Recall Alert: Laundry Detergent Packets, Garment Steamers, and Citronella Candles Pose Safety Hazards in the US

Los Angeles, California – The safety of household products has come into question this week as millions of laundry detergent packets have been recalled due to potential harm to children. In addition, garment steamers have been linked to dozens of burns, including severe second-degree burns, raising concerns about their safety. Moreover, citronella candles have been found to pose a risk of breaking and causing burns to consumers. Product recalls have reached a five-year high in …

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Explosion at Alabama Home Reveals Hazards of Nearby Coal Mine Engulfing the Community

Adger, Alabama – A devastating explosion rocked the small town of Adger, located 25 miles southwest of Birmingham, on March 8. The explosion at the home of W.M. Griffice, 78, occurred while he was relaxing in his recliner and his grandson, Anthony Hill, 21, was in bed, resulting in catastrophic burns for both individuals. Both were rushed to a Birmingham hospital, where they continue to fight for their lives a week later. The explosion left …

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