Category: Health News
Cooluli Recalls 250,000 Minifridges After 19 Fires Reported
Cooluli recalled 250,000 minifridges after 19 reports of smoking, sparking, fridges catching on fire, and $80,000 in damagae. One person suffered a smoke inhalation injury.
Schwarzkopf Hair Mousse Cans Recalled for Explosion Hazard
Henkel recalled 25 lots of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Hair Mousse because a defect in the aluminum can creates a potential risk of explosion.
Heated Blankets Sold on Amazon Recalled After 27 Fires
About 178,000 OCTROT heated sherpa throws and blankets have been recalled after reports of 27 fires and 555 reports of the electrical cord melting, sparking and smoking.
Navy Veteran Sues Amazon for Burns From Recalled Fire Pit
A San Diego Navy veteran is suing Amazon after a recalled tabletop alcohol fire pit exploded on his balcony, leaving him with severe 3rd-degree burns and permanent scarring.
Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 345 in 27 States
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers distributed to Chipotle and QDOBA restaurants, with 345 illnesses reported so far across 27 states.
Walmart Pistachio Nut Butter Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Bettergoods® Pistachio Nut Butter products that were sold at Walmart stores in 19 states have been recalled after a routine inspection discovered Salmonella in a sample of the product.
Publix Recalls All GreenWise Frozen Berries for E. Coli
Publix recalled all GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries after at least 12 people got sick with E. coli. Four people were hospitalized in the outbreak.
OCOOPA Recalls 1.5M Hand Warmers for Fire, Death Risk
OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after the lithium-ion batteries inside them were linked to fires, burns and the death of an 83-year-old California consumer.
Galanz Retro Fridges Recalled After Fire Kills One
Galanz Americas recalled about 121,680 Retro Refrigerators after regulators received 34 reports of fire, one of which was linked to a death.
Instant Pot Duo Nova Burn Lawsuit Claims Lid Failure
An Austin, Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Instant Brands after her Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker's lid allegedly opened while the unit was still pressurized, spraying her with scalding food and causing severe burns.