Fitbit pinched for $12.25M after not immediately reporting known defect in recalled smartwatch
Fitbit paid $ 12.25 million civil punishment after “failed to report intentionally” the defects of Aeon Smartwatch, which had burned dozens of people, and said that it was a member of the Consumer Product Safety Commissioner. The meeting (CPSC) stated on Thursday. Fitbit agreed to pay the penalty after reaching a reconciliation with CPSC. The […]
More than 300K smoke alarms sold on HSN recalled over safety risk
More than 300,000 smoke alarms sold by HSN, formerly known as Home Shopping Network, have been recalled due to the risk of not warning homeowners of smoke conditions. of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday a recall warning for approximately 328,000 Samurai Mini smoke alarms. The agency announced that it conducted smoke detection tests […]
Husband of woman killed by arsenic-laced Christmas cake recalled fatal family gathering
The grief-stricken husband of one of the three women who died after eating arsenic-laced Christmas cake in Brazil last month recalls the deadly family gathering like a “horror movie,” leaving him devastated. He said that the loss left a “hole'' in his heart. ” Jefferson Luis Moraes, 60, killed his wife Maida Bernice Flores after […]
Popular frozen meal sold at Aldi recalled across 31 states for metal contamination: ‘Discard it immediately’
ALDI announced this week that it is recalling some frozen taquitos after reports emerged that the products contained “possible foreign material.” The discount supermarket chain announced the recall on Monday. ALDI said in a statement that the product “Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos” may contain metals. The recall affects 20 oz. Box of Casa […]
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible ‘contamination’
Costco-branded cold and flu medicine has been removed from shelves “due to possible contamination.” The Kirkland Signature Severe Cold and Flu Plus Congestion recall includes certain lot codes P140082 that were sold at select stores in the Midwest and Southeast, according to a notice shared on the retail giant's website. Item number #1729556 is included. […]
Candy bars recalled for undeclared tree nut allergen
Gardners Candies is recalling some of its Cappuccino Meltaway bars because the packaging does not include a tree nut disclaimer. The Pennsylvania-based company's statement released by the FDA on Friday said the recalled 1.25-ounce packages of candy “may contain undeclared tree nuts (cashews).” recall Gardner's Candies said in the notice that this was done “after […]
More than 500,000 winter tires recalled due to poor traction in snow
(WJET/WFXP) — Prinx Chengshan Tire North America (PCTNA) has issued a recall for the following products: 540,000 snow tiresdoes not comply with North American standards due to lack of adequate traction on snow. PCTNA's recall affects both Fortune Tormenta and Prix High Country tires over size 100 that feature the three-peaked snowflake symbol on the […]
Costco-brand cold and flu medication recalled by FDA: Here’s what to know
Thousands of Costco-branded cold and flu medicines have been pulled from shelves. A total of 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold and Flu Plus Crowded Daypacks and Nightpacks were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week. This follows the FDA's proposal in early November to ban the use of oral phenylephrine as […]
Organic eggs sold at Costco recalled over salmonella fear
More than 10,000 Costco eggs produced at a New York farm are being recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella. Potentially contaminated batches of Kirkland Signature organic pastured eggs were sold at 25 Costco stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee starting last Friday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned […]
Tons of chicken, pork and beef recalled over listeria concerns
Yu Shang Food, Inc. is recalling more than 70,000 pounds of its prepared meat and poultry products after a Listeria outbreak sickened at least 11 people, including the death of one infant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Thursday announced an expansion of the recall. The food was first […]