FDA expands hand sanitizer recall to over 70 products
As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.
As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Boy Scouts of America cub scout activity pins recalled due to excessive lead levels
The rhomboid-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted on a blue background.
The rhomboid-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted on a blue background.
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
How to stay safe when buying pre-bagged salad
Food safety expert Jackie Hawkins for BrightFarms talks about bagged salad recalls and how consumers can stay safe from food-borne illnesses.
Food safety expert Jackie Hawkins for BrightFarms talks about bagged salad recalls and how consumers can stay safe from food-borne illnesses.
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer recalled over potential toxic chemicals
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
Children’s Robitussin products recalled over incorrect dosing cups
Check your medicine cabinet: GSK Consumer Healthcare has recalled two lots of Children’s Robitussin.
Check your medicine cabinet: GSK Consumer Healthcare has recalled two lots of Children’s Robitussin.
Ritz Cheese Cracker sandwiches recalled after peanut butter variety was discovered inside
A "limited quantity" of Ritz Cracker's Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size products are being voluntarily recalled after there was a mix up in the packaging, according to Mondelēz International, which owns Ritz.
A "limited quantity" of Ritz Cracker's Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size products are being voluntarily recalled after there was a mix up in the packaging, according to Mondelēz International, which owns Ritz.
Contigo water bottles sold at Walmart, Target again recalled over choking hazard
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
14,000 infant carriers sold at Target, Amazon recalled due to fall hazard
Officials said the buckles on the carriers can break, causing baby to possibly fall out.
Officials said the buckles on the carriers can break, causing baby to possibly fall out.
Toyota recalls 2.9M vehicles; air bags may not inflate
Toyota says the air bag control computer may not be properly protected and that can lead to incomplete air bag deployment or failure to inflate in a crash.
Toyota says the air bag control computer may not be properly protected and that can lead to incomplete air bag deployment or failure to inflate in a crash.
Baby Trend recalls four stroller models due to faulty hinges that may pose fall hazard to children
Baby Trend, a company that manufactures baby and child products, has issued a recall of four models of its black Tango Mini Strollers.
Baby Trend, a company that manufactures baby and child products, has issued a recall of four models of its black Tango Mini Strollers.
Toyota recalls nearly 700K vehicles over faulty fuel pumps
The recall involves certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles over a fuel pump issue that could cause affected vehicles to stall.
The recall involves certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles over a fuel pump issue that could cause affected vehicles to stall.
Takata recall of 10M inflators could be last of air bag saga
Takata is recalling 10 million more front air bag inflators sold to 14 different automakers because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel.
Takata is recalling 10 million more front air bag inflators sold to 14 different automakers because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel.
Mercedes recalling 750,000 cars because sunroof could come off while driving
Mercedes is recalling 750,000 cars because the sunroofs could rip off while driving.
Mercedes is recalling 750,000 cars because the sunroofs could rip off while driving.
RECALL: Depression medication Mirtazapine recalled due to label error on declared strength
One lot of Mirtazapine tablets, used to treat major depressive disorder, was recalled due to a label error on its declared strength.
One lot of Mirtazapine tablets, used to treat major depressive disorder, was recalled due to a label error on its declared strength.
Ibuprofen drops recalled in 2019, 2018 have expired, but can still be returned, company says
Editor’s Note: There was no new expansion of the recall in December 2019, as a previous version of this story suggested. The original expansion of the recall was in January 2019, and the first recall was in November 2018. All six lots affected by the recall have expired, with the latest expiration date being in December 2019. Consumers who previously purchased any of the six lots recalled (listed here) are still welcome to request a refund from Tris Pharma, Inc. The company said there is no deadline to do this, emphasizing that none of the six lots should be consumed due to expiration dates. Tris Pharma, Inc. also said Thursday that none of the six lots were on the shelves since last January’s expansion of the recall. All ibuprofen drops on the market and shelves now are safe and within the recommended dose, the company said.
Editor’s Note: There was no new expansion of the recall in December 2019, as a previous version of this story suggested. The original expansion of the recall was in January 2019, and the first recall was in November 2018. All six lots affected by the recall have expired, with the latest expiration date being in December 2019. Consumers who previously purchased any of the six lots recalled (listed here) are still welcome to request a refund from Tris Pharma, Inc. The company said there is no deadline to do this, emphasizing that none of the six lots should be consumed due to expiration dates. Tris Pharma, Inc. also said Thursday that none of the six lots were on the shelves since last January’s expansion of the recall. All ibuprofen drops on the market and shelves now are safe and within the recommended dose, the company said.
RECALL: Trader Joe’s recalls egg white salad, potato salad over Listeria concerns
Trader Joe’s has recalled two salad products amid concerns over a risk of Listeria monocytogenes, the company said in an announcement Monday.
Trader Joe’s has recalled two salad products amid concerns over a risk of Listeria monocytogenes, the company said in an announcement Monday.
55,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos recalled for possible plastic contamination
The affected product, called El Monterey Signature Burrito Egg, Sausage & Cheese, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The affected product, called El Monterey Signature Burrito Egg, Sausage & Cheese, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.
CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.