Space Heater Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Plug One In
Space heaters are one of the most common household items in America — and one of the most dangerous. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that portable heaters, including electric space heaters, are involved in an average of 1,600 fires per year, resulting in an average of 70 deaths and 160 injuries annually. […]
Bear Stewart Recalls Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough In Four States Over Hidden Soy Allergen
Bear Stewart LLC of Chicago, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready To Bake Cookie Dough after discovering the pouches may contain undeclared soy. The recall was announced June 25, 2026. No illnesses have been reported. The product was distributed through Target stores in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, […]
Bicycle Safety: What Every Rider Needs to Know Before Hitting the Road
Cycling is one of America’s most popular summer activities — but it comes with serious risks that most riders underestimate. Each year, there are approximately 900 bicycle-related deaths in the United States and another half a million bicycle-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Children between […]
Utz Zapp’s And Dirty Potato Chip Recall Upgraded To FDA’s Highest Risk Classification
A recall of certain Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips first announced in May 2026 has been upgraded to a Class I recall — the FDA’s most serious designation, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Utz Quality Foods originally announced the recall on […]
CDC: Cruise Ship Travel
While cruising is a popular way to travel, there are some health concerns to be aware of. Find out more about health issues on cruises and steps you can take to stay safe and healthy during your trip. If you are feeling sick before your voyage, do not travel and ask your cruise line about […]
Bunk Bed Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Bunk beds are a summer sleepover staple — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that they come with serious, often overlooked hazards for young children. Since 1990, CPSC has received reports of 57 children who died as a result of entrapment in bunk beds. An estimated 10 children die every year from […]
Multiple Moringa Supplement Brands Recalled As Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 119 Cases In 36 States
A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf powder in dietary supplements has reached 119 confirmed cases and 32 hospitalizations across 36 states. No deaths have been reported. Multiple supplement brands have been recalled, the recall list has expanded three times since May, and additional lots may still be added. If you take any moringa […]
Portable Fuel Container Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Fill Up This Summer
That gas can sitting in your garage might be more dangerous than you realize. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that portable fuel containers — including gas cans and other containers holding flammable liquids — can cause violent flash fires and severe, potentially fatal burn injuries when used or stored improperly. Each year, […]
Shield Line Recalls 8,420 MedPride Baby Oil Bottles Over Child Poisoning Risk From Non-Child-Resistant Packaging
Shield Line LLC of Branchburg, New Jersey, has recalled approximately 8,420 MedPride Baby Oil bottles after the CPSC determined the packaging lacks the child-resistant closure required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. If a young child opens the bottle and ingests the contents, the low-viscosity hydrocarbons in baby oil can be aspirated into the lungs, […]
CDC: Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship – Frequently Asked Questions
What to know About Andes virus What is Andes virus? Is it a new virus? Andes virus is a type of hantavirus that can cause severe respiratory disease in people. It is not a new virus and is normally found in areas of South America. Hantavirus disease surveillance in the United States began in 1993 during an outbreak […]