Bel Air, MD
Business
Dangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Soaps: Nationwide Recall Hits US Homes, Hospitals Dangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Soaps: Nationwide Recall Hits US Homes, Hospitals
Dangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Soaps: Nationwide Recall Hits US Homes, Hospitals A nationwide recall is in effect for dozens of soap and skincare products sold in homes, hospitals, and care facilities after tests revealed dangerous bacterial contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration announced. New Jersey-based DermaRite Industries is pulling multiple lots of DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, and PeriGiene products from shelves nationwide, including Puerto Rico, after the products tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia, federal officials said. The bacteria can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections, especially in people with weakened immune…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Business
Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports
Virginia Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers without a job. “It pains us to impact the livel…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Business
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet The Air Force is aiming to buy Tesla's widely maligned Cybertrucks for target practice. According to a request submitted by the Air Force Test Center, the military is seeking to purchase two Cybertrucks for target vehicle training for flight tests. Officials say the goal is to prepare units by simulating real-world situations. The trucks must arrive intact, with glass, mirrors, and wheels in place but drained of fluids. They don't need to run, though all wheels must roll. The Air Force listed other types of cars, SUVs, and pickups, but Cybertrucks were the only specific model req…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
Business
Brake Failures Force Massive Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles: What To Know Brake Failures Force Massive Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles: What To Know
Brake Failures Force Massive Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles: What To Know Ford is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles after identifying a software defect that could cause sudden brake assist failure in the automaker's latest safety issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford issued the recall for about 312,120 pickup trucks and SUVs. The recall covers several popular 2025 models, including the Ford F-150, Bronco, Ranger, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator. The electronic brake booster (EBB) module may malfunction and shut down while the vehicle is in motion. That could result in increased stopping distance or cause advanced driver-ass…

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by Chris Spiker
Garden City, NY
Business
Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Dried Fruit Product Sold In 43 States Recalled Over Listeria Risk A nationwide recall is underway for a popular dried fruit snack sold through Sam’s Club, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, based in Cartersville, Georgia, issued the voluntary recall. This action followed internal product testing that identified harmful bacteria in select lots of its Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack. The product was distributed between Tuesday, July 1 and Friday, July 25, and shipped to stores in 43 states and Puerto Rico. No illnesses have been reported. The 15-count boxes, identified by UPC 1 9396…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bethesda, MD
Business
Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens
Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Nearly 200,000 toy kitchens are being recalled after a toddler was killed by the playset. Backyard Kids is recalling about 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens sold in the US and Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. Plastic and metal hooks for holding toy pots and pans can snag children's clothing, creating risks of serious injuries or death. The recall comes after a 23-month-old Oregon boy died by asphyxiation in February 2023, according to the CPSC. The toddler's shirt got caught on one of the hooks as he cli…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
Business
Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know
Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know A popular energy drink is being recalled because some of its cans were accidentally filled with hard seltzer. High Noon is recalling certain 12-packs of its vodka seltzer, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday, July 30. The alcoholic beverage was discovered in cans labeled as Celsius energy drinks. The recall affects certain High Noon Beach Variety Packs sent to distributors and retailers in several states, including New York and Virginia. The packs of 12-ounce cans were shipped between Monday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 23. Some cans in two production lots are labeled …

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart
Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries sold with electric bicycles have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards. VIVI has issued the recall for about 24,000 lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 17. The batteries can overheat, increasing the risk of injury or death. At least 14 incidents have been reported, including three fires. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall affects 36-volt lithium-ion batteries sold with more than a dozen VIVI e-bike models. Buyers can find the e-bike…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon
Suffocation Risk Forces Recall Of Baby Mattresses Sold On Amazon More than 20,000 baby mattresses are being recalled due to an entrapment risk that could cause serious injury or death. The recall was issued for about 21,500 Creekliybear "Pack and Play" aftermarket play yard mattresses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. Regulators said the mattresses fail to meet federal safety standards and may not fit properly in play yards. According to the CPSC, the mattresses are too thick, creating a potential suffocation hazard. "Babies can suffocate in gaps between an undersized mattress, or extra padding, and s…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Permanent Vision Loss From Flying Lids Spark Massive Water Bottle Recall Permanent Vision Loss From Flying Lids Spark Massive Water Bottle Recall
Permanent Vision Loss From Flying Lids Spark Massive Water Bottle Recall Walmart is recalling more than 800,000 water bottles after reports of permanent vision loss and other serious injuries linked to exploding lids. The retail giant issued a recall for about 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated water bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 10. The recall came after reports of the lids forcefully ejecting and hitting users in the face. Three injuries have been reported so far, according to the CPSC. Two people suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by lids that launched off bo…

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by Chris Spiker
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
Business
'Life-Threatening' Risk In Ritz Crackers Boxes Spark Massive Recall From East Hanover Company 'Life-Threatening' Risk In Ritz Crackers Boxes Spark Massive Recall From East Hanover Company
'Life-Threatening' Risk In Ritz Crackers Boxes Spark Massive Recall From East Hanover Company The maker of Ritz is recalling four carton sizes of cracker sandwiches after mislabeled packaging could pose a threat to people with nut allergies. Mondelēz Global has issued a nationwide recall for four carton sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, the Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday, July 8. The company with North American headquarters in East Hanover, New Jersey, said a packaging mix-up caused some peanut butter varieties to be labeled as cheese. The recall affects eight-, 20-, and 40-count cartons of the peanut butter cracker sandwiches. Twenty-count cartons o…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
Business
Rider Suffers Concussion In Crash, Prompting Massive Recall Of Snowmobile Helmets Rider Suffers Concussion In Crash, Prompting Massive Recall Of Snowmobile Helmets
Rider Suffers Concussion In Crash, Prompting Massive Recall Of Snowmobile Helmets More than 225,000 snowmobile helmets are being recalled after a rider suffered a concussion when their helmet came off during a crash. The recall affects about 201,200 helmets sold in the US under the 509 and Polaris brands, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 3. About 26,800 helmets sold in Canada were also included in the recall. The CPSC warned that the helmets don't offer enough protection in a crash and pose a risk of head injury. So far, one concussion injury has been reported from a rider whose helmet came off during a crash. T…

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by Chris Spiker