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SEC Charges Seven Crypto Entities in Social Media Investment Fraud Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against three cryptocurrency trading platforms and four investment clubs for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that targeted retail investors through social media platforms.

•SEC filed charges against three crypto trading platforms and four investment clubs for alleged fraud
•The scheme specifically targeted retail investors through social media platforms
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Michigan Cookie Company Recalls Pfeffernusse Products Over Undeclared Allergens

Troemner Farm of Atlantic Mine, Michigan has issued a voluntary recall of its Pfeffernusse cookies after discovering the products contain undeclared milk, wheat, and soy allergens. The FDA warns that consumers with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients face the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.

•Troemner Family Farm voluntarily recalled 6 oz and 12 oz Pfeffernusse cookie packages due to undeclared allergens
•Products contain milk, wheat, and soy that are not listed on ingredient labels
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FDA Finds Dangerous Lead Levels in Rheumacare Capsules, Prompts Recall

Handelnine Global Limited, operating as Navafresh, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of specific lots of Rheumacare Capsules after FDA testing revealed dangerous lead contamination levels up to 11,100 parts per million. The recall affects products manufactured by Virgo UAP Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

•FDA testing revealed lead levels up to 11,100 parts per million in Rheumacare Capsules
•Voluntary recall affects specific lot numbers CAM040 and CALO79-N distributed nationwide
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FTC Reverses AI Writing Tool Ban Under Trump's Innovation Policy

The Federal Trade Commission has reopened and set aside a 2024 consent order against AI writing service Rytr LLC, determining the original complaint failed to meet legal requirements under the FTC Act. The reversal comes in response to the Trump Administration's AI Action Plan, which prioritizes innovation over potential misuse concerns in artificial intelligence regulation.

•FTC reversed 2024 consent order that banned Rytr from providing AI services for generating reviews
•Decision aligns with Trump Administration's AI Action Plan emphasizing innovation over restrictive regulation
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FTC Warns 10 Companies Over Consumer Review Rule Violations

The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 10 companies regarding potential violations of its Consumer Review Rule during the holiday shopping season. The enforcement action targets deceptive practices in online product reviews when consumers increasingly rely on reviews to make purchasing decisions.

•FTC sent warning letters to 10 companies for potential Consumer Review Rule violations during holiday shopping season
•The rule prohibits fake reviews, compensation-based review manipulation, and undisclosed insider reviews
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FTC: Rental Scams Cost Americans $65 Million Since 2020

A new Federal Trade Commission analysis reveals that consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams since 2020, resulting in approximately $65 million in losses. Half of recent rental scam reports originated from fake Facebook advertisements, with young adults aged 18-29 being three times more likely to lose money to these schemes.

•Nearly 65,000 rental scams reported since 2020, costing consumers $65 million total
•Facebook accounts for 50% of rental scam reports in the 12 months ending June 2025
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Silvestri Sweets Expands Recall of Holiday Bark Over Undeclared Allergens

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, Illinois has expanded its voluntary recall of 5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Bark products due to undeclared pecan and wheat allergens that pose serious health risks to consumers with food allergies.

•Silvestri Sweets expanded voluntary recall of Choceur Holiday Bark products containing undeclared pecan and wheat allergens
•Recall affects 5-ounce bags of Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark varieties
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Connecticut Chocolate Company Recalls Almond Bars Over Undeclared Allergen

Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC of Harwinton, Connecticut has issued a voluntary recall of their Almond Despair chocolate bars after state regulators discovered that almonds were not properly declared in the ingredient statement, posing serious health risks to consumers with tree nut allergies.

•Connecticut-based chocolate manufacturer recalls Almond Despair bars due to undeclared almonds in ingredient statement
•Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection discovered labeling violation during regulatory oversight
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FDA Issues Alert: Atwater's Recalls 197 Cookie Tins Over Undeclared Allergens

Atwater's of Baltimore has recalled 197 cookie tins containing undeclared tree nut allergens including almonds, pecans, and walnuts. The FDA issued an allergy alert after discovering that product labels failed to disclose these allergens, posing serious health risks to consumers with nut allergies.

•197 cookie tins recalled due to undeclared tree nut allergens including almonds, pecans, and walnuts
•Atwater's of Baltimore failed to properly label allergens on product packaging
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Seattle Chocolate Company Recalls Plant-Based Bars Over Undeclared Hazelnuts

Fran's Chocolates, Ltd. of Seattle has issued a voluntary recall of 112 units of their Pure Bar AlmondMilk Chocolate product after discovering it contains undeclared hazelnuts. The FDA-announced recall poses serious health risks to consumers with hazelnut allergies, potentially causing life-threatening reactions.

•Voluntary recall affects 112 units of Fran's Pure Bar AlmondMilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar Plant-Based product
•Undeclared hazelnut allergen poses serious health risks including potential life-threatening reactions
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