All posts by Elizabeth Bradley

Lifelong consumer advocate. Pop culture nerd. Grammar evangelist. Wannabe organizer. Travel addict. Zombie fan.

New Jersey Investigates Panera E. Coli Outbreak

E. Coli Victim Files $2 Million Lawsuit Against Costco

A 20 year-old woman says she racked up $2 million in medical bills for a severe E. coli illness she developed after eating Costco rotisserie chicken salad in 2015.

/ August 14, 2017

Kawasaki Recalls KFX50 and KFX90 ATVs for Fire Hazard

Kawasaki has recalled about 15,000 of the KFX50 and KFX90 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) because the fuel tap can leak and cause a fire.

/ August 11, 2017

Report: Monsanto Edited “Independent” Roundup Studies

Monsanto has long insisted that independent scientists vouched for the safety of Roundup (glyphosate) — but evidence shows that Monsanto's employees actually edited several of those "independent" studies.

/ August 10, 2017
The state of Iowa is warning against using copper mugs for Moscow Mule cocktails and other acidic drinks because the corrosive combination of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer is hazardous.

Moscow Mule Mugs Pose Health Risk

The state of Iowa is warning against using copper mugs for Moscow Mule cocktails and other acidic drinks because the corrosive combination of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer may cause copper poisoning.

/ August 9, 2017
Polaris Recalls Scrambler ATVs for Crash Hazard

Polaris Recalls Scrambler ATVs for Crash Hazard

Polaris is recalling 2,800 of the 2014-2017 Scrambler XP 1000 ATVs because the throttle release switch can fail and cause a crash.

/ August 8, 2017
Papaya Salmonella Outbreak Infects Over 100 People

Papaya Salmonella Outbreak Infects 109 People

A second brand of papayas from Mexico have been recalled after being linked to a deadly outbreak of Salmonella, and more recalls are expected for papayas that were grown on the same farm.

/ August 7, 2017
Magnetic Dry Erase Boards Recalled After 40 Injuries

Dry Erase Boards Recalled After 40 Injuries

Around 1.6 million magnetic dry erase boards for school-age children were recalled after 40 reports of lacerations on the sharp metal edges.

/ August 4, 2017
Fred's Recalls Mini Charcoal Grills for Fire Hazard

Fred’s Recalls Mini Charcoal Grills for Fire Hazard

About 2,000 "Living Traditions" mini-barrel charcoal grills have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

/ August 3, 2017
Victorias Secret Glitter iPhone Recall

Liquid Glitter iPhone Cases Recalled

MixBin Electronics of Hamilton, New Jersey is recalling liquid glitter iPhone cases after at least two dozen people suffered chemical burns.

/ August 2, 2017
Laptop Explosion Risk Prompts FAA to Revisit Travel Ban

Laptop Explosion Risk Prompts FAA to Revisit Travel Ban

The conclusions are clear: Laptops and other large electronics are safer in a passenger's carry-on bag than underneath the plane.

/ July 31, 2017