This is part 2 of a multi-part feature series covering the food-borne illnesses responsible for most food recalls in the United States. The bacterium listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) are responsible for the foodborne illness called listeriosis. This bacterial infection, unusually dangerous because it can survive and multiply in a wide … [Read more...]

This is part 1 of a multi-part feature series covering the food-borne illnesses responsible for most food recalls in the United States. What Consumers Should Know About E.coli You’ve probably heard of the food poisoning known as E.coli. Beyond the fact that it can make you really sick, all consumers should understand how this illness manifests, … [Read more...]

McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling all lots that have not yet expired of certain over-the-counter (OTC) Children's and Infants' liquid products manufactured in the United States. Some of the products included in the recall may contain a higher concentration of active ingredient than is specified; others may contain inactive ingredients that … [Read more...]

Are you a parent? Do you own a Graco crib? It might make you uneasy to learn that Graco is recalling 217,000 cribs that could suffocate or strangle children. But it will terrify and anger you to know how many times this has happened. A search for Graco on this website will reveal this disturbing pattern: April 2010 - 217,000 Graco cribs … [Read more...]

Certain model 2010 Lexus GX460 vehicles are being recalled by Toyota after testing by Consumer Reports suggested that the Lexus SUV may prone to sideways skids when turning at a high speed. This situation could result in a roll over. Toyota will notify the Lexus GX460 owners and dealers once a repair option is made available. Owners will need to … [Read more...]