Procter & Gamble recalls 8.2 million defective laundry detergent packets due to risk of serious injury

WASHINGTON—Proctor & Gamble is recalling approximately 8.2 million laundry detergent pods due to the risk of serious injury. Officials say the outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as […]

Public health alert issued for ready-to-eat charcuterie products due to possible Salmonella contamination

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses. Officials say the contamination may be associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta. The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta […]

FDA continues to investigate elevated lead, chromium levels found in cinnamon applesauce pouches as reports of adverse reactions mount

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate reports of adverse reactions due to elevated levels of lead and chromium found in cinnamon applesauce pouches across the country. As of January 8, 2024, FDA has received 87 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled products. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse […]

FDA advises parents not to buy WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to toddlers, young children due of elevated lead levels

UPDATE: The FDA continues to investigate this recall as reports of adverse reactions continue to mount. Original story below… WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children […]

Gas prices ease slightly for first time in months

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the first time in nine weeks, the nation’s average gas price has declined, falling 4.2 cents from a week ago to $4.97 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 37.3 cents from a month ago […]

Gas price surge takes national average beyond $5/gallon, shows no signs of slowing

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the eighth straight week, the nation’s average gas price has climbed, jumping 15.7 cents from a week ago to $5.01 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 57.1 cents from a month ago and $1.94 […]

Gas prices tick higher for sixth straight week, storm on horizon as EU bans Russian oil

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the sixth consecutive week, the nation’s average gas price has rallied, rising 0.9 cents from a week ago to $4.60 per gallon on Tuesday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 42.8 cents from a month ago and $1.56 […]