Veterinary practices across the United States may be unknowingly violating federal child safety laws when dispensing prescription medications in envelopes, plastic bags, or manufacturer packaging that lacks child-resistant features. Sarah Magoon, a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Practice Consultant Manager for the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), identifies this as a widespread compliance issue discovered during […]

Two significant food recalls in 2025 demonstrate that packaging and labeling errors continue to threaten consumer safety despite decades of regulatory oversight and available technology solutions. Friendly's Ice Cream and NuNaturals Inc. both faced recalls due to serious labeling mistakes that could have caused severe allergic reactions, highlighting systemic quality control failures in the food […]

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 2,300 units of Benadryl liquid elixir sold on Amazon from July 2023 to August 2024 due to packaging that fails to meet federal child safety requirements. The bottles, manufactured by Arsell and sold between $16 and $19, were not packaged in child-resistant containers as mandated […]

In the burgeoning cannabis industry, consumer education and safety are essential. As the market expands, the variety of products and brands can overwhelm consumers. Properly designed cannabis packaging plays a crucial role in informing and safeguarding consumers.  This article outlines six essential elements that consumers should look for in cannabis packaging to ensure both their […]