With reasonable prices on its Member's Mark items, you don't have to break the bank to get in the spirit of the season. Sam's Club has it all, from stuff your kids will love including popular, well-priced Halloween costumes to bulk bags of Halloween candy that will make you the coolest house in your 'hood to hit up come Oct. 31.

For those who love to go all out with Halloween décor, Sam's Club has some special surprises in store this year. But beware: even though it may seem early, many of the most popular products are selling out quickly, so check this list and get shopping if you don't want to miss out!

This pair of creepy, 5-foot-tall skeletons will turn your front yard into a spooky spectacle for $99.98. The skeletons have light up eyes and they are voice-activated, meaning a laugh or loud clap will set them off on a monologue of corny jokes, sound effects, and music. "Love these!" wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "Halloween is my favorite holiday… makes me feel like a kid again. Quality is good and love the way the eyes light up and the way the skeletons tell jokes to each other. Have them sitting at my kitchen table – they make me smile everyday when I come home from work. My daughter loves changing their accessories daily."

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Whoa! This hairy, scary spider extends to six feet in length when the legs are stretched out and will definitely creep out visitors, trick-or-treaters, and the mail carrier! Featuring glowing red eyes, 70 mini lights and a hairy body, you can get creative with its eight posable legs and even use it as a cool selfie backdrop at your Halloween party. Priced at $36.98, the creature comes with a simple on/off switch and folds up for storage. "[T]his spider is soo great," raved one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "Came out of the box in prefect condition and, lights up as it should. Can not wait to hang this up outside on my gutters with a huge web . Whether this spider is lilt or not he is a great size."

This pirate-themed candy container holds up to five pounds of wrapped candy and will delight little witches, ghosts, and goblins for $19.98. With a bandana and an eye patch, this ghoulish creation will only add to the fun of the season. Take a piece of candy from his mouth, matey, if you dare! The cat version of this product has already sold out, so grab this pirate while you still can.

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This cute and spooky serving set for $39.98 features three ceramic jack-o-lantern cauldrons you can fill with candy, held up by a witchy broomstick. You could also fill these reusable containers with treats, chips, gummy worms, or even plants for fun décor. Or, make it into a s'mores supply station to delight your Halloween party guests. "I absolutely love this!!!" wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "The picture does not do it justice. Very sturdy and looks nice on our kitchen table. Bigger than I expected. Will definitely use this EVERY year."

These Halloween squishies are so cute that even adults may want them, too! Priced at $19.98 each, they are super soft, machine washable and measure just under 20 inches in length. Choose from bat, pumpkin, mummy owl, or witch characters. Kids will love taking them along on car trips, or you can collect them all and use them as part of your Halloween décor. "Sooooooo squishy!!! (She's huge too!!!)" wrote one online reviewer wrote about the witch. "I got mine for decor but the kids each got a bat for their collection. I love her (named her Agatha)."

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The reaper, witch, vampire, and ghost want to join your Halloween party! Priced at $199.98, these decorations, equipped with 370 LED lights and twinkle effects, are for indoor or outdoor use, and they are easy to assemble and store. Get your porch or entryway ready for trick-or-treaters with these happy characters. Their heights vary between 32 to 60 inches tall and a 60-inch cord allows you lots of flexibility in where to place them. Folds up flat at the end of the season for easy storage. "These pop up decorations were so easy to put together and looked so cute on in our yard," wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "We had many compliments."

This beautiful unicorn costume for $24.98 has exceeded customers' expectations. Featuring a matte purple satin bodice and rainbow lace and sleeves, it's full of special details and has a tiered glitter organza skirt. It also comes with glitter wings with a heart detail on the back and a unicorn headband with rainbow sequin ears. "Bought this as a present for my niece," wrote a reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "She loved it! It was excellent quality and exceeded my expectations. I wish it came in bigger sizes as my daughters also wanted one. True to size and fit for 7 year old girl."

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Based on the main character from the popular "Halo" video game series, this Halloween costume will be a big hit with your little guy! Priced at $24.98, the polyester jumpsuit features detailed art across the chest, elastic at the waist and a Velcro closure on the back. The costume also includes a half mask with a shiny mirrored visor and gloves. It's cool and easy to wear. "Excellent quality costume with all the details," wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "Fast shipping, happy kid!

This huge 230-count bag of individually wrapped candy treats for $24.98 is available for a limited time only. The treats inside from Mars are some of the most popular candies and having a giant bag of them means you'll be the most popular house on the block. Just make sure you and the fam don't finish them all before the big night!

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Reach into this pumpkin-shaped container for one of 66 individually wrapped packages of pretzels that are shaped like bats and pumpkins. These bags are thematic, cute, and a nice departure from all the candy for just $7.98! "The individual bags are perfect for making those treat bags for classmates or trick-or-treat guests, and the pretzels are really good, too!" wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. These fun pretzels might be the only reason your child will turn down chocolate.

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But, that's not to say there aren't plenty of people out there still whipping up fresh bread or trying their hand at homemade pasta. And, these at-home chefs just may be ready to up the ante and graduate to a more highbrow category of food, such as steaks.

In order to take that leap, consulting with a professional is always encouraged. Trained chefs can help point you to the steaks that can deliver an easy win. And, more importantly, indicate which cuts may be all sizzle and no steak to a newbie cook.

"Ultimately, the best steak for home cooking depends on your personal taste preferences and cooking skills," says chef Peter Sidwell, in-house expert at the U.K.-based kitchen retailer CookServeEnjoy. "When selecting a steak, consider factors like marbling (fat content), thickness, and your preferred cooking method. No matter which steak you choose, proper seasoning, and cooking technique will help."

With that being said, there are a number of specific cuts that Sidwell and other culinary artists warn less experienced at-home chefs to avoid, altogether. Read on to find out which steaks are likely to be the toughest to tackle in the kitchen.

"Round steaks (eye of the round, top round, bottom round) typically have the least amount of fat marbling, which can make them less tasty and more difficult to cook when compared to fattier cuts," explains Walter Nunez, executive chef at The Rex Steakhouse in Redondo Beach, Calif. These slices come straight from the rear and hind leg of the cow, an area which experiences a lot of movement and is therefore a tighter muscle, making for tougher beef.

"Cooking these at home takes a lot of patience and time since they're best cooked low and slow–ruling out cooking methods like grilling, reverse-searing, or cooking them on the stove top," Nunez says. Unless you're looking for a jaw workout, you are better off using these cuts for braising, stewing, or even slow cooking, according to the chef.

Specifically for eye-round steaks, chef Taylor Kearney suggests thinner cuts or a sous-vide method to combat the toughness. If you try to cook it as you would with a normal steak, "it will never come out like you think," says Kearney, vice president of culinary at Harwood Hospitality in Dallas, Texas, where he spearheads the beef program and oversees over 11 restaurants and bars, including Stillwell's Steakhouse & Bar.

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You may recognize this steak by its bulky, triangular shape, hence the name tri-tip. And, you may have been tempted to pick it up at the grocery store because of its reasonable price tag. But, chef Kearney warns to proceed with caution. While this steak does offer nice marbling, yielding great results hinges heavily on how you prepare and clean your cut. Similar to round or chuck cuts, tri-tip can contain a wealth of connective tissue–silvery lines of muscle fibers, which run through the meat and "eat like shoe leather," if not removed or handled properly, according to the chef.

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If you ask Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose, he'll tell you that larger steaks such as bone-in ribeyes are kryptonite to amateur cooks. "Thicker, bigger cuts of steak (or "king cuts," as we like to call them at Omaha Steaks) can be a bit trickier to cook at home due to their sheer size," explains Rose, also a former finalist on the reality TV series Food Network Star. He says the main issue with these colossal cuts is that they're very easy and common to burn the outside of the steak before the inside reaches the desired doneness.

The actual bone within a bone-in cut isn't doing you any favors, either. While the bone is thought to enhance the meat's overall flavor, it also acts as an insulator, causing uneven cooking. The meat closest to the bone will cook more slowly than the rest.

Chef Nunez adds that you should avoid cooking any kind of bone-in steak in a pan, because "it's difficult to get a good sear with the bone in the way," he says.

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Now, this one is a bit controversial. Some chefs love these thin-cut steaks because they're inexpensive, rich in flavor, and cook up in a flash on a grill or cast iron skillet. Others say that trying to cook them just right–somewhere between over and underdone–is much like trying to balance on a tightrope.

"Both flank and skirt steaks, while flavorful, are also cuts of beef that are known to be tougher in texture, making them potentially difficult to cook at home–unless you have a grill that can get really hot or you're willing to trip the smoke alarm," says Nunez. "With these cuts, you have to be very careful to not overcook them. In fact, anything beyond medium rare is considered overdone for these cuts–otherwise, you'll end up with a very tough piece of meat."

Hanger steak, in particular, can turn out nicely using "slow cooking methods like braising or stewing," according to Sidwell. But, if you don't have the time or patience for these more leisurely cooking methods, it might be best to avoid the tough steak, altogether. Although hanger steak is delicious, flavorsome, and his own personal favorite, Sidwell notes that "it can be tricky to cook evenly due to its irregular shape," and is "best suited for experienced cooks who are comfortable with uneven cooking."

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The strip steak operates under several different aliases including ambassador steak, Kansas City strip, Omaha strip, and, most famously, the New York strip. It is sliced from the short loin of the cow and cooks up nicely, given its firm and tender physique and lack of bone (the majority of the time it is served boneless).

So, what's the problem then? Chef Nunez's hesitation stems from the price of this esteemed cut. All of these admirable qualities makes the New York strip one of the most expensive steaks on the market—and, one you don't want to risk ruining and wasting as a novice chef.

"We serve New York and Kansas City strip steaks at The Rex and they're a specialty of ours, but these aren't necessarily cuts I would encourage people to make at home unless you're confident in your cooking skills," says Nunez. "I would save these cuts for a steakhouse experience—there's nothing worse than overcooking or burning an expensive cut of meat and not being able to enjoy it."

If you have the gall and you want to give it a go, the chef recommends applying a reverse searing method with the New York strip–a technique he calls "very forgiving."

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The incredible thing about sausage is the unique ability to control both the fat content and flavor of your meat by just picking the right one. 80/20? 70/30? Chicken? Pork? Lamb? Fennel? Smoked? Sausage has you covered. 

Sausage was also among the first meats to be "Beyonded," if you will. The vegan sausage is a pioneer in making plant-based meat alternatives go mainstream. 

Among the many different kinds of sausages available today, perhaps the most common and easiest to find at the supermarket is the classic American breakfast sausage. The freezer aisle is often stocked with options, and there are many factors to consider when choosing the one that's right for you.

"I am particular with the type of sausage I pick up at the store, as many brands are high in saturated fat, which has been linked to heart disease," says Toby Amidor, MS, RD, the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Family Immunity Cookbook. "They also are high in sodium and some even have quite a bit of sugar added."

Amidor says she prefers "better-for-you brands" made with lower fat meats over plant-based alternatives. In particular, she recommends products from Applegate Farms, which are made from humanely raised animals and contain no antibiotics and no nitrites. 

With that in mind, I set out to find the best-tasting frozen sausage available. I tried six different brands—some made with real meat, others not so much—to figure out what you should be putting on your plate! I cooked each product according to the directions on the package, and evaluated every one based on taste, appearance, and preparation method. If given the choice between the microwave and the stovetop, I opted for the stove to ensure that each item gets the best showing possible.

So, it has to taste good, look good, and be easy to cook in order to win. Here's how each brand fared, ranked in descending order from my least favorite to the absolute best-tasting sausage of all.

Beyond Meat was the first brand to start the massive plant-based meat craze, so hopefully its jump start on the competition will yield some good flavor. You can find these plant-based sausage patties at many retailers. I got mine at Giant for $5.29.

The Prep: Put this in a cast-iron pan or a frying pan and cook for four to five minutes on each side. Easy peasy, but you are investing some pan cleaning time into this. 

The Look: You might be saying, "Robby, you burned that." Yes. Yes, I did. Charring aside, though, this faux meat has the look and the thickness of a genuine sausage patty. It's got that little fatty glisten that reminds you of the real deal, too. 

The Taste: The texture is a little too soft to remind me of a real sausage. The real thing has a bit of a chew to it. This is a solid and soft texture without those little inconsistencies and imperfections that remind you of actual meat. The flavor is great, but it doesn't taste likef a breakfast sausage. When I think of breakfast sausage, I think maple, maybe some sage, brown sugar. This has the flavor readings of something more akin to chorizo, but it isn't quite there, either. Overall, this seems more like a lunch or dinner sausage in a breakfast patty form.

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We all know what ole Joe can do in the freezer aisle, and this time, your favorite specialty grocer is in the sausage game. For $3.29, these breakfast patties are a steal.

The Prep: Turn a skillet on medium heat and cook for five to five minutes on each side. The directions explicitly say to go from frozen to heat directly, for better or worse. But, in terms of simplicity, it doesn't get much easier.

The Look: The cook time didn't provide the golden-brown edges I was going for, but it's still got that inviting, fatty glisten I mentioned earlier. A sausage should be a little greasy, and this patty has that look down. 

The Taste: I think some flavor was lost to the freezer, which happens, but the chicken taste comes through nicely, and the spices accompany it well while still reminding you of a breakfast sausage. The real flaw in this is that you're putting meat that was frozen directly onto a hot pan. It's going to be a little off in the taste department, as a result. There's a reason your mom always asked you to put the chicken on the counter to defrost.

Applegate produces a wide range of breakfast sausages, including this new chicken and sage variety. A one-pound bag retails for $12.99 at Harris Teeter. It's also available at select Target and Walmart locations. 

The Prep: Throw this in a pan, cook for three minutes on each side with medium heat. Pretty much as easy as it gets, and this approach doesn't give you a flabby, microwaved sausage. 

The Look: A little wrinkly. However, it looks like a sausage, and smells like a sausage. Putting this on my griddle made the whole kitchen smell like sage, which was a lovely way to start the morning. 

The Taste: The flavors of the sage and the chicken come through beautifully and really give you the feeling of a breakfast sausage. Texturally, though, this is lacking, even compared to some of the plant-based products on this list. It comes off a little rubbery, which is unfortunate given how great it tastes. 

I understand why this sausage came precooked, because it is chicken. But, because of that, heating it up will overcook it. This leaves you with no other option but to eat it overcooked, which is a shame.

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Morningstar Farms provides "a meatless spin on America's favorite foods," according to its website. These 100% plant-protein patties are a classic example. An eight-ounce bag cost me $5.39 at Giant.

The Prep: Pretty much the same as the rest of the ones you prepare on the stove. 

The Look: Crispy and delicious. It's definitely more well done than other sausages on this list, but since it's plants and not meat, you don't have to be as concerned with temperature outside of just making it warm. But, this looks inviting, and it definitely was. 

The Taste: This isn't tasty for frozen food, or tasty for plant-based food. This is just tasty. You have a beautiful crust on the outside that provides a great crunch for that starchy goodness in the middle. However, I fail to see why this is even advertised as sausage. It's largely made of soy and wheat, and that's what comes through. To Morningstar's credit, the spices inside are also breakfast sausage-adjacent. However, this is a fritter, not a sausage. 

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I cannot even explain my excitement to finally eat some pork. So far, I've been testing reputedly healthier, white meat and plant-based options, which are all great. But, this is sausage we're talking about. Healthy options taste great, and treat your body well, but there's nothing like a big slab of pork. These "premium" pork sausages from Johnsonville retail for $4.99 at Target. 

The Prep: Because this product comes raw, the cooking time is a little longer in the pan, but not dramatically so. It's about five minutes on each side. Ten minutes isn't the end of the world, but it's also dramatically longer than any of these other products. 

The Look: Now, that is a sausage. The outside crisped up wonderfully, and gives you a golden brown allure that begs you to dig in. I apologized for the sausage being cut in half in the accompanying photo. This sausage comes raw, so I wanted to make sure I wasn't eating raw pork. 

The Taste: Spot on. The crispy outside, coupled with that salty, porky flavor inside, makes this a decadent and delicious bite. I have tried all of these wonderfully arranged and well thought-out plant-based patties. Hours upon hours of work have gone into engineering these plant-based products to emulate sausage with a wonderful flavor, and Johnsonville just blew all of them away, simply by virtue of being the real deal—well, all of them except for one. 

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These plant-based patties, courtesy of Whole Foods' store brand 365, retails for $3.99. For a six-pack, that's a pretty good deal. Looking at the nutrition info, it's also exceptionally healthy! 

The Prep: Throw this on a skillet for four to five minutes, and you're done. That's as easy as it gets without using your microwave.

The Look: Crispy and inviting. But I won't lie, in the context of sausage, this looks like a hockey puck. Fortunately, it didn't taste like one. 

The Taste: I thought I was eating the wrong sausage when I saw this was plant-based. I'm not that person that goes, "Oh wow, it tastes just like meat!" That's because it never tastes just like meat. Plant-based products just aren't there yet.  However, this tastes, dare I say, better. The best part is that it maintains that inconsistency and chew that a great, real-deal breakfast sausage has. The spicing is perfect, as well. You get a perfect little aroma of everything the manufacturer wants you to taste without the flavor being overpowering or exceptionally salty like some other entries on this list. 

Excellent work, Whole Foods. This is a plant-based product at the top of its game. Between the nutrition, the price, and the exceptional flavor, there's no need to buy a different sausage from the freezer ever again. 

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Merriam-Webster announced this week that it has expanded its dictionary with a whopping 690 new words and definitions. The publisher also released a select sample of the new additions, including several major food-related terms that didn't have the honor of being recognized by Merriam-Webster before now.

One of the most notable new terms is "smashburger," which Merriam-Webster defines as "a hamburger patty that is pressed thin onto a heated pan or griddle at the start of cooking." When done right, this cooking method creates a crispy brown crust encasing juicy, perfectly cooked beef. A range of different major fast-food chains serve these types of burgers, including Freddy's, Steak n' Shake, and, of course, Smashburger.

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On a different note, some of the new words are heavily associated with food, but can also be applied in a wide range of different contexts. "Chef's kiss," for example, is another exciting addition to the standard English language. The publisher defines the term as "a gesture of satisfaction or approval made by kissing the fingertips of one hand and then spreading the fingers with an outward motion." People can use this gesture to show their appreciation for food, of course, as well as anything else that strikes their fancy.

Similarly, Merriam-Webster just added a new slang term, "bussin'," that can be used to describe anything that's "extremely good" or "excellent." However, the definition notes that the term is used especially to point out when something is "delicious" or "tasty."

"Those McDonald's fries do be bussin', though," was an example sentence that Merriam-Webster provided for the term.

Here are six other food-related terms and definitions just announced by Merriam-Webster:

• zhuzh (noun): a small improvement, adjustment, or addition that completes the overall look, taste, etc. of something; (verb): to improve in flavor or appearance by way of a small improvement, adjustment, or addition — often used with up
• stagiaire (noun): a usually unpaid intern working in a professional kitchen as part of their training to become a chef
• stage (noun): a usually unpaid internship in a professional kitchen that is part of a chef's training
• cheffy (adjective): characteristic of or befitting a professional chef (as in showiness, complexity, or exoticness)
• emping (noun): a slightly bitter cracker or chip popular in Indonesia that is made from the dried flattened seed of a melinjo tree (Gnetum gnemon)
• jollof rice (noun): a West African dish of rice cooked in a sauce of tomatoes and onions seasoned usually with garlic, thyme, hot pepper, and other spices and often accompanied by meat, fish, or vegetables

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Because Merriam-Webster didn't list all of the 690 new words and definitions in the announcement, there may be even more newly added food terms that fans can discover in the publisher's catalog.

"We're very excited by this new batch of words," Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster, said in a statement. "We hope there is as much insight and satisfaction in reading them as we got from defining them."

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Many store-bought pasta sauces come with a shocking amount of sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars, all of which can increase the risk of chronic disease. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting:

• Saturated fat to less than 10% of your daily calories
• Sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams per day
• Added sugars to less than 10% of your daily calories

While pasta can be an incredibly satisfying, filling, and healthy meal, especially when loaded with lean protein and plenty of vegetables, dietitians want you to steer clear of these unhealthy pasta sauces found at the grocery store. Read on, then check out our list of 5 Pastas Made with the Highest Quality Ingredients.

This creamy tomato basil sauce may taste rich and decadent, but it comes with higher fat, sugar, and sodium than many other pasta sauces at the store. With cream as the second ingredient, each half-cup serving has three grams of saturated fat, or 13% of the recommended daily limit.

The third ingredient on the list is sugar, giving each serving three grams of added sugar. It's also higher in sodium than many other pasta sauces, with 460 milligrams, or 20% of the daily value (DV). With all three of these nutrients (saturated fat, sodium, and sugar) being high in this sauce, finding another option may be a healthier choice.

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"Bertolli Vodka Sauce is one of the worst sauces because of the high fat and sodium content," says Jessie Carpenter, MA, MS, RD, LD, owner of Nutrition Prescription LLC. At 610 milligrams of sodium, just half a cup of sauce has 25% of the recommended DV. Not to mention the 9 grams of sugar and 5 grams of saturated fat in each serving as well.

"One of the main reasons why Del Monte Traditional Pasta Sauce is considered unhealthy is its high sodium content," says Wan Na Chun, MPH, RD, CPT of One Pot Wellness. One-half cup of this sauce has 590 milligrams of sodium or 26% of the recommended daily intake. "Consuming too much sodium can lead to bloating, water retention, and an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease," says Chun.

To add to the high sodium, the third ingredient in this pasta sauce is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). "HFCS has been linked to health concerns like fatty liver, high triglycerides, insulin resistance, high blood sugar, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes," says Chun.

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This traditional, homestyle marinara sauce has all you need in a good old-fashioned marinara sauce—tomatoes, spices, and oil. But, it also has three grams of added sugars per half-cup serving and 470 milligrams of sodium, or 20% of the DV.

Instead of just including high-quality olive oil, most of the oil in this sauce comes from soybean oil, which is higher in omega-6 fatty acids. While research has found that replacing saturated fat with omega-6 fatty acids is beneficial to reducing the risk of heart disease, and may not be as inflammatory as once thought, including just olive oil as the fat source would be a better choice with this pasta sauce.

With the first three ingredients including soybean oil, cream, and cheese, it's no wonder this Ragú Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sauce has eight grams of fat, including 2.5 grams of saturated fat, in each quarter-cup serving. While this may not seem like an incredibly high amount, keep in mind that most serving sizes for pasta sauce are half a cup, not a quarter. If you're enjoying half a cup of this sauce with your pasta, the calories, fat, and sodium start to add up quickly.

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Just a quarter cup of Prego's Basil Pesto has a massive 200 calories and 19 grams of fat. Sure, basil may be the number one ingredient, but it also comes with plenty of soybean oil and cheese, adding four grams, or 17% of the recommended limit of saturated fat. And that mere quarter cup of sauce also adds 590 milligrams of sodium, which is 25% of the sodium you should be getting in an entire day.

This sweet and tasty pasta sauce doesn't get its sweetness from the juicy tomatoes inside. It has four grams of added sugar in each half cup to ramp up the sweetness. Eating added sugars from sauces, condiments, drinks, and other sneaky sources can lead to eating well over the recommended limit of 50 grams per day, or less than 10% of your daily calories.

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"Among pasta sauces on the grocery store shelves, Prego Homestyle Alfredo Sauce deserves a spot on the list of the worst offenders," says Steph Magill, MS, RD, CD, FAND, owner of Soccer Mom Nutrition. Every quarter-cup serving has 80 calories, 16% of the DV of saturated fat, and 17% of the DV for sodium. "Considering that most people generously use at least half a cup of sauce on their pasta, this product can quickly turn into a nutrition bomb," says Magill.

While Hunt's Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce is low in calories, it's one of the highest in sodium. At 28% of the recommended DV of sodium in each half cup, eating this pasta sauce will make it very difficult to stay under 2,300 milligrams per day. Eating too much sodium can put you at risk for high blood pressure, kidney disease, an enlarged heart muscle, and headaches.

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Adding bacon to Alfredo may add a new flavor, but it also adds a lot of sodium and preservatives in a small amount of sauce. Just a quarter cup (or 4 tablespoons) of Ragú's Alfredo Sauce Flavored with Bacon has 340 milligrams of sodium and includes preservatives like sodium nitrite, a precursor to the cancer-causing N-nitroso compounds.

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Many members shop at Sam's in large part to grab those affordable, private label items. So, we decided to round up some of the very best products that club members can get right now.

If you're hesitant to try a store-brand version of your favorite item, fear not: Sam's Club stands behind its brand and, in most cases, you can get a refund if you're not satisfied.

Read on for the best Member's Mark items to grab this fall—but do so quickly, before they fly off the shelves!

For those people who just can't get enough pumpkin, these empanadas are a real treat. Made with genuine pumpkin and cream cheese, these make a great snack or appetizer, or can be paired with a salad for a quick meal. If you're feeling like something sweet, add a scoop of ice cream and call it dessert. There are seven servings in a box for $12.68, and they will be around for a limited time only, so grab them now. "Fun new product, these were much better than I anticipated, they aren't too sweet and they're very crispy, I made them in the air fryer and they were perfect in less than 10 minutes, would highly recommend, and will definitely buy these in the future," wrote a reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "Give me all the Pumpkin stuff! Those empanadas were ," wrote a commenter on @samsclub's Instagram feed.

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These adorable sleeping bags are made of soft, sherpa fabric, and they are oh-so soft and cozy. They come in cow, koala, sloth, raccoon, brown dog or pink cat characters and are perfect for sleepover parties—or just making movie night at home a lot more fun! Priced at $19.98 each, the sleeping bags come with a half zip so kids can get in and out easily. The best part is that they fold up and can be secured with straps for easy storage. "These are so soft, fluffy and CUTE!" raved @samsclubmembers on Instagram.

Nothing says fall like delicious pears and Sam's Club members are in for a treat with these peeled and ready-to-eat fruits for $10.68. You can put these pears in smoothies or dessert recipes or baked goods, or just eat 'em straight out of the jar for a tasty snack. "If you're a fan of Member's Mark Peach Halves and Pineapple Spears as much as I am, then you're probably just as excited to see the NEW Pear Halves," wrote @samsclubfoodreview on Instagram. "Love these!! They're in my fridge right now!" wrote one follower of the account. Grab these fast as they're available only for a limited time.

Football season is finally here and that means one thing—it's time to up your snack game, especially on Sundays! This cookie platter, priced at $19.98, features two designs of buttery shortbread cookies: football shapes decorated with laces and field shapes with white yard line drizzle. There are 30 cookies in a platter, so you can feed the whole crew. "These cookies are delish!" wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "Frosting was perfect, cookie had a lot of flavor. Not overly powdery or buttery."

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These pretzels are creamy, crunchy, and snackable—and they're the perfect thing to put out in a bowl for football viewing. These mini pretzel pouches are filled with peanut butter, making them the perfect on-the-go snack, giving you five grams of protein per serving. Priced at $7.98, each container holds 44 ounces of these delish peanut butter pretzel nuggets. The only downside may be that you'll have to stop yourself from finishing them all. "I have shared my passion for these pretzels with so many friends and families!" wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "They are just so good!

Online reviewers are raving about this mix of dried cranberries and honey roasted pecans, priced at $9.87. "Excellent addition to salads, cereal or yogurt," wrote one fan. "Its also GREAT rolled onto chocolate chip cookies and coconut before you bake them!!" added another. The stuff is so popular that some shoppers are having a hard time finding it in stores. "OHMYGOSH!!! WE ALL LOVE IT!!! Please keep the stores stocked," one wrote.

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Is it pie or is it a cookie? All we know is that this dessert is giving serious fall vibes. Made with shortbread dough and filled with cooked apples with cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg, these cookies are then coated in apple fudge topped with cinnamon sugar and sea salt. Talk about a seasonal sensation! There are 27 cookies in a box for $8.98, and they're available only for a limited time.

A member favorite, this luscious cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert, and it's one you'll want to have on hand in the freezer all year round. Priced at $17.98, the New York-style cheesecake features pumpkin on a graham cracker crust and is topped with whipped cream and a special fall spice blend. At 72 ounces, the cake is massive and pre-cut into 14 pieces. "I bought the cheesecake! It's 10/10," wrote one commenter on @samsclub's Instagram post. "My favorite pumpkin cheesecake on planet earth," wrote a reviewer on Sam's Club website. "That's all. Please don't ever get rid of it. Or give me your secret recipe."

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This new item will have pumpkin spice fans overjoyed! Member's Mark Pumpkin Spice Pecans are roasted and then dipped in white chocolate with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves for a burst of pumpkin spice flavor. For $9.98, the 17-ounce resealable pouch will be a hit with anyone who loves nuts and all things autumn. "These are so delicious," wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website. "Just the right amount of spice and sweetness. Pecans seem fresh. Mostly whole pecans with a few halves."

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Show your flair for fall by hanging this beautiful wreath from your front door. The Harvest Wreath is a lovely decoration that will go nicely with your fall décor. It features hydrangea, dahlias, and pumpkins, and will add warmth and color to your entryway–without you needing to spend a lot of cash! Just $34.98. "Beautiful wreath great quality worth the price," wrote one reviewer on the Sam's Club website.

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"We're not the only one but one of the few that are bringing in seasonal items early," Costco Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti said during the company's quarterly earnings call earlier this week. "Everything from decor to trees to toys. That's starting off well so far."

Shopping at Costco for all of your holiday needs will save you money, but also time. Where else can you get a dessert for a holiday dinner, the hottest toy for your kids, holiday cards, chocolates for a co-worker, and a charcuterie spread for your holiday party all in one place? Moreover, Costco always features a few items you won't be able to find elsewhere.

Because the warehouse club is such a popular place to shop, especially around the holidays, savvy shoppers should follow this golden advice: if you see something you want, snag it, because it likely won't be in the warehouse next time you visit.

The holiday season is also a good time to peruse Costco.com because the selection can vary greatly from in-store. Online you'll even be able to send bountiful gift baskets from companies like Harry & David and Godiva, or gourmet meats from D'Artagnan. 

Get your carts ready. Holiday shopping starts now.

Everyone goes bananas for the Halloween version of the Disney village, so you can imagine how quickly the Christmas version will fly off the shelves. This illuminated set, complete with Mickey and Pluto at the clock tower, a colorful Christmas tree, and village square, also plays eight holiday songs to get you in a festive mood. This collector's item will run you $129.99 at the warehouse.

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You've likely read about the new Costco-themed Monopoly, a version of the regular game that trades in the usual hotels and houses for warehouses and  food court tables. Buy up Costco warehouses around the world on this superfan-drawn oversized Monopoly board. It will cost you $39.99 in stores or $44.99 online.

Advent calendars are always fun. Who doesn't love a gift each day before the holidays even start? But, this Lego version is especially fun. It includes 335 pieces of Legos with a new Star Wars-themed project to build for each of the 24 days. It costs $34.99 at the warehouse for infinite hours of fun.

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I took a double take at the price when I saw that four bottles of top-rated wine was $29.99. The Reverse Wine Snob breaks down the profiles of each wine, and says, "this box is definitely worth the $29.99 price tag, either as a gift or to enjoy for yourself!" Some of the wines are great for aging, so stock up now and enjoy later.

Advent calendars aren't just for kids. This Brewer's Advent calendar is always a hit. It includes 24 beers, one for each day from Dec. 11 through Christmas Eve, all from family-owned breweries in Germany. Each window reveals a 16.9-ounce can. According to a Redditor in the know, these often sell out the first weekend. The calendar is $69.99 at the warehouse.

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This taste of all 10 varieties of Four Roses is the perfect unique gift for any bourbon lover, complete with a QR code for a guided tasting. Costco must think this one will be super popular because the retailer is limiting one package per member—and charging one heck of a good price, according to the Robb Report. Just $119.99! It averages $130 everywhere else. 

There's a few reasons why six million pumpkin pies are sold around this time of year. It's one of Costco's most delicious bakery items, and for $5.99, it's a steal. Go ahead and treat yourself while you prepare for the holidays, knowing that it is only available for a limited time.

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While nothing like traditional crêpes, per se, these Belgian chocolate-enrobed crunchy wafers are so good they make some fans on Reddit "squeal" with delight. In my warehouse, they were harder to find, located all the way in the back with some of the cookies and crackers, not front and center with some of the other holiday items. Either way, it's worth the hunt for this limited-time treat, which costs $10.99 in the warehouse.

What's a holiday season without the buttery shortbread cookies from Walkers? This co-branded box with Kirkland and Walkers is a holiday staple at Costco with pure butter shortbread in a reusable metal tin. It's the perfect treat to have out while opening presents or when guests stop by over the holiday season. A 74.1-ounce tin will cost $23.99 in the warehouse.

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It's worth adding a few of the Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Holiday packs to your cart, for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, kid holiday gifts, or just to have on hand for the cold winter. The package includes four 5.5-ounce tins for $10.99 in the warehouse, each with a different cute holiday animal design. It includes four flavors—chocolate, peppermint, marshmallow and salted caramel—and even comes with a cute to/from holiday tag.

For any burger lover, head to Costco.com for this impressive gift. For $159.99, the bundle includes everything you need to make the perfect luxurious burgers: 12 Wagyu patties, 12 brioche buns, heritage applewood smoked bacon, and a tub of black truffle butter.

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Mocktails are a must-have for any holiday party this year, and Mingle's canned concoctions truly fit the bill. An eight-pack at Costco includes the non-alcoholic key lime margarita and blackberry hibiscus bellini for $18.79. Plus, you can feel good about your purchase knowing that a portion of the sales from this pack will be donated to the charitable PACT for Animals, an organization dedicated to keeping military personnel and their pets together.

This Italian holiday cake filled with candied fruits seems to be a love it or leave it item, based on social media chatter, but for less than $10 ($8.49 in warehouse) for 2.2 pounds, it's worth trying. Have a slice with tea or turn into bread pudding as suggested by the Redditors who love it. 

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Nothing signals holiday treats more than the gold-wrapped Ferrero Rocher chocolate and hazelnut candies. Although you can find them just about anywhere during the holidays, Costco has one of the best prices at $14.99 (about 70 cents per ounce). Compare that to Target, which sells a 24-pack for $1.41 per ounce.

Pretty wrapped gifts are essential for the holiday season but making them pretty isn't always cheap. This 50 pack of gift bows—the super-easy ones with the peel and stick backings—can elevate any gift quickly. For $8.99 in the warehouse, it's a steal.

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Big gifts are great but I always find myself needing some smaller items too for the helpful people who deserve a little treat during holiday season. This five-pack of goat milk hand cream in scents like toasted vanilla chai and peach delight is a great gift. For $11.99, you can give the whole set to someone, or separate and use it for stocking stuffers or to pair with another little treat. You'll find these over by the beauty products. 

If you've ever had these Maraschino cherries, you know that they are incredible in cocktails, stellar on ice cream, and make a great gift for party hosts. Costco will feature two 290-milliliter jars of them for $46.99 this holiday season. These will likely fly off the shelves, so if you see them, grab them.

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In a sea of green and red, it's often difficult to find Hanukkah-specific wrapping paper. If you celebrate Hanukkah or you're giving Hanukkah gifts, you'll want to snag this two-roll set of Hanukkah double-sided wrapping paper online for $19.99. It may even last you a few seasons, depending on the number of gifts you give.

This giant Toblerone box houses six other Swiss milk chocolate Toblerones, the triangle candy with honey, almonds, and nougat. It is a fun treat to stick under the tree, or put a bow on it and give it to any chocolate lover. The box costs $10.89 at the warehouse.

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If shortbread cookies aren't your thing, or all cookies are your thing, these Kirkland Signature Belgian Chocolate European cookies cost $14.99 in the warehouse. With 15 different cookies, of course, debates on which is the best will surely ensue.

As more people move towards reusable trees, Costco offers quite a few options both in the warehouse and online for all of your Christmas needs. The retailer has smaller trees for more compact spaces, glitter trees, color-changing trees, app-controlled trees, and more. 

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Boarderie sends fully arranged charcuterie boards that make a great gift or addition to a holiday party. The boards come with everything you need from cheeses and meats to spiced nuts and spreads—even bamboo tongs and forks. You can get the same board from the company's own website for $159.99, or order straight from Costco.com for $10 less at $149.99.

Costco sells just about everything you'd want for the holidays, including a variety of caviars. This gift set is filled with four different types of caviar, smoked sturgeon, crème fraîche, and blini for the perfect tasting spread. It's also currently $50 off online, running at $199.99, instead of $249.99. 

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It's only a matter of time before the signature red holiday cups show up at Starbucks, but you can start enjoying the chain's holiday blend in K-Cup form now. Grab 72 K-Cups for $36.99 online and give your morning a festive start.

Did someone say matching pajamas? Costco has the whole family covered from mom and dad to baby and pet with its Eddie Bauer matching pajamas in a fun and festive red and blue plaid. Prices range from $12.99 to $19.99 online. (You might find them in some warehouses, too.) Perfect for pictures and lazy Christmas mornings.

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Costco executives held an earnings call this week, detailing the chain's performance from the latest quarter and some of its plans for the future. When Costco CFO Richard Galanti was asked if they plan to raise membership fees, he gave the same answer he's already given multiple times this year: "it's a question of when, not if."

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Costco has historically raised membership fees about every five years and seven months, with the most recent of these increases taking effect in June 2017. If the company wanted to stick to its schedule, the higher prices for memberships are technically overdue. Galanti acknowledged that Costco has waited longer than usual this time around to raise its rates, but said consumers will see an increase eventually. However, he refused to provide more details on the timing.

"We can't really tell you if it's in our plans or not. We'll let you know when we know…So, you know, stay tuned. We'll keep you posted. But there's not a whole lot I can tell you about that," he said.

Galanti explained that Costco does take the state of the economy into account when considering its rates. And as Costco got closer and closer to that five-and-a-half-year mark following its June 2017 fee increase, headlines about inflation and the economy were rampant. Galanti added that Costco is content to hold off on raising rates for the time being since the company is "doing great" and has "great loyalty."

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"If we wait a little longer, so be it. And that's kind of how we feel right now."

In the meantime, members have some exciting new shopping features to look forward to. During the call, Galanti detailed some ongoing upgrades to the Costco app and website that will make shopping at the warehouse club easier than ever. These include adding in-warehouse shopping tools to the app, like a digital membership card, a warehouse inventory search feature, prices for nearby gas stations, and the ability to manage shopping lists.

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The frozen foods department went cold in the more distant past for its perceived scarcity of healthy food finds, but the freezer aisles seem to have gone through a grand resurgence over the last few years. Now, major national and private label brands have funneled extra cash into packaging up wholesome products that are positioned to attract an array of shoppers. It appears that frozen foods not only include more options (including breakfasts) than ever, but they also appeal to those who are health-minded and may have extra time constraints.

Here, we have rallied up 14 of the top healthiest frozen breakfast foods so you can feel confident in your next shopping trip for this week's morning meals. Read on, and for more, don't miss 20 Best Breakfasts To Stay Full & Energized All Day.

If you've never had tasty tofu alongside seitan or "wheat meat" wrapped up in a grab-and-go meal idea, now is your chance. This savory burrito comes in at just 290 calories, which allows space to pair it up with some precut fruit and yogurt to round out a full meal when time is of the essence.

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This hen-free "egg" gives you all the feels of a slow weekend breakfast you come to expect out of an omelet as the centerpiece. It has an equivalent amount of protein per serving as one egg but with 1 gram less saturated fat and zero cholesterol.

It's rare to find a frozen potato product that not only combines other vegetables in its recipe but is also absent of added oils or salt. That's why this product should be stocked in your freezer and ready to go for a warm hash. Split an egg over it or mix in some lean sausage to up the protein content for your first meal.

Well-made smoothies are an outstanding go-to for breakfast while requiring little prep and little decision-making. It's also wise to seek out fruits for a smoothie that aren't your typical go-to's like bananas and apples. This fruit blend contains blueberries, dark sweet cherries, pomegranate arils, and strawberries, without any preservatives or added sugar. Mix it up with low-fat dairy or soy milk and add in one scoop of protein powder to give your body all it needs to start the day on the right foot.

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These toaster waffles that make you feel like a kid again make a great standalone waffle breakfast or as even a "bun" for a breakfast sandwich! This product has 140 calories per two-waffle serving and is a good source of fiber. The added fiber in this is from oat fiber rather than the less well-tolerated added fiber source inulin (chicory root).

Stored in the freezer section of your store and easily transferred to your home freezer until ready to toast, Ezekial Cinnamon Raisin bread is a top contender for best taste and nutrition among all breads. Its sweetness comes from only cinnamon and raisins and no sugar nor sugar substitute, while its heartiness comes from a blend of six grains and two legumes.

Make breakfast even more straightforward with this genius product by Dole. Blueberries and bananas mixed with a "protein cube" (whey protein, almond butter, and vanilla extract) and vitamin C take all the guesswork out of your blended beverage.

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This plant-based bacon alternative has considerably less fat (70% less), saturated fat, and sodium (60% less) than traditional bacon. The flavor consists of hickory and sage notes and cooks up surprisingly crispy and rich like turkey or pork bacon.

Now a household name, Kodiak Cakes offers several frozen pancakes (flapjacks) and waffles that are a good source of protein, including this product. It also contains a mixture of whole-grain wheat and whole-grain oats which delivers a grand total of 4 grams of fiber per serving, making it also a good source of fiber.

The perfect breakfast protein patty does appear to exist, thanks to Good Food Made Simple! This frozen bag of six egg white patties is a no-brainer for breakfast sandwiches as they help you prepare your morning meal in minutes. With its only other ingredients as whole milk (but not enough to add any fat), cornstarch, salt, and pepper, we are fans of throwing these in your grocery cart regularly.

Veggies Made Great prides its brand on creating products with a vegetable (or a blend of several!) as its first ingredient(s). These veggie cakes include an astonishing seven types of vegetables (nine if you count the tomato powder and garlic) to make a terrific complementary food in your breakfast routine.

Meant to be eaten alone for a meal, this substantial plant-based morning meal tray keeps hunger at bay with 5 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein. The 27 grams of total fat per serving is mostly from soybeans and olive oil, while the 4 grams of sugar is inherent to the vegetables in the product as there is no added sugar.

Food for Life has another spot on our list with their low-sodium English muffins. In fact, these English muffins aren't just low in sodium, they are actually sodium-free. Split one of these and slide it into your toaster for a breakfast sandwich bun that can also support heart health.

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In a better-for-you take on classic hash browns, these home fries by Strong Roots use cauliflower as their base. They offer 2 grams of fiber per serving but are a comparable number of calories and fat to their traditional, non-cauliflower counterparts.

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This past Sunday, Sept. 24, Swift was spotted cheering on Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce amid rumors that the two have struck up a romance (neither have directly confirmed the rumblings, but Swift was seen celebrating with Kelce after the Chiefs' win on Sunday). During the game, a fan account (@tswifterastour) posted a photo of the singer with a plate of chicken and condiments inside Kelce's Arrowhead Stadium suite with the caption: "Taylor Swift was eating a piece of chicken with ketchup and seemingly ranch!"

| Taylor Swift was eating a piece of chicken with ketchup and seemingly ranch! pic.twitter.com/rpAOP2HFtT

— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) September 24, 2023

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The post quickly turned into a major meme and went viral, racking up tens of millions of views and more than 51,000 likes. Now, mere days after the momentous Chiefs game, Kraft Heinz announced on Instagram that it will start selling a new "Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch" sauce in honor of Swift's and Kelce's rumored budding relationship.

"We know Heinz fans have an irrational love for the brand, and Swifties will do anything for their Pop queen, so it only made sense to blend the two together!" Kraft Heinz said in a statement shared with Eat This, Not That!

The company  will release 100 limited-edition bottles of the condiment sometime in the near future. But exactly where and when customers will be able to get their hands on them has yet to be announced.  Kraft Heinz said it is "working diligently" to produce the sauce bottles so it can release them to fans as soon as possible. It also advised people to check out their Instagram page for future updates on how they can get their hands on the sauce.

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While Kraft Heinz has created a ketchup and ranch mashup in the past, fans were delighted by the new version of the sauce inspired by Swift and Kelce.

"You had the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever and you did!" one fan commented on the Instagram announcement.

"I seemingly want one," another said.

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People were also impressed at the sheer speed with which Kraft Heinz developed the new limited-edition product.

"Heinz is quick," one fan commented.

This isn't the only time that Swift has been honored in a food-related way this year. Back in May, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy officially named the "Taylor Swift Ham, Egg and Cheese" as the official state sandwich before the singer's Eras Tour came to East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium.

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