CPSC Recalls 242,500 Children’s Water Bottles

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Tuesday announced the recall of 242,500 children’s water bottles manufactured by Brita. According to the official recall notice, Brita received 35 reports of broken or cracked lids, though no injuries were reported. The CPSC noted that the broken lids could cause lacerations.

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PPAI Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees

Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the not-for-profit association serving more than 10,800 corporate members of the $19.8 billion promotional products industry, recently announced Fran Ford, CAS, and Paul Kiewiet, MAS+, as the 2015 PPAI Hall of Fame inductees. Induction ceremonies for Ford and Kiewiet will take place at The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, Jan. 11-15, 2015, during the Chairman’s Leadership Dinner.

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Spanish Retailer Criticized for ‘White Is the New Black’ T-shirt

Sometimes phrases have unwanted connotations. While it may be just a play on words referencing the common fashion phrase on what’s in style or the popular Netflix series, “Orange Is the New Black,” Spanish retailer Zara has experienced backlash on possible racial undertones of its printed white tee with “White Is the New Black” printed across the chest in black block letters.

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