Southeastern Grocers issued a recall of several pre-cut vegetable products sold at Winn-Dixie, BI-LO and Fresco y Mas. The products are being recalled because of the possibility of Listeria. You can get a refund if you return the vegetables to the store where you...
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Watch for signs of eye damage after the eclipse
Most adults understood the potential dangers of looking at the recent eclipse without using special glasses or telescopes. Getting kids to understand this—and keep the glasses on—can be a different story, however.Find out what type of damage staring at the sun during...
Over 2.6 million kids are injured playing sports each year
With school back in session, so are youth sports. Younger children and teens are likely already attending practice for sports such as football, soccer and cross-country. It’s important for parents and coaches to understand how to protect kids in practices and...
Should police be able to look at your phone after an accident?
Laws banning or restricting cellphone use and texting while driving are not stopping people from engaging in these risky behaviors. Consequently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is having his Traffic Safety Committee look into new technology that would tell police...
Manufacturer recalls iPhone cases that cause burns
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 24 people worldwide reported suffering chemical burns or skin irritation from their liquid glitter iPhone cases. Of these 24 people, 19 are from the U.S.If the phone case breaks or develops cracks, the liquid...
Is your car on the Deadliest Car list?
We all want to think that our cars are safe, but are they? A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ranked the 20 safest and deadliest cars. Perhaps not surprisingly, their study shows that smaller cars tend to be more dangerous than larger...
Marijuana use increases risk of car accidents, study finds
A number of states have legalized recreational marijuana throughout the country. Over the past three years, eight states along with Washington D.C. have enacted such laws. Like alcohol use, marijuana impairs the user.Unfortunately, states that have attempted to deter...
Don’t let spoiled food spoil your Fourth of July
Cookouts and picnics are one of the best things about celebrating the Fourth of July. Unfortunately, if you're not careful, you and your guests may get sick from food poisoning.Food served at barbecues and other outdoor parties, especially in hot weather, is at...
Don’t risk infection after a cat bite
Every cat owner has suffered a bite or bad scratch at some point. While these wounds are painful, most people don't realize just how dangerous a cat bite really is.If a cat breaks the skin when it bites, you need to be very careful. A recent study by the Mayo Clinic...
Learn how to stay safe from the most common everyday dangers
For years, the most common cause of unintentional fatalities for all ages was car accidents. While car accidents are still a frequent cause of death (they are now number two on the list), poisoning is number one.Why is poisoning so common?Many of us tend to think that...