OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after multiple fires and injuries

Roughly 178,000 OCTROT-brand heated blankets and throws are being recalled because they can catch fire or cause electrical shocks, according to federal safety regulators.  The cord on the product can detach and ignite, posing a “risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a … Read more

Cyclospora Outbreak Expands; Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Career Expert Suzy Welch Shares Job Advice for All Ages 05:28 How to Improve Your Chances at Scoring a Restaurant Reservation 04:00 Now Playing Cyclospora Outbreak Expands; Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella 02:36 UP NEXT YouTube Star MrBeast Grants Wishes to … Read more

1.6 million eggs recalled at Kroger and other stores over salmonella risk, FDA says

Midwest Poultry Services is recalling 1.6 million eggs over concerns that they could be contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.  The recall covers white-shell and cage-free shell eggs produced at the company’s Texas farms and distributed to retailers in six states. Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable … Read more

PT Organics fruit pouches recalled over possible soft strands of plastic in purée

More than 380,000 fruit pouches are being recalled nationwide over concerns they may contain soft strands of plastic in the purée. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. PT Organics said in a statement last week it traced the issue to an internal packaging defect, that could … Read more

FDA investigating infant botulism outbreak linked to recalled formula

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to baby formula. Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when babies consume bacteria with spores that produce a toxin in the gut. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more. Source link

More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4

More than 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July because they can malfunction, posing explosion and burn risks, federal safety regulators said. Winco is recalling its “Unity 7 Shot” 200-gram aerial cake fireworks devices because they can tip over and pose a serious risk of injury from explosion … Read more

Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials have issued a recall for alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of U.S. states by a supplier because of potential salmonella contamination. The sauce was voluntarily recalled by the supplier because it contained a dry milk powder ingredient that was possibly contaminated with salmonella, according to a U.S. Food and Drug … Read more

Nearly 100,000 Honda vehicles recalled over airbag issues

Honda is recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles due to airbag complications, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The safety regulator has flagged a defect that could trigger the unintentional deployment of airbags. Honda said the defect is in the … Read more

Lounge chair sold on Amazon recalled after person’s finger amputated

A lounge chair sold on Amazon is being recalled after a report that an individual’s finger was amputated while adjusting the chair, officials said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The recall of the chair, made by the company Giantex, was initiated after the chair … Read more