The latest on the iceberg lettuce recall and what you need to know about Cyclospora
On July 17, Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico, announced that they’re voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central […]
Recalls
Winco Fireworks recalls aerial cake fireworks and Roman candles due to risks of injury from explosions and burns
Aerial cake fireworks Winco Fireworks International is recalling about 87,120 aerial cake firework devices because the fireworks can tip over,
Daikin didn’t promptly report that its air conditioner-heat pump had a defect, safety agency says
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Inc. has agreed to pay an $8.5 million civil penalty to resolve charges that it failed
Giantex recalls lounge chairs after finger amputation
Giantex is recalling about 1,155 outdoor lounge chairs following a report of a finger amputation. Consumers can place their fingers
Vive Health recalls 122,000 bed rails after two deaths
Vive Health is recalling 122,000 bed rails. When the bed rails are attached to a bed, users can become entrapped
Don’t weaken product safety agency, dozens of stakeholders and groups tell Congress
On Thursday, the National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, and 136 other stakeholders and groups sent a letter to
As summer begins, prevent injuries and deaths by reviewing off-highway vehicle safety tips
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. A big safety issue for parents is the use of off-highway vehicles or OHVs by kids. During 2023, the CFA documented 498 OHV fatalities. Children 15 years and younger accounted for 19 percent of all deaths. Children six years and under continue to make up a sizable portion of the OHV fatalities.
Safety tips for Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer
It’s the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial beginning of summer. Here are tips from consumer organizations and government agencies to help you have a safe Memorial Day and safe activities all summer long as you enjoy great weather and being outdoors.
Watch out for these summer hazards for kids, safety group advises
Summer is approaching and parents need to know about overlooked, underrecognized, or hidden safety traps that are linked to child