Two Amazon Hair Growth Serums Recalled Over Deadly Child Poisoning Risk
Two hair growth serum products sold on Amazon have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission after their packaging was found to violate the Poison Prevention Packaging Act — leaving minoxidil, a potent medication, in bottles young children can easily open. The recalls, announced in April 2026, cover approximately 6,200 units combined. No injuries […]
CDC: Impaired Driving
Key points Effects of substances on driving Safe driving requires focus, coordination, good judgment, and quick reactions to the environment. Any alcohol or other drug use impairs the ability to drive safely. The amount of alcohol in a person’s system can be measured. This measurement is called blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Most states have set the legal […]
Raw Farm Recalls Raw Cheddar Cheese Nationwide Amid Active E. Coli Outbreak Investigation
Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno, California, has issued a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of its raw cheddar cheese following an FDA and CDC investigation into a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. Nine people across California, Florida, and Texas have been sickened — three hospitalized, including one with hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially fatal kidney […]
BISSELL Recalls 1.7 Million Steam Shot OmniReach and Omni Steam Cleaners Over Serious Burn Hazard
BISSELL Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has recalled approximately 1.7 million handheld steam cleaners after discovering that the attachments can unexpectedly detach during use and expel hot water or steam onto users, posing a serious burn hazard. The recall was announced April 9, 2026, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. BISSELL has […]
Lundberg Family Farms Recalls Organic Jasmine White Rice Nationwide Over Foreign Material Contamination
Lundberg Family Farms of Richvale, California, has voluntarily recalled approximately 4,500 cases of 2-pound Regenerative Organic Certified White Jasmine Rice pouches after identifying the possible presence of foreign material. The recall was announced April 4, 2026, and has been reported to the FDA. It is isolated to a single production run. No illnesses have been […]
Graco Recalls SnugRide Turn & Slide Infant Car Seats
Graco has issued a voluntary recall of select SnugRide Turn & Slide infant car seats after a structural defect was identified in the seat’s base during post-production laboratory testing. The recall was announced April 5, 2026, and affects seats sold in the United States between January 2026 and March 2026. Graco has not specified the […]
CDC: Drought and Your Health
Key points Overview Droughts can last from a single season to many decades and can affect from a few hundred to millions of square miles. With our changing climate, historically dry areas of the United States are likely to experience an increased risk of drought. Drought can affect areas or communities differently depending on several […]
USDA Issues Public Health Alert For Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets Sold At Walmart Over Dangerous Lead Levels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets sold at Walmart nationwide after routine surveillance testing found the product may contain lead at levels up to five times higher than the FDA’s benchmark for children. The alert […]
CDC: Distracted Driving
Key points Overview Distracted driving is doing another activity that takes the driver’s attention away from driving. Distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash. There are three main types of distraction: Sending a text message, talking on a cell phone, using a navigation system, and eating while driving are a few […]
K.C. Pharmaceuticals Recalls Over 3.1 Million Bottles Of Eye Drops Sold At Major Retailers Nationwide
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of Pomona, California, has recalled more than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops after the FDA determined the company cannot guarantee the sterility of its manufacturing process — meaning the products may contain infection-causing microbes. The recall was initiated March 3, 2026, and classified Class II by the FDA on March […]