Safety

Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 160,000 diesel-powered Ram pickups.

Drugmaker Sanofi is recalling its over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac in the U.S. and Canada.

Wardville Community is without water due to a major break in a water main near 301 Bragg Street.

Two variety-pack cookie products containing peanut butter cookies have been recalled because peanuts were not included on the label.

Recall issued on five-pound bags of Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour initiated, which may contain E. coli.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing a recall for children’s pajamas for failing to meet federal flammability standards.

Several Beauty Plus makeup products are being recalled after testing positive for asbestos.

A burn ban has been issued for LaSalle Parish effective September 6 starting at 10 a.m.

The City of Alexandria is continuing to repair a leak in the main 42-inch water transmission line from the Kisatchie well field.

Some natural pig ear treats are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Around 1,500 infant walkers sold at Crate and Barrel are being recalled.

DOTD said that the Simmesport Bridge will be closed for intermittent 15 minute periods on Wednesday, August 28.

East Baton Rouge Parish officials say the first mosquito sample for 2019 that has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Stokke recalled about 5,400 of its bouncers sold as a connectable part of an all-in-one modular seating system because it can suddenly detach from the larger system, posing a fall hazard to the child in the bouncer.

A recall has been issued for The Bobby Company head and neck support accessories because they can cause suffocation.

Bayer is voluntarily recalling 990 vials of a biological drug used to help prevent and control serious bleeding in patients with hemophilia A.

Some inline skates have been recalled due to the potential of the wheels separating from the frames, posing a fall hazard.

A Mississippi Gulf Coast city is suing a federal agency that rejected expenses for a Hurricane Katrina recovery project.

Prescott Road between the service road and Shannon Drive will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, July 12, for the installation of portable pumps.

Over 35,000 pounds of gravy shipped to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants in Louisiana has been recalled.

A security blanket for infants has been recalled due to a choking hazard.

A plush toy depicting a character from "Toy Story 4" is being recalled due to a choking hazard for young children.

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. voluntarily recalled eye drops sold at Walgreens after concerns were raised about non-sterility.

A video showing a woman opening a container of Blue Bell ice cream and licking it has raised eyebrows and left people wondering how to tell if their food has been tampered with before buying it.

According to a letter from the South Grant Water Corporation, their system failed to provide minimum residual disinfectant levels in the treated water supplied to customers in April and May.

Frito-Lay announced a recall Friday, June 14 on 7 3/4 oz. bags of Lay’s Lightly Salted Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips which may contain undeclared milk.

The City of Alexandria has announced a road closure for a section of Overton Street.

The City of Alexandria has announced an upcoming road closure for 5400 Random Drive.

A road closure at the intersection of Day and Powell Streets in Alexandria has been issued.

Louisiana DOTD has announced upcoming lane closures for the Curtis Coleman Bridge.