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CFTC Names Tyler S. Badgley as General Counsel

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed Tyler S. Badgley as its new General Counsel, bringing extensive Treasury Department and private sector experience to lead the agency's legal efforts. Badgley will focus on developing regulatory frameworks for emerging markets while former Acting General Counsel Meghan Tente transitions to a senior advisory role.

Tyler S. Badgley appointed as CFTC General Counsel after serving as Deputy General Counsel at Treasury Department
Chairman Selig emphasizes Badgley's role in developing regulatory frameworks for emerging markets and defending CFTC's derivatives authority
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FDA Issues Recall for Energy Supplement Containing Undeclared ED Drug

Akkarco LLC of Lorton, Virginia, voluntarily recalled its Ashfiat Alharamain Energy Support supplement after discovering it contains undeclared Tadalafil, an active ingredient in FDA-approved erectile dysfunction medications. The hidden pharmaceutical ingredient poses potential health risks to unsuspecting consumers.

Ashfiat Alharamain Energy Support contains undeclared Tadalafil, a prescription erectile dysfunction drug ingredient
The hidden pharmaceutical ingredient violates federal regulations and poses serious health risks to consumers
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OSHA Cites Birmingham Firm for Willful Trench Safety Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Birmingham construction company following an investigation that found workers were willfully exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Bessemer worksite. The federal investigation highlights serious workplace safety violations in the construction industry.

OSHA cited Birmingham construction company for willfully exposing workers to trench collapse hazards
Violations occurred at a construction worksite in Bessemer, Alabama
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Neogen Issues Nationwide Recall of Veterinary Hyaluronate Solution

Neogen Corporation has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all unexpired lots of Neogen®Vet HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution used in veterinary treatments for dogs, cats, and horses due to sterility concerns.

Voluntary nationwide recall affects all unexpired lots of HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution
Product is used for veterinary treatments in dogs, cats, and horses
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FDA Issues Allergy Alert as Koikoi Trading Recalls Fish Ball Products

Koikoi Trading Inc. of Commerce, California has issued a voluntary recall of Fu Zhou Fish Ball products in multiple sizes due to undeclared wheat and sesame allergens. The FDA announced the recall after determining that the products may contain these allergens without proper labeling, potentially triggering severe allergic reactions in affected individuals.

Multiple pack sizes affected (200g, 400g, and 5lb) of Fu Zhou Fish Ball products recalled
Undeclared wheat and sesame allergens present serious health risks for sensitive consumers
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SEC Charges ADM and Three Former Executives with Accounting Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and two former executives for accounting and disclosure fraud, while pursuing litigation against a third former executive in a significant enforcement action against the agricultural giant.

SEC filed settled charges against ADM and former executives Vince Macciocchi and Ray Young for accounting and disclosure fraud
Former executive Vikram Luthar faces continued litigation rather than settlement with the agency
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CFTC Grants 18-Month Extension for Large Trader Reporting Rule

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Monday it will not enforce its 2024 large trader reporting rule for 18 months, providing relief to futures commission merchants and other market participants. The agency also published updated guidance and announced implementation testing to help firms prepare for eventual compliance by July 2027.

CFTC's Division of Market Oversight issued no-action letter providing 18-month enforcement relief for Part 17 large trader reporting rule
Relief applies to futures commission merchants, clearing members, foreign brokers, and designated contract markets following FIA request
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FTC Secures $50M Settlement Against Growth Cave Business Opportunity Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with Growth Cave defendants, permanently banning the company's co-CEOs from marketing business opportunities and credit repair programs following allegations of a $50 million consumer fraud scheme. As part of the agreement, Growth Cave's leadership must liquidate millions in assets, including a multimillion-dollar house, to provide restitution to affected consumers.

Growth Cave co-CEOs face permanent bans on selling business opportunities and credit repair services
Settlement requires liquidation of millions in assets, including luxury real estate, for consumer redress
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Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Biscuits Over Foreign Material Risk

Gerber Products Company voluntarily recalled limited batches of Arrowroot Biscuits on January 26, 2026, due to potential contamination with soft plastic and paper pieces from an arrowroot flour supplier. The FDA announced the recall as a precautionary measure to protect infant and toddler consumers.

Gerber voluntarily recalled limited batches of Arrowroot Biscuits due to potential soft plastic and paper contamination
Contamination originated from an arrowroot flour supplier that initiated its own recall
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CFTC and SEC Chiefs to Hold Joint Event on Crypto Regulatory Harmony

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission have rescheduled a joint public event for Jan. 29, 2026, where chairmen will discuss regulatory harmonization efforts aimed at making the United States the crypto capital of the world. The event signals a new approach to breaking down traditional jurisdictional barriers in cryptocurrency oversight.

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will hold joint event Jan. 29 to discuss crypto regulatory harmonization
Event aims to support President Trump's goal of making the US the crypto capital of the world
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