Product Safety & Recalls
Latest in Product Safety & Recalls· Oct 31
The FDA issued a public alert on a choking hazard in Once Upon a Farm snack bars, citing risk of product obstruction. The agency's warning typically precedes formal recall action and exposes the manufacturer to liability claims, potential insurance premium increases, and erosion of consumer trust in the brand. Retailers carrying the product face reputational risk and inventory write-down costs if the company initiates a full market withdrawal.
Regulatory actions, bans, and recalls of consumer products due to safety hazards, counterfeiting, or defective components affecting public health and retail platforms.
6 events tracked
- Single source12 days ago
FDA alerts public to choking risk in Once Upon a Farm snack bars
FDA warns of choking hazard in Tractor Wheels snack bar, triggering potential product recall.
The New York Times
- Single source13 days ago
UK seizes counterfeit cosmetics laced with mercury, lead, methanol
UK authorities seized counterfeit beauty products containing toxic metals and methanol, exposing supply-chain contamination risks.
The Guardian
- Single source19 days ago
Six Flags installs seatbelts on coasters following fatal incident
Six Flags will add seatbelts to roller coasters following a rider's death, raising safety compliance costs.
The New York Times
- Single source24 days ago
Vinted removes listings from French looters since weekend
Vinted blocks French users from listing stolen goods after looting, enforcing platform compliance with law enforcement.
BBC News
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓about 1 month ago
PepsiCo pulls over 100,000 cases of Gatorade from shelves nationwide
Gatorade recalls 122,000 cases across 37 US states, signaling potential product safety or quality issue.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
eBay prohibits airbag transactions over defective and counterfeit product risks
eBay bans airbag sales due to rising concerns over faulty and counterfeit parts.
NPR