Amazon-listed pressure washers recalled over shock risks
Two electric pressure washers sold on Amazon were recalled after the CPSC cited missing GFCI protection and inadequate-length power cords.
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Walmart Reannounces Recall of 165,250 Mainstays Dressers
CPSC says recalled Mainstays dressers reached four liquidators after the May recall. Buyers should check the furniture, keep children away and seek a refund.
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Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall Expands to 3,625,800 Units
Conair expanded the Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brush recall by 1,905,805 units after reports of detached bristles and three medical-treatment cases.
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UN Launches Global Consumer-Safety Principles After Geneva Meeting of More Than 80 Countries
The United Nations has officially launched global principles for consumer product safety, addressing unsafe online goods, concentrated markets, food-price pressures and risks linked to digital platforms.
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CPSC Orders Consumers to Stop Using Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers on July 22, 2026, to stop using Lakkzoom immersion water heaters immediately after saying the devices can ignite within minutes when partly or completely out of water.
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DOJ Trade-Fraud Task Force Passes $1 Billion—What It Includes
DOJ says its trade-fraud task force passed $1 billion, but the figure combines completed recoveries with forfeitures and losses alleged in pending cases.
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CPSC Seeks Recall of Lakkzoom Immersion Heaters
Federal officials seek a court-ordered recall of Lakkzoom immersion heaters after alleging they can overheat and ignite within minutes.
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Marketplace Recalls Show Why Shoppers Must Check the Seller
Recent Walmart.com recalls show why shoppers should identify the marketplace seller, check federal databases and follow exact refund or disposal steps.
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EU Fines AliExpress €550 Million Over Unsafe and Counterfeit Goods
The European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million over failures to control illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods, putting EU marketplace checks under review.
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How the CPSC’s New Injury-Tracking System Could Speed Product Warnings and Recalls
The CPSC is replacing its older injury-surveillance process with NEISS-R, a broader electronic system expected to become fully effective in early 2027.
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FDA Links Recalled Eggs to Salmonella Outbreak in 17 States
The FDA and CDC report 98 illnesses in 17 states and 26 hospitalizations in a Salmonella investigation linked in part to recalled Midwest Poultry Services eggs.
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Groups Sue FDA Over Enforcement Guidance for Unauthorized Vapes, Nicotine Pouches
Groups sued FDA in U.S. District Court in Maryland on July 14 over May 8 enforcement-priorities guidance for unauthorized vapes and nicotine pouches.
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FDA warns about “Xian Ling” pain product after hidden tapentadol and meloxicam
FDA says lab testing found the “Xian Ling” pain product contains undeclared tapentadol (opioid) and meloxicam (NSAID)—not on the label.
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FDA recall: Ola-Ola pounded yam over undeclared milk allergen—check dates
FDA says Fayus Inc. recalled Ola-Ola Pounded Yam because some packages may contain undeclared milk allergen (sodium caseinate). Check Nov 2028–May 2029 dates.
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CPSC recall: Conair/Cuisinart metal bristle grill brushes can detach
CPSC says Conair/Cuisinart metal wire grill brushes can shed bristles that pose an ingestion hazard. Stop using, discard, and request a refund or credit.
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FDA recall: Ola-Ola pounded yam pulled over undeclared milk allergen risk
United States Food Drug and Consumer Safety – FDA says Ola-Ola Pounded Yam may contain undeclared milk allergen; check expiration dates Nov 2028–May 2029.
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Alibaba settlement puts online drug-sales controls under federal spotlight
United States National Reader Impact Fast Follow – DOJ says Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services will pay $600 million after allegations that illegal pharmaceuticals and other banned goods reached U.S. buyers.
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FDA Class I chip recall puts select Zapp’s and Dirty snacks on the July Fourth check list
FDA’s highest-risk recall covers select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips nationwide, so shoppers should check labels before the holiday weekend. ([fda.gov](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/utz-quality-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-limited-varieties-zapps-and-dirty-potato-chips))
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Parents told to stop using Nara infant formula after botulism outbreak
FDA and CDC say families should stop using recalled Nara powdered infant formula while investigators examine three infant botulism cases.
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Nationwide Nara Organics infant formula recall after infant botulism cases
Nationwide recall: parents should stop using Nara Organics infant formula, check lot codes, and watch babies for serious botulism symptoms.
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United States: Target recalls Up & Up baby wipes after FDA finds bacteria
Target recalled two Up & Up baby wipe lines nationwide after FDA testing found bacteria in samples, with infants and immunocompromised users most at risk.
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United States: FDA warns on 7 million Omnipod pods in voluntary correction
FDA says specific Omnipod lots may underdeliver insulin. Users should check lot numbers, stop using affected pods, and request free replacements.