Simply Thick Food Thickener Recalled Due To Serious Health Complications in Infants
The parents of premature babies have enough on their minds – is my baby going to be ok? Will he or she have lasting health problems? The last thing they need to... Read more »
Toning Shoes Can Cause Injuries
If you have seen the commercials for toning shoes like Skechers Shape-Ups or Reebok EasyTones, then you're probably familiar with the health benefits these types of shoes claim to offer. But did you know that the... Read more »
Many Medical Devices Aren't Tested Before They're Used on Patients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating everything from prescription drugs to cosmetics. They check and double check all sorts of products to make sure they're safe for consumers. According... Read more »
Not So Child-Proof Locks Recalled
It’s true that little hands seem to get everywhere, especially in places you don’t want them. That’s why parents take great pains to child-proof the house, keeping dangerous products locked up or out of reach. Unfortunately, Dorel Juvenile... Read more »
Hondas Recalled Due to Faulty Airbags
Honda Motor Co. has announced a recall of 304,000 vehicles due to defective air bag inflators. The recall was initiated over concerns that the vehicles’ air bags could burst during a crash,... Read more »
Could Your Cosmetics be Concealing Contaminants?
According to reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), your morning makeup routine could lead to some very undesirable side effects. Facial swelling, painful burning sensations, and irritating rashes have all been linked... Read more »
Magnets Pose Serious Danger to Children, Warns CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued its first ever warning about the danger that magnets pose to children. According to the CDC, the number of reported magnet-related incidents is... Read more »
Torn Corneas, Blurry Vision Linked to Recalled Contact Lenses
Reports of torn corneas and blurred vision have led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to threaten to issue a public warning about recalled Avaira Toric contact... Read more »
Chefmate Blenders Sold at Target Recalled
Target has announced a recall of more than 300,000 blenders due to a product malfunction.
The blenders, Chefmate 6-Speed Blenders (model BL-10), were... Read more »
Parents: Would You Pass the Car Seat Safety Test?
If you're not sure you're using a safety seat or booster seat correctly, you're not alone. Statistics show that many kids aren't as safe in cars as they should be.
Next week is Child Passenger Safety Week, so I thought it would be... Read more »
