SOCIAL SECURITY TO SWITCH TO FULLY ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
The Social Security Administration is transitioning away from paper checks to fully electronic payments this year, following an executive order signed by President Trump aimed
ALMOST 100,000 HONDA VEHICLES RECALLED FOR AIRBAG ISSUE
Honda is recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the front passenger seat weight sensor. The sensor may crack and short circuit,
OVER-THE-COUNTER GAS RELIEF PILL RECALLED FOR INCOMPLETE INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Gas-X Simethicone 125 mg Antigas softgels (120-count) are subject to a voluntary Class II recall initiated by Haleon US Holdings LLC on May 11, 2026.
HOUSE PANEL VOTES OVERWHELMINGLY TO MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT
Several outlets have reported that The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48-1 in favor of the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving
CHILDREN’S SQUEEZING TOY SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED FOR POSSIBLE ASBESTOS CONTAMINATION
The Orb Factory is recalling approximately 121,340 Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys because they may contain fibrous tremolite (asbestos) in the sand filling, which poses a
FCC PROPOSES TOUGHER KNOW-YOUR-UPSTREAM-PROVIDER RULES TO CRUSH ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed enhanced “Know-Your-Upstream-Provider” (KYUP) requirements to strengthen accountability among voice service providers and combat illegal robocalls. The new rules
KROGER BRAND GARLIC CROUTONS RECALLED FOR SALMONELLA RISK
Sugar Foods LLC is recalling specific lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons (5 oz pouches, UPC 0 11110 81353 4) due to the potential
RANCH SEASONING SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED FOR SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its 7.3 oz Parmesan Ranch seasoning due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The
CANVAS CYBER BREACH DISRUPTS UT FINALS AND THOUSANDS OF SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE
A cybersecurity incident involving the Canvas learning management system, provided by Instructure, disrupted schools and universities nationwide, including Knox County Schools and the University of
MYSTERIOUS “BRUSHING SCAM” PACKAGES REVEAL PERSONAL DATA BREACHES NATIONWIDE
A “brushing scam” is currently affecting consumers nationwide, according to a report by NewsChannel 5, involving the delivery of unsolicited packages—often empty envelopes or inexpensive
BROADCASTING ENTREPRENEUR TED TURNER PASSES AWAY AT AGE 87
Ted Turner, the broadcasting entrepreneur and founder of CNN, has passed away at the age of 87. Born in Cincinnati and educated at the McCallie
UTZ ISSUES RECALL ON ZAPP’S BRAND POTATO CHIPS FOR POSSIBLE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Utz Quality Foods, LLC has initiated a voluntary recall for specific batches of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips due to a potential Salmonella contamination
USDA ISSUES SALMONELLA PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR MEAT, POULTRY PRODUCTS AND GREAT VALUE FROZEN PIZZAS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that may
GHIRARDELLI RECALLS MULTIPLE POWDERED BEVERAGE MIXES OVER POTENTIAL SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling specific powdered beverage mixes due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The issue stems from
THERMOS RECALLS 8.1 MILLION STAINLESS KING FOOD JARS AND SPORTSMAN BOTTLES
Thermos is recalling approximately 8.1 million Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles due to a safety hazard. The recalled products include
STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA RECLASSIFIED FROM SCHEDULE 1 TO SCHEDULE 3
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, has signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to
OREGON WOMAN CLAIMS SHE MAY HAVE SWALLOWED A HUMAN FINGERTIP IN TRADER JOE’S ORANGE JUICE LAWSUIT
In April 2026, Julee O’Neil filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Oregon, seeking $10,000 in damages after a disturbing
NATIONWIDE RECALL ISSUED FOR XANAX XR 3MG TABLETS
A nationwide recall has been issued for a specific batch of Xanax XR (alprazolam) 3 mg extended-release tablets. The distributor, Viatris Specialty LLC, initiated the
OVER 350,000 IRON SUPPLEMENTS RECALLED FOR LACKING CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING
Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of various iron-containing dietary supplements from multiple brands because they lack required child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention
1.7 MILLION BISSELL STEAM CLEANERS RECALLED FOR WATER AND STEAM BURN HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Health Canada, has announced a recall of approximately 1.7 million BISSELL Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam
OVER 400,000 FORD VEHICLES RECALLED BECAUSE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS CAN BREAK
Ford Motor Co. is recalling a total of 422,613 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, which may reduce visibility and increase the risk
740,000 SAUTÉ PANS RECALLED OVER EJECTING METAL CAP HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans due to a serious safety hazard.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT ISSUED FOR GREAT VALUE BRAND DINO SHAPED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, ready-to-eat dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold
OVER 10 MILLION GRILL BRUSHES RECALLED FOR POSSIBLE ACCIDENTAL METAL INGESTION
Nexgrill is recalling approximately 10.2 million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes due to a serious safety hazard. The small metal wire bristles can detach from
SNAP BENEFITS SLASHED TO 50% FOR 42 MILLION AMERICANS AMID SHUTDOWN DELAYS
The Trump administration has announced that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports 42 million Americans with food assistance, will be partially funded for
LISTERIA OUTBREAK IN PASTA MEALS KILLS SIX, HOSPITALIZES 25
A deadly multistate listeria outbreak linked to recalled precooked pasta meals has claimed six lives and hospitalized 25 others, according to the FDA. First reported
DICK CHENEY: DIES AT 84
Dick Cheney, Influential Republican Vice President to George W. Bush, has died at the age of 84. Cheney has been credited as being the most
PEACHES SOLD AT KROGER INCLUDED IN RECALL; LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
On October 29, 2025, Moonlight Companies announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all California-grown conventional yellow and white peaches packed at its Facility P1 due
OVER 581,000 BOTTLES OF BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION RECALLED
Teva Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled nearly 581,000 bottles of prazosin hydrochloride capsules, used primarily to treat high blood pressure and prostate conditions and sometimes off-label
DELI EXPRESS PULLED PORK SANDWICH RECALLED FOR PLASTIC CONTAMINATION
E.A. Sween Company has announced a recall of its Deli Express® BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich (UPC 0-41433-13087-2) due to potential contamination with plastic particles, which
CURLING IRON RECALLED FOR BURN HAZARD; BARREL CAN SNAP AND DETACH
The Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling Iron (model LXT-CL-1.0, date codes 0722 to 1223) is being recalled due to a defect where the black barrel
FROZEN BURRITO BRAND RECALLED NATIONWIDE FOR POSSIBLE LISTERIA
M.C.I Foods Inc., a California-based company, has recalled over 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen breakfast burritos and wraps from the Midamar, Los Cabos, and El
RADIOACTIVE SHRIMP RECALL EXPANDS EVEN MORE
October 17, 2025, AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia because they may have
OVER 291,000 FORD VEHICLES RECALLED FOR CAMERA ISSUES
Ford has issued a recall for over 291,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the 360-degree rearview camera system, which may display images improperly
NEW UBER SCAM IN CIRCULATION
A new Uber scam is targeting riders through the app, where drivers contact them via in-app calls immediately after booking a ride, falsely claiming a
CPSC ANNOUNCES RECALLS FOR OVER 114,000 YAMAHA AND E-Z-GO GOLF CARTS
On October 16, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced three separate fast-track recalls involving personal transportation vehicles (PTVs), commonly known as golf carts,
ACE FREHLEY: DEAD AT 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for KISS, is dead … at the age of 74 The legendary musician died Thursday after being hospitalized, and
BEN’S ORIGINAL RICE RECALLED FOR STONES IN RICE
Ben’s Original announced a voluntary recall on October 10, 2025, with the FDA publishing details on October 14, 2025, for a limited number of its
175,000 TORCH LIGHTERS RECALLED FOR FAILURE TO MEET SAFETY STANDARDS
On October 9, 2025, Calico Brands announced a recall of approximately 175,000 Scripto® Premium Torch lighters due to their failure to meet mandatory safety standards
AMBIANO PRESSURE COOKERS RECALLED FOR BURN HAZARD; EIGHT SEVERELY BURNED
On October 9, 2025, approximately 46,660 Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers, models 93550 (KY-318B), 96775 (KY-318A), and 98527 (6L-PC), were recalled due to a safety hazard.
FROZEN SPINACH RECALLED FOR LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
Sno Pac Foods of Caledonia, MN, is recalling Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because
KROGER RECALLS PASTA SALAD DELI PRODUCTS FOR LISTERIA
Kroger and Albertsons have issued recalls for deli products, specifically Basil Pesto Bowtie Salads and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salads at Kroger, and various pasta salads
RECALL ON RADIOACTIVE SHRIMP EXPANDS EVEN FURTHER
Federal regulators have announced a recall of frozen raw shrimp from Sea Port Products Corp. due to potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope that
RENOWNED CHIMPANZEE EXPERT JANE GOODALL HAS PASSED AWAY AT AGE 91
Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the age of 91 due to
PASTA SOLD AT WALMART AND MORE RECALLED FOR LISTERIA; 4 DEAD, 19 HOSPITALIZED
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat pasta products sold at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, and Albertsons has resulted in four deaths and 19 hospitalizations
FREEZE-DRIED FRUIT PRODUCTS RECALLED NATIONWIDE FOR METAL CONTAMINATION
On September 26, 2025, Tru Fru, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific Tru Fru Freeze Dried products, including Strawberries in Dark & White Chocolate
58 MILLION POUNDS OF CORN DOGS AND SAUSAGE-ON-A-STICK PRODUCTS RECALLED
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall of approximately 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products, including
OVER 1.29 MILLION COUNTERTOP OVENS RECALLED FOR BURN HAZARD
On September 25, 2025, Sunbeam Products Inc. announced a recall of approximately 1,290,000 Oster French Door Countertop Ovens (plus 104,195 in Canada) due to a
