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Recall announced on apricot rolls sold in NY

Nationwide recall of Apricot Rolls due to undeclared sulfites poses serious health risk to sensitive individuals.

Samsung Just Announced a Recall on More than 1 Million Products - Here's Everything We Know

Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to accidental knob activation, causing fires and injuries.

Dynacare baby powder expands recall due to asbestos concerns on additional products

Dynarex expands recall of baby powder for potential asbestos contamination affecting products in 35 states.

Nearly 138,000 beds under recall after reports of them breaking, collapsing

Lucid platform beds recalled due to risk of collapse, affecting nearly 138,000 units in the U.S. and Canada.

Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears

Hormel Foods recalls peanuts and mixed nuts from Dollar Tree and Publix due to possible listeria contamination.

Recall announced on apricot rolls sold in NY

Nationwide recall of Apricot Rolls due to undeclared sulfites poses serious health risk to sensitive individuals.

Samsung Just Announced a Recall on More than 1 Million Products - Here's Everything We Know

Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to accidental knob activation, causing fires and injuries.

Dynacare baby powder expands recall due to asbestos concerns on additional products

Dynarex expands recall of baby powder for potential asbestos contamination affecting products in 35 states.

Nearly 138,000 beds under recall after reports of them breaking, collapsing

Lucid platform beds recalled due to risk of collapse, affecting nearly 138,000 units in the U.S. and Canada.

Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears

Hormel Foods recalls peanuts and mixed nuts from Dollar Tree and Publix due to possible listeria contamination.
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#public-health

Exclusive | No more wake and bake: NY bans sale of caffeine-infused cannabis

New York has banned cannabis pills infused with caffeine due to public health concerns over their combined ingredients.

Woman with dementia died after eating washing pods

Brightly colored laundry capsules resemble candies, posing serious risks to dementia patients.
Regulations may not sufficiently consider the safety of cognitively impaired individuals.

Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is

Valisure, a tiny laboratory in Connecticut, has detected harmful chemicals in widely used medications, leading to product recalls and increased awareness of product safety issues.

Exclusive | No more wake and bake: NY bans sale of caffeine-infused cannabis

New York has banned cannabis pills infused with caffeine due to public health concerns over their combined ingredients.

Woman with dementia died after eating washing pods

Brightly colored laundry capsules resemble candies, posing serious risks to dementia patients.
Regulations may not sufficiently consider the safety of cognitively impaired individuals.

Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is

Valisure, a tiny laboratory in Connecticut, has detected harmful chemicals in widely used medications, leading to product recalls and increased awareness of product safety issues.
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Britain could soon introduce MAJOR change on all phones

Britain may adopt USB-C as the standard charger for all electronic devices, aligning with EU regulations to reduce e-waste.

Common Cannabis-Infused Products and How to Use Them

The cannabis-infused product market is diverse, necessitating informed choices based on desired effects from cannabinoids like THC and CBD.
#consumer-protection

Class-action lawsuit or consumer scam? $62M Google payout the latest outrage

Class-action lawsuits may protect consumers but often benefit lawyers disproportionately, creating costs and limiting product availability.

CPSC probes into 'deadly baby and toddler products'

U.S. investigates Chinese e-commerce sites Shein and Temu for safety compliance regarding baby products amid concerns over dangerous items available on platforms.

Safety regulators call for investigation into Shein, Temu

Investigation launched into Shein and Temu over safety concerns regarding baby products sold online.
Federal regulators emphasize the ease of access to unsafe products on Chinese e-commerce sites.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

The high rate of unrecalled children's products still in homes poses significant safety risks, necessitating better accountability from companies.

London woman's death after eating laundry pods prompts coroner's warning

Brightly packaged laundry capsules may be mistaken for sweets by individuals with dementia, posing serious safety risks.

Class-action lawsuit or consumer scam? $62M Google payout the latest outrage

Class-action lawsuits may protect consumers but often benefit lawyers disproportionately, creating costs and limiting product availability.

CPSC probes into 'deadly baby and toddler products'

U.S. investigates Chinese e-commerce sites Shein and Temu for safety compliance regarding baby products amid concerns over dangerous items available on platforms.

Safety regulators call for investigation into Shein, Temu

Investigation launched into Shein and Temu over safety concerns regarding baby products sold online.
Federal regulators emphasize the ease of access to unsafe products on Chinese e-commerce sites.

Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safe

The high rate of unrecalled children's products still in homes poses significant safety risks, necessitating better accountability from companies.

London woman's death after eating laundry pods prompts coroner's warning

Brightly packaged laundry capsules may be mistaken for sweets by individuals with dementia, posing serious safety risks.
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U.S. launches investigation into Shein and Temu over 'deadly' baby items

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

Nature's Promise frozen dessert recalled for presence of undeclared cashews

FDA issued a recall for Full Circle Market Coconut Milk dessert sold in NY due to mislabeling with cashew milk for cashew allergy concerns.

Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says

Amazon is held responsible by CPSC to recall unsafe products listed by third-party sellers, signaling a shift in liability enforcement on e-commerce platforms.

UC Berkeley Study Finds Toxic Metals in Popular Tampon Brands. Here's What Experts Advise | KQED

The study detected measurable concentrations of toxic metals in tampons, emphasizing the need for further research and regulation on product safety.

The nostalgia factor: Why vintage-looking typefaces make products seem safer

Vintage typography triggers nostalgia for safety perception.
Old-school typography can positively impact consumer views on product safety.

Miami meat maker recalls 5 products - 9,300 pounds of pork - after listeria is found

A meat processor in Miami has recalled 9,330 pounds of pork products that may contain listeria.
The recalled products were sold under the Don Novo brand in retail stores throughout Florida.
#bed-recall

Over 580,000 beds are under recall because they can break or collapse during use

Over half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are being recalled due to potential breakage during use.
Home Design has received 128 reports of these beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing, leading to 36 injuries.

Over 580,000 beds are recalled after dozens of injuries

Over half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are being recalled due to the risk of breaking during use, causing injuries.
Home Design, Inc., the furniture wholesaler, has received 128 reports of these beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing, resulting in 36 injuries.

Over 580,000 beds are under recall because they can break or collapse during use

Over half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are being recalled due to potential breakage during use.
Home Design has received 128 reports of these beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing, leading to 36 injuries.

Over 580,000 beds are recalled after dozens of injuries

Over half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are being recalled due to the risk of breaking during use, causing injuries.
Home Design, Inc., the furniture wholesaler, has received 128 reports of these beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing, resulting in 36 injuries.
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Here are the Worst in Show' CES products, according to consumer and privacy advocates

The Worst in Show contest at CES 2022 awarded products that could potentially harm society and the planet.
Car technology and privacy violations were among the main concerns of the judges.

FDA warns against eating Diamond Shruumz products reportedly causing health emergencies

Diamond Shruumz-brand products under FDA investigation for causing severe illnesses, including seizures and hospitalizations.
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