Tag #Consumer Safety

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Woolite Detergent Recall Due to Pseudomonas Bacteria Contamination

A recall of over 16,000 bottles of Woolite laundry detergent sold on Amazon in January is underway due to potential Pseudomonas bacteria contamination, posing a risk of serious infection to people with weakened immune systems; no injuries reported.

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Amazon Sues CPSC Over Product Recall Order

Amazon is suing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over a January order to recall over 400,000 products sold on its site by third-party sellers because it disputes the CPSC's classification of Amazon as a "distributor", not a "third-party logistics provider".

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Illegal Marijuana Market Thrives Despite Legalization: Mold, Pesticides, and Chinese Crime Syndicates Found in California Raid

A recent raid on an illegal marijuana grow house in Fairfield, California, revealed mold, unapproved chemicals, and pesticides, highlighting the ongoing challenges of regulating the cannabis market despite legalization in several states; illegal cannabis sales significantly outpace legal transaction...

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Apple Criticizes EU's DMA Following Launch of Adult Content App on iPhones

The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to allow the distribution of "Hot Tub," an adult content browser app available on Apple devices through the third-party app marketplace AltStore PAL; Apple objects, citing concerns about user safety, especially children, while AltStore PAL claims it's the "w...

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FDA Proposes Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to test talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, following Congressional legislation and public health concerns stemming from past contamination incidents and significant litigation, such as the $700 million settlemen...

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NHTSA Delays Recall of 50 Million Air Bag Inflators After Industry Challenges

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed a recall of almost 50 million air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., citing concerns raised by the auto industry regarding the scope of the defect and variations in manufacturing processes, despite evidence of at least se...

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L'Oréal Recalls Acne Treatment Due to Benzene Contamination

L'Oréal is recalling La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment from the US market due to potential benzene contamination detected by an independent lab and confirmed by the FDA; the benzoyl peroxide-based product can release benzene into the air, posing an inhalation risk.

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LG Recalls 500,000 Ranges After 28 Fires, Injuries, and Pet Deaths

LG Electronics is recalling approximately 500,000 ranges sold nationwide from 2015-2025 due to a risk of fire from accidental knob activation, resulting in at least 28 fires, over \$340,000 in property damage, eight minor injuries, and three pet deaths, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...

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Illegal Marijuana Grows Persist Despite Legalization, Posing Safety Risks

Despite legalization in many US states, illegal marijuana grows, often run by criminal gangs, remain prevalent, creating significant health and safety risks for consumers due to unregulated pesticides and practices, highlighting challenges in distinguishing legal from illegal cannabis.

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Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS

A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.

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Nuna Recalls Nearly 609,000 Car Seats Due to Harness Issue

Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,911 Rava car seats due to a harness adjuster issue; seats manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, are affected. Nuna offers free remedy kits to address the problem, which may cause children to not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of inju...

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EU to Tax Cheap Chinese Imports to Combat Unsafe Goods

The EU plans to combat the surge in cheap goods from China entering the bloc through online platforms, proposing new taxes and fees to counter the rising number of unsafe products bypassing customs.

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