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'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference 'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference
'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference A fiery press conference by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lit up the debate over artificial food dyes on Tuesday, April 22—drawing a hard line on consumer safety and demanding regulatory reform. The event focused on Red Dye 3, a controversial colorant used in many candies, and the broader issue of petroleum-based food dyes still found in everyday products. While the FDA banned Red Dye 3 in January under The Delaney Clause—a law prohibiting additives linked to cancer in animals—it simultaneously stated there's no known risk to humans, triggering widespread confusio…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers A popular wireless phone charger sold nationwide has been recalled after dozens of incidents involving overheating batteries, burning several people. Casely has recalled about 429,200 of its wireless portable power banks due to fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 17. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat and ignite. The recall affects the Casely Power Pod 5000mAh MagSafe chargers. They were sold online from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $30 and $70.  Casely received 51 reports of the battery exp…

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by Chris Spiker
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Butter Beware: Bacteria Found In Cabot Creamery's Popular Product Butter Beware: Bacteria Found In Cabot Creamery's Popular Product
Butter Beware: Bacteria Found In Cabot Creamery's Popular Product Butter lovers, beware. Cabot Creamery’s premium butter is being recalled after testing revealed elevated levels of coliform bacteria, a possible indicator of fecal contamination, officials said. Agri-Mark Inc., the Vermont-based maker of Cabot products, issued a voluntary recall for its 8oz Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted after finished product testing detected high levels of bacteria, according to a federal release issued Wednesday, April 9. Cabot butter packaging. Cabot Creamery The impacted butter is packaged as two 4-ounce sticks in a cardboard shell and can be identifie…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Overheating Cords Burn Fingers, Sparking Large Recall Of Night Lights Sold At Five Below Overheating Cords Burn Fingers, Sparking Large Recall Of Night Lights Sold At Five Below
Overheating Cords Burn Fingers, Sparking Large Recall Of Night Lights Sold At Five Below A popular bear-shaped night light sold at Five Below has been recalled after reports of cords melting, causing burned fingers and scorching furniture. Five Below issued the recall for about 29,000 Room2Room LED Iridescent Bear Lights, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. The night light has a USB power switch that can overheat and melt, creating fire and burn hazards. The CPSC said the company received 28 reports of overheating. Six people burned their fingers, and in two cases, the lights caused property damage, including burns to a wall and a headboa…

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by Chris Spiker
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Spinning Blade Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Blender Bottles Sold Only At Target Spinning Blade Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Blender Bottles Sold Only At Target
Spinning Blade Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Blender Bottles Sold Only At Target Nearly 200,000 blender bottles sold only at Target have been recalled because the blades can spin even when the bottle isn't attached to the base, creating a risk for serious cuts. Sakar International has issued the recall for about 199,000 Vivitar Blender Bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. The defect allows the blades to keep spinning even when the bottle is detached from the motor. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. One customer was able to remove the bottle while the blades were still moving. The bottle…

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by Chris Spiker
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Chocolate Products Recalled Because They May Contain Small Stones Chocolate Products Recalled Because They May Contain Small Stones
Chocolate Products Recalled Because They May Contain Small Stones A sweet treat may come with a hard surprise. Tony’s Chocolonely is recalling two of its popular chocolate bars because they may contain small stones that made it into the product during almond harvesting and processing. The voluntary recall, announced Wednesday, April 2, affects seven lots of the brand’s 6.35-ounce Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar and Everything Bar.  The products were distributed nationwide at retail stores and through the company’s website between Friday, Feb. 7, and Monday, March 24. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 12 complaints were reporte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mislabeled Decaf Coffee Recalled For Giving Drinkers That Caffeinated Jolt Mislabeled Decaf Coffee Recalled For Giving Drinkers That Caffeinated Jolt
Mislabeled Decaf Coffee Recalled For Giving Drinkers That Caffeinated Jolt This Traverse City coffee hits different. That's what some customers were saying after brewing the brand's cherry-flavored decaf coffee — only to discover it packed a serious caffeine punch. That's because the bags were mislabeled, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. In a consumer alert, the agency said that Our Family Traverse City Cherry Artificially Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee, distributed by Coffee Roasters, was incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated but actually contained caffeine. Related: Tostitos Recalls Chips Sold in 13 States Suffolk, Virginia-based Ma…

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by Josh Lanier
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Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States Shoppers in more than a dozen states are being urged to check their snack shelves following a new safety alert involving a popular brand of tortilla chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips after it was discovered the bags may contain nacho cheese chips with undeclared milk.  The company said people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the product. The impacted chips were distributed through retail and e-commerce c…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall
Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall Two popular Segway electric scooters are being recalled after dozens of riders were injured when the handlebars or stem collapsed mid-ride, sending some crashing to the ground. More than 220,000 Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters are affected by the recall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. Segway has received 68 reports of folding mechanism failures, according to the CPSC. The incidents include 20 injuries such as abrasions, bruises, lacerations, and broken bones. The scooters were sold at Best Buy, Costco, Walmar…

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by Chris Spiker
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Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals
Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals Some popular frozen meals are being pulled from shelves after reports of an unusual — and potentially dangerous — contaminant. Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of a limited batch of Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals due to the possible presence of wood-like material, the company just announced. The affected products include: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96 oz.) Visit the FDA site to view product labels. These meals were produced between August 20…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards A popular coffee creamer has been recalled due to potential health risks, affecting thousands of bottles distributed across 31 states. International Delight has voluntarily recalled over 75,000 bottles of its coffee creamer after reports of spoilage and illness from consumers, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, initiated on Friday, Feb. 21, was classified as Class II by the FDA on Wednesday, March 12 — indicating that while health risks are not life-threatening, they could cause temporary or medically reversible issues. The recall affects two flavors of Int…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product
Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product A popular frozen mac and cheese product is being recalled due to undeclared egg and meat ingredients, posing a potential health risk for those with egg allergies. C.H. Guenther & Son LLC, based in San Antonio, Texas, announced the recall of its 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese after a consumer complaint revealed the product contained meat and was not a macaroni and cheese bite as labeled. The recalled product was sold in 8.5-ounce cartons in the frozen food section at Whole Foods locations nationwide. Affected items have the following identifying details: UPC Co…

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by Joe Lombardi