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A Nestlé Infant Formula Recall Was Expanded to More than 50 Countries After Testing

Recently, Nestlé expanded its recall of infant and follow-on formula, after concerns about a heat-resistant toxin, cereulide, emerged, to over 50 countries. Cereulide can cause food poisoning. While no illnesses have been reported in connection with recalled products, parents are still warned to look out for symptoms. The recall impacted…

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Waymo Responds to Investigation Into School Bus Incidents

Cameras installed on school buses have captured Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped buses even when their red lights are flashing and they are filled with children. This action can result in serious injuries to children, or even death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating the Waymo…

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Recall of Outdoor Master Children’s and Youth Helmets

Recently, Outdoor Master children’s and youth helmets that violated the mandatory safety standard for bike helmets were recalled. The Outdoor Master helmets don’t comply with requirements that the helmets have positional stability and certain types of coverage. The recalled helmets might not protect a use who is involved in a…

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Recall of Magnetic Floating Stackers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Tegu’s Magnetic Floating Stackers are children’s wooden toys that have a base, six pieces of different colors that stack, two posts, and two figures. All of these connect with magnets. Recently, Tegu recalled the Magnetic Floating Stackers toys due to the risk that a child would ingest the magnet, risk…

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The FDA Makes Announcements Related to Smoking and Nicotine Addiction

2025 opened with announcements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about cessation of smoking and the reduction of nicotine addiction. The first of the two announcements was a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. This would call for a reduction in nicotine in combustible tobacco products to levels that are…

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Research Shows that Black Plastic Contains Harmful Flame Retardant

During recycling, according to a recent study, toxic flame retardants used to prevent fires in electronics are getting into the black-colored plastic that’s commonly used in takeout containers, children’s toys, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays. The most dangerous flame retardants were the ones used in the electronic…

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CPSC Warns Not to Use Loungers Made by Ningbo Tree Nest Childrens Products

Recently, the Consumer Products and Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers, parents, and guardians not to use certain loungers made by Ningbo Tree Nest Children Products because they pose risks of suffocation, fall, and entrapment. The warning pertained to Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation & Hyhuudth loungers. There have been five…

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Amazon, Target and Other Retailers Stop Selling Weighted Infant Sleepwear

Public concern is growing that weighted infant sleepwear, including sleep sacks and swaddles, may be dangerous for babies, after warnings from medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and federal regulators. In response, Amazon, Target and Walmart pulled this sleepwear from their sites and shelves. A senator has called for investigation into Dreamland…