
LORETTA SWIT FROM M*A*S*H DIES
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actress renowned for her portrayal of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the iconic TV series MASH*, passed away on May

WIRELESS POWER BANKS RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
Name of Product: iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of

HORMEL ISSUES RECALL ON DINTY MOORE BEEF STEW FOR WOOD CONTAMINATION
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew product that may be contaminated

CONVICTED CHILD KILLER SHAWN GRELL DIED IN PRISON LAST MONTH
Shawn Ryan Grell, a 50-year-old man convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 1999, died in a Tucson prison on April 19. Grell had doused

STEP2 SNOWMAN TOY RECALLED; CAN BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES POSING CHOKING HAZARD
Name of Product: My First Snowman Toys Hazard: The top hat on the recalled snowman can break into small pieces, posing a risk of serious

THREE BRANDS OF KITCHEN FAUCETS RECALLED FOR LEAD POISONING RISK
Three brands of kitchen faucets sold on Amazon have been recalled due to lead and, in some cases, other contaminants leaching into water, posing health

AAA WARNS OF THE “100 DEADLIEST DAYS” FOR TEEN DRIVERS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (May 29, 2025) — The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers—a period

SALMONELLA TAINTED CUCUMBERS LEADS TO SEVERAL RECALLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Multiple companies are recalling cucumber products due to potential Salmonella contamination, linked to an outbreak causing 26 illnesses across 15 states. The primary source of

BLACK BEAR FOUND SITTING ON STOVE AFTER CRASHING THROUGH HOME’S CEILING
In a surprising incident in Bell County, Kentucky, a black bear was found sitting on a stove after crashing through the ceiling of a home. Game

U.S. MINT TO HALT PRODUCTION OF PENNIES
First reported by the Wall Street Journal, The U.S. Mint will halt penny production after exhausting its final order of penny blanks, as confirmed by

TWO BRANDS OF DRESSERS RECALLED FOR INSTABILITY
Sivan Six-Drawer Double Dressers Recall Product: Sivan Six-Drawer Double Dressers (Model Y-C51, natural oak/black, 31”H x 47”W x 16”D) Hazard: Unstable if not wall-anchored, posing

MULTIPLE CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS RECALLED
Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas Hazard: Elastic on ankles too tight, restricting blood circulation, posing injury risk. Remedy: Refund ($26.50 via check after returning pajamas

C.P.S.C. WARNS AGAINST USING QUEERICK INFANT SWINGS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Queerick Infant Swings because they pose a suffocation hazard. The

MILK TEA POWDER RECALLED… FOR UNDECLARED MILK…
R&M Trading LLC of Lakewood, WA is recalling approximately 408 packages (1lb. pack per package) and 1624 packages (3/1lb. packs per package) of Instant Milk Tea

ALMOST 34,000 POUNDS OF BEEF TALLOW RECALLED
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2025 – Common Sense Soap, a North Walpole, N.H. establishment, is recalling approximately 33,899 pounds of beef tallow that was processed, packaged, and

R.O.V. AND MOTORCYCLE RECALLED; CRASH HAZARD
Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar ROVs Recall Summary Product: 2023-2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and NorthStar Crew ROVs (640 units in the U.S., 24

MULTIPLE CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS RECALLED
Boyro Baby Convertible High Chairs Hazard: Fall and entrapment risks due to faulty restraint system and large seat-tray gap, violating federal high chair regulations. Remedy:

WALMART PLANS TO RAISE PRICES AFTER NEW TARIFFS
Facing higher costs from President Trump’s tariffs (reduced from 145% to 30% on Chinese goods), Walmart plans to raise prices, despite efforts to absorb costs.

NATUREMILLS RECALLS RICE PRODUCTS FOR UNDECLARED ALLERGENS
NatureMills US Inc., based in Prosper, Texas, is recalling select products that were sold between December 1, 2023, and May 10, 2025, due to undeclared allergens: Wheat,

BONYA YOGURT RECALLED FOR UNDECLARED ALMONDS
Knockro Inc., PA, is recalling its Bonya-branded yogurt parfait products due to an undeclared almond. Specifically, the granola component in some of these products contains

19TH HOLE SNACK MIX RECALLED; UNDECLARED ALMONDS
New England Village Foods of Milford NH is recalling all lots of 5 -ounce and 10 -ounce containers of New England Village Snacks “19th Hole

TWO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS RECALLED
Xylolin Peg Doll Toy Sets Recall Product: Xylolin Peg Doll Toy Sets (Model SD13, 9 rainbow-colored peg dolls with a wooden base) Hazard: Spherical ends

THREE PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR FIRE HAZARDS
YAMAHA PA-300C AC Power Adaptors Product: Yamaha PA-300C AC Power Adaptors (used with Yamaha arranger workstations, digital pianos, music control panels, Steinberg audio interfaces, and

VINE RIPE TOMATOES RECALLED FOR POSSIBLE SALMONELLA
Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers [20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz)

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

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
