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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 2d

𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth create complex passwords; don't reuse passwords; enable multi-factor authentication; avoid pop-ups, unfamiliar links & emails from unknown senders.

#CyberSecurity #CyberSafety #cybercrime #safetytips #online

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 2d

Black Sheep Egg Company, LLC announced a voluntary recall for various egg types due to a potential salmonella contamination.

#eggs #egg #breakfast #foodfriday #FoodSafety #Foodie #warning

Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 4d

Listen up pasta lovers: Thousands of ready-to-eat pasta products from Nate's Fine Foods sold at Walmart, Kroger & Trader Joe’s are being pulled from shelves amid a deadly listeria outbreak.

#pasta #grocery #foodlover #italianstyle #foodies #Cooking #safetytips

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 4d

A new investigation finds high levels of lead in protein powders & shakes. #FDA does not regulate or vet supplements before they are sold to the public.

#WellnessTips #protein #supplements #lead #ConsumerReports #metals #HealthyLiving #drinks #Warning

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 6d

𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲? Football has always been a violent sport of collision. It can be made substantially safer — but it requires honest tradeoffs. Read my 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 for details.

#NFL #NFLPicks #safetyconsulting #athletes #football

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 6d

𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞: As scientists zero in on sources of microplastics 1 factor stands out. Microplastics, studies show, are released from exposure to heat. Keep plastic away from heat to limit exposure.

#Environment #Warning #Health #safety #healthandwellness #microwave #heating #plastics

Microplastics are everywhere. You can do one simple thing to avoid them. — The Washington Post

The biggest sources of microplastics have one thing in common: Heat.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 9d

46K+ Pressure Cookers Pulled Over Burn Risk. Lid of Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers, sold at #Aldi, can be opened before sufficient steam pressure released, causing hot contents to escape & pose a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

#cooking #FoodFriday #food #kitchen

Ambiano Electric Pressure Cooker Recall Due to Burn Injury Risks

Certain Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers have been recalled following nearly a dozen reports of the appliances exploding while under pressure, raising new safety concerns and adding to ongoing litiga...

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 10d

U.S. probes driver assistance software in #Tesla vehicles due to traffic violations & crashes. NHTSA said today it is opening an investigation into millions of Tesla vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving system.

#TeslaMotors #driving #safety #cars #ontheroad #safetyfirst

NHTSA probes 2.9 million Tesla cars after self-driving crashes — CBS News

Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traﬃc signals and making dangerous lane changes.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 10d

To stay safe on #Halloween, wear reflective clothing, stick to well-lit areas & travel in groups w/ adult supervision. For costumes, choose fire-resistant & well-fitting options. Opt for face paint instead of masks that can obstruct vision.

#Halloween2025 #costume #trickortreat #happyhalloween

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ALT: a cobblestone street with pumpkins and candles on it

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 10d

Throw out spinach ASAP. Sno Pac Foods announced a major recall of its Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach due to listeria contamination.

#vegetable #salad #spinach #grocery #Foodies #foodshopping #safetytips #warning #recall

Spinach recalled after batch tests positive for potentially harmful bacteria

The FDA announced a nationwide recall of Sno Pac Foods organic frozen spinach in 35-pound bulk and 10-ounce packages due to potential listeria contamination.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 12d

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬. Consumers’ allegations “permit a plausible inference” that #Amazon assumed a responsibility to monitor & investigate baby food products for potential safety hazards, Judge Corley said.

#AmazonPrime #onlineshopping #safetyfirst #parents

Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 12d

US District Court for Northern District of California said consumers have alleged #Amazon knowingly sold baby food products with levels of heavy metals that can cause developmental disorders in children.

#PrimeDay2025 #AmazonFinds #AmazonDeals #safety #lawsuit #babyfood #litigation #expert

Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 16d

GRA specializes in the design, development, testing & evaluation of warnings & safety communications for products & workplace/premises settings. Schedule a consult today! www.goldhaber.com/clients

#expert #consultant #ProductDevelopment #products #design #SafetyFirst #safetypro

Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 16d

𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘿𝙮𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨. The decision marks the latest corporate move in response to evolving consumer tastes & crackdown on food additives.

#Walmart #groceries #FoodSystems #HealthyFood #WalmartFinds #safety #grocery

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 18d

Listeria outbreak possibly linked to pasta meals leaves 4 dead, expands to 15 states.

#pasta #safetyfirst #foodshopping #foodforthought #FDA #listeria #meals #foodprep

Pasta meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart may be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA says the precooked pasta products, sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart, could be connected to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at least 20 others.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 18d

Hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury including laceration & perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach & intestine as well as damage to the teeth & gums.

#Warning #FoodSafety #safetyissmart #grocery #foodies

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 19d

𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙: A glass panel broke on Utopia of the Seas. No one was injured. #RoyalCaribbean has been plagued with glass incidents on different ships in recent weeks.

#TravelTuesday #travel #cruising #cruiseship #safety #productdesign

Royal Caribbean Experiences 2nd Broken Glass Incident in 2 Months After Panel Shatters on Utopia of the Seas

Passengers on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas cruise ship posted photos of a broken glass pane over the weekend. In August, a glass panel broke while a passenger was using a water slide on the Ic...

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 19d

58 Million Pounds of Corn Dogs Are Recalled Because of Wood in the Batter

#CornDog #beef #Warning #FoodieLife #eating #recall

Jimmy Dean Sausage on a Stick and State Fair Corn Dogs Recalled Because They Might Contain Wood Pieces - Consumer Reports

Hillshire Farms has recalled 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage on a stick from State Fair and Jimmy Dean due to the presence of wood pieces.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 23d

Nearly 1.4 million Oster French Door Countertop Ovens recalled after 95 burn reports. The doors may unexpectedly close, resulting in burn injuries to consumers.

#kitchentool #kitchen #Cooking #oven #warning #product #Recall

More Than a Million of This Countertop Kitchen Appliance Sold by Costco and Walmart are Being Recalled—Here's Why — Parade

Nearly 100 incidents involving this appliance have been reported.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 25d

More than 85,000 bags of shrimp are being recalled due to potential contamination with cesium-137 as federal health officials continue to investigate how the radioactive element entered the food supply.

#seafood #shrimp #Foodie #Cooking #warning #grocery #foodprep

Shrimp Recalls: What We Know About The Expanding Health Risk

Three seafood companies have issued four recalls and two expansion recalls for frozen and raw shrimp since August.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 27d

Rosh Hashanah is an opportunity to consider how we can strengthen our relationships & align our actions with our values. To all who observe we wish you a year of health, happiness & fulfillment. www.goldhaber.com #RoshHashanah #ShanahTovah #ShanaTova #newyear #highholidays

Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 27d

Hyundai recall due to faulty seat belt buckles in the front & rear, which may fail to latch. #Hyundai said those with impacted vehicles may notice a lighter-than-normal “click” when fastening seatbelt.

#cars #driving #Automotive #warning #safetyissmart

Hyundai Recalling More Than 500,000 Palisades Due to Faulty Seat belts

The seatbelt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats of 2020 through 2025 Hyundai Palisades may not latch correctly.

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · 27d

Costco recalls its Kirkland brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke over Listeria contamination concerns. Recall affects 3,314.7 pounds of the product, which has the item number 17193 & sell-by date of 9/22.

#seafood #poke #tuna #costco #grocery #foodlover #Foodie

Ready-to-Eat Tuna Poke Sold at Costco Recalled for Potentially Containing a Life-Threatening Bacteria

Annasea Foods Group recalled more than 3,000 lbs. of Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke, a poke product from Costco's Kirkland Signature brand, after learning that green onions used in it may be contaminated with L...

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · Sep 19

The power bank can be used as a portable electronic charging device for smartphones, laptops & tablets. The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire & burn hazards to consumers.

#Tech #charger #Electronic #PowerUpdate #TechNews

Anker’s recent power bank recall involves over 481,000 units

Stop using the recalled power banks immediately and properly dispose of them.

www.theverge.com

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Dr. Gerald Goldhaber @warningsdoctor.bsky.social · Sep 19

FAA pushes for new #airline evacuation standards to enhance safety. #FAA instructs airlines to improve emergency procedures, such as flight crew training, passenger announcements & command protocols.

#FlyingFriday #aviation #Planes #Airplane #SafetyFirst #flying

FAA Instructs Airlines to Reevaluate Evacuation Procedures

The FAA is instructing airlines to reevaluate emergency evacuation procedures, including fight crews training, announcements and commands to passengers. The moves comes after recent instances where pa...

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