
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

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,
