Home fires are becoming more frequent in San Antonio. Apartment Destroyed by Fire Started in Bathroom Fan According to a KSAT News report, an apartment was destroyed by a fire hours after SAFD responded to a complaint about the smell of smoke coming from a bathroom fan. SAFD responded…
Are weighted blankets safe? Doctors say no, manufacturers say yes. Pediatricians Warn Parents Against Weighted Products for Infants According to a KSAT News report, the U.S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) reported an infant death associated with weighted products marketed as safe, prompting AAP doctors to warn parents to…
Are your eye drops putting you at risk for infections? Major Brand Product Recalls for Over-the-Counter Eye Drops Issued by FDA The FDA has issued another major product recall after discovering unsanitary practices at major eye drop manufacturing plants. According to the report, the FDA found unsanitary conditions at…
Lead is unfortunately common in popular baby food pouches. FDA Warns Parents of High Lead Levels in WanaBana Fruit Pouches According to a KSAT News report, the FDA has issued a warning to parents over high lead in popular food pouches for children. According to the FDA, the WanaBana…
Contaminated products can have serious repercussions for consumers. Cookie Dough Pulled from Shelves Due to Potential Wood Fragments According to a CNN News report, Nestle Toll House has recalled cookie dough products from shelves after wood fragment concern. The recall affects the following products: 311457531K – Expiration Date 8/22/23…
Faulty parts in a vehicle can cause catastrophic accidents. Child Seriously Injured in Faulty-Brake Accident According to a KSAT News report, a child suffered a serious laceration injury in an accident caused by faulty brakes on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Police reported that the multi-vehicle accident occurred at around…
Damaged lithium-ion batteries are incredibly dangerous to consumers. House Fire Caused by Defective Battery According to a KSAT News report, lithium-ion batteries caused a house fire at 12:30 a.m. on August 1, 2023. According to fire investigators, defective lithium-ion batteries that were being stored in a garage in a…
House fires can start because of defective products. Three Dead, 3 Severely Injured After Housefire in San Antonio According to a report by San Antonio Express-News, three people are dead, and three more were hospitalized following a devastating house fire in San Antonio over the weekend. Fire officials responded…
The FDA has issued a product recall for Hepatitis A risk. H-E-B, Walmart, and Costco Products Recalled The FDA issued an updated product recall on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, for frozen strawberries sold at H-E-B, Walmart, and Costco in Texas for the risk of Hepatitis A infection. According to a…
Apartment fires can have serious consequences. One Man Dead in Downtown Apartment Fire According to a San Antonio Express-News report, an apartment fire broke out at around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, that forced thirty residents to evacuate. The Villa Hermosa apartments at 327 N. Flores St…