CPSC REMOVES HAZARDOUS “SUICIDE CORDS” FROM WALMART, EBAY, AND ALIEXPRESS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has successfully secured the removal of hazardous male-to-male extension cords (commonly known as “suicide cords”) from major online
JUDGE SETS ONE DOLLAR BOND IN MURDER CASE OF WOMAN USING PILLS TO INDUCE ABORTION
A Georgia judge has set a one-dollar bond for a woman facing a murder charge tied to allegations she used pills to end a pregnancy.
LITTLE DEBBIE REMOVES CONTROVERSIAL DYE FROM SNACKS
McKee Foods, the company behind Little Debbie snacks, says it has removed Red Dye No. 3 from its products and plans to phase out additional
WATE AND WBIR IN KNOXVILLE TO OPERATE UNDER SAME CORPORATE UMBRELLA SPARKS STATE LAWSUITS
Eight states, but not Tennessee, have filed a lawsuit to block Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna. Tegna is the parent company of WBIR Channel 10 in
LEGENDARY ACTOR AND MARTIAL ARTIST CHUCK NORRIS PASSES AWAY
Legendary actor Chuck Norris has died after he was hospitalized in Hawaii following a reported medical emergency. His family confirmed today that the 86-year-old icon
FDA RECALLING NEARLY 90,000 BOTTLES OF CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN
The FDA is recalling children’s ibuprofen after the recalling firm received complaints of a gel-like mass and black particles in the products. Strides Pharma, Inc.
HYUNDAI STOPS SALES OF CERTAIN SUVs FOLLOWING DEATH OF CHILD
Hyundai has stopped sales of certain SUVs and plans to recall nearly 60,000 vehicles following the death of a young child. The company said it
AJINOMOTO RECALLS OVER 36 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD DUE TO GLASS CONTAMINATION
On March 3, 2026, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, announced a significant expansion of its earlier recall from February 19, 2026,
MISS VICKIE’S SPICY DILL PICKLE CHIPS RECALLED FOR UNDECLARED MILK
Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for select 8 oz. bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips due to the potential presence of
GREAT VALUE COTTAGE CHEESE PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR NOT BEING FULLY PASTEURIZED
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. announced a voluntary recall on February 24, 2026, for certain Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart stores and distribution
OVER 650,000 STEAM CLEANERS RECALLED FOR BOILER RUPTURE HAZARD
The Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner (model DUP020WNA) has been recalled due to a serious safety hazard. The product’s boiler can rupture if overfilled, if corrosion
3.2 MILLION WEBER-STEPHEN METAL WIRE BRUSHES RECALLED FOR INGESTION HAZARD
Weber-Stephen Products LLC is recalling approximately 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes due to a serious ingestion hazard. The small metal wire bristles can
9,462 POUNDS OF FROZEN MEATBALLS RECALLED OVER METAL CONTAMINATION
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on February 22, 2026, that Rosina Food Products, Inc., based in West Seneca,
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
NATIONWIDE CYCLOSPORIASIS OUTBREAK SPARKS RECORD-HIGH CASE COUNTS ACROSS U.S.
Federal health authorities are tracking the largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history as case numbers continue to surge across the country. According to updated
EVENFLO RECALLS SELECT REVOLVE360 CAR SEATS OVER HEADREST SAFETY RISK
Evenflo is recalling specific Reo by Revolve360 child safety seats because the headrest can shift unexpectedly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury for
FACEBOOK SUFFERS CRITICAL OUTAGE WITH MESSENGER FAILURES AND UNWANTED BANS
Meta’s flagship social media platform, Facebook, experienced a sudden wave of critical disruptions this afternoon, according to user reports logged on Downdetector. The technical issues
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY SIGNS RATEPAYER PROTECTION PLEDGE TO SAFEGUARD ENERGY AFFORDABILITY
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced today that it has officially signed the Trump Administration’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining affordable electricity
UNIQUE PHARMACEUTICALS RECALLS SELECT CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS DUE TO RANITIDINE CONTAMINATION
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories has issued a voluntary, nationwide recall for four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 5 mg, following reports of cross-contamination with Ranitidine.
FDA RETRACTS CYCLOSPORA DETECTION CLAIM IN TAYLOR FARMS LETTUCE RECALL
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially walked back a previous announcement regarding the contamination of iceberg lettuce, admitting that an earlier report detecting
CDC ISSUES URGENT WARNING AS PARASITIC ILLNESS CASES SURGE SIXFOLD ACROSS U.S.
Federal health officials have issued an urgent advisory following a dramatic spike in domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic stomach illness linked to contaminated
HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES BILL TO MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT
A long-standing American tradition could soon be heading for the history books. Legislation aimed at eliminating the twice-yearly clock change cleared a major hurdle on
HOUSE TO VOTE ON PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BILL AS STATES PATIENTLY WAIT
The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the “Sunshine Protection Act,” a bill that would make daylight saving time (DST) permanent nationwide
OVER HALF A MILLION KOBALT YARD TOOLS RECALLED DUE TO SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD
Greenworks Tools has announced a massive recall of approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded 24V and 48V yard power tools and standalone batteries due to a severe fire
OVER 2.5 MILLION BOTTLES OF PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS RECALLED NATIONWIDE DUE TO CONTAMINATION RISK
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has initiated a massive voluntary nationwide recall of over 2.5 million bottles of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension, USP, 1%, an
FORD RECALLS OVER 110,000 MUSTANGS OVER WIPER AND DRIVETRAIN DEFECTS
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 110,000 vehicles across two separate safety campaigns due to issues that could increase the risk of a crash.
USPS RAISES STAMP PRICES TO 82 CENTS MIDST FINANCIAL STRAINS AND NEW BALLOT SCRUTINY
Mailing a letter is about to get a bit more expensive as the United States Postal Service (USPS) rolls out another round of price hikes
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
