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Apple juice can pose a health risk — from calories
December 2, 2011 It's true — apple juice can pose a risk to your health. But not necessarily from the trace amounts of arsenic that people are arguing about. more »» 
More than half of working moms report being bullied
November 30, 2011 NEW YORK — Bullying is not just a schoolyard problem. more »» 
Toy safety report finds some holiday dangers
November 23, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — Hidden dangers lurk in some of those less-expensive toys that parents might grab as stocking stuffers this time of year — like a Sesame Street Oscar the Grouch doll. more »» 
Recalls: Teddy bear swimwear, Keds shoes, Family Dollar animal slippers
November 18, 2011 This week's recalls: BUILD-A-BEAR SWIMWEAR SET WITH INFLATABLE INNER TUBE DETAILS: The swimwear sets with inflatable inner tubes were imported by Build-A-Bear Workshop of St. Louis, Mo. more »» 
Recalls: Teddy bear swimwear, Keds shoes, Family Dollar animal slippers
November 18, 2011 This week's recalls: BUILD-A-BEAR SWIMWEAR SET WITH INFLATABLE INNER TUBE DETAILS: The swimwear sets with inflatable inner tubes were imported by Build-A-Bear Workshop of St. Louis, Mo. more »» 
Magnetic sketchboards sold at Target, Barnes & Noble recalled
November 3, 2011 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Battat Inc. of Plattsburgh, N.Y. more »» 
Disney Fairies trikes recalled
November 1, 2011 Disney Fairies Plastic Racing Trikes, manufactured by Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass. more »»
Two-thirds of fire deaths occur in detector-less homes
October 31, 2011 Wheeling Fire Department investigator Lt. Jon Barry has a smoke detector in every room and hallway of his home - and he recommends others follow suit. more »»
BPA in pregnant women might affect kids' behavior
October 24, 2011 CHICAGO (AP) — Exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A before birth could affect girls' behavior at age 3, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the compound used in the... more »» 
Target recalls plush frog masks
October 24, 2011 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Target Corp., announced a voluntary recall of 3,400 plush frog masks because they present a suffocation hazar. more »» 
What's in candy corn, Tootsie Rolls?
October 20, 2011 It’s Halloween time — already. The costumes, the candy, the candy, the candy, and lots of it. It’s the one time of year that even hard-core healthy eaters become pushers of the sugary stuff. more »»
Peanut shortage sending peanut butter prices up
October 13, 2011 ATLANTA (AP) — Consumers should be prepared to shell out a bit more for peanut butter soon. more »»
Young girl critically injured by zip tie
October 13, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 5-year-old girl from Anoka County is critically injured after placing a zip tie around her neck and accidentally choking herself. more »» 
B.O.B. recalls jogging strollers
October 12, 2011 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with B.O.B. Trailers Inc. more »» 
Ikea recalls children's tents
October 6, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of the BUSA children's folding tent sold at Ikea stores worldwid. more »»
More than 1 in 10 parents skip, delay kids' shots
October 5, 2011 CHICAGO (AP) — By age 6, children should have vaccinations against 14 diseases, in at least two dozen separate doses, the U.S. government advise. more »» 
Musical wooden toys recalled
September 30, 2011 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Battat Inc. more »»
Tyson recalls ground beef for E.coli
September 29, 2011 CINCINNATI (AP) — Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is recalling about 131,300 pounds of ground beef because a family in Ohio fell ill after eating meat produced by the company that was contaminated with E. more »» 
Little Tikes recalls tool sets
September 28, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1.7 million toy workshop and tool sets from toy-maker Little Tikes are being recalled because of choking concerns. more »»
Md. considers ban on crib bumpers
September 27, 2011 BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland health officials are proposing a ban on the sale of crib bumper pads starting in January 2013. more »» |
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