its store-brand "Southern-Style" and "Mustard" potato salads because of concerns they have been tainted with E. coli bacteria, according to state agricultural officials.

Cincinnati-based Kroger has stores in 31 states, many under different banners. Spokeswoman Meghan Glynn said potato salads sold in Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and QFC stores weren't affected. Those stores are mainly in western states.

[Source: 11 Alive News]

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Alfred Peet, the Dutch immigrant who opened his first store 41 years ago in Berkeley and is credited with kindling the nation's gourmet coffee fervor, died today at his home in Ashland, Ore. He was 87.

The death was announced by Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc., the company he retired from in 1983.

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Peet's did not release information on the cause of death.

He is survived by a sister, a daughter and two grandchildren.

Rest In Peace, Alfred.

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[Hat Tip: Shadowscope]

Cross posted at TinselTown Trash.

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After Kurt Busch's victory at Michigan, Dale Earnhardt Jr. knew he would have to answer with a strong finish at Bristol to stay in contention for the Chase for the Nextel Cup.

He did just that — finishing fifth on the challenging 0.533-mile track.

Unfortunately for Earnhardt, Busch finished right behind him, in sixth, to maintain a lead of 158 points with two races remaining in the Race to the Chase.

So what do you think? Will Jr. make the Chase? Ninth to 14th places are super close, who will make it and who won't? I'd love to see Kurt, Ryan Newman and Jr. all make it.

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