Month: May 2017

Chocolate

Chocolate Could Lower Risk for Heart Problems, Study Finds

Chocoholics rejoice - a new study has found that eating a little chocolate each week may actually decrease your risk of developing a serious type of irregular heart rhythm.

/ May 26, 2017
Over 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage were recalled by Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC because they may contain bits of metal.

Eckrich Recalls 90,000 Pounds of Sausage for Metal Bits

Over 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage were recalled by Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC because they may contain bits of metal.

/ May 26, 2017
A shocking new study found that cholesterol-lowering statins increase the risk of death and do not prevent heart attack

Statins Boost Death Risk in Healthy Seniors, Study Finds

A shocking new study has found that cholesterol-lowering statins increase the risk of death and do not prevent heart attacks in adults over 65 years old without heart disease.

/ May 25, 2017
Safety Tips for Grilling Memorial Day Weekend

Safety Tips for Grilling Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer grilling season in America. Here are a few tips to help you avoid dangerous food poisoning or ending up in the hospital from eating a grill-brush bristle.

/ May 25, 2017
Fiat

U.S. Justice Department Sues Fiat Chrysler Over Emissions Cheat Software

The United States Government filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), charging the company with building and selling diesel engines that violate the Clean Air Act.

/ May 25, 2017
A jury in Florida ordered Starbucks to pay $100,000 to a mom who was severely burned by a hot coffee spill at the drive-thru window.

Woman Wins $100,000 in Starbucks Hot Coffee Lawsuit

A jury in Florida ordered Starbucks to pay $100,000 to a mom who was severely burned by a hot coffee spill at the drive-thru window.

/ May 24, 2017
Graco 'My Ride 65' Car Seats Recalled for Failing Crash Tests

Graco ‘My Ride 65’ Car Seats Recalled for Failing Crash Tests

Graco recalled over 25,000 "My Ride 65" car seats because the harness webbing can break and fail to protect a child in a crash.

/ May 24, 2017
Botulism

1 Dead, 9 Hospitalized with Botulism After Eating Nacho Cheese Sauce

An outbreak of botulism linked to nacho cheese sauce sold at a gas station in Northern California has hospitalized nine people and killed one man, according to health officials.

/ May 24, 2017
Electric Ranges Recalled After Plumber's Death

Electric Stoves Recalled After Plumber’s Electrocution Death

After the death of a plumber in New Hampshire, about 6,300 Blomberg and Summit electric ranges were recalled for a shock and electrocution hazard.

/ May 23, 2017
A man who accidentally cut off his finger while using a table saw has agreed to a $2 million settlement with Ryobi Technologies, Inc.

$2 Million Awarded in Ryobi Table Saw Injury Lawsuit

A man who accidentally cut off his finger while using a table saw has agreed to a $2 million settlement with Ryobi Technologies, Inc.

/ May 23, 2017