Galanz Retro Refrigerators are being recalled for fire and burn hazards. The internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite. There have been 34 reports of fires involving the refrigerators. One person has died. The recalling firms are the importers, Home Depot of Georgia and Galanz Americans Limited Company of New Jersey. The manufacturer is … Read more
The recall of Frigidaire Minifridges for possible burn hazard has been expanded to include another model number. The original recall for mini fridges with model numbers EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175 took place in July 2025. Back then there was more than $700,000 in property damage reported. The importer is Curtis International of Canada, and … Read more
Electrolux Frigidaire Side By Side Refrigerators are being recalled for possible choking and laceration hazards. The problem is the ice bucket assembly component can break, resulting in plastic pieces entering the ice bucket. There have been 343 reports of plastic pieces breaking off, including two incidents resulting in laceration and ingestion injuries. The refrigerators were … Read more
It’s time for spring cleaning in the northern hemisphere, and one place food safety conscious consumers should focus is the kitchen. Your pantry and refrigerator can harbor pathogens and should be regularly cleaned and sanitized. The USDA is offering a checklist for cleaning your pantry and refrigerator. Your refrigerator should always be set between 34°F … Read more
We heard from the developer of the campaign and app about things the Guardian article let out. The actual campaign is much more aligned with food safety than the Guardian article would lead a reader to believe. We included their response at the end of this piece. An article published in The Guardian a few … Read more
As the U.S. enters the hurricane and tornado season, the FDA is offering tips for helping consumers prepare for food safety during power outages. Food can spoil if the power is out for hours, but you can save money and protect yourself by following these steps. First, make sure that you have appliance thermometers in … Read more
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people are buying more food than they can eat in a week, or even in a month. While hoarding food is not helping the situation, these actions can help people feel safer. While nonperishable foods such as canned and shelf-stable products can be stored without worrying about food safety, … Read more
For years, Food Poisoning Bulletin has been informing you about foods that have been recalled for dangerous bacteria and other pathogens. In many of those recall articles, we tell you to clean your fridge after you thrown away these products. But how exactly should you clean your refrigerator when you have discarded the food? The … Read more