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
5.9 MILLION FRENCH PRESS COFFEE MAKERS SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED DUE TO BURN AND BREAKAGE HAZARD
Bodum USA has announced a massive recall of approximately 5.9 million French Press coffee makers following reports of glass carafes unexpectedly breaking and causing burns.
3.6 MILLION LITTLE GIANT LADDERS RECALLED OVER FALL HAZARD AFTER REPORTS OF INJURIES AND SUDDEN RETRACTIONS
Federal safety officials have announced a massive recall of approximately 3,662,000 Little Giant ladders equipped with Rapid Locks. The ladders can suddenly retract if the
FTC AND 20 STATES SUE DOLLAR GENERAL OVER DECEPTIVE PRICING ALLEGATIONS
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alongside 20 state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against discount retailer Dollar General, accusing the company of costing consumers
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS NOV. 1
East Tennessee residents will soon get an extra hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end. Clocks are set to fall
KAYEM FOODS RECALLS OVER 1.5 MILLION POUNDS OF MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS DUE TO TEMPERATURE ABUSE
Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products due to potential temperature abuse during
NO MAIL DELIVERY OR FEDERAL SERVICES ON MONDAY FOR COLUMBUS DAY / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Residents across the country can expect a pause in standard federal and postal services this Monday as the nation observes Columbus Day, also widely recognized
WALMART RECALLS MILLIONS OF METAL WIRE BRISTLE GRILL BRUSHES OVER INGESTION HAZARD
Walmart has issued a massive recall for approximately 4.48 million metal wire bristle grill brushes and grill tool sets due to a serious ingestion hazard.
MEZZETTA ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA CONCERN
Mezzetta has announced a voluntary recall for a specific batch of its 32-ounce Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat following a consumer video posted on social
CONGRESS MOVES CLOSER TO FORMALLY AXING THE PENNY AND OVERHAULING THE NICKEL UNDER NEW BILL
The United States is taking major steps toward formally ending the era of the penny. Following a Senate vote this week, the House of Representatives
FEDERAL OFFICIALS ISSUE URGENT SAFETY WARNING OVER DECADES-OLD RECALLED FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS AFTER FATAL BLAZE
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Tyco Fire Products LP are sounding a renewed alarm regarding millions of recalled Central Sprinkler fire sprinkler
VITRUVIAS THERAPEUTICS ISSUES VOLUNTARY NATIONWIDE RECALL FOR THYROID TABLETS DUE TO SUPERPOTENCY RISKS
Vitruvias Therapeutics Inc. has announced a voluntary, nationwide recall of one lot of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg, affecting Lot Number 504950. Routine testing revealed
FCC RELEASES NEW GUIDES TO HELP CONSUMERS BLOCK ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS AND SPAM TEXTS
In an ongoing effort to combat illegal robocalls and scam texts, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a new series of step-by-step guides designed
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOV. 1ST
It is almost that time of year again! On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end. Just as the clock
HACKERS STEAL FLOCK CAMERA AND REVEAL MASSIVE SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES
A group of hackers known as stegan0gram dismantled a Flock automated surveillance camera to reverse-engineer its software, uncovering that a single passing vehicle can trigger
SNAP BENEFITS TO INCREASE SLIGHTLY ACROSS US STARTING OCTOBER 1
Beginning October 1, millions of Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a modest increase in their monthly grocery assistance. Driven
CDC ISSUES HEALTH ADVISORY REGARDING RISE IN RABIES EXPOSURES AND POST-EXPOSURE TREATMENT ERRORS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Health Alert Network advisory following a notable rise in human rabies exposures and post-exposure prophylaxis
DOJ EXPANDS BEEF PRICING ANTITRUST INQUIRY TO MAJOR US GROCERS
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has expanded its investigation into high American beef prices by issuing information requests to eight of the country’s largest
CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK TOTAL REACHES 11,458 ILLNESSES AS OFFICIALS CONFIRM RECALLED LETTUCE IS OFF THE MARKET
Federal health agencies report that a massive multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has now reached 11,458 cases across 20 states, including 495 hospitalizations
TIM CURRY, LEGENDARY ACTOR OF ‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ AND ‘CLUE,’ DIES AT 80
Tim Curry, the versatile British actor renowned for his iconic performances in both comedic and villainous roles across film, television, and stage, has passed away
UNITED STATES ORDERS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF TO HONOR DOLLY PARTON
President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States flag to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Dolly Parton. The proclamation, issued
DOLLY PARTON, LEGENDARY SINGER AND PHILANTHROPIST, DIES AT 80
Global icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton passed away peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80. Spanning seven decades, her legendary career defined
KROGER TO PAY $17 MILLION SETTLEMENT OVER PRESCRIPTION OVERCHARGING ALLEGATIONS
Grocery chain Kroger has agreed to a $17 million settlement following a 2021 class-action lawsuit accusing the company of overcharging customers for prescriptions by misreporting
RISE IN BEDBUG INFESTATIONS SPARKS NEW HEALTH CONCERNS AND WARNINGS FOR TRAVELERS
Bedbug infestations are on the rise and peaking during their worst season, with scientists investigating potential links between the pests and antibiotic-resistant MRSA infections. While
TAYLOR FRESH FOODS RECALLS MULTIPLE SALSAS, DIPS, AND PREPARED FOODS OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS
Taylor Fresh Foods has issued a sweeping voluntary recall for various salsas, dips, guacamole, and ready-to-eat items across 26 states following a multistate salmonella outbreak
