Month: November 2021

Odor-Eaters Foot Sprays Recalled for Toxic Benzene

Odor-Eaters Foot Sprays Recalled for Toxic Benzene

Yet another spray product has been recalled due to toxic benzene. This time, Odor-Eaters Spray Powder and Stink Stoppers foot sprays have been recalled due to the cancer-causing chemical.

/ November 30, 2021
Instant Pot Lawsuit

California Woman Files Lawsuit Claiming Instant Pot is Dangerous

A woman from California who was burned by an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer.

/ November 29, 2021
Goodman Recalls 300,000 Home Furnace Drain Pans for Fire Hazard

Goodman Recalls 300,000 Furnace Drain Pans for Fire Hazard

A recall has been issued for around 300,000 drain pans for home furnaces after 23 fires were reported.

/ November 23, 2021
Veteran Awarded $77.5 Million for Hearing Loss Linked to 3M Earplugs

$13 Million Awarded to Army Sergeant With Hearing Loss from 3M Earplugs

A jury has awarded $13 million to an Army sergeant who suffered hearing loss despite using 3M's Combat Arms Earplugs.

/ November 22, 2021
Organic Baby Spinach Linked to E. coli Outbreak

Organic Baby Spinach Linked to E. coli Outbreak

An outbreak of E. coli in 7 states has been linked to spinach, including Josie's Organics Baby Spinach.

/ November 19, 2021
VidaXL Recalls 3,200 Pool Ladders for Drowning Hazard

VidaXL Recalls 3,200 Pool Ladders for Drowning Hazard

Around 3,200 VidaXL Steel Pool Ladders were recalled because the steps can break off, which poses a drowning hazard.

/ November 18, 2021
Ellume Recalls 2 Million At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

Ellume Recalls 2 Million At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

More than 2 million at-home COVID-19 test kits have been recalled by the medical technology manufacturer Ellume due to false positives.

/ November 17, 2021
Herbs & Spices May Contain Toxic Heavy Metals: Consumer Reports

Herbs & Spices May Contain Toxic Heavy Metals: Consumer Reports

Oregano, thyme, turmeric and other popular herbs and spices may be contaminated with heavy metals, according to Consumer Reports.

/ November 16, 2021
Oregon Lox Company Recalls Smoked Salmon for Listeria Risk

Oregon Lox Company Recalls Smoked Salmon for Listeria Risk

Smoked salmon sold under brands like Aqua Nova, North Coast, and Tony's has been recalled due to a risk of Listeria infections.

/ November 15, 2021
Hart Nail Guns Sold at Walmart Recalled for Serious Injury Hazard

Hart Nail Guns Sold at Walmart Recalled for Serious Injury Hazard

About 15,700 Hart nail guns that were exclusively sold at Walmart have been recalled because they can malfunction and fire a nail involuntarily.

/ November 12, 2021