Author: Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY

April 26 is National Pretzel Day and Wendy’s, Auntie Anne’s, Sonic, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Pretzelmaker and Snyder’s of Hanover have deals and freebies.

The FDA and CDC are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to Jule’s Foods cashew brie cheese. The vegan cheese is part of a recall.

Pepsi Blue is coming back. For the first time since 2004, the bright blue and berry-flavored soda will be available for purchase in stores nationwide.

Walmart is phasing out its automated pickup towers and making more orders available for curbside pickup. An appointment time is not needed.

Lowe’s last SpringFest free garden kit giveaway is April 29 and registration for free butterfly quest kits starts midnight Earth Day. How to sign up.

Get the COVID vaccine and a free beer? Budweiser is the latest brand to offer free beer to those who get vaccinated and follows Samuel Adams.

Bubble tea products, aka Boba, are becoming harder to find as another COVID-19-related shortage takes hold.

IHOP is serving up Maple Bacon Milkshakes with its new Bacon Obsession menu available through June 13. Plus, how to get free pancakes in April.

After you get your free COVID-19 vaccine, you can continue to get freebies including free Krispy Kreme doughnuts, free Samuel Adams’ beer and more.