FDA Alert: Thermometer Linked to Skin Burns
Company Announcement Hauppauge, NY, May 10, 2023– BearCare, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of its rechargeable Walnut Wearable Smart Thermometer (Walnut Thermometer) due to reports of injuries, including skin burns, by users. The Walnut Thermometer is an over-the-counter rechargeable device intended for continuous chest temperature monitoring of children ages 0-6 years which can be identified […]
New Funding for Overdose Surveillance and Prevention
The CDC is announcing two new Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) today under its Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program to advance the critical work that health departments and communities play in driving down overdose deaths. One NOFO is designed for states and one for localities and territories. These NOFOs will expand and strengthen current overdose surveillance […]
Top Crime Alerts for May 12, 2023
Chicago, IL – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near the iconic Willis Tower. The incident took place at a popular restaurant located just blocks away from the Chicago Board of Trade Building. Authorities say that multiple shots were fired, leaving one bystander injured in the crossfire. The suspect(s) fled the scene and are currently at large. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
Family Dollar Issues Recall of Popular Headache Medicine
Company Announcement Family Dollar is initiating a voluntary retail level product recall of certain over-the-counter drug products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that were stored and shipped to certain stores on or around June 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 due to product being stored by Family Dollar outside of labeled […]