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Nationwide shampoo recall issued for potential bacterial contamination
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25.76 min6 days ago

Nationwide shampoo recall issued for potential bacterial contamination

Kao USA is recalling Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo sold nationwide after the FDA detected Pluralibacter gergoviae; the affected products (8.5 oz and 33.8 oz) were manufactured Feb 21–26 in lots starting with YR. While the bacteria pose little risk to healthy people, those with weakened immune systems may be more vulnerable. Consumers should contact Kao’s Professional Hair Hotline at 800-333-2442 or [email protected] for a replacement.

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Passengers Help Subdue Pilot During Medical Emergency, Safe Boston Landing
nation-and-world16 days ago

Passengers Help Subdue Pilot During Medical Emergency, Safe Boston Landing

An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency; the first officer took control and landed the aircraft safely as several passengers and a registered nurse restrained the pilot for about 40 minutes, before responders met the plane and the captain was taken to a hospital. The flight carried 61 passengers, and Air Canada says it is arranging alternate travel for those affected.

Nationwide recall issued for common hypertension drug due to dissolution defect
nation-and-world20 days ago

Nationwide recall issued for common hypertension drug due to dissolution defect

More than 11,000 bottles of chlorthalidone tablets (25 mg) used to treat high blood pressure have been recalled nationwide after a manufacturing issue caused dissolution specifications to fail. Inventia Healthcare Limited initiated the voluntary recall on June 5, with 100-count bottles (Lot RISA24001) and 1,000-count bottles (Lot RISB24002) distributed in the U.S. by Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. The FDA has not yet assigned a recall classification, and no public press release had been issued; patients should contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider if they believe they have a recalled bottle and should not stop taking prescribed medication without medical advice.

Buc-ee's eyes Indiana debut with Greenwood travel center along I-65
nation-and-world21 days ago

Buc-ee's eyes Indiana debut with Greenwood travel center along I-65

Plans have been submitted for Buc-ee’s first Indiana location in Greenwood, to rezone 80 acres along I-65 near Worthsville and Collins roads. The 74,000-square-foot travel center would sit on 37 acres and include 120 fueling stations, electric-vehicle charging, and walking trails linking to the Greenwood trail system; the Greenwood Plan Commission is set to hear the proposal (June 22, possibly continued to July). Buc-ee’s currently operates about 55 locations nationwide, with nearby expansions in Kentucky and Ohio.

Nationwide recall of Target Up & Up baby wipes over potential bacterial contamination
nation-and-world1 month ago

Nationwide recall of Target Up & Up baby wipes over potential bacterial contamination

FDA recalls Target's Up & Up baby wipes after potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli. Use of contaminated wipes may cause serious, life‑threatening infections, especially in newborns and immunocompromised individuals. The affected products include Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes with specific date codes and UPCs; consumers should stop using them and return them to Target for a full refund.

Nationwide recall issued for Target Up & Up baby wipes over Burkholderia contamination
nation-and-world1 month ago

Nationwide recall issued for Target Up & Up baby wipes over Burkholderia contamination

The FDA announced a recall of Target’s Up & Up fragrance-free baby wipes due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli, which can cause serious infections, especially in newborns and immunocompromised individuals. The affected products include specific Up & Up wipe counts and UPCs with manufacturing and expiration date ranges. Consumers who own the items should stop using them and return them to Target for a full refund. Target noted consumer complaints about discoloration and irritation linked to the product.

Frisco stabbing trial grows emotional as video shown; Metcalf family sobs, Anthony squirms
nation-and-world1 month ago

Frisco stabbing trial grows emotional as video shown; Metcalf family sobs, Anthony squirms

In Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial in Frisco, prosecutors presented a video of first responders attempting CPR on 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, prompting tears from Metcalf’s family and causing Anthony to squirm in court. Prosecutors frame the fatal stabbing as a senseless attack, while defense argues self-defense amid outside clashes and racially charged insults that highlighted the case’s tense atmosphere.

Video of deadly stabbing shown in Karmelo Anthony murder trial as Metcalf parents sob
nation-and-world1 month ago

Video of deadly stabbing shown in Karmelo Anthony murder trial as Metcalf parents sob

Jurors in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony watched a video showing the deadly stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, with first responders trying to save him; Anthony squirmed as the footage played and Metcalf's parents sobbed in court, as prosecutors recount the events surrounding the Texas track meet and the surrounding self-defense claims.