All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

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PetSmart Recalls Dog Food Over Metal Choking Hazard

PetSmart is recalling its Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food due to a potential choking hazard found in one of its lots.

/ February 23, 2017
Calphalon Knife Recall

Knives Recalled Over Laceration Hazard Linked to Dozens of Injuries

Calphalon is recalling about two million cutlery sets after dozens of people reported suffering injuries when their knives broke.

/ February 22, 2017
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Vizio Pays $2.2 Million to Settle ‘Spying TV’ Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for a Refund?

Vizio Inc. has agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle charges that it broke the law when it used spy software in more than 11 million TVs to determine what people watch – without their consent.

/ February 21, 2017

Trump Threatens Vaccination Requirements: Is Your Child Protected?

President Trump’s criticism of the current vaccination schedule is against the views of most Americans, who overwhelmingly support vaccine requirements for public school children, according to a new Pew survey. The survey found that 82% of Americans support current requirements...

/ February 20, 2017

Parents Say Over-The-Counter Laxative Harming Children

Parents across the U.S. are voicing concerns that side effects of the laxative powder MiraLAX may be causing severe mental health problems in their children.

/ February 17, 2017
Colby Cheese Recall

Colby Cheeses Recalled Over Listeria Contamination

Yet another brand of cheese has fallen victim to the ongoing listeria outbreak: an Ohio company is recalling a dozen types of Colby cheese products over potential contamination with the deadly foodborne bacterium.

/ February 16, 2017
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Eating Licorice During Pregnancy Could Harm Your Baby: Study

A new study suggests that pregnant women who eat licorice may be exposing their babies to an increased risk for cognitive difficulties later in life.

/ February 14, 2017

Sargento Cheese Recalled Over Listeria Fears

Sargento Foods Inc. is recalling a specialty cheese because of potential contamination with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, the third leading cause of death from food poisoning illness in the U.S.

/ February 13, 2017
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Cooking Rice This Way Could Kill You

Scientists are warning that a common method of cooking rice can expose you to a range of serious health problems including heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.

/ February 10, 2017
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Vaping Safer than Smoking Cigarettes, Study Finds

Cigarette smokers who switch to e-cigs or “vapes” can significantly reduce their intake of deadly chemicals, but only if they quit smoking completely, according to a new study.

/ February 9, 2017