I'm pretty mad - but will try not to post a rant.

I found building materials in 'Cypress Blend' mulch, purchased from Lowes Hardware - bits of painted wood, particle board, plywood, aluminum (window frame?), plastic foam.

I knew that the dyed stuff was no good. I guess I should have known better because of the word 'Blend'. It was under a sign saying 'Hardwood Mulch' - so I thought perhaps there's some other hardwoods in there. Nope - 'Blend' means a shredded up old house that might have been from an era when building materials included stuff like lead paint and asbestos.

Last year I had bought Cypress mulch from Home Depot and it smelled great. After it had been in my car, it seemed like I could breathe easier. But this stuff was not aromatic - that also should have tipped me off.

I will be returning the 2 bags I did not open and the other stuff will get put into Yard Waste - don't know what else to do with it. It does not seem suitable for land that grows food.
#Gardening #ConsumerSafety #shopping #mulch #UnitedStates #NorthCarolina

News report on a recently purchased Frigidaire refrigerator that exploded. Apparently other brands of refrigerators have been having issues as well. If my refrigerator starts making a loud, weird noise, I'm going to keep it unplugged until it gets fixed/ replaced:

https://youtu.be/KNk3RbIneqI

#ConsumerSafety #USA

CR is advocating for the FDA to create a 'food safety czar' position. I see a need for increased vigilance on food safety (also Rx & OTC drugs & supplements) & I generally trust CR about these topics, so I thought I would pass along the link.

https://action.consumerreports.org/20230330_risky_foods_email?recruiter_id=9181455

#USA #Food #ConsumerSafety #FoodSafety #PublicHealth

Disregard instructions on Samsung washing machine cupholders. Recall needed. #consumersafety (caption: black cherry seltzer water in a "liquid bleach only"-branded cupholder)

Global News BC: B.C. pediatrician questions new research linking gas stoves to childhood asthma https://globalnews.ca/news/9400697/bc-doctor-questions-research-linking-gas-stoves-asthma/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #USConsumerProductSafetyCommission #gasstovesandasthma #Consumersafety #productsafety #NaturalGas #Gasstoves #Consumer #methane #Health #Asthma

It’s a Christmas Miracle! And thank you Elon #Musk. The life you save could be your own.

“#Twitter Inc has restored a feature that promotes #suicideprevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, after coming under pressure from some users and #consumersafety groups over its removal.”

I will see you tomorrow on @cheddar@twitter.com to discuss @apple@twitter.com and #airtags. Learn about the #classaction lawsuit and steps you can take to protect yourself. #law #consumersafety #consumer #news #technology #productdesign #productliability

🛑 As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, the conversations surrounding consumer safety and regulations remain critical. On this week’s episode of MindSet, Kathryn and Michelle sat down with Martha Bajec, PhD and Dr. David Nathan to discuss their recent work with HCD Research and the ASTM International D37 Committee regarding cannabinoid safety signs.

Listen here-
YouTube: http://ow.ly/1Z5y50LCvoU
Anchor: http://ow.ly/JpSw50LCvoT

#consumersafety #cannabis #cannabinoids