Consumers who eat cantaloupe are advised to be on high alert following a spate of government warnings over a deadly salmonella outbreak linked to the fruit. U.S. health officials have ordered sweeping recalls of potentially contaminated whole and pre-sliced cantaloupes over the past few weeks, in addition to urging consumers on Thursday to toss out …
The FDA recently issued a warning against the use of 26 different eye drop products due to the risk of infection. This comes on the heels of another recall of 27 eye drop products, including store-brand items from major retailers like CVS, Rite Aid, Target, and Walmart. Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling eye drops with …
Mid America Pet Food, a Texas-based pet food manufacturer, has significantly expanded its recall to include numerous dry dog and cat food varieties that may be contaminated with salmonella. This move comes after at least seven people, including six infants, have fallen ill from the potential contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the …
Two candy makers are issuing a nationwide recall of their products due to a safety concern highlighted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The candies in question contain rolling balls that can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. This announcement comes after the tragic death of a seven-year-old girl who choked on …
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the US due to the risk of engine compartment fires. This latest recall is accompanied by a recommendation for owners to park their vehicles outside. The recall affects multiple car and SUV models from 2010 through 2019, including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorento …
Shimano Recalling 700,000 11-Speed Hollowtech Road Cranksets Due to Crash Risk A recent notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reveals that Shimano is recalling nearly 700,000 bonded 11-Speed Hollowtech Road cranksets due to the potential risk of crashes for riders. The crankset, which is responsible for moving the chain as the rider pedals, …
About 48,000 mattresses sold at Costco are being recalled due to reports of mold growth, according to the Consumer Safety Product Commission. The mattresses, sold exclusively at Costco stores and on Costco.com, were manufactured by FXI and marketed under the Novaform brand name from January to June of this year. They were available at Costco …
Kraft Heinz is issuing a recall for over 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices. The reason behind the recall is that part of the wrapper may stick to the slice, posing a choking hazard. The company, headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, identified an issue with one of their wrapping machines …
Generac recalls over 60,000 portable generators for fire and burn hazards. The fuel tanks of the recalled generators have a valve issue that can cause excess pressure and fuel expulsion when opened, leading to fire and burn hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission states that Generac Power Systems has received reports of 27 overheating …
One of the nation’s largest manufacturers of machines for sleep apnea sufferers has reached a settlement agreement and is set to pay $479 million to compensate customers who experienced injuries due to foam leakage in their mouths. Philips Respironics, along with its parent company Koninklijke Philips N.V., will also allocate $15 million for customers who …