Category: News & Articles

Clearwater, FL — FDA Recall: Ventura Foods Peanut Butter May Contain Plastic, Leading to Choking or Oral Injury

18Feb
Clearwater, FL (February 16th, 2026) – A recent FDA recall has alerted Florida consumers to a potentially dangerous contamination in certain peanut butter products distributed by Ventura Foods. The recall, issued due to the possible presence of plastic fragments in the products, has raised concerns about choking hazards and oral injuries for consumers in Clearwater and throughout the state. 
Food Recall Alert text overlay on image of canned goods and bottled food items.

Clearwater, FL — Toyota Recall: Faulty Prius Door Latches May Open While Driving, Increasing Injury Risk

18Feb
Clearwater, FL (February 11th, 2026) – Toyota has issued a recall affecting approximately 141,000 Prius vehicles. The recall stems from a critical safety defect: rear door latches may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion. For drivers in Clearwater and throughout Florida, this electrical failure presents serious risks of ejection, falling from the vehicle, or collision-related injuries.
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Ybor Ciy, Florida — Safety Town Hall: Legal Roadmap for Pedestrian Protection in Tampa

18Feb
Ybor City, FL (February 2nd, 2026) – When Tampa police announced a community town hall focused on safety in Ybor City, the message was clear: pedestrian injuries and accidents demand urgent attention. For residents across the Tampa Bay area, from Ybor's bustling streets to Clearwater's beachside corridors, understanding your legal rights after a pedestrian accident can mean the difference between financial recovery and significant loss.
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Clearwater, FL — Safety Alert: Volkswagen ID.4 Electric Vehicles Recalled Over Battery Fire and Power Loss Risks

18Feb
Clearwater, FL (January 28th, 2026) – Volkswagen has issued multiple safety recalls affecting more than 44,000 ID.4 electric vehicles across the United States due to serious concerns about battery fires and sudden power loss while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced two separate recalls: one covering 43,881 model year 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles for software-related battery overheating issues, and another affecting 670 model year 2023-2024 vehicles with defective battery cells containing misaligned electrodes that could cause fires or unexpected loss of propulsion on Florida roads, including highways around Clearwater and throughout the Tampa Bay area.
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Clearwater, FL — FDA Alert: Maximum Danger Level Assigned to Massive Cookie Recall

18Feb
Clearwater, FL (January 26th, 2026) — Federal health officials have elevated a nationwide cookie recall to the most serious danger classification after undeclared peanuts were discovered in products distributed across Florida and beyond. The FDA's Class I designation signals that consuming the affected cookies could cause serious health consequences or death, particularly for individuals with peanut allergies. For Clearwater families who purchased these products at local grocery stores, the recall raises urgent questions about food safety and the legal responsibilities of manufacturers and retailers.
Food Recall Alert text overlay on image of canned goods and bottled food items.
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