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Walmart recalls Better Homes & Gardens aromatherapy room spray

Bridget Sharkey  |  October 26, 2021

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones is being recalled following two deaths that may be linked to the product. Walmart, which carries the Better Homes and…

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Onions recalled due to salmonella outbreak

Brittany Anas  |  October 22, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is instructing consumers to throw away any unlabeled red, white and yellow onions due to a widespread salmonella outbreak linked to the vegetable. So far, 652 people from 37 states have reported being…

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Millions of Boppy Loungers recalled after being linked to infant deaths

Tricia Goss  |  September 24, 2021

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and in conjunction with Health Canada, The Boppy Company has issued a voluntary safety recall of the Newborn Lounger to address a risk of infant suffocation. There have been eight…

You’ll soon be able to turn in your gently used Ikea furniture for store credit

Tricia Goss  |  September 2, 2021

Ikea has committed to becoming a circular business by 2030. A circular business model modifies the way products and materials flow through the economy, reducing the effects on the environment from production and creation to eventual disposal. To Ikea, this…

Recalled Hostess hot dog buns and hamburger buns

Hostess recalling hot dog and hamburger buns over risk of salmonella, listeria

Marie Rossiter  |  August 19, 2021

If you’ve recently purchased hot dog or hamburger buns for an upcoming barbecue, then you’re going to want to check your pantry. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced the recall of Hostess hot dog and hamburger buns due…

Frozen breaded, stuffed chicken recalled due to salmonella outbreak

Tricia Goss  |  August 12, 2021

Take a minute to check your freezer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Food Safety Alert, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a recall due to a…

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Popular baby carrot brands recalled for salmonella contamination

Marie Rossiter  |  July 28, 2021

If you and your family keep carrots in your refrigerator to enjoy as a quick, healthy snack, then you need to know about a new food recall. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement on July 21 about…

Ikea recalling bowls, plates and mugs

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 19, 2021

If you’ve purchased any bowls, plates or mugs from Ikea within the last two years, they may be involved in a recall. Ikea is voluntarily recalling Heroisk and Talrika bowls, plates and mugs made from PLA (polylactic acid or polylactide)…

Peloton recall: What you need to know about the treadmills that have caused injuries and 1 death

Marie Rossiter  |  May 6, 2021

At-home fitness company Peloton recalled two of its exercise equipment products on May 5, reversing an earlier decision to ignore safety concerns from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Back on April 17, the CPSC issued an “urgent warning” press…

Toro recalls snowblower due to amputation risk

Tricia Goss  |  February 22, 2021

If you have recently had several inches of snow, wait before you head to the garage to start your snowblower. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the Toro brand has voluntarily recalled one of its snowblower models…

Hot Pockets recalled after consumers found glass in product

Marie Rossiter  |  January 20, 2021

If you and your family are fans of Hot Pockets, you’re going to want to know about a Class 1 recall of the frozen sandwiches. Hot Pockets’ manufacturer Nestlé and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…

Target is recalling almost half a million kids’ swimsuits and rompers for potential choking hazards

Marie Rossiter  |  January 7, 2021

If you purchased children’s clothing at Target within the past year or so, then you need to know about two recalls recently announced by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. And if you do own any of the recalled…

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Sportmix pet food is being recalled after deaths of at least 28 dogs

Brittany Anas  |  January 4, 2021

A pet food company is recalling several types of its Sportmix dog and cat food products after it was discovered that the pet food could potentially contain fatal levels of a toxic mold. So far, 28 dogs have died and…

Home Depot recalling more than 190,000 ceiling fans after reports of blades flying off

Marie Rossiter  |  December 29, 2020

If you bought a ceiling fan at Home Depot as part of a home improvement project this year, you need to know about a product recall announced on Dec. 23. The distributor of Hampton Bay ceiling fans is recalling more…

FDA says Whole Foods failed to properly label allergens

Tricia Goss  |  December 28, 2020

If you or a family member is one of the estimated 32 million Americans who have a food allergy, you know the importance of checking the ingredients of products before you purchase them. But what if those labels were inaccurate…

GM is recalling 7M vehicles worldwide for air bag problems

Marie Rossiter  |  November 30, 2020

General Motors is recalling 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide following an order from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA order comes as the agency recently concluded at least 17 people in the U.S. have died…

Crock-Pot is recalling almost a million multi-cookers

Tricia Goss  |  November 30, 2020

If you are using your multi-cooker during the holidays, you might want to stop and check the make and model number. Crock-Pot has issued a voluntary recall of its 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cooker due to a potential safety hazard. Crock-Pot…

Sliced fruit sold at Walmart recalled for listeria risk

Tricia Goss  |  October 7, 2020

On Oct. 1, the food manufacturer Country Fresh voluntarily recalled its watermelon sold at two retailers. Two days later, the company expanded the recall to include more products beyond just the watermelon. If you recently purchased pre-cut fruit, take a…

Super soakers sold at Target are being recalled

Tricia Goss  |  September 8, 2020

If you loaded up on outdoor toys and games to keep your family entertained while spending this summer at home, you may want to check your toy chest. Hasbro is recalling some of its popular water guns, and the reason…

Peaches recalled at Aldi and Target stores

Kate Streit  |  August 21, 2020

Due to a multistate salmonella outbreak potentially linked to fresh peaches from Wawoma Packing Co. sold at Aldi and Target, a recall of affected items is underway. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the Wawoma-brand peaches were identified as…

FDA recalled frozen cooked shrimp sold at Costco and other retailers

Tricia Goss  |  August 17, 2020

Don’t throw that shrimp on the barbie just yet! The Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of frozen cooked shrimp due to a potential health risk. On Aug. 11, Kader Exports announced a voluntary recall of frozen shrimp…

FDA just issued a recall of potatoes, lemons, limes and oranges

Tricia Goss  |  August 12, 2020

It’s time to take a quick look in your refrigerator and pantry once more. The FDA has announced a recall for several types of citrus fruits as well as potatoes sold in several states and at multiple retail stores. Freshouse…

Massive onion recall affects all 50 states

Tricia Goss  |  August 4, 2020

A variety of onions across the United States are currently under recall due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration, and they’ve been sold in every state. Following a joint investigation by the FDA, the Centers…

USDA recalled 38,000 pounds of ground beef

Marie Rossiter  |  August 4, 2020

If you have ground beef in your refrigerator or freezer, you are going to want to check to see if it’s part of a new recall. The United States Department of Agriculture announced a Class I recall of 38,406 pounds…

Honda Odysseys are being recalled after reports of fires

Kaitlin Gates  |  February 13, 2020

If you drive a recent model Honda Odyssey, you may need to take it in for a repair. Nearly 250,000 of those minivans from the 2018-2020 model years are being recalled after it was found that a wire can short…

More than 165K inclined sleepers are being recalled from Graco, Evenflo and other brands

Kaitlin Gates  |  January 31, 2020

If you’ve purchased an inclined sleeper for your baby anytime between 2013 and just this month, listen up. More than 165,000 inclined sleepers are being recalled from multiple brands, including Graco, Evenflo, Summer Infant and Delta Enterprise. The recalls are…

These popular face masks are being recalled after people complained of burns

Kaitlin Gates  |  January 9, 2020

After multiple complaints of skin irritation on social media, beauty brand Yes To is recalling one of their popular sheet masks and pulling it from store shelves. The mask in question, their Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Mask, is…

These essential oils are being recalled for lack of child-resistant packaging

Marie Rossiter  |  January 7, 2020

If you’re one of the many people who love to use essential oils in your home, you need to check your collection for a recalled product. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled two essential oil products made by…

The hard-boiled egg recall for listeria concerns has been expanded

Brittany Anas  |  December 30, 2019

A hard-boiled egg recall potentially linked to a national listeria outbreak has been expanded to include packaged hard-boiled eggs, potato salads, egg salads, salad kits and other products sold at several stores including Trader Joe’s, Costco, Kroger, Walmart and more.…

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Volvo is recalling 145,000 cars because the doors might open unexpectedly

Kaitlin Gates  |  December 19, 2019

If you have a 2011-2017 Volvo in your garage, check your VIN. The automaker is recalling 144,937 sedans and wagons from the 2011-2017 model years because the vehicles’ doors may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the…

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Subaru is recalling 250,000 cars that could lose power while driving

Kaitlin Gates  |  December 16, 2019

If you own a newer-model Subaru, check your VIN. More than 250,000 Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester and Impreza vehicles are being recalled because they could lose power while driving, which could result in a crash. Around 205,000 Crosstrek and Impreza models from the…

2 brands of flour are being recalled nationwide for possible E. coli contamination

Steph Auteri  |  December 3, 2019

As we enter prime baking season, we urge you to check the flour in your pantry. Last week, on Nov. 27, both Hodgson Mill and United Natural Foods Inc. issued voluntary recalls on 5-pound bags of their all-purpose flour products.…

Ready-to-eat salads and sushi are being recalled for possible listeria contamination

Marie Rossiter  |  December 3, 2019

If you recently purchased any ready-to-eat foods, you should check your refrigerator right away. Fuji Food Products, Inc. recently issued a voluntary recall of almost two dozen of its prepared food products sold across the East Coast and upper Midwest…

Nearly 100,000 pounds of packaged salad are being recalled for E. coli concerns

Anna Weaver  |  November 25, 2019

Salad eaters, take note! At least 40 people across the country were sickened after eating packaged romaine salad items contaminated with E. coli, so food safety experts have issued a wider recall of all romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California.…

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General Motors is recalling more than 640,000 pickups because their seat belts can cause fires

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 22, 2019

If you own a newer model General Motors pickup truck, you’ll want to check your VIN number. GM is recalling more than 640,000 Chevrolet and GMC light- and heavy-duty pickup trucks after it was found that a part on the…

Dodge minivans are being recalled because their seatbelts may fail in a crash

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 18, 2019

If you have a newer Dodge Grand Caravan, it’s time to check your VIN number. Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles after it was found that some seatbelts could come loose during a crash, which could lead…

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General Motors is recalling over 600,000 pickups and SUVs for a brake problem

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 11, 2019

In a document posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, GM says that if a wheel-speed sensor fails while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph when in all-wheel-drive or automatic mode, the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

Smoked salmon is being recalled in 23 states for a potential botulism risk

Kate Streit  |  November 8, 2019

On Nov. 6, the FDA announced that Mill Stream Corp (Sullivan Harbor Farm) of Hancock, Maine, is voluntarily recalling 10 lots of its cold smoked salmon because of the risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a …

More than 100 vegetable products are being recalled for listeria concerns

Anna Weaver  |  November 5, 2019

Check your vegetable bin: A large scale recall on 100-plus pre-packaged vegetable products sold in the U.S. and Canada under brand names like Del Monte, O Organics and Signature Farms was recently announced. Mann Packing Co., which distributed the vegetable…

Frozen raspberries are being recalled for possible hepatitis A contamination

Claire Gillespie  |  November 4, 2019

"Wawona Frozen Foods is issuing this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution due to a positive test result taken as part of a government sampling program," said Wawona's announcement. "There have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary and precautionary recall to date."

More than 6,000 pounds of turkey and sausage patties from Walmart are being recalled

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  October 23, 2019

More than 6,444 pounds of turkey and pork sausage patties have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination.

1 million dressers sold at Sears and Kmart are being recalled for tipping over

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 21, 2019

Around 1 million dressers sold at Sears and Kmart stores are being recalled after it was found they could tip over. The recall includes Belmont four-drawer dressers with plastic drawer glides that were sold at Sears and Kmart stores nationwide…

Subaru Foresters are being recalled for potentially faulty airbags

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 17, 2019

If you own a Subaru Forester, check your VIN number. Subaru is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats after it was discovered that an electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen. If that happens, the…

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Taco Bell is recalling 2 million pounds of seasoned beef for potential metal contamination

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  October 16, 2019

If your local Taco Bell was out of beef this week, we now know the reason why. Taco Bell’s parent company Yum! Brands issued a recall for 2.3 million pounds of seasoned ground beef in 21 states over fears that…

Ikea is recalling infant bibs because they may pose a choking hazard

Marie Rossiter  |  October 11, 2019

Consumers need to check their baby bibs against a new recall notice. According to Ikea and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, the retailer’s Matvra Bibs are being recalled due to a choking hazard to young children. The recall…

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Kroger, Aldi and other grocery stores are recalling chicken over listeria concerns

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 10, 2019

If you’ve purchased frozen cooked, diced or shredded chicken or pre-made chicken salad recently, listen up. Tip Top Poultry, Inc. is recalling some of their products for possible listeria contamination. The original recall was issued in September and included Trader…

Perdue recalled 495 pounds of chicken for undeclared allergens

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  September 20, 2019

If you’ve recently bought frozen chicken, you may want to check your kitchen freezer. That’s because Perdue Foods has issued a recall of 495 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken due to mislabeling and undeclared allergens, the company announced this week. Bags of gluten-free…

General Mills is recalling Gold Medal flour for potential E. coli contamination

Kate Streit  |  September 18, 2019

Check your pantry, because General Mills has voluntarily recalled 5-pound bags of Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour for possible E. coli contamination. General Mills announced the recall after the strain E. coli 026 was found during a sampling of Gold…

Whirlpool is recalling 26,000 glass cooktops for turning on by themselves

Mandy Gambrell  |  September 3, 2019

After receiving 133 reports of cooktop surface elements turning on by themselves, the Whirlpool Corporation is recalling Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brand glass cooktops with touch controls. Of the reported incidents that occurred, 14 of them involved nearby items being damaged…

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Dole is recalling baby spinach products in 10 states because of possible salmonella contamination

Kathleen St. John  |  August 14, 2019

Heads up, healthy people: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. announced a recall of two of the company’s baby spinach products on Tuesday. The recall affects 6-ounce bags and 10-ounce clamshells of Dole baby spinach. The products expired on August 5 and…

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