Lifetime Brands Recalls 75,700 BUILT LUUM Light-Up Tumblers Over Dangerous Button Battery Hazard
Lifetime Brands has recalled approximately 75,700 BUILT LUUM Light Up Tumblers after the Consumer Product Safety Commission determined the cups can break, exposing a button cell battery that poses a serious choking and ingestion hazard to children. The recall was announced March 19, 2026. One incident has already been reported involving a child who gained […]
Ford Recalls 254,000 Lincoln and Explorer Vehicles Over Software Defect
Ford Motor Company has recalled 254,640 Lincoln and Ford Explorer vehicles due to a software defect that can cause the rearview camera and multiple advanced driver assistance features to suddenly stop working while on the road. The recall was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 24, 2026, and covers vehicles across […]
CDC: Substance Use During Pregnancy
Key points Overview Opioid use during pregnancy can affect mothers and their babies. Opioids prescribed by a doctor may be used during pregnancy to manage pain. Additionally, some pregnant women misuse prescription opioids, or use illegal opioids such as heroin and fentanyl. Nonmedical use of prescription medications can lead to an increased risk of adverse […]
Frozen Food Glass Recall Expands Again. Over 9 Million Pounds Of Trader Joe’s Products Across 43 States
The massive Ajinomoto Foods North America frozen food recall has been updated again, significantly broadening which consumers need to check their freezers. The recall now covers 36,987,575 pounds of frozen fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products sold under multiple brand names, including Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Ajinomoto. The latest […]
CDC: History of Measles
Key points Pre-vaccine era Francis Home, a Scottish physician, demonstrated in 1757 that measles is caused by an infectious agent in the blood of patients. In 1912, measles became a nationally notifiable disease in the United States, requiring U.S. healthcare providers and laboratories to report all diagnosed cases. In the first decade of reporting, an […]
Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled Nationwide Over Dangerous Microbial Contamination
Cardinal Health has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of select lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) after identifying microbial contamination with a bacterium called Paenibacillus phoenicis. The recall was announced March 19, 2026, and covers products distributed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Japan between September 2025 and February 2026. Cardinal […]
Nearly 90,000 Bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Recalled Over Foreign Substance Contamination
Strides Pharma Inc. has voluntarily recalled approximately 89,592 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension nationwide after consumers reported finding a gel-like mass and black particles inside the medicine. The recall was initiated on March 2, 2026, and classified by the FDA on March 16, 2026, as a Class II recall — meaning use of the […]
CDC: Safer Food Choices for Adults 65 and Older
At a glance Why it’s important Older adults have a higher risk of getting sick from food poisoning and having a more serious illness. To prevent food poisoning, some foods are safer choices than others. That’s because some foods—such as undercooked meat and eggs, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized milk—are more often associated with […]
Aldi Recalls Simply Nature Frozen Spinach Bites Sold Over Rodent Hair Contamination
Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods Inc. has voluntarily recalled its Simply Nature Frozen Spinach Bites, sold exclusively at Aldi, after the product was found to be potentially contaminated with rodent hair. The recall was initiated on January 16, 2026, and remains ongoing. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, meaning the product may […]
CDC: Rabies Prevention and Control
Key points Overview In the United States, people are usually exposed to rabies by coming in contact with wild animals infected with the virus. They may also be exposed through their pets encountering a rabid animal. Common rabid animals in the United States include raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. People who are exposed to rabies […]