Product Safety & Recalls: The UK Food Standards Agency issued “do not eat” warnings for items sold via Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains, including contaminated seeds, while a wider recall list hit Home Bargains, Asda, Morrisons, B&Q, Next and Amazon for issues ranging from undisclosed allergens to faults. Consumer Enforcement: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Consumer Affairs handed $1,000 tickets to seven retailers after a sweep found expired goods on shelves. Retail & Customer Trust: A UK baker, Terry Bakes, told customers to seek chargebacks after failing to fulfill orders, then said he’ll restart with next-day cake baking and no more pre-orders. Household Tech Reliability: TP-Link’s solar outdoor camera (Tapo SolarCam) is getting strong customer feedback for charge-holding and smooth motion, with shoppers comparing it to other outdoor options. Scams & Money Loss: BBB Scam Tracker logged one phishing report in New Brunswick (loss $156.83) and one scam in New Lenox; travel fraud losses are also rising sharply in the US. Energy Costs: Gas prices and electricity charges stayed in focus, including midgrade fuel pricing updates and new fuel adjustment charges expected to raise Bhiwandi power bills. Senior Living Costs: A projected 2027 Social Security COLA of 3.6% could mean about a $75 average monthly increase, but seniors still face high essentials. New Consumer Products: Trader Joe’s launched frozen Mango Sticky Rice (vegan, gluten-free) and says it’s already a hit.