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Recall Issued For 2M Infant Swings, Rockers Due To Entanglement, Strangulation Hazards Recall Issued For 2M Infant Swings, Rockers Due To Entanglement, Strangulation Hazards
Recall Issued For 2M Infant Swings, Rockers Due To Entanglement, Strangulation Hazards Millions of infant swings that were distributed in stores across the country are being recalled due to an entanglement and strangulation hazard that caused the death of a 10-month-old baby. About two million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers were recalled because when the swing or rocker is not in use, the restraint straps can hang below the seat and crawling infants can become entangled, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Thorley Industries, LLC, d.b.a. 4moms announced on Monday, Aug. 15. According to the announcement, 4moms has received two repo…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient
Recall Issued For Supplement Sold On Amazon Due To Presence Of Unapproved Ingredient Cartons of supplement products that were sold on Amazon are being recalled due to the presence of an undeclared, unapproved ingredient.  Ultra Supplement LLC announced the recall of cartons of its Sustango capsules packaged in 10-count blisters on Thursday, July 21. The company recalled products with lot number DAP272109 with an expiration date of 4/1/26 after laboratory analysis found that the products were contaminated with tadalafil, an ingredient in FDA-approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction. The presence of the ingredient makes the product an unapp…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Amazon Prime Members Will Get Free Food Deliveries Through Grubhub Deal Amazon Prime Members Will Get Free Food Deliveries Through Grubhub Deal
Amazon Prime Members Will Get Free Food Deliveries Through Grubhub Deal Amazon Prime members in the United States can now sign up for a free, one-year membership for Grubhub+, accessing benefits such as unlimited deliveries with no delivery fees.  Just Eat Takeaway.com, the company that owns Grubhub, announced its new commercial agreement with Amazon on Wednesday, July 6. The company said beginning Wednesday, Amazon Prime members can access the $0 delivery fees for hundreds of thousands of restaurants through Grubhub+, along with other member-only perks and rewards. "I am incredibly excited to announce this collaboration with Amazon that will help Grubhub…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard
National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard New safety instructions are being provided to more than 750,000 consumers across the country after a national recall was issued for a popular brand of swinging hammock chairs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 786,000 RIO-branded chairs due to the improper insertion of pins provided for assembly that can cause the legs to collapse, creating a potential injury hazard to users. Officials announced the recall on Thursday, June 30. The folding chairs have a black or gray metal frame, a fabric seat, and a backrest with a pillow, some of which have a dri…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities
Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities A visually-impaired Canton native is using her college experience with a service dog to spread corresponding education, disability awareness and diversity and inclusion.  Isabella "Bella" Scott said her dog O'Hara motivated her to attend class, go to the dining hall and get outside in general during her four years at Curry College.  “I'm such an introverted person that without O'Hara I probably would have sat in my room 24/7,” she said. “I would have just been overly isolated." Although, helping O'Hara focus on her training was incredibly challenging. “[People] see a dog and they automati…

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by David Cifarelli