5.9 MILLION FRENCH PRESS COFFEE MAKERS SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED DUE TO BURN AND BREAKAGE HAZARD
Bodum USA has announced a massive recall of approximately 5.9 million French Press coffee makers following reports of glass carafes unexpectedly breaking and causing burns.
3.6 MILLION LITTLE GIANT LADDERS RECALLED OVER FALL HAZARD AFTER REPORTS OF INJURIES AND SUDDEN RETRACTIONS
Federal safety officials have announced a massive recall of approximately 3,662,000 Little Giant ladders equipped with Rapid Locks. The ladders can suddenly retract if the
FTC AND 20 STATES SUE DOLLAR GENERAL OVER DECEPTIVE PRICING ALLEGATIONS
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alongside 20 state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against discount retailer Dollar General, accusing the company of costing consumers
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS NOV. 1
East Tennessee residents will soon get an extra hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end. Clocks are set to fall
KAYEM FOODS RECALLS OVER 1.5 MILLION POUNDS OF MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS DUE TO TEMPERATURE ABUSE
Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products due to potential temperature abuse during
NO MAIL DELIVERY OR FEDERAL SERVICES ON MONDAY FOR COLUMBUS DAY / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Residents across the country can expect a pause in standard federal and postal services this Monday as the nation observes Columbus Day, also widely recognized
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
BUGABOO HIGHCHAIRS RECALLED; 13 INJURED
On June 12, 2025, approximately 18,280 Bugaboo Giraffe highchairs (plus 2,325 sold in Canada) were recalled due to a fall hazard caused by the potential
CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMERS RECALLED; 16 INJURED
On June 12, 2025, approximately 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers (models RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, and RY40602BTLVNM) were recalled in the U.S., along with 15,000
OVER 1.1 MILLION POWER BANKS RECALLED FOR FIRE HAZARD
Anker Innovations Limited has issued a recall for approximately 1,158,000 Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to a risk of the lithium-ion battery
9-FOOT ALLIGATOR RESCUED DURING FLORIDA DRUG BUST
In Jacksonville, Florida, a drug bust led to the discovery of a disturbing array of illegal activities at a residence on the Northwest side. Following
CO-FOUNDER OF THE BEACH BOYS, BRIAN WILSON DEAD AT THE AGE OF 82
Brian Wilson, the co-founder and creative force behind the Beach Boys, died on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. His family announced
ZICAM AND ORAJEL PRODUCTS RECALLED; MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby
SLY STONE PASSES AWAY AT 82
Sly Stone, the legendary frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82 in Los Angeles.
SULFA DRUG RECALLED FOR POTENTIAL MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling three lots of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 400 mg/80 mg due to potential microbial contamination indicated by black spots on the tablet
YAMAHA RECALLS 352,000 GOLF CARS; FAULTY ACCELERATOR
Yamaha Golf Car Company has expanded a recall involving approximately 352,000 golf cars, personal transportation vehicles, and UMAX vehicles from model years 2016 to 2024
1.7 MILLION WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS RECALLED FOR MOLD BUILDUP RISK
On June 5, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 1.7 million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners manufactured by Midea, sold under brands like
CPSC ISSUES RECALLS ON FIVE PRODUCTS FOR INFANTS
Below are recalls issued for products geared toward parents with infants. While no incidents or injuries were reported for any of these recalls, the CPSC
OVER 3.8 MILLION BOWFLEX DUMBELLS RECALLED; WEIGHTS CAN DISLODGE
Name of Product: BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells Hazard: The weight plates can dislodge from the handle
KING OF THE HILL VOICE ACTOR, JONATHAN JOSS, FATALLY SHOT IN POSSIBLE HATE CRIME
Actor Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn in “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday around 7 p.m.
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
