‘Metal fibres’ may be in these multivitamins, supplements: Health Canada – National

‘Metal fibres’ may be in these multivitamins, supplements: Health Canada – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians are being advised to stop using various multivitamins and supplements from several brands after Health Canada said the products may contain metal fibres that could injure people’s digestive system. According to the agency, the products are being recalled by Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. and … Read more

Plant-based milk recall: Class-action lawsuits filed over Listeria outbreak

Plant-based milk recall: Class-action lawsuits filed over Listeria outbreak

Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of plant-based milks recalled in Canada over potential Listeria contamination that has left two people dead. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the nationwide recall on July 8 for 18 beverages under the Silk and Great Value brands, manufactured by Danone Inc. and Walmart Canada Corp. The agency … Read more

Urgent recall of medication issued by company due to cardiac fear

Urgent recall of medication issued by company due to cardiac fear

More than 100 batches of a particular medication are being recalled due to concerns that they could lead to hyperkalemia, irregular heartbeats and even cardiac arrest. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling its blood pressure medication due to failed dissolution. Specifically, the recall affects 114 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release 750mg Capsules, in both 100 count … Read more

After Largest Recall Ever, 6.4 Million Cars On U.S. Roads Still Have Deadly Takata Airbags

After Largest Recall Ever, 6.4 Million Cars On U.S. Roads Still Have Deadly Takata Airbags

Those infamous Takata airbags—the ones with the accelerator that can send shrapnel flying towards the faces of folks sitting in the front of them—are still a massive problem on U.S. roads. Worse yet, some of the most humid and therefore dangerous states are home to nearly half of all unfixed vehicles Max Burkholder’s First Car … Read more

myCharge POWER HUB caused fires

myCharge POWER HUB caused fires

(NewsNation) — Around 567,000 portable chargers sold exclusively at Costco have been recalled after the devices started fires, causing approximately $165,000 worth of property damage. Faulty electronics include myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh portable chargers with model numbers AO10FK-A, AO10FK-B, and AO10FK-C, according to a recall notice shared by the United States Consumer Product Safety … Read more

Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on shelves for weeks after recall: FDA

Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on shelves for weeks after recall: FDA

(AP) — Dollar Tree failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to reports of illness in more than 500 children, leaving the products on some stores shelves for two months, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The FDA sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree this month and placed Negasmart, the Ecuadorian distributor … Read more

Soft drinks contained dangerous dyes, preservatives

Soft drinks contained dangerous dyes, preservatives

(NewsNation) — Soda maker Charles Boggini Company LLC issued a voluntary recall notice after failing to disclose some of its soft drinks contained dyes, chemicals and preservatives, at least one of which has been linked to cancer. Around 28 gallons of the company’s pink lemonade contained undisclosed FD&C Red No. 40, a dye linked to … Read more

Thousands of NÜTRL tumblers recalled after dozens report illness – National

Thousands of NÜTRL tumblers recalled after dozens report illness – National

A promotional NÜTRL branded tumbler that was recalled in Canada earlier this month caused multiple reports of adverse health effects, an updated notice said Friday. The recall notice issued by Health Canada says about 33,000 tumblers were distributed to consumers as a promotional gift at various liquor commissions and retailers throughout the country between April … Read more

Windows recall satya nadella: Elon Musk wants to keep this Windows feature always off and why he called it ‘Black Mirror’

Windows recall satya nadella: Elon Musk wants to keep this Windows feature always off and why he called it ‘Black Mirror’

In a recent viral video, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduced “Recall,” a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to boost productivity by mimicking a photographic memory. This feature continuously takes screenshots to “remember and understand everything you do on your computer.” Elon Musk’s Reaction Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk reacted negatively to the new tool. Known … Read more

Power adapters sold on Amazon may cause electric shock, Health Canada warns – National

Power adapters sold on Amazon may cause electric shock, Health Canada warns – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has issued a warning for nearly 100,000 power adapters sold on Amazon, citing a risk of electric shock. The adapters, called Power-7 USB Wall Charger Model US2018, have since been removed from sale on Amazon.ca, according to the warning issued Thursday. Amazon says 97,113 units … Read more