Snorkels sold at Costco recalled over drowning hazard

Snorkels sold exclusively at Costco are being recalled amid reports that the products can leak and pose a drowning hazard, U.S. officials say.

Millions of Boppy products recalled after link to infant deaths

3.3 million Boppy products have been recalled after at least eight infant deaths were reportedly tied to the company's newborn loungers.

Costco warns customers over delays on essential household item

Costco Wholesale is issuing a warning to customers that have purchased toilet paper and other common household items online, saying they may face delays in receiving their orders.

Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment

People who bought chicken products in the U.S. over the last decade could be eligible to receive payments as part of a $181 million settlement.

Dollar store chains are leading retail store openings in US: report

Three of the country’s leading dollar store retail chains – Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar – are opening up more stores than most big-box retailers in 2021, according to data from Coresight Research.

Costco brings back item limits in some stores amid COVID-19 surge

Costco appears to be reinstating purchase limits on some items as the U.S. is again inundated with a devastating wave of COVID-19 cases.

PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk

PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.

Use of certain N95 masks should stop due to ‘serious’ quality concerns, FDA says

Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.

Amazon partners with Affirm to give shoppers buy-now-pay-later option

Amazon is teaming with payments company Affirm to offer online shoppers a buy-now-pay-later option that does not involve credit cards. 

FDA: Pet food plants ‘likely’ contributed to illness or death of hundreds of dogs

The FDA said inspectors found a pet food company’s food safety program to be inadequate, alleging that more than 130 deaths and 220 illnesses in dogs may have been caused by the dog food brand.

Airbnb enforcing anti-party restrictions for Halloween 2021

Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.

T-Mobile data breach: Company says investigation underway

T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.

Black Restaurant week Los Angeles highlights African, African American, Caribbean cuisine

A special week is underway in Los Angeles to celebrate African, African American and Caribbean cuisine. Black Restaurant Week Los Angeles goes on through Sunday, Aug. 15. The event also seeks to highlight Black-owned culinary businesses, many of which were hit hard during the pandemic.