Window Blind Cord Safety: The Hidden Strangulation Hazard in Almost Every Home
Most parents childproof their kitchens, cover their electrical outlets, and latch their cabinets — but overlook one of the most consistently deadly hazards in the home. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has identified corded window coverings as one of the top five hidden hazards in American homes. On average, about nine children under […]
Comfrut Recalls Publix GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries In 8 States After E. Coli Illnesses Reported
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., selling under the Comfrut brand, has voluntarily recalled its 10-ounce GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries sold exclusively at Publix grocery stores after the product tested presumptively positive for E. coli O145:H28 — a Shiga toxin-producing strain known to cause severe illness. The recall was announced July 3, 2026. The […]
Furniture Tip-Over Safety: Anchor Your Furniture Before It Kills a Child
It happens in seconds, in silence, and almost always when a parent is nearby. A child climbs a dresser, a bookcase, or pulls open a drawer — and the furniture tips forward, crushing them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of 234 fatalities resulting from clothing storage unit tip-overs from January 2000 […]
Kao USA Recalls Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo Nationwide Over Bacterial Contamination
Kao USA has voluntarily recalled specific lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after the product tested positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae — a bacterial contaminant that poses little risk to healthy individuals but can cause serious infection in people with weakened immune systems. The recall was issued July 1, 2026. No adverse events or injuries […]
CDC: Pack Smart
Prepare a travel health kit with items you may need, especially those that may be difficult to find on your trip. If you have specific medical conditions, check with your healthcare professional for any additional items to consider bringing along. Be aware that some countries have restrictions on what medications you can bring with you, so check […]
Carbon Monoxide from Home Appliances: The Silent Killer Living Inside Your House
Most people know carbon monoxide is dangerous — but few realize it can be produced silently and lethally by the appliances already running inside their home. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced by the incomplete burning of fuels including natural gas, propane, […]
Rowenta Recalls X-Force Flex Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Over Lithium-Ion Battery That Can Overheat And Cause Fire
Groupe SEB USA, doing business as Rowenta USA, has recalled approximately 3,660 Rowenta X-Force Flex cordless vacuum cleaners after the lithium-ion battery in the vacuum’s handle was found to overheat and potentially ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. The recall was announced July 2, 2026. Rowenta has received two U.S. reports of overheating or […]
Adult Portable Bed Rails: A Hidden Danger for Seniors and Caregivers
Portable bed rails are marketed as safety aids for older adults — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they have killed at least 18 people and injured countless more. Since 2021, CPSC has recalled more than 3 million adult portable bed rails through nine recalls and safety warning notices. CPSC data show […]
Diamond Wipes International Recalls 75,315 CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Over Child Poisoning Risk From Lidocaine
Diamond Wipes International, Inc. of Chino, California, has recalled approximately 75,315 CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes because the individually wrapped wipe packets do not have child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The wipes contain lidocaine, a topical anesthetic that can cause serious or fatal poisoning if ingested by young children. The […]
CDC: Sex Tourism
Sex tourism is travel for the specific purpose of having sex, typically with commercial sex workers. It is different from having casual sex during travel with fellow travelers or locals. Condoms Help Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections Both sex tourism and casual sex can lead to the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), […]