Consumer Safety
Toyota Recalls 655K Camrys Over Display Error Safety Issue
Toyota recalls 655,000 Camrys globally over a display error that may deactivate turn signals and other safety indicators, affecting 508,000 U.S. vehicles.
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Consumer SafetyChina
China Unveils First Mandatory Cosmetics Safety Standard
China releases first mandatory cosmetics safety standard, imposing stricter rules on children's products with microbial limits 10x tighter.
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Consumer NewsBelgium
Squishy Dumplings Under Fire Over Potentially Toxic Contents
Popular squishy dumpling toys face scrutiny over potentially carcinogenic substances, retailer recalls, and a serious burn incident in France.
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Consumer Safety
China Cracks Down on 'Old Item Recycling' Live-Stream Scams
Chinese police dismantle a live-stream fraud ring that posed as antique recyclers, defrauding over 270 elderly victims of more than 2 million yuan.
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Consumer SafetyEurope
Belgium Probes Squishy Toys Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Belgian authorities probe squishy dumpling toys after tests reveal carcinogenic chemicals like benzene and xylene. Major retailers pull products.
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Consumer SafetyHealth
Costco Sued Over Protein Powder with Lead and Arsenic
Costco faces a class-action lawsuit alleging Orgain protein powders contain dangerous levels of lead, arsenic, and cadmium without warnings.
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ConsumerHealth
Chinese Platform Sunscreens Fail Safety, Testachats Warns
Only 1 in 12 sunscreens from AliExpress, Temu and Shein offers adequate protection, Testachats finds. Some contain banned substances.
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Consumer SafetyChina
Babycare Diapers Test Negative for Formamide Amid Crisis
Babycare, HUGGIES, and Bébé Joy release test reports showing no formamide in diapers as a media safety controversy spirals into a Rashomon-style dispute.
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TechnologyConsumer Safety
One in Four Americans Targeted by AI Voice Cloning Scams
AI voice cloning scams now target 1 in 4 American adults. The FBI reports $893M in AI-related fraud losses as scammers impersonate loved ones.
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Consumer SafetyChina
Yangzhou Cracks Down on Recycled Plastic Toothbrush Scandal
Yangzhou authorities seize 4.4 tons of materials after CCTV exposes toothbrushes made from recycled waste plastics and chemical containers.
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LegalSocial Policy
China's Top Court and Regulator Release Minors' Rights Cases
China's Supreme People's Court and market regulator release four typical cases on minors' rights, addressing syringe candy deaths and escape room injuries.
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Economy & TradeTechnology
EU Fines Temu €200 Million Over Unsafe Products on Platform
EU fines Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent the sale of dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers.
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SocietyConsumer Safety
China's 'Natasha' Toy Craze Raises Child Safety Concerns
The viral 'Natasha' stress-relief toy, popular among Chinese schoolchildren, faces backlash over violent play, safety risks, and lack of certification.
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ConsumerTravel
Brussels Airport Valet Parking: Cars Stolen and Damaged
HLN investigation reveals serious issues at Brussels Airport valet parking: cars stolen, damaged, and declared total loss while owners were on vacation.
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