Drinking Water Contamination Sparks Faucet Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) initiated a recall of about 24,000 kitchen faucets made by BASDEHEN and sold on Amazon.com, after tests showed these products could leach dangerous amounts of lead into drinking water. Why It Matters Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause irreversible health effects, particularly in young children, including […]
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EPA Rules on Drinking Water Contamination: What It Means for Utility Bills
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday said it plans to rescind some drinking water regulations and push compliance to 2031 for public water systems in regard to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, a move that could delay water bill rate hikes proposed by municipalities in multiple states. Newsweek reached out […]
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Soup Recalled in Four States Over Wood Contamination Fears
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health announcement on April 11 for various soup and bowl products that may be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically wood. The affected products were distributed to retail and institutional locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. FSIS says it […]
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Americans Being Warned of Water Contamination Scam
Officials in multiple cities across the United States in recent months have warned citizens about scams targeting water systems that involve payments to improve so-called quality issues and provide adequate testing. Why It Matters The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other groups continually warn Americans about being vigilant when it comes to their utilities, including […]
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Liquid Eggs Recalled Due to Possible Cleaning Solution Contamination
Cargill Kitchen Solutions is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a sodium hypochlorite cleaning solution, as announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Friday. The recall affects specific Egg Beaters and Bob Evans products produced in March 2025. Newsweek contacted Cargill via email […]
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Meat Recall As Warning Issued Over Potential Listeria Contamination
YuShang Food, a South Carolina food establishment, is issuing a recall of approximately 4,589 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The problem was discovered after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) performed routine testing and subsequently found that the product was positive […]
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