Boy Scouts of America Issues Voluntary Recall of 110,000 Neckerchief Slides

Earlier this week, the Boy Scouts of America issued a recall of an estimated 110,000 neckerchief slides “that have been found to contain dangerous levels of lead.” The recall was posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) website on Wednesday, and claim the four models of the recalled neckerchief slides “have been shown to contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban within the slides’ colored enamel.”




Frozen Dog Food Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

Dog owners beware. Bravo Packing, Inc., a New Jersey-based pet food company recently issued a recall for its Performance Dog frozen raw pet food products due to potential salmonella contamination. The company issued the recall shortly after a sample of the Performance Dog food tested positive for salmonella during an FDA inspection.


Lawsuit Claims Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Caught Fire in Woman’s Purse

Do you have one of the new Galaxy Note 9 phones? If so, a new lawsuit filed earlier this week may interest you. According to a lawsuit filed yesterday, the new phone allegedly caught fire. The incident occurred barely a month after Koh Dong-jin, the CEO for Samsung, “promised consumers the batteries on the new Galaxy Note 9 are ‘safer than ever.’”


Possible Contamination Prompts Bob Evans Sausage Recall

If you enjoy the occasional side of breakfast sausage with your eggs and toast, you may be interested in one of the latest recalls. Earlier this week, Bob Evans Farms issued a recall of 46,734 pounds of sausage links over concerns they may contain “extraneous materials, including hard plastic,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).



Rust-Oleum Recalls Countertop Coating Amid Lead Concerns

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation or update in the near future, you may want to check the label on some of the products you plan to use. Earlier this week, Rust-Oleum issued a recall of it’s “black satin-colored countertop coating due to excess levels of lead.” According to the recall notice, only the “one-quart (32 fluid ounce) containers of Rust-Oleum black satin countertop coating with product number 263209 and batch code P7612D” are affected. Concerned consumers can find the product number and batch code printed on the bottom of the cans.


Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls 438,960 Pounds of Chicken Over Contamination Concerns

Do you enjoy chicken sandwiches or the occasional chunks of chicken on your salads? If so, this latest recall is for you. Earlier this week, Wayne Farms, LLC issued a recall of “approximately 438,960 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal pieces,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The company is based in Decatur, Alabama.