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fromwww.dw.com
15 hours ago

Rat poison found in baby food, extortion suspected

"HiPP is the victim of blackmail. Over the weekend, jars of baby food contaminated with rat poison were found in Austria and two neighboring countries."
Germany news
Everyday cooking
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Disgusting ingredients hidden in favourite foods - including MAGGOTS

Highly processed foods may contain unsettling additives like wood, maggots, and L-cysteine from feathers and hog's hair, raising health concerns.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Ford's Staggering 19.5 Million Vehicle Recalls

Ford recalled 19.5 million vehicles, significantly more than any other car company, impacting sales and costing the company billions.
#product-recall
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Recalls Recently Announced for Trek and Electra E-Bikes

The CPSC recalled nearly 20,000 Trek and Electra e-bikes due to rear wheel bolts breaking and separating from the frame, with free repairs and $10 store credit offered.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Recalls Recently Announced for Trek and Electra E-Bikes

The CPSC recalled nearly 20,000 Trek and Electra e-bikes due to rear wheel bolts breaking and separating from the frame, with free repairs and $10 store credit offered.
Alternative medicine
fromFast Company
4 days ago

With GLP1 drug ads everywhere, here's what to know to safely buy them online

GLP-1 medications for weight loss are increasingly advertised, raising concerns about safety and the rise of unregulated alternatives.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

Ad companies settle with FTC over 'brand safety' collusion claims

U.S. ad companies Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP settled with the FTC over alleged collusion affecting conservative publishers' ad revenues.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of eight states have announced a proposed settlement with big ad agencies that will prevent them from working together to avoid certain platforms like X based on their political viewpoints.
Media industry
Public health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How ongoing sterility issues set off a massive eye drop recall

K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalled over 3.1 million bottles of eye drops due to sterility testing failures, posing risks of severe eye infections.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
6 days ago

Brooklyn furniture company ordered to pay $350K in settlement over customer complaints

"The whole process was just such a nightmare. They misrepresented what they were capable of delivering and when they were capable of delivering it."
Brooklyn
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Women's workwear: When proper fit becomes a safety issue

"The clothing works with me, like another colleague," wrote the shunting attendant on the blog of the Cologne-based workwear manufacturer Bierbaum-Proenen.
Fashion & style
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Steam cleaners sold at Walmart and Target recalled after 161 people suffered burn injuries

Bissell has recalled 1.7 million Steam Shot products due to burn hazards from attachments.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tesco issues do not eat' notice for chocolate dessert over fears it contains plastic

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while Tesco recalls a chocolate dessert due to potential plastic contamination.
UX design
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Careful, liable UX is a thing now

Design decisions that manipulate users are being recognized as deceptive practices with significant real-life consequences.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Man's death from battling ebike lithium-ion battery fire prompts warning from San Jose Fire Dept.

Lithium battery fires from e-bikes pose significant dangers, leading to toxic smoke and potential fatalities, as highlighted by a recent incident in San Jose.
SF food
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Recalled garlic sold in 3 states could cause fatal food poisoning. Check your fridge and avoid these products

Certain garlic products are recalled due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Cars
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over seat belt defect

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded seat belt anchors, posing safety risks during collisions.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

What Walmart Does With Expired Foods (It's Probably Not What You'd Guess) - Tasting Table

Food waste is a significant issue, with Walmart aiming to reduce it by 50% by 2030 through composting and better packaging.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

New Bill Would Force Protein Powders to Disclose Toxic Metals | KQED

"So, hedge your bets," wrote Gardner in an email to KQED. "Eat foods, not protein supplements. What have you got to lose - and what do you have to gain?"
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

At least 11 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

The fire spread so quickly that by the time firefighters arrived, workers had already started jumping out of windows to escape the flames.
Los Angeles
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

I cracked open cheap charging gadgets from Temu - and it was worse than I expected

Many products from Temu are defective despite being advertised as bestsellers.
Cars
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

This Ford recall involves a feature you probably rely on every day

Ford recalls 254,640 vehicles due to potential rearview camera image issues affecting advanced driver assistance features.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Study Shows Hazardous Materials in Headphones Across Europe

All of the headphones studied contained hazardous substances, including bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants. The study notes that these findings do not pose a threat to people using these headphones in the immediate future, but goes on to observe that repeated exposure to the substances mentioned above pose a long-term risk to public health.
Health
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide after customer complaints of 'gel-like mass and black particles'

Nearly 90,000 bottles of Children's Ibuprofen have been recalled due to contamination concerns.
#ai-regulation
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

You can't recall AI like a defective drug

The pharmaceutical regulatory model is inadequate for AI governance because AI risks differ fundamentally from pharmaceutical risks in ways that make traditional oversight frameworks insufficient for existential threats.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation

Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon to challenge its designation as a national security supply chain risk, claiming the action violates constitutional rights.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

You can't recall AI like a defective drug

The pharmaceutical regulatory model is inadequate for AI governance because AI risks differ fundamentally from pharmaceutical risks in ways that make traditional oversight frameworks insufficient for existential threats.
Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation

Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon to challenge its designation as a national security supply chain risk, claiming the action violates constitutional rights.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
#product-safety
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Exploding Turkey Burger Scandal That Once Rocked Aldi - Tasting Table

An Aldi customer suffered second-degree burns when a frozen Kirkwood turkey burger exploded in hot oil, leading to a negligence lawsuit settled out of court for undisclosed compensation.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
EU data protection

Fake Labubus, 'dangerous' teddies and breakable blades among the 1000s of harmful products alerted to EU last year

Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Exploding Turkey Burger Scandal That Once Rocked Aldi - Tasting Table

An Aldi customer suffered second-degree burns when a frozen Kirkwood turkey burger exploded in hot oil, leading to a negligence lawsuit settled out of court for undisclosed compensation.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
EU data protection

Fake Labubus, 'dangerous' teddies and breakable blades among the 1000s of harmful products alerted to EU last year

#food-recall
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Public health

Possible Glass Contamination Forces Recall Of Popular Trader Joe's Frozen Fried Rice Product - Tasting Table

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Food & drink

Frozen food products sold at Trader Joe's may have glass fragments. Toss this recalled chicken fried rice

fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Public health

Possible Glass Contamination Forces Recall Of Popular Trader Joe's Frozen Fried Rice Product - Tasting Table

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Food & drink

Frozen food products sold at Trader Joe's may have glass fragments. Toss this recalled chicken fried rice

Intellectual property law
fromAxios
1 month ago

Anthropic sues Pentagon over rare "supply chain risk" label

Anthropic filed lawsuits challenging the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation, arguing the government cannot blacklist companies based on policy disagreements over protected speech regarding AI safety.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die

Massachusetts bills would require companies to disclose when software support for connected devices will end to improve cybersecurity and consumer protection.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Estee Lauder tested products sold on Walmart's site. What it found led to a lawsuit

Estée Lauder sued Walmart for selling counterfeit products online, alleging trademark infringement across multiple Estée Lauder brands and naming celebrity-linked items.
#food-safety-recall
SF food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Kroger joins Trader Joe's in recall of rice products: Growing fears of glass fragments spark dramatic expansion

Ajinomoto Foods North America expanded a recall to 33 million pounds of frozen food products after glass fragments were found in items, with contaminated carrots identified as the source.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recall some frozen foods amid glass contamination concerns

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recalled multiple frozen fried rice and shu mai products due to potential glass contamination traced to carrots used as a vegetable ingredient.
SF food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Kroger joins Trader Joe's in recall of rice products: Growing fears of glass fragments spark dramatic expansion

Ajinomoto Foods North America expanded a recall to 33 million pounds of frozen food products after glass fragments were found in items, with contaminated carrots identified as the source.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recall some frozen foods amid glass contamination concerns

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recalled multiple frozen fried rice and shu mai products due to potential glass contamination traced to carrots used as a vegetable ingredient.
Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 medications that become dangerous after their expiration date, according to pharmacists - Silicon Canals

Some expired medications can become harmful or ineffective, and certain drugs—like epinephrine and insulin—should never be used after their expiration dates.
#infant-formula
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Oakland man's death caused by 'exploding airbag debris,' coroner rules

HAYWARD - A popular karaoke jockey and Oakland resident died when the airbag in his vehicle exploded, causing a metal cap and other shrapnel to rip through his head, in what was only latest fatality linked to the aftermarket products, according to public records.
California
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Hiring The Wrong Product Counsel Is A Silent Product Risk - Above the Law

Product counsel must act as proactive design partners with product instincts and judgment, prioritizing dynamic decision-making over static legal subject-matter credentials.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 products that used to last decades but now seem to break after the warranty expires - Silicon Canals

My grandmother's refrigerator ran for forty years. The washing machine she bought in the 1970s? Still spinning when she passed away. Meanwhile, I'm on my third coffee maker in five years, and don't get me started on the laptop that mysteriously died two weeks after the warranty expired. This isn't just bad luck or nostalgia talking. There's something fundamentally different about how products are made today versus decades ago.
Gadgets
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Watchdog gives key update after two major brands issue recalls over baby formula

A shared third-party ingredient supplier caused contamination prompting recalls of Nestle SMA and Danone Aptamil baby formula; consumers should stop using affected products.
#workplace-safety
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

Germany orders worldwide recall of BMWs over fire risk

Some 337,000 cars, 29,000 of them in Germany, covering five different models are "potentially concerned" by the safety issue, which concerns incorrect routing of the dashboard wiring, said the KBA. The recall concerns the i5, 5, M5, i7 and 7 models built between June 2022 and December 2025.
Cars
Public health
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Exact Steps To Take If Your Cookware Gets Recalled - Tasting Table

Identify recalled cookware immediately, stop using and return it per FDA instructions, and seek medical advice if exposure to toxins like lead is possible.
#food-safety
Cars
fromFast Company
2 months ago

BMW and Toyota recall more than 87,000 cars over fire risk tied to starter motor

BMW recalled 87,394 vehicles (2021–2024) for a starter-related defect that can cause overheating and potential fires; dealers will replace starters at no cost.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK health body says 36 cases of toxin poisoning linked to baby formula

There have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said. The UKHSA said it and partner agencies had received 24 notifications in England, seven in Scotland, three in Wales, one in Northern Ireland and one from the crown dependencies of children who had consumed implicated batches and developed symptoms.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hazardous substances found in all headphones tested by ToxFREE project

Every tested pair of headphones contained hazardous chemicals linked to cancer, neurodevelopmental harm, and endocrine disruption, including products from major brands.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Recalled canned tuna mistakenly shipped to nine states, including California

Genova yellowfin tuna cans recalled for potential botulism contamination were mistakenly shipped to stores in nine states; consumers should discard them.
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