All posts by Elizabeth Bradley

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

Essure Safety Concerns Remain After FDA Updates Warnings

Thousands of women have spent years trying to get Essure off the market due to safety risks. Instead of a recall, FDA has strengthened warning labels and created an optional "Patient Decision" checklist.

/ November 24, 2016

Exploding Turkey Warning Issued by Fire Experts

Last year, millions of people decided to deep fry their turkeys. Some of them burned their house down at the same time. Fire experts want you to know these safety tips to fry your bird.

/ November 24, 2016

FDA Bans Chemical in Pizza Boxes Linked to Cancer

All that pizza you ate in college really was bad for your health — but not why you think. You can burn off calories from cheese and bread, but not the chemicals in your pizza box that may still be...

/ November 22, 2016

Sabra Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk

Sabra has recalled most of their hummus due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria. Consumers should throw it out and get a coupon for a free replacement.

/ November 21, 2016

New Warning About Salmonella in Your Bag Salad Mix

Just a small amount of juice from damaged leaves in a bag of salad can massively stimulate the growth of Salmonella, a common food poisoning bacteria, according to a new study.

/ November 18, 2016

FTC Cracks Down on Homeopathic Remedies

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on homeopathic products that make bogus or misleading claims on their labels and advertisements. Will it change anything?

/ November 17, 2016

Court Upholds $40 Million Jury Verdict in Jeep Fire Lawsuit

Judges upheld a $40 million award to the family of a 4 year-old boy who died in a Jeep that exploded into flames after a rear-end collision.

/ November 16, 2016

Videos Show Recalled GoPro Karma Drone Falling From Sky

No one was injured, but videos show a person nearly being hit by a falling GoPro Karma drone. It's a good thing the recall was voluntary, because no government agency has authority over drone recalls.

/ November 14, 2016

Exploding E-Cig Video Goes Viral

CCTV cameras caught dramatic footage of an e-cigarette battery exploding in the pocket of a nightclub owner in France.

/ November 10, 2016

Texas Woman Files Lawsuit After Takata Airbag Explodes

A woman who nearly died when her airbag exploded after a minor traffic accident has filed a lawsuit seeking over $1 million from Takata and Honda.

/ November 9, 2016