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Safety notice U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Recalls)

Whole Foods Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Cabricharme Cheese

Whole Foods Market of Austin, TX is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese because the product contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein, which is not declared on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of a serious or life-threateni

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Recall U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Recalls)

Centric Compounding Issues Nationwide Recall of Glutathione, Myer’s Cocktail, and Tri-Immune Boost Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 9/9/2026 – Houston, Texas, Centric Compounding is voluntarily recalling 6 lots of Glutathione 200mg/mL, Myer’s Cocktail, and Tri-Immune Boost injectable vials to the consumer level. The products have been found to be compounded with a Glutathione API containing elevated endot

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: NHTSA

General Motors, LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

General Motors, LLC (GM) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2024 Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. GM filed a noncompliance report dated April 25, 2024, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on May 17, 2024, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of GM's petition.

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Recall U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Recalls)

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC Recalls Broccoli Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk

09/10/2026, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, IDAHO is recalling 215 cases (6/4oz bags per case) of Broccoli Sprouts, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly pe

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Announcement The Missouri BarMO

Damien de Loyola named 2026 Defender of Distinction

Damien de Loyola, a district defender in Kansas City, received the 2026 Defender of Distinction Award from the Missouri State Public Defender Commission. De Loyola is the district defender for Area 69, one of the Missouri State Public Defender appellate/post-conviction offices in Kansas City. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and has been a public defender since 2012. De Loyola previously received The Missouri Bar Foundation’s David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award and was a member of the 2015-2016 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy. He is a member of the…

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from seven individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for nine individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Recall U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Recalls)

Victgoal Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violate Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets

The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the retention system, positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.

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Recall U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Recalls)

Junkins Recalls DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brushes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution, and Shock Hazards; Violate Federal Regulations; Smoking and Fire Hazards

The recalled hair dryer brushes lack an integrated immersion protection device, which presents a substantial product hazard to consumers, posing the risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water while plugged in to an electrical source. The recalled hair dryer brushes also pose the risk of death or serious injury from smoking and fire hazards.

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Announcement Utah State BarUT

Warning: Widespread Phishing Campaign Targets Utah Lawyers

Utah lawyers should be aware of a widespread phishing campaign affecting Utah businesses. The scam appears to be part of an effort to gain unauthorized access to Microsoft 365 accounts. The phishing emails may come from legitimate email addresses that have been compromised. Attackers use contacts from the compromised accounts to make the messages appear […]

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Final rule Federal Register: NHTSA

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213a; Child Restraint Systems-Side Impact Protection; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213; Child Restraint Systems, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213b; Child Restraint Systems; Incorporation by Reference

This final rule amends the safety standards for child restraint systems (CRSs). NHTSA is amending Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) No. 213a, "Child restraint systems--side impact protection," to exempt school bus CRSs from the standard's requirements as long as they meet specified labeling requirements; to delay the compliance date from June 30, 2025 to December 5, 2026; to amend the dummy selection requirements so that the Child Restraint Air Bag Interaction twelve-month-old test dummy (CRABI-12MO) will not be used to test forward-facing CRSs; and to amend positioning procedures…

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 12 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for five individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 21 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 18 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

Read at Federal Register: FMCSA

Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for five individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

Read at Federal Register: FMCSA

Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 12 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

Read at Federal Register: FMCSA

Federal Register notice Federal Register: FMCSA

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 14 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti- seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Announcement Idaho State BarID

Chief Justice Chats[1]

By Hon. Jessica Lorello This year has been filled with celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The importance of the rule of law […]

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Announcement Washington State Bar Association (NWSidebar)WA

Federal Court Reminds that Lawyer-Witness Rule Does Not Result in Automatic Disqualification

The “lawyer-witness” rule, RPC 3.7, disqualifies a lawyer from trial counsel if they are a necessary witness, to prevent jury confusion. A recent Seattle court case, Fisher v. Boeing, clarified that disqualification isn't automatic; the moving party must show the lawyer holds unique material evidence. Otherwise, the firm may continue in representation.

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Recall U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Recalls)

FreshPoint Issues Recall Due to an Improperly Declared Allergen (Egg) in Chicken Salad Wedge Sandwiches

September 4, 2026 Orlando, FL– FreshPoint of Orlando, FL., is issuing a voluntary recall of 1,093 units of specific lots of Cranberry Chicken Salad Wedge sandwiches due to an improperly declared allergen (eggs). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or lif

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Announcement The Missouri BarMO

Grellner recognized as prosecutor of the year

Amanda L. Grellner will receive the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys’ 2026 Prosecutor of the Year award for her service over the past year. Grellner has served as the elected prosecuting attorney for Osage County since 2002. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law, she has tried more than 30 jury trials throughout her tenure as prosecuting attorney. Grellner is on the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission, the Supreme Court of Missouri Treatment Court Committee, the board of the Missouri Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System, and is a…

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