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Michigan farm owner says human waste contamination was ‘oversight,’ ‘not intentional’
Read full article: Michigan farm owner says human waste contamination was ‘oversight,’ ‘not intentional’The owner of a Michigan farm accused of using raw, untreated human waste on fields of produce, which triggered a widespread consumer alert, says the incident was an “oversight.”
Hank Winchester: How I fell for a fake follow-up email scam -- make sure it doesn’t happen to you
Read full article: Hank Winchester: How I fell for a fake follow-up email scam -- make sure it doesn’t happen to youIt happened to me. Has it ever happened to you? I’m talking about making a dumb mistake. I’m sure we all have at some point, right?
Dollar Tree recalls 1M hot glue guns due to malfunctioning hazards
Read full article: Dollar Tree recalls 1M hot glue guns due to malfunctioning hazardsDollar Tree and Family Dollar are recalling more than one million hot glue guns after receiving reports of the products malfunctioning and posing fire and burn hazards.
Toxic trouble: Household items pose poison dangers for children
Read full article: Toxic trouble: Household items pose poison dangers for childrenThis National Poison Prevention Week, we’re diving into the potential toxic hazards in your home -- particularly those that children can get their hands on.
Scam watch: Biggest holiday scams right now that you should look out for
Read full article: Scam watch: Biggest holiday scams right now that you should look out forThe holiday season is often busy with shopping, parties and traveling -- all things that can keep you distracted, making you an easier target for scammers.
2 million popular dehumidifiers sold at big stores recalled for fire risk: Full list of products
Read full article: 2 million popular dehumidifiers sold at big stores recalled for fire risk: Full list of productsAbout two million dehumidifiers sold at big box stores nationwide are being recalled for a fire risk, with more than 107 incidents already reported causing about $17 million in property damage.
Experts warn of carbon monoxide dangers amid power outages
Read full article: Experts warn of carbon monoxide dangers amid power outagesDuring power outages, people turn to portable generators to keep their lights and appliances working -- but experts warn that if those generators aren’t used properly, they can cause serious consequences.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel: Watch out for scam phone calls claiming to be from health departments
Read full article: Michigan AG Dana Nessel: Watch out for scam phone calls claiming to be from health departmentsIf you’re concerned that a call from a local health department may be a scam, write down the name and number of the person who called you, then reach out to your local health department to confirm the legitimacy of the call.
‘Anchor it’: Tips to protect children from furniture, TVs tipping over
Read full article: ‘Anchor it’: Tips to protect children from furniture, TVs tipping overFamilies are spending more time at home and that has experts worried that more kids can get hurt from furniture and TVs. A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said tip-over incidents have killed 451 children since 2000. Carlson shared video of her daughter for the CPSC’s latest “Anchor It” public service announcement warning about the dangers of tipping furniture and TVs. Parents, grandparents and caregivers should do the following to protect children:Anchor TVs, furniture like dressers and bookcases to the wallPut you TV on a sturdy low base and back as far as possible if you cannot anchor it. The guilt and shame that you feel as a parent for not protecting your child by doing something as easy as anchoring a piece of furniture.
Target recalls 181,000 infant-toddler swimsuits due to potential choking hazard
Read full article: Target recalls 181,000 infant-toddler swimsuits due to potential choking hazardTarget is recalling 181,000 infant-toddler swimsuits because they pose a choking threat to children, officials said. The company is offering a refund on the Cat & Jack infant-toddler one-piece rashguard swimsuits because snaps can break or detach from the suits, posing choking and laceration hazards to children. The swimsuits were sold for around $15 at Target stores nationwide and online between December 2019 and October 2020. Customers should return the recalled swimsuits to a Target store for a full refund. If the swimsuit was purchased online, customers can contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the swimsuit.
Michigan officials warn of email scam targeting unemployment claimants
Read full article: Michigan officials warn of email scam targeting unemployment claimantsMichigan officials are warning residents of an email scam that is attempting to retrieve personal information from individuals collecting unemployment benefits. According to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, an email is being sent to claimants seeking personal information. Michigan residents are being warned of an email scam targeting individuals who collect unemployment benefits. (Michigan Department of Attorney General)Officials say the UIA would never ask a claimant to reply to an email with personal information. “Bad actors are increasingly sophisticated in their efforts to deceive people into giving away personal information,” Nessel said.
Better Business Bureau warns consumers of ‘going out of business’ online shopping scam
Read full article: Better Business Bureau warns consumers of ‘going out of business’ online shopping scamDETROIT – The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about an online shopping scam involving “going out of business” advertisements. Melanie Duquesnel, president of the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Michigan, said the difficulty they’re finding is that clients are not getting the product but yet they’re getting charged for it. READ: Scammers use multiple methods to target victims -- Here’s what to watch out for“Just because an advertisement is on Facebook doesn’t mean that it’s a 100% trustworthy business,” Duquesnel said. With more people buying cars, RVs and boats online, the BBB says vehicle shipper and escrow scams are going up. How do you know that you’re going to get your money back?” Duquesnel said.