Beware! Airborne Beach Umbrellas Can Kill
Every summer, beach umbrellas become unintended weapons. Wind gusts on crowded beaches have sent beach umbrellas flying, resulting in lacerations, impalements, and even death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging beachgoers to take this hazard seriously and follow updated safety guidance. A New Safety Standard Is Now in Place A voluntary safety […]
Clover Hill Dairy Recalls Soft Ricotta And Requeson Cheese In Six States Over Listeria Outbreak
Clover Hill Dairy LLC of Mechanicsville, Maryland, has recalled all of its Soft Ricotta/Requeson cheese products after eight people were infected with Listeria monocytogenes in a multistate outbreak linked to the cheese — one of whom has died. The recall was announced early June 2026. Clover Hill Dairy has ceased all production and distribution, and […]
CDC: About Hantavirus
Key points Overview Hantaviruses can infect and cause serious disease in people worldwide. People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice, especially when exposed to their urine, droppings, and saliva. It can also spread through a bite or scratch by a rodent, but this is rare. Hantaviruses cause two syndromes. Hantaviruses found […]
Gudook Outdoor Sports Recalls Adult Bicycle Helmets Sold On Amazon Over Failure To Meet Federal Safety Standards
Dongguanshizhouhedianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, doing business as Gudook Outdoor Sports of China, has recalled approximately 520 Gudook Adult Bike Helmets after the CPSC determined the helmets fail to meet the mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets — meaning they may not adequately protect a rider’s head in the event of a crash. The recall was announced June […]
Vornado Recalls 255,000 SRTH Tower Space Heaters Sold At Costco And Other Major Retailers Over Fire Hazard
Vornado Air LLC has recalled more than 255,000 SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters after the fan blade was found to detach from the motor shaft — causing the unit to overheat, melt, and potentially catch fire. The recall was announced early June 2026. Vornado has received 32 reports of overheating, including eight fires and one […]
CDC: About Strep Throat
Key points What it is Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils. Worried your sore throat may be strep throat? Viruses cause most sore throats. Only around 1 in 10 adults and 3 in 10 children with a sore throat have strep throat. Symptoms It usually takes 2 to 5 days after exposure to become […]
Target Recalls Up & Up Baby Wipes Nationwide After Dangerous Bacteria Confirmed In Product Samples
Target is voluntarily recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes nationwide after FDA testing confirmed the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli — bacteria that can cause serious and life-threatening infections — in product samples. The recall was announced June 4, 2026. Target and manufacturer […]
Haleon Recalls Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Over Chemical Coolant Contamination During Packaging
Haleon, the maker of Gas-X, has voluntarily recalled four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg after a machine leaking a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant may have contaminated the softgels during the packaging process. The recall was announced June 4, 2026. No adverse health events have been reported. Haleon states the root cause has […]
CDC: Out-of-School Time
At a glance Overview OST programs include before- and after-school programs on a school campus or in school facilities. Programs could include: About 7.7 million U.S. children go to after-school programs. OST programs provide these young people with safety and supervision. Out-of-school time and the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Approach What happens on […]
TOMY Recalls 40,000 Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles Over Plastic Shell That Can Peel Off And Pose Choking Hazard
TOMY International, Inc. of Oak Brook, Illinois, has recalled approximately 40,000 Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles after the hard plastic outer shell was found to bubble or partially peel off during use — releasing loose pieces of film-like plastic that pose a choking hazard to young children. The recall was announced June 4, […]