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Gift Card Gambit Goes Ghostly

A Melbourne mother lost $2,000 on fake Apple gift cards bought at Coles. Find out what happened and how to avoid this scam.

#GiftCardScam, #ColesScam, #AppleGiftCard, #MelbourneNews, #ConsumerAlert

https://newsletter.tf/melbourne-woman-loses-2000-fake-gift-cards/

NewsletterTF 3d ago

A Melbourne woman bought $2,000 in Apple gift cards from Coles, but the codes didn't work. This is a significant loss for her.

#GiftCardScam, #ColesScam, #AppleGiftCard, #MelbourneNews, #ConsumerAlert
https://newsletter.tf/melbourne-woman-loses-2000-fake-gift-cards/

Melbourne Woman Loses $2,000 on Fake Apple Gift Cards at Coles

A Melbourne mother lost $2,000 on fake Apple gift cards bought at Coles. Find out what happened and how to avoid this scam.

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Howard Smith MD, AM 5d ago

Williams Sonoma and Fireworks Popcorn Branded White Cheddar Seasoning Products Salmonella Contamination. #RecallAlert #FoodRecall #SalmonellaRisk #ConsumerAlert #FoodSafety
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5gpKqh4F5/

Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Williams Sonoma and Fireworks Popcorn Branded White Cheddar Seasoning Products Salmonella Contamination Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Williams Sonoma Popcorn Sampler Gift Boxes with lot code 088594-2-1; Fireworks Popcorn Poppings & Toppings gift sets with lot code 088594-5-1; and Fireworks White Cheddar Seasoning with lot code 088594-7-1. The recalled products were sold through retail stores in the US. Stop using and do not consume these recalled seasoning products. Return the affected products to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, contact Jonco Industries at 1-414-449-2000. References on my website. #RecallAlert #FoodRecall #SalmonellaRisk #ConsumerAlert #FoodSafety"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on May 28, 2026: "Williams Sonoma and Fireworks Popcorn Branded White Cheddar Seasoning Products Salmonella Contamination Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Williams Sonoma Popcorn Sampler Gift Boxes with lot code 088594-2-1; Fireworks Popcorn Poppings & Toppings gift sets with lot code 088594-5-1; and Fireworks White Cheddar Seasoning with lot code 088594-7-1. The recalled products were sold through retail stores in the US. Stop using and do not consume these recalled seasoning products. Return the affected products to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, contact Jonco Industries at 1-414-449-2000. References on my website. #RecallAlert #FoodRecall #SalmonellaRisk #ConsumerAlert #FoodSafety".

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Howard Smith MD, AM 5d ago

Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream Has Metal Foreign Bodies. #RecallAlert #IceCreamRecall #FoodSafety #ConsumerAlert #ProductRecall
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5Lo22RWLW/

Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream Has Metal These metal foreign bodies trigger lacerations in the mouth and digestive tract. Affected products include Vanilla Bean Pint with BEST BY dates of December 23, 2026 and December 28, 2026; Strawberry Quart with BEST BY date December 24, 2026; Strawberry Pint with BEST BY date December 25, 2026; Cookie Dough Pint with BEST BY date December 26, 2026; Dutch Chocolate Quart with BEST BY date December 27, 2026; and Mint Chip Pint with BEST BY date December 30, 2026. The recalled products were sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin beginning in May 2026. Stop eating the recalled ice cream and but don’t return the product to the store. Contact Straus Family Creamery at 1-707-776-2887 or by email at [email protected]. References on my website. #RecallAlert #IceCreamRecall #FoodSafety #ConsumerAlert #ProductRecall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on May 28, 2026: "Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream Has Metal These metal foreign bodies trigger lacerations in the mouth and digestive tract. Affected products include Vanilla Bean Pint with BEST BY dates of December 23, 2026 and December 28, 2026; Strawberry Quart with BEST BY date December 24, 2026; Strawberry Pint with BEST BY date December 25, 2026; Cookie Dough Pint with BEST BY date December 26, 2026; Dutch Chocolate Quart with BEST BY date December 27, 2026; and Mint Chip Pint with BEST BY date December 30, 2026. The recalled products were sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin beginning in May 2026. Stop eating the recalled ice cream and but don’t return the product to the store. Contact Straus Family Creamery at 1-707-776-2887 or by email at [email protected]. References on my website. #RecallAlert #IceCreamRecall #FoodSafety #ConsumerAlert #ProductRecall".

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Howard Smith MD, AM 5d ago

Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Have Minds Of Their Own. The electronic start and stop buttons malfunction and cause the unit to self-start. #RecallAlert #PressureWasherRecall #CarbonMonoxideRisk #HomeSafety #ConsumerAlert
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5Fgb8JYtq/

Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Have Minds Of Their Own The electronic start and stop buttons malfunction and cause the unit to self-start. If the gasoline-powered pressure washer turns on in a confined space, it creates a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Affected: Generac electric start pressure washers model numbers G0089111, G0088941, and G0088951; DR Power electric start pressure washer model DPW3109DEN. About 16,260 recalled pressure washers were sold in the US and about 120 were sold in Canada at major home improvement and hardware stores, online, and through retailers including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon between November 2021 and February 2026. Stop using these recalled pressure washer sand contact Generac at 1-800-396-9047 to arrange for a free repair at your dealer’s location. The pressure washer may still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option. References on my website. #RecallAlert #PressureWasherRecall #CarbonMonoxideRisk #HomeSafety #ConsumerAlert"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on May 28, 2026: "Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Have Minds Of Their Own The electronic start and stop buttons malfunction and cause the unit to self-start. If the gasoline-powered pressure washer turns on in a confined space, it creates a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Affected: Generac electric start pressure washers model numbers G0089111, G0088941, and G0088951; DR Power electric start pressure washer model DPW3109DEN. About 16,260 recalled pressure washers were sold in the US and about 120 were sold in Canada at major home improvement and hardware stores, online, and through retailers including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon between November 2021 and February 2026. Stop using these recalled pressure washer sand contact Generac at 1-800-396-9047 to arrange for a free repair at your dealer’s location. The pressure washer may still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option. References on my website. #RecallAlert #PressureWasherRecall #CarbonMonoxideRisk #HomeSafety #ConsumerAlert".

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Alaska Headline Living May 19

Oscar the Grouch peeked out of his trash can and said “I don’t like change. I like my garbage the way it is” 😎🗑️
This time, even Oscar would notice. Denali Refuse is out, Alaska Waste is in, and Mat-Su trash pickup is changing hands.
Still time to decide what you want to do 👀
👉🏿 https://alaskaheadlineliving.com/mat-su-consumer-alert-denali-refuse-sold-to-alaska-waste/
#MatSuValley #Alaska #WasillaAK #Palmer #ConsumerAlert #wasteservices #garbage #News #BreakingNews #trashtalk 🚛🗑️

Alaska Headline Living May 12

🚨 Wake-Up Call: Gold Finish, No Guarantees
The Trump Mobile T1 is sold as a premium, patriotic smartphone with bold specs and a gold sheen. The fine print reveals a harder truth: Buyers paid into a preorder system that does not guarantee a phone, a timeline, or even a final product. The question hanging over $59 million in deposits is simple, and uncomfortable, will anything ever ship at all?
👉🏿 https://shorturl.at/SuhEr
#BuyerBeware #TrumpMobile #ConsumerAlert #PreorderRisk #Trump #Politics 📱⚠️

NewsletterTF May 10

LPG Supply Amidst Network Glitches and Fiscal Strain: A Consumer's Conundrum

Consumers in India face LPG booking issues from app glitches and supply concerns. Find out how it affects households and businesses.

#LPGIndia, #GasCylinder, #BookingIssues, #ConsumerAlert, #IndiaNews

https://newsletter.tf/lpg-cylinder-booking-system-failures-india/

NewsletterTF May 10

LPG booking systems in India are facing major technical problems, making it hard for people to get their gas cylinders. This is causing delays for many households and businesses across the country.

#LPGIndia, #GasCylinder, #BookingIssues, #ConsumerAlert, #IndiaNews
https://newsletter.tf/lpg-cylinder-booking-system-failures-india/