6 People Burned by ALDI Pressure Cooker Explosions

An investigation by the consumer group Choice reports that 6 people were seriously burned by ALDI pressure cooker explosions.

/ January 30, 2018

Boston Scientific Pacemaker Glitch May Cause Fainting

Boston Scientific is warning that a sensor glitch with some of its pacemakers could cause a patient to faint from slow heart rhythm.

/ January 30, 2018

Nearly 300,000 Baby Rattles Recalled Over Choking Risk

An Illinois company is recalling more than 280,000 baby rattles amid reports that some of the components may break off during use, posing a risk of choking, ingestion, and GI tract laceration.

/ January 30, 2018

Toyota and Ford Expand Airbag Recall After Death

Toyota and Ford are expanding recalls for vehicles with Takata air bags after the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger died from an explosion.

/ January 29, 2018

Laundry Pods Continue to Poison Children

Highly-concentrated single-load packets of laundry detergent can cause serious harm to young children, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).

/ January 29, 2018

Panera Recalls Cream Cheese Over Listeria Risk

Panera Bread is recalling a variety of its cream cheese products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ January 29, 2018
Southern CA Edison Hit With California Wildfire Lawsuits

Southern California Edison Hit With Wildfire Lawsuits

A class action blames the Southern California Edison utility for failing to maintain power lines, resulting in 3 wildfires near Los Angeles.

/ January 26, 2018
Green Beans

Frozen Green Beans, Mixed Veggies Recalled in 21 States for Listeria Contamination

At least 7 brands of frozen green beans and mixed vegetables distributed to 21 states are being recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ January 26, 2018
FDA Urges "Child Size" X-Ray Radiation Doses

FDA Urges “Child Size” X-Ray Radiation Doses

Most people get an X-ray at some point in their lives — but children who get too much radiation in X-rays may face a higher risk of cancer.

/ January 26, 2018
Transgender Student Awarded $800K for Discrimination

Transgender Student Awarded $800K for Discrimination

A transgender student in Wisconsin was awarded $800,000 against his school district for limiting his use of the boy's restroom.

/ January 25, 2018