A company recently issued a recall for baby formula that did not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula. That’s an important one to watch out for, but parents should also be on the lookout for a far more serious issue. An Abbott baby formula recall was just announced following the tragic death …
People can get infected with Salmonella without eating contaminated food. All it takes is handling tainted products that contain traces of the bacteria for a person to develop symptoms. That’s precisely what happened with three dog owners in Massachusetts who fed Dog Gone Dog Treats to their pets. As a result, the Massachusetts Department of …
If there’s one thing we learned from endless episodes of MTV Cribs back in the day, it’s that athletes, rock stars, and A-list celebrities are all bonded by a common interest: a love and passion for fast and expensive cars. While everyone is likely familiar with expensive cars from the likes of Porsche and Rolls Royce, there exists …
We’ve seen a few recalls recently involving deodorants, shampoos, and anti-odor sprays that were found to contain traces of benzene. That’s a carcinogenic chemical, so the presence of increased traces of the substances in consumer goods will trigger recalls. A new Brut and Sure deodorant recall is the latest example of a recall action resulting …
If you’re using an electric space heater to warm up this winter, you should ensure the models you have at home aren’t part of this brand new space heater recall. That’s because the faulty products have an issue that can lead to accidental fires. Specifically, the toggle power switch on Home Easy Geek Heat DH-QN06 …
Companies routinely recall products that are at risk of being contaminated with some sort of foreign substance or pathogen. Particles of glass or metal can get into foods and drinks. Additionally, the products might be exposed to dangerous bacteria. A new Mi Ranchito Fresh Cheese recall is a case of the latter. The cheese product …
You’re sitting at your desk staring out the window or at a screen. It’s agonizing. To be perfectly honest, you’re probably not going to get anything done for the rest of the day anyway if you’re already checked out, especially if it’s towards the end of the week. So why fight it? Stop wasting your …
The Royal Ice Cream Company issued a recall earlier this month, announcing that a few flavors of its delicious ice cream might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can lead to fatal illnesses in some categories of people. That’s why we often see recalls citing the pathogen as the reason. Now, just over …
If you have children aged 12 months to 13-14 years, you should check their pajamas right now. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published three children’s clothing recalls for various types of nightwear. The different clothing items fail to meet the US flammability standards. Therefore, they pose a risk of burn injury to children. …
A few days ago, we warned you about the El Chavito candy recall after the manufacturer discovered potential lead contamination. It turns out that’s not the only candy recall that involves a lead poisoning risk. Other companies issued similar recalls for the same type of candy: dried salted plums. If you own any of the …
