One of the reasons companies issue product recalls is potential contamination with benzene. The substance is carcinogenic, so exposure to abnormal levels is risky for consumers. We saw an Odor-Eaters spray recall a few days ago after the manufacturer detected benzene contamination. And now, there’s a significant Old Spice and Secret deodorant recall due to …
We covered the Kool-Aid Recall earlier this week, with Kraft Heinz announcing that the beverage might contain traces of glass or metal pieces. The company said the particles do not pose a serious threat. But it recalled the impacted products out of an abundance of caution. Now, it turns out that multiple additional Kraft Heinz …
If you have a Kool-Aid punch mix in your pantry, you’ll want to check it immediately in light of a new recall. Specifically, the recall is due to the fact that some Kool-Aid items are may contain glass or metal particles. Notably, company manufacturer Kraft-Heinz maintains that ingesting a Kool-Aid drink with these particles doesn’t …
One way to deal with annoying odors is to use one of those sprays that you can find everywhere these days. They might contain several chemicals that help them do their magic and destroy a nasty smell that suddenly appeared. But when one of those chemicals is benzene, the spray becomes a health hazard. That’s …
It’s not just different types of meat or fish that see recalls as health authorities find labeling issues or potential contamination with dangerous bacteria. Vegetables run the same risks, and we often see recalls and health warnings involving salad, onions, and other leafy greens. A variety of spinach just got the same treatment from the …
First, there was a massive meat recall involving 119,091 pounds of salame sticks potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Now, there’s an urgent FDA fish recall involving a bacterial infection threat. Oregon Lox has recalled seven different Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox brands. Routine sampling found that a specific lot might have been contaminated with Listeria …
The FDA earlier this month issued a recall for a brand of yogurt cups because of a mislabeling error. Per a press release, Mango Greek Yogurt cups from Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt contain eggs. The problem is they’re not among the ingredients listed on the label. This is problematic because people with extreme sensitivity to …
Costco this month started informing some members that their credit card information may have been compromised. Costco discovered a credit card skimmer in one of its warehouse locations. While the extent of the breach remains unclear, some Costco members have already started noticing unfamiliar charges on their monthly statements. The good news is that the …
A few weeks ago, rumors started popping up about Mark Zuckerberg announcing a rebrand for Facebook (the company. The move would help the company distance itself from Facebook (the app) scandals and contain the damage. Also, Zuckerberg’s new focus is the metaverse, an AR/VR social ecosystem of the future. Facebook’s CEO promptly confirmed those rumors, …
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) this week issued a recall for a brand of ottomans. As it turns out, the ottoman models in question have a base with exceptionally sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard for users, hence the ensuing ottoman recall. As far as recalls go, this one is certainly …
