CPSC ISSUES WARNING ABOUT FAKE ‘LABUBU’ DOLLS AND PRODUCTS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent warning on August 18, 2025, about counterfeit Labubu plush dolls and keychains, also known as
MINNEAPOLIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL SHOOTER NOW DECEASED; NO ACTIVE THREAT
A suspected shooter at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where the first day of classes for the K-8 school was underway, is deceased, according to
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
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
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
