Fireworks Safety: What You Need to Know Before July 4th
Fireworks are a beloved American tradition — but they send thousands of people to the emergency room every year. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that in 2017, about 12,900 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with fireworks. Sixty-seven percent of those injuries occurred in a single one-month window […]
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Recalls Nearly 375,000 Bottles Of Generic Cymbalta Over Potentially Cancer-Linked Chemical
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. of New Jersey is recalling nearly 375,000 bottles of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules — a widely prescribed generic form of the antidepressant Cymbalta — after testing found levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a nitrosamine chemical, exceeding the FDA’s acceptable daily intake limit. The recall was initiated June 8, 2026. No adverse events have been reported. […]
CDC: Shingles Vaccination
Key points Introduction Shingles vaccination is the only way to protect against shingles and related complications from the disease. The vaccine is given as a two-dose series. What’s available Recombinant zoster (shingles) vaccine, called Shingrix, can prevent shingles. Shingles vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. If you have questions about Shingrix, talk […]
Preventing Child Drownings: How to Plan for the Unexpected
Child drowning is a silent death. There is no splashing to alert anyone that a child is in trouble — and it can happen in the time it takes to answer a phone. Each year, nationwide, about 300 children under 5 years old drown in swimming pools, usually a pool owned by their family. In […]
Nara Organics Recalls All Lots Of Powdered Infant Formula Nationwide After Three Infants Hospitalized With Botulism
Nara Organics of New York has voluntarily recalled all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula currently on the market after the FDA and CDC linked the product to three confirmed cases of infant botulism. The recall was announced June 13, 2026. All three affected infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG (Botulism Immune Globulin […]
Trampoline Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Trampolines are one of the most popular backyard activities of the summer — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that the risks are far greater than most families realize. CPSC estimates that in 2014 alone there were 104,691 hospital emergency room-treated injuries associated with trampolines. CPSC is also aware of a total […]
CDC: How to Prevent Pink Eye
Key points If you have pink eye If you have pink eye, you can help limit its spread to other people by following these steps. Wash hands often Keep your eyes clean Use and clean contact lenses properly Reduce the risk of spreading to others If you are around someone with pink eye If you […]
Gas Grill Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Fire Up This Summer
Every summer, thousands of Americans fire up their liquid propane (LP) or natural gas grills at the start of barbecue season — but before you light up, there are critical safety precautions the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants every grill owner to know. Many accidents occur after a grill has been unused over […]
Merkury Innovations Recalls 18,000 Hot + Cool Heating And Cooling Fans Over Overheating Fire Hazard
Merkury Innovations of New York has recalled approximately 18,000 Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans after two reports of the fans catching fire when connected to a power source — including one incident that caused smoke damage to property. The recall was announced June 11, 2026. No injuries have been reported. The fans were […]
Riding Lawnmowers: What You Need to Know Before You Mow
Millions of Americans fire up their riding mowers every summer without giving it a second thought — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says these machines are far more dangerous than most people realize. CPSC estimates that 35,000 consumer injuries related to riding mower incidents were treated in hospital emergency rooms annually during […]