AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoProduct Safety Recall: Nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief were recalled nationwide after FDA flagged a “lack of assurance of sterility,” with lot 2552A and exp. Sept. 30, 2027 sold at major retailers. Retail & Consumer Alerts: Asda, M&S and Home Bargains issued urgent “stop using” recalls, including a children’s toy with a choking hazard. Food Safety Crackdown: India’s FDA seized Rs 12.23 lakh of suspected substandard dairy in Navi Mumbai, including skimmed milk powder, paneer and loose milk. Consumer Fraud Watch: New Castle, PA saw one BBB Scam Tracker report (online purchase scam) for the week ending Aug. 15, while the FTC says fraud losses hit $12.5B in 2024. Trade Shock for Shoppers: U.S.-Canada talks collapsed and 50% tariffs are set in motion on about $20B of Canadian goods, with Canada promising “dollar for dollar” retaliation. Labeling Trust: A study found 89% of products labeled “made with avocado oil” didn’t contain it, raising questions about premium pricing. Local Business Boost: Visa and Nationwide launched a UK towns competition offering £20,000 grants to help small businesses and high streets.
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