MASS THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FORCES MICHIGAN SCHOOLS TO CANCEL CLASS
On August 19, 2025, Michigan City Area Schools in Indiana were forced to cancel in-person classes on the fifth day of the school year after
F.D.A. WARNS OF RADIOACTIVE SHRIMP SOLD AT WALMART; TENNESSEE NOT AFFECTED
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning advising consumers, retailers, and distributors not to eat, sell, or serve certain frozen shrimp
OVER 200,000 KIA TELLURIDE VEHICLES RECALLED FOR FAULTY DOOR BELT MOLDINGS
Kia America has issued a recall for 201,149 Telluride SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years due to faulty door belt moldings that may
WERNER LADDERS RECALLED FOR FAULTY LOCKING MECHANISM
On August 14, 2025, Werner Co. announced a recall of approximately 122,250 Werner 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders due to a fall hazard
DOLLAR GENERAL ISSUES RECALL ON COFFEE FOR POSSIBLE GLASS
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – August 11, 2025 –Dollar General Corporation is recalling three (3) lots of its eight (8) ounce Clover Valley® Instant Coffee due to the potential
APOLLO MOON MISSION COMMANDER JAMES LOVELL PASSES AWAY AT 97
James Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, passed away at 97 on Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, as announced by NASA. Lovell, a
TOY PLAY KITCHENS RECALLED; ONE DEATH REPORTED
Backyard Kids, LLC, of Plano, Texas, is recalling approximately 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens due to a strangulation hazard, with about 400
RADIOACTIVE WASP NEST FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA
A radioactive wasp nest was found near the Savannah River Site nuclear facility in South Carolina on July 3, 2025. The nest’s contamination level exceeded
RESER’S HAM SALAD RECALLED FOR LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ham salad products
3.6 MILLION “BURST-PROOF” HOSES RECALLED FOR BURSTING; 29 INJURED
On July 24, 2025, Winston Products announced a recall of approximately 3.6 million HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses due to a risk of the hoses
OVER 600,000 FRIGIDAIRE MINIFRIDGES RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
On July 24, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 634,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges, models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175, due to a fire and burn
RECALL ISSUED FOR 5 MILLION ABOVE-GROUND POOLS; NINE DEATHS REPORTED
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with Bestway, Intex Recreation Corp., and Polygroup North America Inc., has issued a recall for approximately 5
FORD RECALLS 694,000 BRONCO SPORT AND ESCAPE VEHICLES
Ford is recalling over 694,000 Bronco Sport (2021-2024) and Escape (2020-2022) vehicles with 1.5L engines due to a potential fuel injector defect that could cause
FOUR PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR OVERHEATING OR BURN RISKS
On July 17, 2025, four product recalls were issued due to overheating or burn-related hazards. CasaClean Handheld Steamers (model DF-958, ~23,000 units) pose a burn
POSTAGE RATES TO INCREASE ON SUNDAY
Starting July 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will implement a significant postage rate increase, marking its 20th rate adjustment since 2000 and
WALMART RECALLS AROUND 850,000 STEEL WATER BOTTLES; TWO PEOPLE BLINDED
On July 10, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles due to a hazard where
OVER 260 ANIMALS RESCUED FROM GEORGIA HOME
In Trenton, Georgia, Nathaniel Levon Curington, 44, and Aimee Renee Curington, 45, were arrested and charged with seven counts of felony animal cruelty after nearly
RITZ PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS RECALLED FOR PACKAGING ERROR
EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 8, 2025 – Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of four carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (8-pack, 20-pack,
FBI WARNS OF RISE IN SCAM CALLS AND IMPERSONATIONS
The FBI has issued a warning about a rise in scam calls where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money from victims. These scammers
KRAFT HEINZ RECALLS OSCAR MAYER TURKEY BACON FOR LISTERIA
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2025 – Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may
OVER 200,000 HELMETS RECALLED
Name of Product: 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash,
DEWALT GRINDER FLAP DISCS RECALLED; THREE INJURED
Name of Product: DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs Hazard: The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing
CALIFORNIA WOMAN FACES 93 ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES
In Merced County, California, Jeannie Maxon faces 93 animal cruelty charges after authorities found 106 emaciated and 28 dead cats in an abandoned U-Haul van
ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL PASSES SENATE BY ONE VOTE
Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with a 50-50 vote, Vice President
MASS THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FORCES MICHIGAN SCHOOLS TO CANCEL CLASS
On August 19, 2025, Michigan City Area Schools in Indiana were forced to cancel in-person classes on the fifth day of the school year after
F.D.A. WARNS OF RADIOACTIVE SHRIMP SOLD AT WALMART; TENNESSEE NOT AFFECTED
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning advising consumers, retailers, and distributors not to eat, sell, or serve certain frozen shrimp
OVER 200,000 KIA TELLURIDE VEHICLES RECALLED FOR FAULTY DOOR BELT MOLDINGS
Kia America has issued a recall for 201,149 Telluride SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years due to faulty door belt moldings that may
WERNER LADDERS RECALLED FOR FAULTY LOCKING MECHANISM
On August 14, 2025, Werner Co. announced a recall of approximately 122,250 Werner 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders due to a fall hazard
DOLLAR GENERAL ISSUES RECALL ON COFFEE FOR POSSIBLE GLASS
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – August 11, 2025 –Dollar General Corporation is recalling three (3) lots of its eight (8) ounce Clover Valley® Instant Coffee due to the potential
APOLLO MOON MISSION COMMANDER JAMES LOVELL PASSES AWAY AT 97
James Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, passed away at 97 on Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, as announced by NASA. Lovell, a
TOY PLAY KITCHENS RECALLED; ONE DEATH REPORTED
Backyard Kids, LLC, of Plano, Texas, is recalling approximately 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens due to a strangulation hazard, with about 400
RADIOACTIVE WASP NEST FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA
A radioactive wasp nest was found near the Savannah River Site nuclear facility in South Carolina on July 3, 2025. The nest’s contamination level exceeded
RESER’S HAM SALAD RECALLED FOR LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ham salad products
3.6 MILLION “BURST-PROOF” HOSES RECALLED FOR BURSTING; 29 INJURED
On July 24, 2025, Winston Products announced a recall of approximately 3.6 million HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses due to a risk of the hoses
OVER 600,000 FRIGIDAIRE MINIFRIDGES RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
On July 24, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 634,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges, models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175, due to a fire and burn
RECALL ISSUED FOR 5 MILLION ABOVE-GROUND POOLS; NINE DEATHS REPORTED
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with Bestway, Intex Recreation Corp., and Polygroup North America Inc., has issued a recall for approximately 5
FORD RECALLS 694,000 BRONCO SPORT AND ESCAPE VEHICLES
Ford is recalling over 694,000 Bronco Sport (2021-2024) and Escape (2020-2022) vehicles with 1.5L engines due to a potential fuel injector defect that could cause
FOUR PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR OVERHEATING OR BURN RISKS
On July 17, 2025, four product recalls were issued due to overheating or burn-related hazards. CasaClean Handheld Steamers (model DF-958, ~23,000 units) pose a burn
POSTAGE RATES TO INCREASE ON SUNDAY
Starting July 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will implement a significant postage rate increase, marking its 20th rate adjustment since 2000 and
WALMART RECALLS AROUND 850,000 STEEL WATER BOTTLES; TWO PEOPLE BLINDED
On July 10, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles due to a hazard where
OVER 260 ANIMALS RESCUED FROM GEORGIA HOME
In Trenton, Georgia, Nathaniel Levon Curington, 44, and Aimee Renee Curington, 45, were arrested and charged with seven counts of felony animal cruelty after nearly
RITZ PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS RECALLED FOR PACKAGING ERROR
EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 8, 2025 – Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of four carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (8-pack, 20-pack,
FBI WARNS OF RISE IN SCAM CALLS AND IMPERSONATIONS
The FBI has issued a warning about a rise in scam calls where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money from victims. These scammers
KRAFT HEINZ RECALLS OSCAR MAYER TURKEY BACON FOR LISTERIA
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2025 – Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may
OVER 200,000 HELMETS RECALLED
Name of Product: 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash,
DEWALT GRINDER FLAP DISCS RECALLED; THREE INJURED
Name of Product: DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs Hazard: The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing
CALIFORNIA WOMAN FACES 93 ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES
In Merced County, California, Jeannie Maxon faces 93 animal cruelty charges after authorities found 106 emaciated and 28 dead cats in an abandoned U-Haul van
ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL PASSES SENATE BY ONE VOTE
Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with a 50-50 vote, Vice President
