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Frozen Shrimp Recalled Due to Possible Radioactive Contamination

Southwind Foods, LLC has had a series of recalls due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination. There are widespread traces of Cs-137 in the environment, but they can be found in higher levels in water or food that’s been produced in an area that is environmentally contaminated. Repeated low-level exposure to…

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After Injuries, Hillshire Brands Recalls 58 Million Pounds of Corn Dog Products

Hillshire Brands Company recently issued a major recall, which the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service classified as a Class I recall, of about 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products. The reason for the recall is that these products may have pieces of wood embedded in the…

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Lafufus, Counterfeit Dolls, Have Safety Risks Due to Hazardous Chemicals

The global demand for plush elf dolls or “Labubus” owned by celebrities like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and K-pop star Lisa of Blackpink has given rise to counterfeit dolls called “Lafufus.” The Lafufus have their own fans but they also give rise to many consumer complaints. The Labubus come in blind…

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TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI Pressure Washers Because of Serious Injury Risk

Recently, TTI Outdoor Power Equipment recalled its Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers due to the risk of the pressure washer’s capacitor overheating and bursting, resulting in parts being forcefully ejected and presenting a threat of serious injury to both the user and bystanders. Around 764,000 units were affected. If you…

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2.9 Million Electric Motors of Air Vent, Inc. Attic Fans Recalled

On August 28 of this year, certain electric motors found in Air Vent’s gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold from August 2003-December 2013 were recalled using the fast track method. Around 2.9 million electric motors are affected by the recall. The reason for the recall is that the motor’s safety…

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500,000 Ford Vehicles Recalled over Potential Leak in Brake Fluid

Recently, Ford recalled 500,000 of its vehicles because of a problem with the hose in the cars’ rear brake system that can cause two models of its cars to experience a rupture that results in leaked brake fluid. The two models of recalled cars are 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury…

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DermaRite Industries Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall Due to Potential Danger of Sepsis

On July 16, DermaRite Industries, LLC put in place a voluntary recall of certain products because of the possibility of microbial contamination from Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) complex. Recently, this recall was expanded to a wider range of products and lots. If you suffered an illness due to contamination of…