Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news . ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Robert George Young / Getty via Bossip.com : The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday that Tyson Foods, Inc. recalled 69,093 pounds of their frozen chicken strips. According to the company, Tyson fears that the food was contaminated with metal. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit For everyone out there with some chicken in their freezer wondering which product specifically, it’s the buffalo and crispy style ready-to-eat variety, which were produced on November 30, 2018. That means that all of the recalled products should have a “best if used by” date of Nov. 30, 2019, along with the establishment number “P-7221” printed on the back. These products were shipped all around the country, including going to Washington and Michigan for “ institutional use. .“ SEE ALSO: Woman Pulls Gun On Domino’s Employees For Forgetting Chicken Wings The decision to recall the chicken came after a pair of customers complained of an “extraneous material” in their strips. This most recent situation definitely isn’t the first time a product of theirs has caused some trouble for the company. Tyson asked customers to return 36,000 pounds of chicken nuggets back in January because they may have been contaminated with rubber. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gave this recall a “Class I” label, which means a high health risk and a “situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.” Yikes. The agency says if you have any potentially contaminated strips in your fridge or freezer at the moment, you should return them to the store you got them from or just throw them out. The release also points out that “there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.” ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Rest In Peace: What We Know About Cliff Dixon Porsha Williams Gives Birth To Baby Girl! [PHOTOS] Tamera Reminisces About The First Time She Met Jay-Z & Gets Dragged By The Beyhive [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS
A Facebook post regarding a woman who was allegedly drugged and raped at a club in Atlanta on January 19 while onlookers watched has gone viral. The woman in the video spoke out before deleting her social media accounts. The woman, identified as Jasmine Eiland, posted a video on Monday confirming that she was okay and also addressed rumors regarding her accusations. “I’m not going to address any negativity, any opinions, none of that,” she said in the video while adding, “thanks for every text, every message, I haven’t responded to all of them.” Police are currently investigating the incident and Eiland went on to say that the man in a photo she posted on Instagram earlier was not the assailant and she revealed she did not delete the video of her alleged attack because according to the police, it would slow down their investigation. Following the video of her attack being circulated, Opera Atlanta issued a statement saying, “The disturbing matter that occurred last night has been brought to our attention, and we are working as diligently as possible in full cooperation with law enforcement.” Some artists such as EDM musician Zedd have begun a boycott of the venue.
Source: Ramin Talaie / Getty The partial government shutdown has officially lasted over a month making it the longest federal government shutdown in American history. A lot of people are suffering because of the shutdown with close to 800,000 employees around the U.S. going without pay. Folks relying on certain government services are also suffering, leaving many people at their wits’ end. Luckily, certain restaurants around the U.S. are offering discounts and free deals for people impacted by the shutdown. Check out the national offers below as posted by Thrillist.com , then scroll down for the state by state specials! National Farm Burger The scoop: All eleven locations are offering a free chicken burger, fries, and an iced tea every Friday to furloughed workers who show a government ID. When: Every Friday until the shutdown is over Potbelly The scoop: All Potbelly locations across the country are offering buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) sandwiches to federal employees carrying their ID. When: January 23-27 Sky Zone The scoop: Federal government employees and their families can go to the trampoline park for a free visit if they show their government ID. They can bring up to three family members to get a free 60-minute jump per day. When: Tuesday through Thursday until January 31 Alabama Sylvia’s Biscuits & Popboys The scoop: Sylvia’s is offering free meals for federal employees who aren’t being paid right now. When: Until the shutdown is over Where: Mobile Alaska Kaladi Brothers Coffee The scoop: All federal employees out of work get a free Red Goat brewed coffee in any size with free refills all day. When: Until the shutdown is over Where: Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla Arizona Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing, free meal January 23 Where: Phoenix, Scottsdale California The Burger Spot 1 The scoop: Once a week throughout the shutdown, government employees and family can get a free meal . When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Cypress Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen The scoop: Until the shutdown is over a federal ID will get you a small coffee and two beignets for $2. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Los Angeles Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing, free meal January 23 Where: El Segundo, Newport Beach, Playa Vista, Tustin Rock and Brews The scoop: TSA employees can grab a free pulled pork sandwich or salad at the chain owned by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. However, the locations inside LAX are not participating. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Buena Park, Carson, Corona, Downey, Highland, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Tustin, Vacaville Silvio’s BBQ The scoop: Federal employees can get a free lunch all days of the week. The first 20 to show up between 11:30am and 12:30pm can get their choice of a chicken or veggie bahia rice bowl. When: January 14 – until shutdown ends Where: Hermosa Beach Taco Pete The scoop: Show a government ID and you’ll get two orders of french fries, two sodas, and a box of eight tacos. When: Ongoing Where: Los Angeles Colorado Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing discount, free meal January 23 Where: Denver Poor Richard’s Downtown The scoop: Government employees who aren’t being paid and their families can get free meals at Poor Richard’s. When: Ongoing Where: Colorado Springs Florida 15 South Ristorante Enoteca The scoop: With a valid ID, government employees can get a free meal from a special menu. When: every Friday until the shutdown ends, 4:30-7pm Where: Sarasota Seminole Casino Coconut Creek The scoop: Furloughed workers and a guest can get a free lunch between 11am and 4pm at the casino’s Fresh Harvest buffet once a day, up to five times per week, according to the Sun Sentinel . Then you can grab dinner once a week at Sorrisi, the casino’s Italian restaurant. This offer is valid between 5-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The offer is open to furloughed employees of Homeland Security, Treasury, Interior, State, HUD, Transportation, Justice, Agriculture, and Commerce departments. When: Through January 31 Where: Coconut Creek Hawaii Rock and Brews The scoop: TSA employees can grab a free pulled pork sandwich or salad at the chain owned by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. However, the locations inside LAX are not participating. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Paia Indiana BurgerFuel The scoop: A BurgerFuel employee says that the Indianapolis location is offering 25% off meals for furloughed workers with a valid government ID. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Indianapolis Condado Tacos The scoop: Condado will serve free tacos to furloughed government employees. No purchase is necessary, but you will have to show a valid government ID. The offer is valid at all ten Condado locations. When: January 16-23 Where: Indianapolis The Libertine The scoop: Local restaurateur Neal Brown is offering deals at three of his restaurants (including the restaurants Pizzology and Ukiyo below). “I know there are a lot of people who are going through a rough time right now,” Brown told WTHR . Federal workers with a valid ID will get a meal on the house. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Indianapolis Pizzology The scoop: Same as the details from Libertine above. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Carmel Ukiyo The scoop: Same as the details from Libertine above. When: Until the shutdown ends. Where: Indianapolis Kentucky Smokin’ This and That BBQ The scoop: It’s not completely clear, but if you’re a local government employee who is not being paid during the shutdown, Smokin’ This is there to assist. WLWT reports that they’ve been serving over 100 customers. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Florence Maryland Jaleo The scoop: Grab a free flauta de jamon serrano daily between 2-5pm if you’re carrying your government ID. When: Daily until the shutdown ends, 2-5pm Where: Bethesda Michigan Bayside Market The scoop: Members of the coast guard, who are working without pay, can have their groceries covered as long as they show their ID. The community came together to donate and make sure the store is able to provide this service. When: Until the government shutdown ends Where: Traverse City Java Joe’s Cafe The scoop: Members of the Coast Guard stationed in St. Ignace, as well as Homeland Security and National Forest Service employees can grab free breakfast at Java Joe’s. When: Daily until the government shutdown ends Where: Saint Ignace Minnesota Alamo Drafthouse Cinema The scoop: All month long, furloughed workers can catch a movie for free. The offer is valid Monday through Thursday and is not good on any “specialty programming.” Present your government ID and you’ll get one free movie ticket . When: Throughout January Where: Woodbury Birchwood Cafe The scoop: Restaurant is offering a free meal for furloughed workers, their partner, and children once per day as long as the shutdown goes on. “We hope that we can provide some comfort to those experiencing financial hardship during this reckless shutdown,” Birchwood wrote in a post on Facebook . When: January 19-the end of the shutdown Where: Minneapolis Brake Bread The scoop: “If government shutdowns are affecting your grocery bill, get in here for free bread,” the bakery said on Facebook . When: Until the shutdown ends Where: St. Paul Funky Grits The scoop: Twin Cities workers impacted by the government shutdown (they specify contractors as well, who are without work and not getting back pay) can receive 50% off their entire order . When: “Offer will continue as long as the federal government isn’t” Where: Minneapolis Herbivorous Butcher The scoop: Government employees get 20% off orders of the butcher’s vegan cheeses and meats. When: Till the shutdown ends. Where: Minneapolis Punch Bowl Social The scoop: Flash your government ID before ordering, and you’ll get a 25% discount on your meal. When: Ongoing Where: St. Louis Park Missouri Walnut Grill O’Fallon The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers and their children can order a free sandwich , salad, or flatbread pizza with a non-alcoholic beverage. The offer is valid once per day and you can order only one item. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: O’Fallon New Mexico Rock and Brews The scoop: TSA employees are invited to grab a free salad or pulled pork sandwich from the chain owned Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Albuquerque New York Melba’s Restaurant The scoop: The Harlem restaurant is offering a free sit-down meal for any furloughed worker. “Witnessing the personal and economic effects of this government shutdown across the country is devastating,” said owner Melba Wilson. “We want to provide a few minutes of comfort for these government employees, some of whom have not received a paycheck in weeks.” The buffet provided will include BBQ chicken, southern fried catfish, peas and rice, sauteed string beans, and more. They will also have vegan options. When: January 22, 11am-3pm Where: New York City North Carolina Trophy Brewing & Pizza / State of Beer The scoop: Trophy is offering a free meal to furloughed workers at all their locations, including The State of Beer. Show your ID to participate. At the main Trophy Brewing & Pizza location, workers can get a free large pizza or a free small pizza if there are two or more people together. When: Until the shutdown is over Where: Raleigh Ohio Condado Tacos The scoop: Condado will be serving free tacos to furloughed government employees. No purchase is necessary, but you will have to present your government ID. The offer is valid at all ten Condado locations, three of which are located in Ohio. When: January 16-23 Where: Beachwood, Cincinnati, Columbus Lago East Bank The scoop: Government employees affected by the shutdown and their families can get a free order of pasta and meatballs. When: January 9-until the shutdown is over Where: Cleveland Oklahoma Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing discount, free meal January 23 Where: Nichols Hills, Oklahoma City Oregon Rogue Pubs The scoop: Every Rogue Pub along the Oregon coast will be increasing the discount for members of the Coast Guard and their families. They’re getting 50% off food and 25% off beer. When: January 15 through the end of the shutdown Where: Astoria, Newport Pennsylvania Condado Tacos The scoop: Condado will be serving free tacos to furloughed government employees. No purchase is necessary, but you do have to present your government ID. The offer is valid at all ten Condado locations, though only one is located in Pennsylvania. When: January 16-23 Where: Pittsburgh South Carolina Banditos Cantina The scoop: All federal workers who aren’t getting paid can grab a free order of Banditos tacos when they show a valid government ID. When: January 9-end of shutdown Where: Myrtle Beach Tennessee Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing discount, free meal January 23 Where: Memphis, Nashville Texas Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing discount, free meal January 23 Where: Addison, Austin, College Station, Dallas, Euless, Fort Worth, Houston, Round Rock, San Antonio, Southlake Rock and Brews The scoop: TSA employees are invited to grab a free salad or pulled pork at the chain owned Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. When: Until the shutdown ends Where : The Colony, San Antonio Virginia Jaleo The scoop: Grab a free flauta de jamon serrano daily between 2-5pm if you’re carrying your government ID. When: daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Arlingto Washington Kaladi Brothers Coffee The scoop: All federal workers out of work get a free Red Goat brewed coffee in any size with free refills all day. When: Until the shutdown is over Where: Seattle Washington D.C. America Eats Tavern The scoop: America Eats is one of six DC-area restaurants involved in an initiative from chef Jose Andres. From 2-5pm daily, federal workers can be served a free pulled pork sandwich. When: daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Beefsteak The scoop: Furloughed workers can pick up a free beetsteak burger. When: daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC (Tenleytown, Dupont, and Foggy Bottom locations) China Chilcano The scoop: Federal employees can grab a free pan con pollo when they show an ID. When: Daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Jaleo The scoop: Pick up a free flauta de jamon serrano daily between 2-5pm if you show your government ID. When: Daily until the shutdown ends, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Kraft Grocery Store The scoop: Kraft food has put together a pop-up grocery store where furloughed employees can pick up a free bag of groceries. More details here . When: January 16-20 Where: Washington, DC Oyamel The scoop: Come by for a free torta suadro once you show your ID. When: Daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Zaytinya The scoop: Pick up a free order of chicken shawarma with your government ID. When: Daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Other Food Deals Below are some other deals that offer free food in the month of January. They aren’t necessarily related to the shutdown, but it’s free sooo… Bruegger’s Bagels The deal: From open until 11am, members of Bruegger’s Bagels Inner Circle (or if you just secure the offer off its website), you can enjoy three free bagels with any purchase. That means you can buy a coffee and secure a trio of bagels. When: January 31 Jack in the Box The deal: Use the Jack in the Box app to get a free chicken sandwich or free hamburger with any purchase in honor of National Opposite Day. When: January 25-27 Carrabba’s Italian Grill The deal: Buy one of Carrabba’s three signature dishes and you’ll receive a free order of lasagne or spaghetti to take home. When: January 22-31
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty This week was rough. From government shutdowns to stories of abuse, it was hard to chose winners and losers for the week. But with a deeper dive into details, the choice was clear on who was taking a W and who got left with an L. Check out the losers below, then hit the next page to find out who’s winning in these days and times. Losers The government So Trump wants $5.7 billion to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border to keep “illegal” immigrants out. A lot Democrats are like nah. Legislation that directs U.S. Treasury funds to certain federal agencies doesn’t get passed. The government goes into a partial shutdown that’s already headed into it’s third week. The department of Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Justice, State, Transportation and Treasury are considered shut down. Thus, close to 800,000 workers across the U.S. are currently furloughed or working for free, including many Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers, Environmental Protection Agency workers, and even employees at major research centers like NASA. Not to mention, public assistance programs such as Section 8 vouchers have lapsed in funding causing The Department of Housing and Urban Development to send letters to 1,500 landlords asking them not to evict residents who receive assistance. You can check out all the departments affected by the shutdown here. So the question remains… WTF IS THE GOVERNMENT DOING!? What kind of government claiming to be for the people plays with their people’s livelihood? Now granted, Congress just passed a resolution on Friday ensuring back pay for workers affected by the shutdown, according to The Hill . The bill would also guarantee payment for employees affected by future shutdowns. But this doesn’t account for the stress and paranoia employees and the American people have had to endure, leading to GoFundMe pages for workers, travel safety scares and food inspection halts . Who knows what poison could’ve slipped into our tuna salad due to a brief shutdown. The only way this shutdown will end is if Dems give into Trump’s wall, Trump gives into the Dems “nah!” or they both come to an agreement – one which could include continuing the funding of all agencies, while the debate over the border wall continues separately. But Trump’s insistence that he’s willing to let the shutdown go on for “months or even years” makes it clear this can get ugly. So yea, the government is trash right now. And the American people don’t feel supported. L.
Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN Kenashia Douglas Has Beef With The Designs Of Cardi B’s Fashion Nova Kenashia Douglas feels wronged, slighted, and obviously butthurt over one of the designs in Cardi B’s sold out Fashion Nova line. The fashion designer took to Instagram to air out her feelings about having her work allegedly copied and essentially stolen. What do you think? Does Shi $hi have a point? The designs DO look VERY similar.
Source: LauriPatterson / Getty A lot of folks’ will be having a meatless Thanksgiving this year after the USDA’s recent recall on raw turkey. CNN reports: Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC recalled 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products after the USDA found that a sample of the products tested positive for a salmonella reading matching the outbreak strain. The samples were from a Sept. 11, 2018 production, and, according to the USDA, the rest of the products shipped nationwide. The Department of Agriculture has no idea where the outbreak started, which could mean that “it might be widespread in the turkey industry.” At least one person in California has passed away and 164 others across 35 states have been affected or hospitalized by the outbreak. Health officials are still investigating. Be safe though.
Demi Lovato gushing over Wilmer Valderrama is nothing new. Back in March, the singer expressed her gratitude over the actor, saying in no uncertain terms that Valderrama saved her life . Heck, Lovato even believes she and Valderrama are more of an epic couple than Olivia and Fitz on Scandal . Strong words! But this is new and ever so romantic: Demi spoke to a New Zealand radio show this week and said she’s ready to have a ring put on it whenever Valderrama is ready. “I am very, very in love with him,” Lovato said of her 35-year old beau. “I think we’ll probably wait a little bit longer, but if he asked tomorrow, I’d say yes.” Ohhhh, that’s so excited! Come on, Wilmer! Take the hint, which is scarcely even a hint! The stars are 13 years apart in age, of course, which raised more than a few eyebrows at first But “after a while everyone around us started to see that what we have was real and incredible and very special, and we’ve been together ever since,” Lovato said. “Obviously my family loves him.. you can see when we’re together or even just from our Instagrams that we’re very sweet to one another.” It’s true. Consider the caption Lovato wrote to accompany the photo above: “My love… Always supporting me on set… At 4 am even if he has to get up to work at 8.” If that isn’t true love, folks, what is?!? View Slideshow: Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama: So in Love!
Louis Tomlinson will soon be a first-time father. But you would never know it based on the singer’s Twitter feed. With the Internet still rattling over news that Tomlinson got good friend Briana Jungwirth pregnant, the One Direction star went online Wednesday night and issued his first public statement. But it had nothing to do with impending fatherhood. “Amazing show! Thank you for your support!!” Tomlinson Tweeted following a concert in Seattle. Which, you know, is perfectly nice and normal. But the news that Tomlinson is about to be a father is anything but normal… and some of his supporters believe he should at least have acknowledged it. “DONT ACT LIKE U DONT KNOW ANYTHING LOVE JUST ANSWER THE FREAKIN QUESTION,” wrote a Twitter user named “louvelyxlou.” Others, meanwhile, are apparently waiting for Tomlinson to deny this story (“are you kidding me. deNY THE F*CKING RUMORS,” penned one passionate fan), which means they are destined to be disappointed. Louis Tomlinson is going to be a father, people. And perhaps he isn’t addressing the topic out of respect for Briana Jungwirth’s privacy. That would actually be a noble gesture, don’t you think? View Slideshow: Briana Jungwirth: Louis Tomlinson Baby Mama!
In mid-May, Johnny Depp found himself in major trouble after sneaking his two Yorkshire Terriers into Australia. Once the government learned of the dogs’ existence, they actually gave Depp a time frame during which he could evacuate the canine… or else they would be killed . Now, as a result of the same incident, Depp’s wife, Amber Heard, has actually been charged two counts of illegally importing Pistol and Boo into the country. She also faces one count of producing a false document, the Commonwealth Department of Public Prosecutions said on Thursday. If convicted across the board, Heard faces a $75,000 fine… and 10 years in prison. Earlier this year, Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce accused Depp of smuggling the couple’s puppies aboard his private jet while filming the fifth movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. (The shooting of which ought to be a crime in and of itself.) “If we start letting movie stars – even though they’ve been the sexiest man alive twice – to come into our nation (with pets), then why don’t we just break the laws for everybody?” Joyce said at the time. “It’s time that Pistol and Boo buggered off back to the United States.” Australia has strict quarantine regulations to prevent diseases such as rabies from spreading to its shores. It’s a complicated process to bring dogs into the country, one that involves permits and quarantines, and one that Depp and Heard ignored. The actress is due in a Queensland court on September 7 to answer to this summons.
Where is Samuel L. Jackson when you need him? A tiny Mandarin Rat Snake was found in the passenger cabin of a Quatas airliner Monday, prompting the company to cancel the flight and put all passengers up at a local airport while they tracked down a replacement jet. Snake on a Plane! The 20-centimeter, mildly venomous animal was eventually apprehended and taken by quarantine officials for analysis. “The Department of Agriculture is looking into how the snake came to be on the plane, but isn’t able to speculate at this time,” the Department said in a statement. So not exactly stuff of horror movie legend, but still. It’s nice to know someone got that mother effin snake off that mother effin plane. It could have caused some damage.
