
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

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

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)

YELLOWSTONE BAKED BEANS RECALLED
Vietti Food Group of Nashville, TN is recalling 4,515 cases of its Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans (15 oz.) due to the presence of

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT ISSUED FOR IMPORTED CHICHARRON PORK CRACKLINGS
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for potato chip products

PORTABLE CHARGERS RECALLED; OVERHEAT AND FIRE HAZARD
On May 1, 2025, Baseus announced a recall of approximately 55,380 Baseus 65W 30000mAh Portable Chargers (model BS-30KP365) due to a fire hazard caused by

ALMOST 50,000 KUBOTA UTILITY VEHICLES RECALLED; MAJOR CRASH RISK
On May 1, 2025, Kubota Tractor Corporation announced a recall of approximately 49,640 Kubota Utility Vehicles, specifically certain RTV-series models, due to a hazardous defect

ELECTRIC BICYCLES RECALLED FOR FIRE HAZARD
On May 1, 2025, Santa Cruz Bicycles recalled approximately 2,850 Heckler 9 Electric Bicycles in the U.S. (plus 550 in Canada) due to a fire

OVER 1.8 MILLION NINJA PRESSURE COOKERS RECALLED; 106 INJURED
SharkNinja is recalling approximately 1,846,400 Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers (plus 184,240 sold in Canada) due to a hazard where the pressure-cooking lid

TRADER JOE’S MISO SALAD RECALLED; UNDECLARED MILK ALLERGEN
A limited quantity of Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon is voluntarily being recalled because the topping packet may potentially contain an undeclared milk

PET SEDATIVE RECALLED
East Brunswick, NJ, April 23, 2025 – CRONUS PHARMA LLC, on behalf of Cronus Pharma Specialties, Hyderabad, India is issuing a voluntary recall involving one

SORTER CAR TOYS RECALLED; CHOKING HAZARD
A recall was issued for a set of Sorter Car Toys. Product: Kids Thrill Shape Sorter Car Toys (Model: MZL-038), wooden toys with mallets and

BUTANE TORCHES RECALL; NOT CHILD RESISTANT
Sondiko has issued a recall for Butane Torches. Product: Sondiko Butane Torches (Model S400), sold in single and two-packs, black and silver, with “Sondiko” on

TWO BRANDS OF BLINDS RECALLED; STRANGULATION HAZARD
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recalls on two brands of blinds or shades. LuckupShein Window Roll Up Shades Recall Product: LuckupShein window roll

HUFFY RECALLS TWO RIDE-ON TOYS; FIRE HAZARD
Toy company Huffy has announced two recalls for two different Ride-on toys. Huffy 12-Volt Children’s Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks Recall Product: Huffy 12-Volt Tonka Dump

HALF STAFF ALERT – U.S. FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR POPE FRANCIS
From Roane County Emergency Alerts: half staff alert- by order of the President, US flags are to be flown at half staff effective immediately until

CARNITAS RECALLED; METAL CONTAMINATION
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for pork carnitas products

ENOKI MUSHROOMS RECALL; LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
Harvest NYC Inc of Brooklyn, NY 11231 is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which

GERBER RECALLS TEETHING STICKS; CHOKING HAZARD
On January 31, 2025, Gerber Products Company initiated a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a

OVER 400,000 PORTABLE POWER BANKS RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
Summary of Casely Wireless Portable Power Banks Recall Product: Casely Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers (Model E33A). Hazard: The lithium-ion battery can
