ATV Safety: What Every Rider Needs to Know Before Hitting the Trail

All-terrain vehicles are one of the most popular outdoor activities in America — but they are also one of the most dangerous. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports an annual average of more than 700 deaths and an estimated 100,000 emergency department-treated injuries involving ATVs and other off-highway vehicles every year. The dangers […]
Western Mixers Produce & Nuts Recalls First Street Dark Chocolate Raisins Over Undeclared Peanuts

Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. of Ontario, California, has recalled First Street brand Dark Chocolate Raisins after discovering the product may contain dark chocolate peanuts — a peanut-containing ingredient not listed anywhere on the label. The recall was announced June 15, 2026. No illnesses have been reported. The product was distributed exclusively to Smart […]
CDC: Controlling Wild Rodent Infestations

What to know Overview Rodents, such as rats, mice, and chipmunks, are known to carry many diseases. These diseases can spread to people directly, through: Rodent droppings, urine, and saliva can spread by breathing in air or eating food that is contaminated with rodent waste. Rodents can also carry ticks, mites, or fleas that can […]