Ford recalls 518K SUVs due to possible fuel leak and fire risk

Scripps News  |  November 28, 2022

The Ford Motor Company has recalled more than 518,000 SUVs nationwide due to possible fire risks in the engine. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, the recall affects 2020-23 Bronco Sports and Escapes with 3-cylinder, 1.5L engines.…

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Nearly 250K Ram heavy-duty diesel pickups recalled for engine fire risk

Scripps News  |  November 18, 2022

Nearly 250,000 heavy-duty diesel Ram trucks in the U.S. are being recalled because transmission fluid could leak and cause the engine to catch on fire. Stellantis said the recall covers some 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and certain 2020 through…

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Nearly 94K pounds of ground beef sold at H-E-B, Central Market recalled due to possible contamination

Scripps News  |  November 17, 2022

Tyson Foods announced Thursday that they’d recalled nearly 94,000 pounds of ground beef produced at its Amarillo, Texas, facility due to possible contamination. In a news release, Tyson’s said the beef sold at H-E-B, Joe V’s, Mi Tienda and Central…

Mockingbird recalls nearly 149,000 strollers for frame cracks

Scripps News  |  November 11, 2022

Nearly 149,000 Mockingbird single-to-double strollers have been recalled after 138 reports of the stroller’s frame cracking. The cracks have been blamed for injuring eight children. The injuries were mostly minor and involved cuts and bruises, the Consumer Product Safety Commission…

Nestlé recalls Toll House edible cookie dough

Scripps News  |  November 8, 2022

Nestlé USA is recalling some of its Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs. The company says the products may contain soft plastic film. The recalled batches were produced between Aug. 1 and Aug. 3 and distributed to retailers nationwide. Customers…

AirWick air fresheners recalled for rupture and laceration hazard

Scripps News  |  November 4, 2022

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that a batch of AirWick air fresheners could pose a laceration and injury hazard, prompting its recall. The CPSC said the recalled air fresheners are “missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion…

Sauces sold on Amazon recalled due to potential allergen

Scripps News  |  October 28, 2022

The Seed Ranch Flavor Co. is recalling several products sold on Amazon and at a handful of retailers as the products contain undeclared soy. The recalled products include five-ounce bottles of “Umami Everyday Sauce” and “Everything But The Sushi &…

Wall-mounted basketball goal recalled years after boy’s death

Scripps News  |  October 27, 2022

An Indiana-based company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are recalling about 18,000 Goalsetter wall-mounted basketball goals that can unexpectedly detach from the wall and fall to the ground. The CPSC says a Granger, Indiana, boy died after one of…

Kia recalls SUVs due to engine fire risk

Scripps News  |  October 27, 2022

Kia announced a recall for some 2008 and 2009 Sportage vehicles because there’s a risk that the engine could catch on fire. “An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or…

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37 million bottles of Pine-Sol cleaning products recalled for possible bacteria contamination

Scripps News  |  October 27, 2022

Clorox recalled 37 million bottles of its scented Pine-Sol products on Oct. 25 due to a possible bacteria contamination. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the eight Pine-Sol products included in the recall are Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners…

Dry shampoos from multiple brands recalled for potentially high levels of benzene

Scripps News  |  October 24, 2022

Unilever United States is voluntarily recalling numerous dry shampoo products that were sold under various brand names. The recall includes dry shampoos from Dove, Suave, Nexxus, Tresemme and Bed Head. The products may have elevated levels of benzene, according to a…

More than 60,000 toy guns recalled for fire hazard

Scripps News  |  October 21, 2022

The Consumer Protection Safety Commission said over 60,000 Gel Blaster SURGE 1.0 toy guns have been recalled due to potential fire hazards. According to the CPSC, the toy’s lithium-ion battery pack inside the handle can overheat and ignite, posing a…

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Abbott recalls Similac baby formula, Pedialyte for improper seals

Scripps News  |  October 17, 2022

Abbott announced that it is recalling some of its products made at an Ohio facility due to some of the products not being properly sealed, which would lead to spoilage. Abbott warned that if spoiled products are consumed, gastrointestinal symptoms…

Kia recalls 70,000 Sorento and Sportage models because of fire risk

Scripps News  |  September 30, 2022

Korean automaker Kia is issuing another recall due to a possible fire risk. This time, the recall affects 70,000 Sorento and Sportage SUV models from 2016 to 2023. On its website, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Kia is recommending that…

Basketball hoops recalled after backboards fall on players

Scripps News  |  September 24, 2022

More than 13,000 basketball hoops were recalled due to welds in the arm attached to the backboard failing and causing the backboard to fall. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 26 reported incidents of backboards falling.…

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Family Dollar recalls numerous toothpaste, mouthwash products

Scripps News  |  September 20, 2022

Family Dollar recalled various Colgate products because they were stored outside of the labeled temperature products. The recall includes five different types of toothpaste and Colgate Optic White Mouthwash. The products were sold in 11 states. They include Arizona, California,…

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USDA recalls Healthy Choice meals for undisclosed allergen

Scripps News  |  September 19, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that approximately 22,061 pounds of frozen beef products were recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products recalled are Healthy Choice Korean-Style Beef Power Bowls. The items have a best if used by…

Strollers sold through Amazon recalled due to faulty brakes

Scripps News  |  September 16, 2022

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said 310 Cityscape Travel System strollers have been recalled due to faulty brakes. The recalled models are Cityscape Travel Jogger strollers No. TJ75B12A. The recalled lot number is 111444 0122, and the date of…

Rupturing batteries force recall of some HearMuffs units for infants

Scripps News  |  September 8, 2022

Four models of HearMuffs have been recalled after regulators found that the products’ alkaline batteries are prone to rupture. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted 19 incidents of batteries rupturing, but as of Wednesday, none have caused any injuries.…

More than 26,000 cordless lawn mowers recalled due to laceration hazard

Scripps News  |  September 2, 2022

More than 26,000 cordless lawn mowers were recalled after officials received 31 reports of either the blade or the bolt securing the blade on the recalled lawn mowers detaching. The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission said the affected models are…

Amputation hazard prompts company to recall thousands of infant strollers

Scripps News  |  September 2, 2022

UPPAbaby has recalled 14,400 of its Ridge Jogging strollers as the company said their rear brakes can cause a non-occupant child’s finger to be lacerated or amputated. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said at least one child who was…

Animal cookies sold at Target recalled because they may contain metal

Scripps News  |  August 29, 2022

Animal cookies sold at Target stores under the Market Pantry brand are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain metal. The 44-ounce Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies, made by D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc., were sold in a…

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Kia, Hyundai recall more than 280,000 SUVs due to fire risk

WFTS  |  August 24, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Hyundai and Kia recalled more than 281,000 of their vehicles due to a fire risk. The NHTSA said the recall involves more than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade vehicle models from 2020-2022 and over 36,000…

GM recalls over 400K vehicles over possible faulty seat belt

Scripps News  |  August 16, 2022

General Motors is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a potential issue with seat belts. The recall is for the 2021 and 2022 model years of the Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC…

4moms recalls millions of infant swings, rockers over strangulation concerns following infant death

Scripps News  |  August 16, 2022

More than 2 million infant swings and rockers are being recalled because children can become entangled in the straps. The recall includes the MamaRoo Baby Swing, versions 1.0 through 4.0, and RockaRoo Baby Rockers, sold under the 4moms brand. “4moms…

Some Capri Sun pouches recalled for traces of cleaning agent

Scripps News  |  August 15, 2022

KraftHeinz is issuing a nationwide recall of a specific variety of its popular Capri Sun juice pouches after the discovery of a cleaning solution in some products. About 5,760 cases of the Wild Cherry flavor pouches have been recalled. Affected…

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Oatly oat milk, Premier Protein shakes among dozens of drinks recalled over bacteria concern

Marie Rossiter  |  August 2, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a new round of recalls and this time you’ll need to check your cabinets before you indulge in your favorite oat milk, protein shake or other nondairy milk-based drink. In a July…

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Banana Boat spray-on sunscreen recalled due to presence of carcinogen

Scripps News  |  August 2, 2022

Banana Boat has voluntarily issued a nationwide recall of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 due to the presence of benzene, which is classified as a human carcinogen. “While benzene is not an ingredient in any Banana…

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Family Dollar recalls numerous toiletry products

Scripps News  |  July 26, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Family Dollar has initiated a voluntary recall of numerous toiletry products that were “inadvertently” shipped to stores. The FDA says the products, which include toothpaste, lotions and medications, were stored outside the…

Natierra freeze-dried blueberries recalled for potential lead contamination

Bridget Sharkey  |  July 21, 2022

Have you purchased freeze-dried blueberries recently? If so, you should check the label. The Food and Drug Administration has just warned consumers that freeze-dried blueberries sold under the brand name Natierra may be contaminated with lead. Natierra, which belongs to…

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Jif peanut butter recall expands to include candy and snacks

Marie Rossiter  |  June 8, 2022

The Jif peanut butter recall issued in late May prompted by an investigation into a salmonella outbreak has widened to include various products made with the affected product. On May 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary…

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Mercedes recalling almost 1 million vehicles for faulty brakes

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 6, 2022

Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles worldwide due to concerns over reduced brake performance or brake failure. The recall includes 292,287 vehicles sold in the U.S. (and around 700,000 elsewhere around the world) from model years 2006-2012. The National…

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Electrolux and Frigidaire refrigerators recalled due to ice-maker choking hazard

Tricia Goss  |  June 6, 2022

Owners of Electrolux and Frigidaire refrigerators are urged to check the model and serial numbers of their appliances. Electrolux, which also owns Frigidaire, has announced a voluntary recall of ice makers in specific models. Why Are Ice Makers Being Recalled?…

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Jif peanut butter products recalled over salmonella concerns

WFTS  |  May 24, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections that is possibly linked to Jif peanut butter products. The J.M. Smucker Company issued a voluntary recall for its creamy, crunchy,…

Skittles, Starburst, Life Savers gummies recalled after reports of metal strand in product

Scripps News  |  May 16, 2022

Some varieties of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies are being recalled by Mars Wrigley after consumers reported finding a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company says it does not know…

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More than 120,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for possible contamination

Scripps News  |  April 27, 2022

More than 120,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli are under recall. Lakeside Refrigerated Services, based in New Jersey, produced the ground beef products between Feb. 1, 2022 and April 8, 2022. The beef…

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Pancake and waffle mix recalled for contamination with pieces of cable

Scripps News  |  March 21, 2022

A pancake and waffle mix sold by Walmart is under recall. Continental Mills makes Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix. Cable fragments were found in a “limited amount of product,” the FDA says on its website. FDA, CNN Newsource…

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Airborne Gummies immunity supplements recalled for packaging issue

Scripps News  |  March 18, 2022

Nearly 4 million bottles of Airborne Gummies, an immunity supplement, are being recalled because people could get hurt when opening the containers for the first time.

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Fitbit recalling 1 million smartwatches due to burn hazard

WXYZ News  |  March 2, 2022

Fitbit is recalling about 1 million Ionic Smartwatches due to a burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on March 2. According to the CPSC, there are four different models that are recalled. The watches were sold in…

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Abbott expands baby formula recall following child’s death

Scripps News Denver  |  March 2, 2022

Abbott Nutrition has expanded its baby formula recall after reports of an infant’s death. The Food and Drug Administration announced in an update on Feb. 28 that the recall had been expanded to include one lot of Similac PM 60/40. On…

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Family Dollar closes 404 stores and issues recalls following rat infestation

Kathleen St. John  |  February 22, 2022

Discount retailer Family Dollar is temporarily closing more than 400 of its stores after a U.S. Food and Drug Administration report described a company warehouse littered with rodents and their feces. The report, released Friday, detailed a grisly scene: More…

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Two deaths linked to packaged salads recalled for listeria

Kaitlin Gates  |  February 4, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now investigating a listeria outbreak linked to packaged salads that has lead to the deaths of two people. The outbreak is tied to Dole packaged salads that were sold in November and December…

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Recall issued for beach chairs sold at Family Dollar

Scripps News  |  January 27, 2022

A beach chair sold at Family Dollar is being recalled amid consumer reports of it collapsing unexpectedly. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 38,000 of the Beach Loungers were recalled because they pose a risk of injuring if…

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Bagged salad sold in 37 states is being recalled due to Listeria risk

Tricia Goss  |  January 12, 2022

If you buy bagged salad, it’s a good time to dig through the crisper and check for some Dole products that have been recalled. Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall for several specific salads processed at its…

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More than 28,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for E. coli contamination

Marie Rossiter  |  January 10, 2022

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Dried apricots recalled over allergy threat

Marie Rossiter  |  December 14, 2021

If you have dried fruits on hand in your kitchen, you’ll want to take notice of a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall over a potential health hazard in certain shipments of apricots. According to the FDA announcement, Bokhary…

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GE recalls almost 145,000 ranges due to tip-over hazard

Tricia Goss  |  December 10, 2021

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Dozens of precooked ham, pepperoni products recalled over listeria concern

Bridget Sharkey  |  December 8, 2021

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Kool-Aid powdered beverages, Country Time Lemonade recalled

Scripps News  |  November 17, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Company is recalling Country Time Lemonade and some Kool-Aid powdered beverages, according to CBS News. The recall is for certain Country Time and Kool-Aid products sold in 19 oz. plastic packages, 82.5 oz. canisters. It also involves…

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Dole has recalled bagged salad sold at Walmart, Kroger and other grocers

Tricia Goss  |  November 3, 2021

Check the bagged salad in your fridge. Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has voluntarily issued a recall of some bags of garden salad due to a potential health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled garden salads were sold in grocery stores,…

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