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
CALIFORNIA WOMAN FACES 93 ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES
In Merced County, California, Jeannie Maxon faces 93 animal cruelty charges after authorities found 106 emaciated and 28 dead cats in an abandoned U-Haul van
ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL PASSES SENATE BY ONE VOTE
Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with a 50-50 vote, Vice President
C.P.S.C. CAUTIONS PUBLIC AHEAD OF JULY 4TH; 14,700 INJURIES IN 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As July 4th celebrations near, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging the public to prioritize fireworks safety. Mishandling fireworks can turn celebration into
D.O.J. ARRESTS 324 IN MASSIVE HEALTHCARE FRAUD TAKEDOWN
The Justice Department’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown resulted in charges against 324 defendants, including 96 medical professionals, across 50 federal districts and 12
ALMOST 230,000 COLEMAN SUSPENSION CHAIRS RECALLED; AMPUTATION RISK
The Coleman Company has issued a recall for approximately 228,760 Converta camping cots (model numbers 2000003077 and 2000020282) and Converta camping suspension stretchers (model number
ALMOST 200,000 FOR MUSTANGS RECALLED
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 25V404, Manufacturer Recall No. 25S65) for 197,432 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles produced between
CHILDREN’S COUGH SYRUP RECALLED FOR BACILLUS CONTAMINATION
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—June 17, 2025—Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company (“Medtech” or “Company”), is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough
ALMOST 250,000 MINIFRIDGES RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
On June 18, 2025, approximately 249,100 AstroAI 4-Liter/6-Can minifridges were recalled due to an electrical switch defect that can cause short circuits, posing fire and
POLARIS RECALLS RANGER VEHICLES; FIRE HAZARD
On June 18, 2025, Polaris Industries recalled approximately 4,900 Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic and Model Year 2025 Pro XD Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
BABY BORN FROM BRAIN-DEAD WOMAN IN GEORGIA
Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old nurse from Atlanta, Georgia, was declared brain-dead in February 2025 after suffering blood clots in her brain following a medical emergency.
KENTUCKY MAN ARRESTED FOR LETTING A RACCOON LOOSE INSIDE A BUSINESS
On June 6, Murray Police responded to a report of 40-year-old Jonathan Mason intentionally releasing a raccoon into a business in Murray, KY, where it
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
GHIRARDELLI RECALLS MULTIPLE POWDERED BEVERAGE MIXES OVER POTENTIAL SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling specific powdered beverage mixes due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The issue stems from
THERMOS RECALLS 8.1 MILLION STAINLESS KING FOOD JARS AND SPORTSMAN BOTTLES
Thermos is recalling approximately 8.1 million Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles due to a safety hazard. The recalled products include
STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA RECLASSIFIED FROM SCHEDULE 1 TO SCHEDULE 3
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, has signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to
OREGON WOMAN CLAIMS SHE MAY HAVE SWALLOWED A HUMAN FINGERTIP IN TRADER JOE’S ORANGE JUICE LAWSUIT
In April 2026, Julee O’Neil filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Oregon, seeking $10,000 in damages after a disturbing
NATIONWIDE RECALL ISSUED FOR XANAX XR 3MG TABLETS
A nationwide recall has been issued for a specific batch of Xanax XR (alprazolam) 3 mg extended-release tablets. The distributor, Viatris Specialty LLC, initiated the
OVER 350,000 IRON SUPPLEMENTS RECALLED FOR LACKING CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING
Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of various iron-containing dietary supplements from multiple brands because they lack required child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention
1.7 MILLION BISSELL STEAM CLEANERS RECALLED FOR WATER AND STEAM BURN HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Health Canada, has announced a recall of approximately 1.7 million BISSELL Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam
OVER 400,000 FORD VEHICLES RECALLED BECAUSE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS CAN BREAK
Ford Motor Co. is recalling a total of 422,613 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, which may reduce visibility and increase the risk
740,000 SAUTÉ PANS RECALLED OVER EJECTING METAL CAP HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans due to a serious safety hazard.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT ISSUED FOR GREAT VALUE BRAND DINO SHAPED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, ready-to-eat dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold
OVER 10 MILLION GRILL BRUSHES RECALLED FOR POSSIBLE ACCIDENTAL METAL INGESTION
Nexgrill is recalling approximately 10.2 million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes due to a serious safety hazard. The small metal wire bristles can detach from
