INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Monday’s business headlines with Jane King, where she discusses a 14-state tomato recall and Sweetgreen CEO defending the high cost of their salads.

Indianapolis company recalls tomatoes

Two brands of tomatoes have been recalled in 14 states due to possible salmonella contamination, the FDA said this week.

Ray & Mascari Inc. recalled four-count vine ripe tomatoes that were sold by Gordon Food Service stores in 11 states, including Indiana.

According to the FDA, Ray & Mascari Inc. was notified by Hanshaw & Caping Farms that they were recalling a lot of tomatoes they had received and repacked into 4-count vine ripe tomatoes due to the possible presence of salmonella in their facility.

Target denies self-checkout limits are due to theft

Target has limited self-checkout to customers with 10 items or less, but denies claims the move is due to theft.

A representative told Fox News Digital the change has been in the works for over a year, and was spurred on by internal testing that showed it increased customer satisfaction.

But industry experts say theft is a major reason behind the shift.

In 2023, the company reported nearly $500 million in shrink-related losses compared to the previous year, according to Business Insider.

Warren Buffett announces coming retirement

Legendary investor Warren Buffett announced he intends to retire at the end of this year.

A top exec at Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel, will take his place.

The 94-year-old made the announcement at Berkshire’s annual shareholders meeting, which draws crowds of executives to Omaha every year.

Tax refunds fund necessities, not luxuries

A new survey shows taxpayers are more likely to spend their refunds on rent, groceries and other necessities, rather than luxuries.

The poll found nearly two in three have either already spent their tax refund money or are planning to soon. And all agree their refunds will be spent on necessary purchases.

Commissioned by TaxSlayer and conducted by Talker Research, the study found 72% who haven’t already spent their refunds are planning to invest it all in necessities.

Sweetgreen says to ‘take it or leaf it’ on $16 salads

Sweetgreen’s CEO is defending its $16 salads.

In a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times, Jonathon Neman says while it seems expensive, customers should think about the long term costs of not eating healthy.

As for whether automation might help make the chain’s salads cheaper, Neman does believe robotic assistance could help contain costs.

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