Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls 36,000 Heartwarming Hugs Bears Over Zipper Slider Choking Hazard
Build-A-Bear Workshop has recalled approximately 36,000 Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bears sold in the United States after the zipper slider on the bear’s side pouch was found to detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recall was announced April 30, 2026. No injuries have been reported in the United States. One consumer in […]
CDC: Venomous Snakes at Work
Key points Overview Venomous snakes found in the United States include: Each year, 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States. About 5 of those people die. More people would die if they did not seek medical care. Workers are more likely to suffer long-term injuries than to die from snake bites. […]