This episode highlights eight recall notices reported on the website for the Consumer Safety Product Commission for the United States. Find all recall notices at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls. Recall notice for the largest number of units for the dates between November 19 - 25, 2020 is: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Hazard Recalled Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cooker Name of product: Crock-Pot® 6-Quart Express Crock...

Important recall alerts include food and products that could be life threatening unless immediate safety action is taken to protect you and your loved ones. Recall alerts are official notifications from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Food and Drug Administrations's Food Safety website. Resource websites: https://www.foodsafety.gov/recalls-and-outbreaks - Food safety recalls in the United States; https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/ - United States Consumer...

Important recall alerts include food and products that could be life threatening unless immediate safety action is taken to protect you and your loved ones. Recall alerts are official notifications from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Food and Drug Administrations's Food Safety website. Resource websites: https://www.foodsafety.gov/recalls-and-outbreaks - Food safety recalls in the United States; https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/ - United States Consumer...

FDA Warns of Dangerous Hand Sanitizers FDA is alerting consumers of Saniderm Products and UVT Inc.’s voluntary recall of Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer. Following FDA’s recommendation, two distributors – Saniderm Products and UVT – agreed to recall Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer packaged in 1-liter plastic bottles and labeled with “Made in Mexico” and “Produced by: Eskbiochem SA de CV.” List of products and other safety information is available through the Food and Drug Administration's...

FDA Warns of Dangerous Hand Sanitizers FDA is alerting consumers of Saniderm Products and UVT Inc.’s voluntary recall of Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer. Following FDA’s recommendation, two distributors – Saniderm Products and UVT – agreed to recall Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer packaged in 1-liter plastic bottles and labeled with “Made in Mexico” and “Produced by: Eskbiochem SA de CV.” List of products and other safety information is available through the Food and Drug Administration's...

The YWCA reports it is the largest network of domestic and sexual violence services provider in the United States. This episode highlights those service and why they're more important than ever in the wake of a sharp rise in domestic violence. Sources and resources mentioned in this video include: - The U.S. National YWCA website: https://www.YWCA.org; - How to find a local YWCA: https://secure2.convio.net/ywca/site/... - Nonprofit resource, Finding Recovery and Empowerment From Abuse,...

The YWCA reports it is the largest network of domestic and sexual violence services provider in the United States. This episode highlights those service and why they're more important than ever in the wake of a sharp rise in domestic violence. Sources and resources mentioned in this video include: - The U.S. National YWCA website: https://www.YWCA.org; - How to find a local YWCA: https://secure2.convio.net/ywca/site/... - Nonprofit resource, Finding Recovery and Empowerment From Abuse,...

New Online Bank Scam You've received emails supposedly from your bank telling you to click a link immediately or your account wil be blocked. You're too smart to fall for this scam. But there's a new twist. Criminals are sending text messages that appear legitimate warning of a fraud in your account. You're told to click a link in the text message immediately or your account will be blocked. What do you do? In this brief episode you'll discover exactly how to handle this fraud and protect...

New Online Bank Scam You've received emails supposedly from your bank telling you to click a link immediately or your account wil be blocked. You're too smart to fall for this scam. But there's a new twist. Criminals are sending text messages that appear legitimate warning of a fraud in your account. You're told to click a link in the text message immediately or your account will be blocked. What do you do? In this brief episode you'll discover exactly how to handle this fraud and protect...

Have you been ripped off by a store or online? In this episode you learn what actions you can take to get your money back from a brick and mortar or online company that sold you a shoddy product, failed to deliver any product at all, failed to honor their return policy, improperly billed your credit card, or that otherwise acted in an unethical or illegal way. Actions can include: - Use of the 3-day "cooling off" period for some purchases. - Consumer Protection Agencies at the local or...

Have you been ripped off by a store or online? In this episode you learn what actions you can take to get your money back from a brick and mortar or online company that sold you a shoddy product, failed to deliver any product at all, failed to honor their return policy, improperly billed your credit card, or that otherwise acted in an unethical or illegal way. Actions can include: - Use of the 3-day "cooling off" period for some purchases. - Consumer Protection Agencies at the local or...

Learn primary product recalls as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and primary food product recalls as reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 31 October to 6 November 2019. For details on all product recalls as reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, go to https://www.cpsc.gov/. For FDA food product recalls go to https://www.foodsafety.gov/. For previous episodes and to subscribe at zero cost go to www.SafeLivingToday.com. Email host...

Learn primary product recalls as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and primary food product recalls as reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 31 October to 6 November 2019. For details on all product recalls as reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, go to https://www.cpsc.gov/. For FDA food product recalls go to https://www.foodsafety.gov/. For previous episodes and to subscribe at zero cost go to www.SafeLivingToday.com. Email host...

Protect Your Residence During National Crime Prevention Month October is National Crime Prevention Month. Celebrated since 1984, after a Presidential proclamation, it’s a perfect time to assess risk and take action to enhance your safety and the safety of your family members. But where should you start? I suggest beginning with your home. Get a Crime Prevention Inspection From Police Whether you live in a house or apartment, contact your local police department on their non-emergency...

Protect Your Residence During National Crime Prevention Month October is National Crime Prevention Month. Celebrated since 1984, after a Presidential proclamation, it’s a perfect time to assess risk and take action to enhance your safety and the safety of your family members. But where should you start? I suggest beginning with your home. Get a Crime Prevention Inspection From Police Whether you live in a house or apartment, contact your local police department on their non-emergency...

Safe Living Today Episode 30 Show Notes Episode Title: How to Avoid Danger When Walking on Campus   It’s that time of year. Students arrive on campuses ready to dive into new academic and living adventures.    It’s also a time to remind ourselves how important it is to stay safe on and off campus.   Whether you’re living in a college residence or you're a commuter, walking long distances to class locations and social happenings is a fact of life for most students. As fall turns into winter,...

Safe Living Today Episode 30 Show Notes Episode Title: How to Avoid Danger When Walking on Campus   It’s that time of year. Students arrive on campuses ready to dive into new academic and living adventures.    It’s also a time to remind ourselves how important it is to stay safe on and off campus.   Whether you’re living in a college residence or you're a commuter, walking long distances to class locations and social happenings is a fact of life for most students. As fall turns into winter,...

Recall there was a massive data breach of consumer records at Equifax in 2017. This breach affected 147 million Americans and a number of people in other countries. On July 22, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission announced a $700 million settlement with Equifax. Depending on whether you suffered a loss / identify theft or whether your records were stolen but there’s no evidence you’ve been a target, you may be eligible for compensation. There are a number of variables related to eligibility...

Recall there was a massive data breach of consumer records at Equifax in 2017. This breach affected 147 million Americans and a number of people in other countries. On July 22, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission announced a $700 million settlement with Equifax. Depending on whether you suffered a loss / identify theft or whether your records were stolen but there’s no evidence you’ve been a target, you may be eligible for compensation. There are a number of variables related to eligibility...

7 Ways to Stay Safe for National Safety Month June is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are, “Safe Living Today” and “Weird and Whacky Holidays”. Of course, Living Safely is neither weird nor whacky. As a former Chief of Police, Security Director and leader of the Life Safety and Business...

7 Ways to Stay Safe for National Safety Month June is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are, “Safe Living Today” and “Weird and Whacky Holidays”. Of course, Living Safely is neither weird nor whacky. As a former Chief of Police, Security Director and leader of the Life Safety and Business...

New FBI Internet Crime Report - How to Protect Yourself! On April 22, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the IC3, released its annual 2018 report on Internet reported crime statistics for 2014 through 2018. Here are some key findings: - Internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation remain pervasive and were responsible for a staggering $2.7 billion in financial losses in 2018. Reported losses for 2015 totaled less than $1.1 billion; this means reported losses have nearly tripled...

New FBI Internet Crime Report - How to Protect Yourself! On April 22, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the IC3, released its annual 2018 report on Internet reported crime statistics for 2014 through 2018. Here are some key findings: - Internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation remain pervasive and were responsible for a staggering $2.7 billion in financial losses in 2018. Reported losses for 2015 totaled less than $1.1 billion; this means reported losses have nearly tripled...