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Product safety

Bomberry chocolate fruit products recalled over fears they may contain metal

The four Bomberry products affected in the recall.
The four Bomberry products affected in the recall.

Arla protein pudding recalled due to potential presence of glass fragments

Arla Protein Salted Caramel Flavour Pudding (200g), which originated in Denmark, has a best before date of April 28, 2027.
Arla Protein Salted Caramel Flavour Pudding (200g), which originated in Denmark, has a best before date of April 28, 2027.

Malaysia seizes 5,801 squishy toys nationwide over safety compliance mark

A total of 1,845 premises were inspected in the operation aimed at ensuring compliance with child toy safety standards.
A total of 1,845 premises were inspected in the operation aimed at ensuring compliance with child toy safety standards.

Safety comes first for squishy toy fans, S’pore retailers amid rise in fakes

A number of independent stores selling squishies have opened in Singapore amid a resurgence of interest in the toys.
A number of independent stores selling squishies have opened in Singapore amid a resurgence of interest in the toys.

US importer recalls 37,000 squishy toys due to ‘deadly ingestion hazard’

If a water bead is ingested, it can cause ingestion, choking, and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child’s body.
If a water bead is ingested, it can cause ingestion, choking, and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child’s body.

‘Unsafe’ Nestle low-fat dairy whitener sample found at India hotel, says regulator

India’s regulator, in September 2026, said it had found a Nestle baby food sample to be substandard.
India’s regulator, in September 2026, said it had found a Nestle baby food sample to be substandard.

Roller coaster at California’s Six Flags Magic Mountain shut after brain damage claims

The X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain features precipitous drops and jarring twists that have thrilled millions of riders over two decades.
The X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain features precipitous drops and jarring twists that have thrilled millions of riders over two decades.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump (centre, right) and First Lady Melania Trump (right) escorting Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady of China Peng Liyuan on a tour of the National Archives in Washington, DC, on Sept 25.
US President Donald Trump (centre, right) and First Lady Melania Trump (right) escorting Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady of China Peng Liyuan on a tour of the National Archives in Washington, DC, on Sept 25.

Volkswagen recalls three million vehicles worldwide over steering risk

The affected models include VW’s Tiguan, Touran, Golf and Caddy vehicles built between 2013 and 2024, and around 700,000 Audi models built from 2017 to 2024.
The affected models include VW’s Tiguan, Touran, Golf and Caddy vehicles built between 2013 and 2024, and around 700,000 Audi models built from 2017 to 2024.

HSA warns of banned substance, potent medicinal ingredients in product marketed as weight-loss pill

The weight-loss product, which claimed to contain vitamins and natural ingredients such as cinnamon, was marketed on local e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada.
The weight-loss product, which claimed to contain vitamins and natural ingredients such as cinnamon, was marketed on local e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada.

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