News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Cantwell leads congressional effort defending CPSC independence after commissioner firings

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has joined other members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to defend the independence of the Consumer Product Safety...


Ohio man receives over 17-year sentence for ghost gun production and child pornography

A Summit County resident has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for manufacturing firearms and machine gun conversion devices at home using a 3D printer, as well as for possession of child pornography.


White House issues statement reaffirming commitment during National Preparedness Month

The White House has issued a statement marking National Preparedness Month, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to supporting communities across the United States in preparing for disasters. “Tragically, over the last year, natural...


Former Vanderburgh County finance director sentenced for embezzling over $125K

Regene Newman, a 59-year-old resident of Evansville, has been sentenced to 1.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.


Des Moines man indicted for wire fraud while on supervised release

A federal grand jury in Des Moines has indicted Martin James Tirrell, 65, on 11 counts of wire fraud.


House appropriations subcommittee advances FY26 labor-health-education spending bill

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies met in Washington, D.C. to review its Fiscal Year 2026 funding bill.


Disney settles with FTC over children's privacy violations on YouTube

Disney has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it enabled the collection of personal data from children under 13 who watched kid-focused videos on YouTube.


Honduran national pleads guilty to fraud charges involving false passport application

PEDRO NOLOCOS ROSALES, a 64-year-old native of Honduras, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement in a passport application, aggravated identity theft, and theft of government funds.


Shiprock man indicted for shooting during domestic dispute on Navajo Nation

A Shiprock resident has been charged in federal court for allegedly firing multiple shots at two people during a domestic dispute on the Navajo Nation.


Hans Kissle recalls potato salad due to undeclared wheat allergen risk

Hans Kissle LLC has announced a voluntary recall of 120 units of its Red Potato Bliss Salad after discovering that the product contains undeclared wheat, which is a known allergen.


Green Lumber issues alert after FDA finds undeclared drug in counterfeit products

Green Lumber Holding, LLC has issued a consumer alert after counterfeit products falsely labeled as genuine Green Lumber were found in the market.


Viva Raw recalls dog and cat foods over Salmonella and Listeria concerns

Viva Raw LLC, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has issued a voluntary recall of two lots of its dog and cat food products due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.


Aquastar recalls Kroger Mercado frozen shrimp over possible cesium contamination

AquaStar (USA) Corp, based in Seattle, has announced a recall of about 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp.


Aquastar recalls cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart due to potential radioactive contamination

AquaStar (USA) Corp has announced a recall of about 26,460 packages of its Cocktail Shrimp 6oz product.


Country Eggs recalls Sunshine Yolks eggs over possible salmonella risk

Country Eggs, LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, California, has issued a recall for its Large Brown Cage Free “Sunshine Yolks” eggs due to the potential risk of Salmonella contamination.


DermaRite expands recall of multiple skin care products due to contamination risk

DermaRite Industries, LLC has expanded its voluntary nationwide recall of several over-the-counter skin care products due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex.


Taylor Fresh Foods recalls salad kit due to mislabeling allergen risk

Taylor Fresh Foods has announced a voluntary recall of its Honey Balsamic Salad Kit 6/8.3oz due to the potential presence of undeclared sesame and soy allergens.


CDC links nearly 100 Salmonella cases in 14 states to egg recall

Nearly 100 people across 14 states have become ill in a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs, according to a food safety alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


CDC emails reveal discussions on handling COVID vaccine efficacy messaging

Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discussed ways to downplay concerns about COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and avoid making “too precise” comparisons between vaccination benefits and natural immunity, according to emails...


Houston man sentenced to over three years for role in cocaine distribution conspiracy

Anacleto Silva-Herrera, a 40-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, was sentenced on August 20, 2025 by United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.