Water Beads: A Danger to Young Children & Can Be Deadly if Swallowed
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has heard heartbreaking stories from parents whose children ingested water beads and suffered severe consequences, including grave internal injuries, lifelong health impacts, and death. From 2016–2022, there were an estimated 7,800 emergency room visits associated with water beads, and CPSC is aware of at least one death. What […]
Honda Recalls 880,514 Pilots, Ridgelines, Passports, And Acura MDXs Over Road Salt Corrosion That Can Cause Rear Suspension Failure
American Honda Motor Co. has recalled 880,514 Honda and Acura vehicles after the rear subframe was found to corrode at suspension mounting points when exposed to road salt — weakening the attachment points for rear suspension components and potentially causing them to fracture and fail while driving. The recall was announced June 4, 2026, under […]
FDA: Is Food Safe if it Has Chemicals?
Assessing the safety of additives and other chemicals in food includes scientific study of how much of a chemical is in a food and how much we’re likely to eat. You may have seen news or online content about chemicals in our foods. Perhaps you’re wondering, is a food safe to eat if it contains […]