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Safety of Americans, especially children, at risk with Trump proposal, advocates say
A proposal to to eliminate the U.S. Product Safety Commission has consumer advocates sounding alarms. We explain why.
Advocates warn consumer safety at risk if Consumer Product Safety Commission gets eliminated
The CPSC, set up by Congress as an independent agency, is known for issuing recalls but it also plays a critical role in port surveillance and hazard prevention.
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Leaked Budget Proposal Suggests Major Restructuring of Federal Health and Safety Agencies, Including the Consumer Product Safety Commission
A recently leaked and apparently genuine Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Budget “Passback” memorandum—the OMB’s official feedback mechanism ...
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Trump Administration Disbands Consumer Protection Branch Amid Cost-Cutting Drive
The Trump administration plans to dismantle the Consumer Protection Branch of the Justice Department, affecting over 200 ...
US Justice Department Unit for Drug and Food Safety Cases Being Disbanded
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Justice Department unit that handles criminal and civil enforcement of U.S. food and drug safety laws ...
429,000 portable chargers are under recall after some consumers report fires, minor burn injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — About 429,000 portable power banks are under recall because they can overheat and potentially catch fire ...
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Product recalls you may have missed: Gerber teething snacks, Aldi Pork Carnitas, more
A number of consumer products were recalled last week due to potential safety issues. These recalls span a range of concerns, including physical contaminants, bacterial risks and fire/burn hazards.
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Walmart recalls popular puzzle toys for choking risk
The recall, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, involves toys sold exclusively on Walmart’s platform by the brand JinJiang Baimei Co. Ltd. The toy features a magnetic fish ...