One way to deal with annoying odors is to use one of those sprays that you can find everywhere these days. They might contain several chemicals that help them do their magic and destroy a nasty smell that suddenly appeared. But when one of those chemicals is benzene, the spray becomes a health hazard. That’s …
It’s not just different types of meat or fish that see recalls as health authorities find labeling issues or potential contamination with dangerous bacteria. Vegetables run the same risks, and we often see recalls and health warnings involving salad, onions, and other leafy greens. A variety of spinach just got the same treatment from the …
First, there was a massive meat recall involving 119,091 pounds of salame sticks potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Now, there’s an urgent FDA fish recall involving a bacterial infection threat. Oregon Lox has recalled seven different Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox brands. Routine sampling found that a specific lot might have been contaminated with Listeria …
The FDA earlier this month issued a recall for a brand of yogurt cups because of a mislabeling error. Per a press release, Mango Greek Yogurt cups from Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt contain eggs. The problem is they’re not among the ingredients listed on the label. This is problematic because people with extreme sensitivity to …
Costco this month started informing some members that their credit card information may have been compromised. Costco discovered a credit card skimmer in one of its warehouse locations. While the extent of the breach remains unclear, some Costco members have already started noticing unfamiliar charges on their monthly statements. The good news is that the …
A few weeks ago, rumors started popping up about Mark Zuckerberg announcing a rebrand for Facebook (the company. The move would help the company distance itself from Facebook (the app) scandals and contain the damage. Also, Zuckerberg’s new focus is the metaverse, an AR/VR social ecosystem of the future. Facebook’s CEO promptly confirmed those rumors, …
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) this week issued a recall for a brand of ottomans. As it turns out, the ottoman models in question have a base with exceptionally sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard for users, hence the ensuing ottoman recall. As far as recalls go, this one is certainly …
The FDA this week announced a recall involving dietary supplements from Nutracap Holdings, a company based out of Georgia. The recall involves six distinct products and is the result of items not properly listing the ingredients wheat, milk, soy, and coconut on the label. This can prove to be problematic for individuals with serious allergies …
A few days ago, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert warning buyers not to consume certain Euro Food salame sticks. An ongoing health investigation revealed that 21 people across eight states developed salmonellosis after consuming the meat product. The FSIS explained at the time …
Mysterious seeds from China have been shipped to Americans in all 50 states, an investigation discovered. The recipients got various types of seeds, some of them being harmless, common seeds that one might plant in their garden. Others were harmful to the soil. The mystery appears to have been a vast scam targeting people whose …
