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bgr.inU.S. Agency Recalls Multiple Amazon Products Over Choking Fire and Injury Risks
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced recalls of five product categories sold on Amazon, citing risks including choking, fire hazards, entrapment and head injuries. The items include lithium coin batteries, portable bed rails, mattresses, bike helmets and a ch…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStudy Suggests Antibacterial Products May Contribute to Antimicrobial Resistance
A viewpoint study published in Environmental Science & Technology indicates that biocides in household products, such as quaternary ammonium compounds and chloroxylenol, may promote antimicrobial resistance. Researchers reviewed existing studies and found these chemicals can lead…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKIK Reports 50% Decline in Fourth-Quarter Earnings Due to Production Inefficiencies
KIK, owned by Centerbridge Partners, reported a 50% drop in fourth-quarter earnings compared to the previous year. The decline resulted partly from production facility inefficiencies that led to lower volumes and higher costs. KIK manufactures household cleaning products.