ZICAM RECALL: Microbial contamination could lead to life-threatening blood infections

WASHINGTON, DC—Church & Dwight Co. is recalling all lots of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs due to potential fungal contamination in the cotton swab components, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced. The FDA warned that swabs containing microbial contamination could pose a significant health risk, including serious and life-threatening […]

USDA issues public health alert for ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert this week for certain ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium. The alert was issued to warn consumers not to consume the products, though a recall was not requested as they are no longer […]

Hormel Foods recalls 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew over possible wood contamination

TUCKER, GA—Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew that may contain pieces of wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday. The recall involves 20-ounce metal cans of “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” produced on February 4, 2025, with a “BEST BY FEB 2028” date and lot code “T02045” printed […]

Gas prices rise slightly across U.S.

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has slightly increased after falling earlier this week, remaining just below its level from a week ago at $3.13 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This price is still 3.1 cents higher than last month but a significant 43.0 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have also decreased by 3.2 […]

Oil prices rise, gas prices follow

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price increased by 6.1 cents this week, reaching $3.14 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This rise, observed across over three-quarters of U.S. states, is attributed to surging oil prices. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explained that the optimism surrounding potential trade deals and an easing of the tariff-induced economic slowdown contributed […]