The Hidden Danger of Grilling
Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kickoff to the summer season and that means grilling in the backyard. I did just that this past Saturday with family and friends who were around for the...
Legal
Beware The Counterfeit Airbag
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a warning that upwards of 250,000 cars on the road could be equipped with counterfeit airbags. While that accounts for...
“Pink Slime” Maker Slows Production in Response to Public Uproar
On Monday, Beef Products, Inc., the maker of the derisively named pink slime beef ingredient, suspended production of the product at three of its four plants in the wake of a negative social...
Arsenic in More than Juice?
In my last post, I highlighted the presence of arsenic in fruit juice and the need to be vigilant when it comes to what we feed ourselves and our families. In response, one reader offered the...
Thanksgiving Reminder: Fry the Turkey, Not the Family or the House
As Thanksgiving approaches, turkeys are appearing in homes across the nation. There are many ways to cook a turkey, but one very popular way to do it is to deep fry them. Unfortunately, using a...
The Onset of Colder Weather Warrants Carbon Monoxide Danger Reminder
Depending on the source consulted, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths account for somewhere between 200 and 700 deaths per year in the United States. For every death, approximately 5 more...
Power Windows Remain a Danger
Power windows in cars remain a silent, mostly unknown potential killer of children. The biggest problem is the type of switches used by U.S. auto manufacturers, as opposed to those commonly used by...
Manufactured Home? Make Sure it Stays Put
Given the lingering economic malaise in the real estate market, living in a lower cost manufactured home may be a good alternative to trying to purchase a traditional home. Such homes may also be a...
Complaints About Hip Implants Skyrocket
According to an analysis performed by The New York Times, complaints about so-called metal on metal hip implants registered by the Food and Drug Administration to date in 2011 surpass the number...
Dangerous Fuel Gel Recalled
According to an article which appeared in the New York Times, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), in conjunction with the manufacturer, has issued a recall of about 460,000 jugs and...