Product safety

Second baby death reported in France amid tainted formula crisis

Nestle has pulled products from shelves in more than 60 countries as a result of the tainted baby formula crisis.

Don Don Donki removes helium ‘voice-changer’ canisters from S’pore outlets amid safety review

The Japanese retail chain is reviewing the product's compliance with applicable safety standards.

2 MediNatura nasal sprays sold in US recalled over potential life-threatening infections

Tests on MediNatura’s ReBoost and ClearLife nasap sprays have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination.

Japanese police rush to retrieve toy guns capable of firing live ammunition

A National Police Agency flier calling for toy guns that can fire live ammunition to be handed in to the police. Prefectural police have set the end of December as a deadline.

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What happens when a car is recalled in Singapore?

Car manufacturers are required to inform owners and the Land Transport Authority and rectify safety-related defects even if the vehicles are out of warranty.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 29, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) said Mr Andriy Yermak had resigned, and that he would consider his replacement for Head of the Presidential Office on Nov 29.

Airbus issues major A320 recall; travel disruptions expected worldwide

Several passengers were hurt on Oct 30 when a JetBlue flight from Mexico to the US suffered a sharp loss of altitude.

EU Parliament adopts new toy safety rules

The new rules set a 4½-year transition period to ban the sale in the EU of toys containing chemicals particularly harmful to children.

HSA raises alert on herbal product, advises users to seek medical attention

HSA said tests revealed that the product contained two potent steroids (dexamethasone and prednisolone) and an anti-inflammatory painkiller (diclofenac).

How the US ended up with radioactive shrimp and sneakers from Indonesia

Contamination from radioactive particles raises doubt about Indonesia's seafood and metals export industries.

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