#consumer-safety

#consumer-safety

Tom's of Maine is facing scrutiny from the FDA due to contamination with dangerous bacteria and mold in its products. They are working to resolve these issues.

Significant bacteria violations found at Tom's of Maine manufacturing facility could pose health risks, especially for immunocompromised individuals, prompting consumer concerns.

At-home chemical peels can cause severe skin irritation and should ideally be performed under professional supervision.

Federal officials issued warnings to companies for illegally selling food products mimicking popular brands with delta-8 THC, posing health risks due to potential impurities and confusion.

Tom's of Maine toothpaste contained harmful bacteria, prompting an FDA warning and highlighting potential risks to consumer health.

Portable adult bed rails are linked to 18 suffocation deaths since 2021, prompting an urgent CPSC warning and recall.

Medical King is recalling 220,000 bed rails due to serious suffocation risks.

The CPSC has issued nine recalls in three years related to this safety issue.

Nearly 600,000 GoveeLife and Govee space heaters recalled due to fire hazards from overheating incidents.

Magnetic Chess Games sold by JOMO pose serious ingestion risks to children due to hazardous magnets.

Mattel apologized for a copyediting error that directed consumers to a porn site instead of the movie's official website on their Wicked dolls.

Federal health authorities urge checking cinnamon products for lead contamination to avoid potential health risks.

The significance of product liability laws ensures consumer safety and requires companies to act responsibly during recalls.

Today's cannabis market offers a wide range of products far beyond traditional forms, raising significant health and regulatory concerns.

Counterfeit versions of Botox have been found in multiple states, posing serious health risks, leading to hospitalizations and other severe reactions.

Costco recalled butter products due to missing milk allergen information on labels, potentially jeopardizing consumer health.

Costco's butter recall highlights the importance of allergen labeling for consumer safety.

The FDA's Class II classification indicates serious but typically reversible health risks for consumers with milk allergies.

Mattel apologizes for misprinted doll packaging that accidentally directed consumers to a pornographic website instead of the official Wicked movie site.

Mattel mistakenly listed a porn website on the packaging for its Wicked dolls instead of a film promotion URL, causing public outrage.

Mattel apologized for a misprint on doll packaging that inadvertently linked to a pornographic website instead of the official movie site.

Mattel is taking immediate corrective action after printing a pornographic website on packaging for Wicked dolls.

The FDA is proposing to revoke the effectiveness status for certain phenylephrine ingredients in OTC medications, citing a lack of efficacy.

Contaminated tattoo inks pose serious health risks after FDA recalls specific products from Sierra Stain LLC.

Soft cheeses recalled due to potential Listeria contamination; no affected cheese found to contain the bacteria.

Lactaid milk recalled for potential almond contamination poses health risks to allergy sufferers.

PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' are present in many personal care products, often without proper labeling, endangering consumer health.

Carefree menstrual pads contain harmful PFAS chemicals, raising significant health risks for women, which has led to a lawsuit demanding label warnings or product removal.

CPSC is investigating safety issues related to Shein and Temu, particularly concerning dangerous baby products sold on their platforms.

The EU is investigating Temu for selling illegal products and concerns about its addictive design.

7 in 10 consumers may have unknowingly purchased counterfeit products online in the past year, highlighting the need for careful shopping.

Counterfeit products pose serious health risks, as seen in the case of a user suffering burns from fake sunscreen purchased online.

Perdue Foods is recalling chicken products due to potential metal contamination, impacting over 167,171 pounds of various products.

A significant recall of over 20 food products due to undeclared peanut allergens highlights concerns for consumer safety.

The Biden administration is proposing new rules to address the abuse of the de minimis exemptions by Chinese e-commerce companies.

The FCC's new cybersecurity labeling program aims to help consumers identify less vulnerable products.

The program will include a U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, similar to ENERGY STAR labels.

The tragic death of Hannah Jacobs highlights urgent communication failures in food allergy safety and calls for better practices within the food industry.

Illegal vaping products pose health risks and hinder legitimate businesses in the UK.

Medline Industries is recalling 1.5 million portable adult bed rails due to entrapment risks, following two reported deaths.

Good Earth issued a recall on select rechargeable lighting models due to fire hazards, urging consumers to stop using them immediately and seek replacements.

Vitamix recalls over half a million blending containers due to laceration hazard.