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Stanley-Branded Kids Garden Sets Sold At Costco Subject To Recall For Lead Poisoning Hazard Stanley-Branded Kids Garden Sets Sold At Costco Subject To Recall For Lead Poisoning Hazard
Stanley-Branded Kids Garden Sets Sold At Costco Subject To Recall For Lead Poisoning Hazard More than 450,000 Stanley-branded kid's garden sets sold nationwide at Costco are subject to a recall due to the possible presence of lead paint on some of the products, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). An alert was issued by federal officials this week advising that 459,200 "Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Sets" that were exclusively sold at the wholesale giant between February and June this year before the defect was discovered. According to the CPSC, the painted long hoe and rake of the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed…

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by Zak Failla
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Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: CPSC Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: CPSC
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire: Cpsc Hundreds of thousands of AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps sold across the country are subject to a recall due to a fire hazard that resulted in at least one death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  This week, CSPC and Hong Kong-based Bestway International announced that they are recalling approximately 866,000 pumps that can overheat, causing its plastic housing to ignite, increasing the risk of fire or injury. CPSC says that there have been at least three fires reportedly involving the spa pumps, including one that led to a massive house fire in January 2024 in…

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by Zak Failla
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Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires
Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires More than a million Samsung electric ranges are subject to a recall after the company received hundreds of reports of fires that left several people injured and pets dead over the past decade. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert advising that slide-in electric ranges are subject to the recall due to front-mounted knobs that can be accidentally activated by humans or pets, creating a fire hazard. In total, 1,120,905 units are being recalled. These models are included in the recall:  NE58K9430SS/AA; NE58N9430SG/AA; NE58R9431SG/AA; NE58R9431SS/AA; NE58R9431ST/…

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by Zak Failla
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Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA
Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA Dairy products linked to deaths and serious illness — sold nationwide at many major retailers — are being recalled, the Center for Disease Control, the US Department of Agriculture, and the Food And Drug Administration announced in multiple releases over the first week of February.  Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. is recalling over 50 products after 26 illnesses, 23 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths, according to the CDC.  The California-based company issued the recall following the report of Listeria monocytogenes contamination causing illnesses in 11 states. Listeria monocytogene…

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by Jillian Pikora
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BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards
BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards Nearly five million portable blenders sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and laceration risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a total of around 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders that can overheat or catch fire. If the blender were to get too hot, the blender blades can break off, creating the hazard. The recall includes blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs, federal authorities noted Recalled items have the serial numbers printed on the bottom of the base along with “blendjet2” and “The Original Portable Blender.”  The…

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by Zak Failla
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E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores
E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores If you bought butternut squash from Costco recently, it may contain E. Coli. Safeway Fresh Foods, based in Vineland, NJ, is recalling fresh-cut butternut squash sold in Costco stores in several states, due to E. Coli found during routine testing. A letter was sent to customers who purchased the product between Sept. 7 and Sept. 15. The squash product was sold in Costco stores in Washington D.C.; Maryland (Gaithersburg, Frederick, Columbia, Wheaton, and Owings Mills); Pennsylvania (Robinson and Homestead); and Virginia (Fairfax, Sterling, Pentagon City, Leesburg, and Charlottsville). Click…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Company Issues Recall For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Hepatitis Outbreak Company Issues Recall For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Hepatitis Outbreak
Company Issues Recall For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Hepatitis Outbreak A company has issued a recall for various frozen food products sold at Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe's, and other businesses due to a hepatitis outbreak. Scenic Fruit Company said it is recalling frozen organic strawberries sold at Costco and Aldi, and frozen organic tropical blend sold to Trader Joe’s due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses. Although Hepatitis A has not been detected in this product, out of an abundance of caution, consumers should stop consuming the product and return it to their local store for a refund, the FDA said. The company has ceased the production and distributio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Costco Recall: 148K Pounds Chicken Patty May Be Contaminated Costco Recall: 148K Pounds Chicken Patty May Be Contaminated
Costco Recall: 148K Pounds Chicken Patty May Be Contaminated A massive recall of nearly 150,000 pounds of frozen chicken products sold at Costco has been announced by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Louisiana-based Foster Farms is recalling approximately 148,000 pounds of fully-cooked frozen chicken breast patty products that may be contaminated with hard, clear pieces of plastic. The items subject to recall were produced on Thursday, Aug. 11, and come in 80-ounce packages with 20 pieces of "Chicken Patties Breaded Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat.” They will have a best-by date of "08/11/23,” esta…

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by Zak Failla
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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
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Recall Issued For 400K Umbrellas Sold At Costco Due To Fire And Burn Hazards Recall Issued For 400K Umbrellas Sold At Costco Due To Fire And Burn Hazards
Recall Issued For 400K Umbrellas Sold At Costco Due To Fire And Burn Hazards Hundreds of thousands of outdoor umbrellas sold nationwide at Costco locations are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert for 10-foot SunVilla Corporation “Solar LED Market Umbrellas” that have lithium-ion batteries in the base that can overheat. Approximately 400,000 units sold in the US are subject to the recall, which was announced on Thursday, June. 23 by CPSC. The recalled products come in a variety of colors, featuring LED lights on the arms of the umbrella and a black solar panel battery puck at the top. To date, …

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by Zak Failla
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Thousands Of Bestar Wall Beds Recalled Over ‘Crushing Hazards:' Report Thousands Of Bestar Wall Beds Recalled Over ‘Crushing Hazards:' Report
Thousands Of Bestar Wall Beds Recalled Over ‘Crushing Hazards:' Report Hundreds of thousands of wall beds have been recalled over concerns they could detach and cause serious injuries.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled some 129,000 Bestar Wall Beds over concerns of “serious impact and crushing hazards,” the organization said on Thursday, April 7. The beds have the potential to detach, fall and injure people, the CPSC said.  One 79-year-old woman actually died after a Bestar Wall Bed fell on her and injured her spine in July 2018, the organization said. Since that incident, Bestar has received 60 additional …

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by David Cifarelli