UK Supermarkets Ban Energy Drinks to Kids Under 16

Four major supermarket chains in the United Kingdom have banned sales of highly-caffeinated energy drinks to anyone under 16.

/ January 25, 2018

Hyundai Recalling Nearly 90,000 Cars Over Fire Hazard

Hyundai has issued a recall for about 88,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an electrical short in the brake system that could cause engine compartment fires.

/ January 24, 2018

Consumer Watchdog Demands Ford Recall Explorer SUVs Over Carbon Monoxide Risk

The consumer advocacy group Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has -- for a second time in just three months -- called on Ford Motor Co. to recall 1.3 million of its Explorer crossovers amid concerns the vehicles may leak carbon...

/ January 24, 2018
Sushi Recalled for Listeria Risk at Price Chopper, Market 32

Sushi Recalled for Listeria Risk at Price Chopper, Market 32

Several types of pre-packaged AFC Sushi® tuna sushi has been recalled at Price Chopper and Market 32 stores due to a possible risk of Listeria contamination.

/ January 23, 2018
Edwards Lifesciences Recalls Certitude Delivery System

Edwards Lifesciences Recalls Certitude Delivery System

Edwards Lifesciences recalled the Certitude Delivery System that is used with the Sapien 3 heart replacement valve on January 11, warning that a molding defect could result in a deadly embolism.

/ January 23, 2018

Drone Operator Hits U.S. Army Helicopter

A man in New York flew his drone several miles out of sight and hit a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, according to a federal investigation.

/ January 22, 2018
Lawsuit Accuses FLDS Church of Systemic Sex Abuse

Lawsuit Accuses FLDS Church of Systemic Sex Abuse

A new lawsuit accuses the Fundamentalist LDS Church prophet Warren Jeffs and other leaders of "ritualistic sex abuse" involving girls as young as 8 years old.

/ January 22, 2018

Panasonic Recalls Flat-Screen TVs That Can Fall and Injure Kids

The Panasonic Corp. is recalling about 755 flat screen TVs with swivel bases over a potential hazard that can cause the units to tip over, which could result in serious injury or even death to children.

/ January 22, 2018
Study Links Textured Breast Implants and 400X Risk of Cancer

Study Links Textured Breast Implants and 400X Risk of Cancer

Silicone breast implants with a textured shell are associated with a 400-fold increased risk of a rare cancer compared to smooth silicone breast implants, according to a study in JAMA Oncology.

/ January 19, 2018
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

Legionnaires’ Infects Resident of Veterans Home in Fresno

A resident of the Veterans' Home in southwest Fresno, California was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, a severe type of pneumonia.

/ January 19, 2018