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Volkswagen, in cooperation with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, has announced a recall for some 2011-2012 Jettas due to a burn hazard, according to news reports. About 30,300 Jettas are subject to the recall, which is in relation to steel tips that were installed on certain vehicles’ exhaust pipes when they were imported into… read more

Subaru has announced that they will recall certain Impreza, Forester, and Saab model vehicles sold or currently used in the Northeast or Midwestern states, according to news sources. The specific models recalled are the 2002-2007 Impreza, 2003-2008 Forester, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2x models.  About 295,123 cars are involved in the recall. The recall only affects… read more

Subaru has announced a recall that will affect 195,080 vehicles due to a windshield wiper malfunction, according to recent news sources. The two vehicles affected by the recall are the Legacy and the Outback, from model year 2010 to 2011. The cars were made from January to May 2011. The windshield wiper cover can overheat,… read more

Cargill, Inc., the company that recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey in August, has announced that they are recalling an additional 185,000 pounds of turkey due to a salmonella outbreak, according to news sources. The August recall was linked to 111 people who were sickened by the turkey and at least one person who… read more

Honda announced today that they will recall 310,773 of their Pilot model vehicles to reevaluate the seat belt stitching, according to news sources. The models subject to recall are from the 2009-2011 model years. The recall is limited to those sold in the United States. The issue is with the driver and front-passenger seat belts…. read more

While some car add-ons seem a matter of luxury, some car technologies can help you avoid collisions, which will save you money in the long run, according to a recent news report. The electronic stability control system, for example, has prevented so many collisions since it was introduced 10 years ago that the National Highway… read more

As you prepare for weekend football games and tailgates, keep these tips in mind to keep food contamination violations to a minimum: Illegal use of hands: Wash your hands before and after eating food. Because finger foods are often tailgate fare, it’s important you provide your guests with sanitizing napkins (unless a sink is available… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has announced new programs to help identify the source of foodbourne illnesses in processed foods and raw fruits and vegetables, according to news sources. The two programs will implement more thorough records kept by the food distribution and production companies. The FDA hopes to simplify the process that occurs after… read more

Car maintenance, though absolutely essential for your safety, can often be extremely costly. According to a recent news report, one in four drivers would not be able to afford a repair bill over $2,000. Additionally, AAA reports that 50% of Americans say they’re keeping older vehicles that they know need repairs, but it’s a bill… read more

The Highway Loss Data Institute has composed a list of the least and most stolen cars. While car thieves seem to prefer large cars, like the Cadillac Escalade, which was the number one stolen car, the least stolen cars are somewhat of a mixed bag, according to news sources. The following data was provided by… read more

Unilever United States, Inc. has announced an immediate voluntary recall for some 24-count boxes of Popsicle brand Sugar Free Orange, Cherry and Grape flavored products. The boxes may contain other products made by the company that contain milk, which the boxes do not declare, according to news sources. The other products that were mistakenly placed… read more

Even though summer is coming to a close and pool use and beach days are dwindling, drowning is still a very real concern for young children, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a recent article. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 4. From 2005 to 2009,… read more