“COPS WARN OF NEW DANGEROUS

A recent incident at a Walmart in Windsor, Connecticut, involved Cheryl and Mel Johnson discovering a razor blade sticking out of a shopping cart handle. Mel injured his hand and reported the issue to the store manager, who had all carts checked but found no other blades. Police speculated it might be a prank or tool used by shoplifters. This wasn’t the first incident; a similar one occurred in 2015 in North Dakota. While Mel’s injury was not severe, the situation could have been worse, especially for children or if the blade had rusted. Consumers should remain cautious, but retailers must improve safety by conducting frequent inspections, enforcing stricter security, and raising awareness to prevent such incidents.