
ALMOST 3.4 MILLION POUNDS OF TRADER JOE’S CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECALLED FOR GLASS
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., a company based in Portland, Oregon, has initiated a major recall of approximately 3.4 million pounds (specifically about 3,370,530 pounds)

T.D.C.I. REMINDS CITIZENS TENNESSEE FACES REAL EARTHQUAKE RISK IN MAJOR SEISMIC ZONES
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance is using Earthquake Awareness Month to remind residents that Tennessee is not immune to earthquakes, despite common assumptions.

REVEREND JESSE JACKSON DEAD AT 84
Reverend Jesse Jackson, the renowned civil rights leader, Baptist minister, founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and two-time Democratic candidate for U.S. president, has passed

NATIONWIDE RECALL ON PEANUT BUTTER BRANDS INCLUDES TENNESSEE
Ventura Foods LLC, based in Los Angeles, California, initiated a voluntary recall on April 30, 2025, for certain single-serve creamy peanut butter products and peanut

APPLE PUREE BABY FOOD PRODUCT RECALLED FOR ELEVATED LEVELS OF PATULIN
Sanger, CA – February 13, 2026 – IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods (“Initiative Foods”) is recalling one lot of the “Tippy Toes” brand Apple

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TO START MARCH 8TH
So… getting tired of short days and long nights yet? Well, it seems the end of the tunnel is in sight as Daylight Savings is

GERBER RECALLS ARROWROOT BISCUITS FOR POSSIBLE PLASTIC AND PAPER CONTAMINATION
Gerber Products Company is initiating a voluntary recall of limited batches of Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits out of an abundance of caution due to the potential

COCA COLA TO DISCONTINUE MINUTE MAID FROZEN JUICE PRODUCTS IN APRIL
Coca-Cola announced it is discontinuing its Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates—including varieties of orange juice, lemonade, and limeade—in the U.S. and Canada, with the products

CHIPS AHOY PRODUCT RECALLED FOR CHOKING HAZARD
EAST HANOVER, N.J., December 30, 2025 – Mondelēz Global LLC announced today an expansion of its December 24, 2025 voluntary recall in the United States

I.R.S. OPENS 2026 FILING SEASON
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax

1.5 MILLION UNITS OF ANGRY ORANGE RECALLED FOR BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION
The Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers have been recalled due to potential contamination with bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common environmental organism present in soil

20 STATE CHEESE RECALL UPGRADED TO HIGHEST LEVEL OF DANGER
The Ambriola Co., Inc., based in West Caldwell, New Jersey, initiated a voluntary recall of various grated Pecorino Romano cheese products after routine testing confirmed

OVER 330,000 FRIGIDAIRE MINIFRIDGES RECALLED FOR FIRE AND BURN HAZARD
The Frigidaire-brand minifridge, model EFMIS121 (a 6-can unit), is subject to a recall announced on January 15, 2026, affecting approximately 330,000 units with serial numbers

VERIZON OUTAGE REPORTED NATIONWIDE
On January 14, 2026, Verizon experienced a widespread nationwide outage affecting its wireless voice and data services, causing many customers’ phones to display “SOS” mode

OVER 410,000 VOLVO VEHICLES RECALLED FOR REARVIEW CAMERA ISSUE
Multiple news outlets have reported that Volvo Car USA has issued recall 25V908, affecting approximately 413,151 vehicles in the U.S. market, primarily model years 2021–2025

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT RECALLED FOR DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS INCLUDING DMAA
Modern Warrior, a Phoenix-based company, has issued a voluntary recall of all lots of its dietary supplement Modern Warrior Ready (also labeled as part of

2026 TAX FILING SEASON STARTS JAN. 26TH
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax

NASAL SPRAY BRAND RECALLED FOR YEAST, MOLD, AND BACTERIA CONTAMINATION
MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. has voluntarily expanded a nationwide recall of all lots of its over-the-counter homeopathic ReBoost Nasal Spray and ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH AMONG RECALLED DRESSINGS; PLASTIC CONTAMINATION
Ventura Foods LLC, based in Irvine, California, has voluntarily initiated a Class II recall of 3,556 cases of various salad dressings due to potential contamination

CARAMEL FROZEN DESSERT RECALLED FOR FOREIGN OBJECT CONTAMINATION
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and LOUISVILLE, Colo., December 15, 2025 – Danone U.S. is voluntarily recalling its So Delicious Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen

C.P.S.C. ISSUES SAFETY TIPS TO PROTECT FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND FIRES
WASHINGTON – As winter storms and freezing temperatures threaten millions across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps

CRAYOLA MAGNETIC CUBES RECALLED FOR SWALLOWING HAZARD
On December 4, 2025, CreateOn, LLC announced a recall of approximately 9,400 Crayola-branded pip-Cubes magnetic building sets due to a serious ingestion hazard. The affected

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS OF PUPPY SCAMS
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a warning about a surge in puppy scams as the holiday season approaches, when many families seek to

SHREDDED CHEESE BRANDS RECALLED FOR METAL FRAGMENTS CONTAMINATION
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc, based in Hiram, Ohio, initiated a voluntary Class II recall on October 3, 2025 (classified by FDA on December 1,

CUISINART RECALLS OVER 1.7 MILLION GRILL BRUSHES OVER SEVERE INGESTION HAZARD
In a major safety announcement that could disrupt summer barbecue plans across the nation, Conair LLC has issued a massive recall of more than 1.7

FORD RECALLS OVER 740,000 SUV AND TRUCK MODELS OVER ROLLAWAY AND CRASH RISKS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a major safety recall impacting several popular Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs due to a

USDA ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR KROGER AND FRED MEYER CHICKEN BREASTS OVER UNDECLARED ALLERGENS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for a specific batch of raw boneless chicken

CPSC ISSUES CRITICAL FIREWORKS SAFETY WARNING AHEAD OF JULY 4TH
As millions of Americans prepare to gather for the nation’s historic 250th Independence Day, federal safety officials are urging the public to exercise extreme caution

JUDGE BLOCKS FEDS FROM BANNING CANDY AND SODA FROM SNAP BENEFITS
A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot block benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the nation’s largest food aid initiative—from being used

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS OF RISING HOME TITLE FRAUD RISK
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a stark warning to property owners following a noticeable surge in deed and title fraud scams across the

ALFREDO SAUCE RECALLED IN OVER 40 STATES FOR SALMONELLA; NOT AVAILABLE IN STORES
Readers may have recently seen headlines regarding a massive Alfredo sauce recall affecting 41 states. However, most news reports have left out a critical detail:

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION LIFTS RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES ON PUBLIC LANDS AND FEDERAL PARKS
On Friday, May 29, 2026, President Donald J. Trump officially rescinded two decades-old executive orders—originally signed by President Richard Nixon in 1972 and President Jimmy

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS OF RISE IN MEDICARE IMPERSONATORS
Officials are warning of a recent rise in scam calls, texts, and emails from fraudsters pretending to be Medicare to steal personal information. Michelle Mason

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE TO INCREASE OVERALL RATES IN JULY
To address its ongoing financial challenges, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is implementing a 5% overall rate hike effective July 12, which will increase

NEARLY 420,000 FORD VEHICLES RECALLED FOR SEAT BELT ISSUE
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles, specifically certain 2018 through 2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models, due to a faulty seat belt issue that

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
