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McDonald’s tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak
Read full article: McDonald’s tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreakMcDonald’s is working to reassure U.S. customers that its restaurants are safe even as federal investigators try to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E.
USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Read full article: USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreakU.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia.
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
Read full article: Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outsideKia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.
Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards, following one reported death
Read full article: Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards, following one reported deathMore than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the U.S. and Canada following a report of one consumer death.
Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflators
Read full article: Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflatorsNissan is urging the owners of about 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at high risk of exploding in a crash and hurling metal fragments.
Several biometric gun safes recalled because unauthorized users can get into them
Read full article: Several biometric gun safes recalled because unauthorized users can get into themThree biometric gun safes and a fourth biometric personal safe are being recalled because the biometric lock on the safes can fail, allowing unauthorized people to get inside the safe and take any weapons out.
Robitussin maker recalls several lots of cough syrup due to possible high levels of yeast
Read full article: Robitussin maker recalls several lots of cough syrup due to possible high levels of yeastThe maker of Robitussin is recalling several lots of cough syrup due to contamination that could pose a serious risk to people with weakened immune systems.
Publix Deli BBQ sauce recalled over potential fish allergen not on the label
Read full article: Publix Deli BBQ sauce recalled over potential fish allergen not on the labelA type of Publix deli barbecue sauce has been recalled because it may contain an undeclared fish allergen, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says
Read full article: Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA saysU.S. health officials say that recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches tied to lead poisoning in U.S. kids contained chromium, a chemical element that can be toxic.
BlendJet recalls 4.8M portable blenders after reports of broken blades, fires
Read full article: BlendJet recalls 4.8M portable blenders after reports of broken blades, firesCalifornia-based BlendJet Inc. is recalling and offering replacements for about 4.8 million of its BlendJet 2 portable blenders
Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concerns
Read full article: Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concernsThree major U.S. retailers — Amazon, Target and Walmart — say they’re suspending sales of water-bead products marketed to young children due to growing safety concerns.
BMW recalls SUVs after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, hurling shrapnel and injuring driver
Read full article: BMW recalls SUVs after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, hurling shrapnel and injuring driverBMW is recalling a small number of SUVs in the U.S. because the driver’s air bag inflators can blow apart in a crash, hurling metal shrapnel and possibly injuring or killing people.
Walmart-exclusive child activity centers recalled due to fall and injury risk
Read full article: Walmart-exclusive child activity centers recalled due to fall and injury riskThousands of child activity centers sold exclusively by Walmart are being recalled in the U.S. after more than 100 reports of the units breaking, some of them involving minor injuries.
Oysters shipped to Florida restaurants recalled over salmonella, E. coli concerns
Read full article: Oysters shipped to Florida restaurants recalled over salmonella, E. coli concernsA voluntary recall has been issued for oysters distributed to restaurants and retailers in a handful of states, including Florida, due to the possible presence of salmonella and E. coli, according to the FDA.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Costco mattresses recalled after hundreds of customers reported mold growing on them
Read full article: Costco mattresses recalled after hundreds of customers reported mold growing on themThousands of mattresses sold exclusively at Costco have been recalled due to risk of mold exposure, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazard
Read full article: Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazardKraft Heinz is recalling more than 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of the wrapper could stick to the slice and become a choking hazard.
Banquet frozen chicken strips entree recalled due to ‘possible foreign matter contamination’
Read full article: Banquet frozen chicken strips entree recalled due to ‘possible foreign matter contamination’Conagra Brands announced a recall of Banquet frozen chicken strips that may be contaminated with “extraneous materials,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes. Here’s why
Read full article: Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes. Here’s whyPeloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes in the U.S. because the bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.
Salmon sold at Publix recalled due to Listeria risk, FDA says
Read full article: Salmon sold at Publix recalled due to Listeria risk, FDA saysThe Food and Drug Administration announced that Seven Seas International USA, LLC is voluntarily recalling 295 cases of Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon sold exclusively at Publix stores.
CDC says recalled eye drops have been linked to cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs
Read full article: CDC says recalled eye drops have been linked to cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballsRecalled eye drops have been linked to dozens of dangerous infections and at least one death.
Eye drops recalled, could lead to infections resulting in blindness, FDA says
Read full article: Eye drops recalled, could lead to infections resulting in blindness, FDA saysTwo lots of Purely Soothing eye drops have been recalled “due to non-sterility,” that could lead to the risk of eye infections that could result in blindness, the FDA recently announced.
4.9M bottles of Fabuloso cleaner recalled for bacteria concerns
Read full article: 4.9M bottles of Fabuloso cleaner recalled for bacteria concernsMillions of bottles of the multi-purpose cleaner Fabuloso are under recall because of concerns about a bacteria that could sicken people with weakened immune systems.
Remember these? Safety agency needs help with details of decades-old TV ads
Read full article: Remember these? Safety agency needs help with details of decades-old TV adsThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission normally puts out helpful safety information for the public. However, the agency now wants the public’s help with information.
Company recalls GreenWise organic animal crackers sold at Publix stores across southeast
Read full article: Company recalls GreenWise organic animal crackers sold at Publix stores across southeastToufayan Bakery, the maker of Publix GreenWise Animal Crackers, announced a voluntary recall of a batch of the cookies “due to an undeclared tree nut allergen”, according to a statement from Publix.
Capri Sun juice pouches recalled for cleaning solution contamination
Read full article: Capri Sun juice pouches recalled for cleaning solution contaminationKraft Heinz is recalling thousands of pouches of Capri Sun in the U.S. after some cleaning solution accidentally mixed with the juice on a production line.
FDA details problems at plant behind recalled baby formula
Read full article: FDA details problems at plant behind recalled baby formulaFederal safety inspectors say baby formula maker Abbott failed to maintain sanitary conditions at the Michigan manufacturing plant recently linked to a cluster of infant illnesses.
Butterball recalls ground turkey products due to possible contamination
Read full article: Butterball recalls ground turkey products due to possible contaminationThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Thursday Butterball, LLC, is recalling approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products which may be contaminated with foreign, inedible matter, according to a press release.
Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls some specialty cheddar cheeses due to listeria concerns
Read full article: Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls some specialty cheddar cheeses due to listeria concernsCahill’s Farm Cheese is recalling some of its cheddar cheese products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child dies
Read full article: Peloton recalls treadmills after child diesPeloton is recalling about 125,000 of its treadmills, less than a month after denying they were dangerous and saying it would not pull them from the market, even though they were linked to the death of a child and injuries of 29 others.