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.
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.
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.
Mechanic Wins Settlement in Philadelphia Benzene Lawsuit
A mechanic who developed leukemia after decades of exposure to benzene on the job was awarded a settlement mid-way through a trial in Philadelphia.
Drinking Too Much Caffeine Can Be Deadly
The recent death of a teenager in South Carolina has focused national attention on the risk of heart problems from caffeine — but how much is too much?
Four Auto-Makers Pay $553 Million Airbag Lawsuit Settlement
Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, and BMW will pay a $553 million class action lawsuit settlement to compensate consumers for out-of-pocket expenses and loaner vehicle costs due to Takata airbag recalls.
Breast Cancer Survivor Develops Lymphoma From Implants
A breast cancer survivor from Missouri who had a double mastectomy was recently re-diagnosed with cancer as a result of the silicone breast implants that were used in her reconstructive surgery.
Bad Ink? You Might Want to Rethink That Tattoo
Federal safety officials are updating consumers on the risks of getting a tattoo after hundreds of infections, allergic reactions, and other injuries were reported. Some side effects may not appear for years.
Trader Joe’s Recalls Chocolate Mochi for Peanut Allergy Risk
Trader Joe's recalled a single lot of Mikawaya Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream because it may contain peanuts, an ingredient that is not on the label. People who bought this product should return it for a refund.
Heart Attack Risk Up 50% in 1st Week of Taking Painkillers
New research has found that painkillers like Advil, Motrin, and Aleve may increase the risk of heart attack by 20-50% in the first 7 days, with higher doses and longer treatment associated with higher risks.