Month: November 2017
E. Coli May Be Lurking in Uncooked Flour and Batter
Think twice about licking the spoon if you're making cookies, cakes, pies, or other home-baked goodies this holiday season. The risk of E. coli in your flour is higher than anyone expected, according to a new study published in the...
New Research Suggests Sugar May Increase Cancer Risk
A biologic mechanism in yeast cells may prove key to understanding the relationship between sugar and cancerous tumors, a new study out of Belgium has found.
Precision Shooting Recalls Archery Crossbows for Injury Hazard
Precision Shooting Equipment Inc. has recalled about 17,000 crossbows after receiving 6 reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard. No injuries were reported.
IKEA Re-Announces Dresser Recall After 8th Death
IKEA has re-announced a recall for millions of dressers and chests after an 8th child died when he was trapped underneath the furniture.
Chrysler Should Recall Pacifica Minivans Over Stalling Risk, Watchdog Group Says
The consumer advocacy group Center for Auto Safety (CAS) is urging the recall of all 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans after receiving more than 50 complaints from owners who said the vehicles stalled while being driven.
Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Road Vehicles for Winch Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling about 300 recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs) and 3,000 winch accessory kits due to a fire hazard.
Sleep Number Recalls Foot Warmers for Fire Hazard
Sleep Number is recalling 11,900 electric foot warmers that were sold with the Sleep Number 360™ smart beds because the foot warmers can overheat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Honda Recalls 800,000 Minivans After Dozens of Injuries Linked to Malfunctioning Seat Latch
Honda Motor Corp. is recalling about 800,000 Odyssey minivans in the U.S. after receiving nearly 50 injury reports associated with an issue that causes second-row seats to tip forward.
Lawsuit Claims NutriBullet Can Explode and Cause Burns
A lawsuit has been filed against NutriBullet by Rosa Rivera, the mother of the late Latin singer Jenni Rivera, after she claims her NutriBullet "exploded" on her and caused severe burns.