5JulClearwater, FL (June 23rd, 2005) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall for approximately 8,600 MaxKare electric blankets sold exclusively through Walmart.com. The recall was prompted by 34 separate reports of the blankets overheating, including three confirmed burn injuries and two fires.
5JulClearwater, FL (June 18th, 2025) – Harley-Davidson has issued a major recall affecting nearly 65,000 motorcycles from its 2023 model lineup. The problem? A software defect in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that can mislead riders into thinking their tire pressure is safe when it’s not.
5JulClearwater, FL (June 5th, 2025) – Consumers across more than a dozen states, including Florida, are urged to check their freezers after a popular ALDI snack was recalled due to a serious labeling error. The recall affects Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream, a frozen dessert snack distributed by Camerican International. The product contains milk, but the label failed to disclose it, creating a potentially dangerous situation for people with milk allergies or lactose intolerance.
5JulClearwater, FL (May 13th, 2025) – Publix Super Markets issued a voluntary recall of its GreenWise baby food pouches due to concerns over potential lead contamination. While no illnesses have been reported, parents and caregivers are urged to take the warning seriously.
5JulClearwater, FL (May 8th, 2025) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers to check their pantries for Vietti Food Group brand’s Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans. It was found that certain products contained soy but failed to list it on the label. For individuals with soy allergies, that omission can be dangerous, and in some cases, life-threatening.
5JulTampa, FL (May 5th, 2025) – Sunday kicked off Florida’s Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs through May 10th.
