Product Safety
Vegetable packages recalled for glass in frozen peas
A company received complaints of glass in its frozen vegetables, and Pictsweet Co. has ordered a recall. Wal-Mart and Kroger carry the brand.
Thursday, April 11th, 2013 by By Sam Hoober
Fisher Price recall affects millions of products
Millions of products made by Fisher-Price have been recalled because of safety concerns. The company promises to replace defective products.
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 by By bryanh
GM recall due to power steering problems
The GM recall will affect 1.3 million Chevy and Pontiac vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Failing power steering at low mph is the culprit.
Monday, March 18th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Alcoholic energy drink Four Loko puts students in hospital
The Central Washington University students who passed out at a party were drinking alcoholic energy drink Four Loko, report authorities...
Saturday, January 26th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
Germs on the ATM keypad and British study on public toilets
A new study, funded by antibacterial surface makers, found that ATM keypads are loaded with as much bacteria as toilets in public bathrooms.
Friday, January 25th, 2013 by By bryanh
Citibank exposes 600,000 customers to potential identity theft
Due to a "processing error," Citibank inadvertently revealed the Social Security numbers of 600,000 customers to potential identity thieves.
Thursday, January 17th, 2013 by By Steve Tarlow
How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
Support grows for banning teenagers from indoor tanning salons
Pediatric and dermatology groups say melanoma is the most common skin cancer in kids, and teens should be banned from indoor tanning salons.
Monday, January 14th, 2013 by By bryanh
Shrek glass recall | Beware ogres bearing cadmium
A Shrek glass recall at McDonald's acorss the country is under way. The toxic metal cadmium was found in the painted characters. OGRE ON…
Monday, November 12th, 2012 by By Steve Tarlow
Wal-Mart chicken nugget recall affects 90,000 pounds
About 50,000 packages of pre-made chicken nuggets are being recalled from Wal-Mart stores because there could be blue plastic in the meat...
Friday, November 2nd, 2012 by By bryanh
Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
U.S. homes with Chinese drywall should be gutted, says CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has concluded that homes with toxic Chinese drywall should be gutted as soon as possible. READ MORE...
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 by By Steve Tarlow
Big Lots recalls bed after death of young boy
Discount retailer Big Lots has recalled a futon bunk bed sold between 2009 and 2010 following the death of a three-year-old boy in Iowa.
Friday, June 17th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Cell phone radiation increases brain cell activity in new study
A new study found that cell phone radiation artificially elevates glucose metabolism in brain cells, but whether this is damaging is unknown.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By bryanh
How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Is diet soda bad for you? One study links diet soda to stroke
A new study has linked consumption of diet soda to heart attack and stroke, but evidence is not clear on whether it's correlation or a cause.
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 by By bryanh
L.A. health officials give tips on safe Ecstasy use at raves
The L.A. health department published guidelines for safe Ecstasy use after an Ecstasy overdose death at a publicly sanctioned rave ...
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By bryanh
Woman bites into razor in Walmart ice cream, but won’t sue
A woman who bit into a broken razor blade in her container of Great Value brand ice cream doesn't plan to sue Walmart or the manufacturer.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By bryanh
Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
Costly DMAE cream delivers little more than common moisturizers
DMAE cream is being marketed as a face lift in a jar, but dermatologists say you're better off saving your money with a standard moisturizer.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By bryanh
Disney carousel death one of three major injuries in 4th quarter
A 76-year-old woman died after riding Disney World's Prince Charming carousel -- one of three injuries to elderly guests this quarter.
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By bryanh
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