CONSUMER SAFETY

Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Walmart's Water Bottle Recall: A Lesson in Product Safety

Walmart is pulling 850, 000 water bottles from shelves after reports of serious injuries. The issue? The lid can shoot off with surprising force, causing harm. Two people have already lost their vision due to this problem. The bottles in question are the Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles. They've been sold in Walmart stores since 2017. The pr...

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Mar 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Scooters on Standby: What You Need to Know

Scooters are a popular way to get around, but some models have a serious flaw. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has flagged a problem with Segway's Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters. The issue? The folding mechanism can fail while in use. This can cause the handlebars or stem to collapse, leading to falls and injuries. The injuries reported so f...

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Check Your Pantry: Important Target Green Bean Recall

There is a serious food recall happening right now. It involves canned green beans. Specifically, the recall targets a store brand called "Good & Gather. " This brand is sold at Target. The recall is happening in 21 states, including Illinois. So, if you live in one of these states, pay attention. The recall started in February. It was because of a foreign object fo...

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Coolers Causing Injuries: What You Need to Know

Igloo Products Corp. has a big problem on their hands. They're recalling over a million rolling coolers. The issue? The tow handle can pinch fingertips, leading to serious injuries. We're talking amputations, lacerations, and bone fractures. The company is working with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to fix this. The affected coolers are the 90-quart Fl...

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Why Unpasteurized Apple Cider Can Be a Fall Risk

Ever thought about why some apple cider looks cloudy and golden? That's because it might not be pasteurized. Health departments in places like Ogle County, Illinois, and Fulton County, Georgia, are warning people to be careful. Unpasteurized cider can have harmful bacteria that make you sick. Most orchards don't pasteurize their cider because it's not required by law...

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