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National Recall Issued For Rainbox Sprinkles Products National Recall Issued For Rainbox Sprinkles Products
National Recall Issued For Rainbox Sprinkles Products A popular rainbow sprinkle product is being recalled, according to federal health officials. Illinois-based Wilton Industries initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles And Rainbow Sprinkles Mix that may contain milk and could still be on store shelves, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on Monday, June 6. Rainbow Chip Crunch SprinklesFDA According to the FDA, the undeclared allergen is not declared on the product label after the issue was discovered earlier this month. Recalled items include: Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles wi…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Coffee Cup Brand Due To Burn Hazard Recall Issued For Coffee Cup Brand Due To Burn Hazard
Recall Issued For Coffee Cup Brand Due To Burn Hazard Thousands of coffee cups are being recalled over concerns that they could pose a burn hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves the Moderne Glass Company's 15 ounce coffee cups, which are black on the outside and white on the inside. Model number “71500-White” is printed on the bottom. The coffee cups can crack or break when hot water is poured into them, leaving the user susceptible to burns, CPSC said. So far at least six consumers have reported such issues, but there have been no injuries. Roughly 2,500 of the cups were sold as promotiona…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hudson Valley Business Owner Sentenced For Fraud Involving Fake Lab Results Hudson Valley Business Owner Sentenced For Fraud Involving Fake Lab Results
Hudson Valley Business Owner Sentenced For Fraud Involving Fake Lab Results The owner of a consumer products testing company in Rockland County will spend years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud customers out of millions of dollars by reporting fake lab reports over more than two decades. Rockland County resident Gabriel Letizia, Jr., age 72, the owner of AMA Laboratories in New City, admitted conspiracy to commit wire fraud and two counts of misbranding products in May 2021 for bilking his customers out of more than $46 million. On Wednesday, May 18, US Attorney Damian Williams announced that Letizia, a New City resident, has been sentenced to 60 month…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Heated Blankets Due To Burn, Fire Hazards Recall Issued For Brand Of Heated Blankets Due To Burn, Fire Hazards
Recall Issued For Brand Of Heated Blankets Due To Burn, Fire Hazards A company has recalled thousands of heated blankets after receiving reports of blankets overheating, posing a burn risk. MWA LLC recalled about 4,200 LUXE+WILLOW Heated Blankets on Thursday, April 21, according to an announcement from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the alert, the blankets can overheat if they're left plugged in and powered on for an extended period of time. The company said it has received three reports of blankets overheating, including a report from a customer who said their wrist was burned. One customer reported that they saw flames…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard
Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard GE Appliances is voluntarily recalling some French door-style refrigerators after dozens of consumers reported being injured by them. An improperly installed freezer handle on some stainless steel units may detach when a consumer tries to open the freezer drawer, causing them to lose their balance and fall, according to a statement from Haier, GE Appliances' parent company. So far the company has received 71 reports of the handles detaching, leading to 37 injuries, including three serious fall injuries, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall affects around 155,0…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Recall Issued For Hot Glue Guns Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Recall Issued For Hot Glue Guns Due To Fire, Burn Hazards
Recall Issued For Hot Glue Guns Due To Fire, Burn Hazards More than a million glue guns sold nationwide at dollar stores are being recalled due to concerns of fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. A total of approximately 1,025,000 Crafter’s Square Glue Guns sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores sold between August 2020 and February 2022 are being voluntarily recalled after complaints were made by consumers. There have been a total of seven reports of electrical malfunctions when using the glue guns, including four reports of fire and one report of skin irritation. According to CPSC, the defectiv…

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by Zak Failla
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Company Recalls Dried Strawberries Due To Undeclared Allergen Company Recalls Dried Strawberries Due To Undeclared Allergen
Company Recalls Dried Strawberries Due To Undeclared Allergen A company has recalled dried strawberries products after they were found to contain an undeclared allergen. SunTree Snack Foods LLC recalled its "Good & Gather Dried Sweetened Strawberries" because the products contain undeclared sulfites, the company announced.  The following information about the recalled products has been published on the United States Food & Drug Administration's website: Information about the recalled productsFDA The recalled products are packaged in resealable, stand-up pouches, and they were distributed to retail stores across the US, the company said.  …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers A company is recalling millions of units of fruit gummies that were sold in stores nationwide after receiving reports of the cap popping off with force, causing injuries. On Wednesday, March 16, Reckitt recalled 63 and 75 count bottles of Airborne Gummies, which were sold in blueberry pomegranate, orange, and assorted fruit flavors, according to an announcement on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. Find the full list of UPC numbers and lot codes that are included in the recall here. Reckitt said it has received 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off the…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern
Walmart Issues Recall For Popular Brand Of Chips Over Metal Concern Walmart announced a voluntary recall of a popular brand of chips due to the possible presence of metal pieces in select bags of the product, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall includes restaurant-style white corn tortilla chips from Walmart’s Great Value brand that were shipped to different retailers throughout the country. Recalled bags have a recall number of “F-0814-2022” with lot codes of “122051##,” or “123051##,” and a best by date of May 23, 2022. A total of 2,555 cases containing 10 13-ounce bags each (25,550 total) are subject to the recall. The FDA…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For 1.7M Smartwatches Over Burn Hazard Recall Issued For 1.7M Smartwatches Over Burn Hazard
Recall Issued For 1.7M Smartwatches Over Burn Hazard More than a million Google Fitbits are being recalled due to a burn hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The company announced that 1.7 million Fitbits are being voluntarily recalled because the battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat and burn users wearing them. “The health and safety of Fitbit users is our highest priority,” Fitbit said in a statement. “We are taking this action out of an abundance of caution for our users.” The Ionic smartwatch was produced from 2017 to 2020. Consumers can find the model number, FB503, on the back of the Ionic under …

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Cream Puff Products Recalled Due To Potential Presence Of Small Metal Fragments Cream Puff Products Recalled Due To Potential Presence Of Small Metal Fragments
Cream Puff Products Recalled Due To Potential Presence Of Small Metal Fragments A company has recalled several cream puff products due to the potential presence of small metal fragments. Poppies International, Inc. recalled several products made from Tuesday, Dec. 7, through Friday, Dec. 10, after the issue was discovered during production, according to an announcement on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The recalled products were available for sale from Thursday, Dec. 16, through Thursday, Dec. 23, the company reported. The following products are included in the recall: Delizza 120ct Cream Puffs distributed to select Costco locations in Northern California as well as Carson City …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Coca-Cola Company Announces Recalls Due To Potential Of 'Foreign Matter,' Including Metal Coca-Cola Company Announces Recalls Due To Potential Of 'Foreign Matter,' Including Metal
Coca-Cola Company Announces Recalls Due To Potential Of 'Foreign Matter,' Including Metal The Coca-Cola Company announced a pair of recalls of several products due to the potential of “foreign matter” in some of the beverages. Thousands of cases of Minute Maid products are subject to the recall, all of which have a shelf life that extends into 2022. The recalled items were reportedly distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and multiple other states. According to the company, the recalled juice items include 59-ounce cartons of: Minute Maid Berry Punch (4,125 cases); Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade (2,375 cases); Minute Maid Fruit Punch (975 cases). Each of the rec…

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by Zak Failla