Health officials are saying that the Listeria outbreak that has killed 16 people and sickened 72 may continue to cause illness, according to recent news sources. The bacteria, which has caused the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in this country in over a decade, has an incubation period that can last up to four weeks, and… read more

Now that school has started again, many children will experience colds throughout the year, as their exposure to germs has significantly increased. However, when a cold seems like it won’t go away, the culprit may be allergy-related. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, up to 40% of children experience allergies. ­In… read more

A recall of drop-side cribs is being conducted by Shermag Inc. due to suffocation and strangulation hazards, according to recent news sources. About 2,300 cribs in the United States and 800 in Canada are being recalled because the hardware of the cribs has been proven to break, which causes the drop side to detach from… read more

A children’s musical toy has been recalled by Battat Inc. after small parts were shown to detach and pose a choking hazard, according to recent news sources. The product is a Musical Wooden Table Toy, and about 14,000 are subject to recall. The table has a green surface and has instruments attached to it. The… read more

Husqvarna Professional Products has recalled a RedMax lawn care product due to a fire hazard, according to recent news sources. About 10,500 of the RedMax brushcutter/trimmers are subject to recall, according to reports by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The products are being recalled after it was discovered that the fuel tanks leak at the… read more

A Mexican beauty cream has been recalled by Chihuahua State Health Risks Commission after several poisoning cases were documented, according to recent news sources. Texas Department of Health Services officials reported 44 mercury poisoning cases in relation to the beauty cream. The cream, called Crema Aguamary, can cause personality changes, nervousness, irritability, tremors, elevated blood… read more

Car recalls can difficult to stay on top of, especially if they affect cars that are a few years older and may have been resold. However, according to recent news sources, an app might make it easier for car owners to stay updated on recalls that affect their safety and the safety of other drivers… read more

This month, the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in a decade has claimed up to 16 lives. While the government has begun to take steps to make the processing of food and the regulations surrounding it more strict, you can also limit your exposure to harmful bacteria as a consumer. Consumers need to practice proper food… read more

Honda Odyssey minivans are under investigation after seven complaints that the rear liftgate closed unexpectedly, according to recent news reports. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects will inspect the 2009 model year of the Odyssey Touring and EX-L models. Complaints describe the liftgate struts, filled with gas, were not able to support… read more

A toy car manufacturer has announced a recall of their products due to excessive levels of lead paint, according to recent news sources. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and LM Import & Export, Inc, of Miami, FL, issued the recall of about 1,900 of their products. The toys were distributed by Mega Wholesales Corporation…. read more

Jeep Liberty vehicles are currently under evaluation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after seven complaints of front airbags deploying without a crash, according to recent news sources. The cars under evaluation are the 2002 and 2003 model years. Of the seven incidents, five consumers reported illnesses. Three reports described both the driver and… read more

A possible E. coli contamination has prompted a recall of ground beef produced by Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., according to recent news sources. About 131,300 pound of meat are affected by this recall. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they were notified after being contact by the Ohio Department of Health regarding E. coli… read more