FDA: Is It Really ‘FDA Approved’?
“FDA approved!” Maybe you saw those words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Some marketers may say their products are “FDA approved.” But how can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved? The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating […]
Charging Your E-Scooter in Your Hallway or Living Room Could Burn Your Building Down
Across the country, electric scooter batteries are starting fires in apartment buildings, hallways, and homes — and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the number one factor making these fires so deadly is where people charge them. CPSC has documented fires from e-scooters and e-bikes that spread through entire apartment buildings within minutes, […]
Whole Foods Recalls Belgian Cabricharme Cheese In 7 States Over Undeclared Egg Allergen On Scale Labels
Whole Foods Market is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme Raw Milk Cheese sold at 18 specialty cheese department locations across 7 states after store-generated scale labels were found to omit a required egg allergen declaration. The recall was announced September 11, 2026. No illnesses have been reported. All affected product has been removed from […]
CDC: Spotting Hidden Sugars in Everyday Foods
WHAT TO KNOW When most people think of sugar, they think of sweet treats like candy, ice cream, or baked goods. But sugar can be hiding in many everyday foods without you knowing it. If you have diabetes or prediabetes, it’s important to know what’s in your food and how it might affect your blood […]
What Kills More People After a Hurricane Than the Storm Itself?
The deadliest moments of a hurricane often come after the wind stops. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued repeated warnings documenting the four post-storm hazards that kill Americans every year — and carbon monoxide from portable generators is the most dangerous of all. CPSC estimates approximately 85 to 100 Americans die each […]
SUPPLX.com Recalls Business Pill And Branch Manager For Men Nationwide After FDA Finds Dangerous Levels Of Hidden Yohimbine
SUPPLX.com of Grant-Valkaria, Florida, is voluntarily recalling two male sexual enhancement supplements — Business Pill and Branch Manager for Men — after FDA laboratory analysis confirmed both products contain dangerously high levels of yohimbine that is not declared on the product labels. The recall was announced September 3, 2026. The company is notifying affected customers […]
Portable Generators Kill Nearly 100 Americans Every Year. Most Die After the Storm Has Passed.
When a hurricane or severe storm knocks out power, the deadliest threat often arrives in the hours that follow — not from the storm itself, but from portable generators used indoors. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that approximately 85 to 100 consumers die in the United States every year from carbon monoxide […]
Made Fresh Salads Recalls 60+ Deli Salads And Cream Cheeses Distributed To NYC Area Stores Over Possible Listeria
Made Fresh Salads, Inc. of Bay Shore, New York, is recalling all of its Ready to Eat Deli Style Salads and cream cheese products after environmental sampling by the FDA and the company revealed that some areas of the manufacturing facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was announced September 6, 2026. No illnesses […]
CDC: Symptoms of Diabetes
KEY POINTS Symptoms If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested: Symptoms of type 1 diabetes People who have type 1 diabetes may also have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains. Type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed at any age. Symptoms can develop in just a few weeks […]
The Extension Cord You Bought Online Might Be a Counterfeit That Could Start a Fire
Counterfeit and non-compliant extension cords and power strips are flooding online marketplaces — and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they are a leading cause of home fires. Unlike certified extension cords, counterfeit products use undersized wiring, lack proper insulation, and carry fake safety certification marks that make them appear safe. These products […]