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PHILADELPHIA, PA — For generations, holiday shoppers worried about toys that might break apart, contain small pieces, or hide dangerous levels of lead. But the landscape of toy safety has …
Toxic Toys, Rogue A.I., and Hidden Hazards: The 2025 Threats Lurking in Toyland Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A new round of food safety inspections across Chester County revealed a wide range of violations last week, from broken equipment and missing handwashing supplies to …
Unseen Food Safety Failures Spark Fresh Scrutiny Across Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A series of recent restaurant inspections by the Chester County Health Department uncovered a wide range of food safety violations at several establishments across the county, …
Hidden Hazards? Chester County Restaurant Inspections Reveal Troubling Violations Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Several popular Chester County restaurants and grocery chains were cited this week for food safety violations following routine inspections by the Chester County Health Department, revealing …
Chester County Eateries Flagged for Food Safety Violations in Surprise Inspections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to enhance transparency and trust in meat and poultry labeling, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled updated guidelines that refine the documentation …
New USDA Labeling Rules: What Do They Mean for Your Meat and Poultry Choices? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued additional warnings regarding plastic syringes made by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd. The agency’s ongoing evaluation has uncovered …
FDA Expands Import Alert on Chinese Syringes Due to Quality Issues Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA has broadened its advisory regarding Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies following a recall initiated by Prophet Premium Blends, LLC. The recall, announced on …
FDA Expands Warning on Diamond Shruumz Products After Multi-State Illness Outbreak Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is revoking the regulation that allows brominated vegetable oil (BVO) to be used in food. This decision …
FDA Bans Brominated Vegetable Oil, Citing Health Risks Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated its advisory regarding illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. As of June 17, 2024, …
FDA Warns Against Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies Amid Illness Outbreak Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a unified effort to protect children from the hazards of a seemingly innocuous product, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Susan Collins (R-ME) …
Senators Introduce Esther’s Law to Ban Water Beads Marketed to Children Read More