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Why You Shouldn’t Charge Your Phone in Public Charging Ports, According to the FBI

Public charging stations are a nice idea, but hackers have found ways to hijack them for identity theft.

The 10 Riskiest Foods, Based on Recall Data

There have been quite a few lettuce recalls over the last several years—but onions are responsible for more illnesses.

Valentine’s Day Is a Time for Romance—And for Online Scammers to Steal Your Money, FTC Warns

Roses are red, violets are blue. The FTC thinks your online valentine could actually be trying to scam you.

Christmas tree harvesters hard at work at Oregon's Holiday Tree Farms in November 2017.

The American Christmas Tree Association Is Warning of a Christmas Tree Shortage in 2021—So Plan Ahead

Climate change has hit Christmas tree farms hard. Thanks to supply chain issues, artificial tree vendors haven’t fared much better.

Onions Are the Source of a Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

Could your unlabeled onions contain salmonella? You don’t want to find out—better to throw them away.

You never know what's lurking in your salami.

The CDC Says You Should Be Heating Your Charcuterie Meats to Avoid Salmonella

Until a formal food recall happens, the best way to avoid this latest salmonella outbreak is to cook your charcuterie board meats.

Peaches Purchased From Target and ALDI Are Being Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

You don’t have to abandon your plans to make peach cobbler, but you shouldn’t use Wawona-brand peaches.

People Are Receiving Unsolicited Face Masks in the Mail From China

According to the Federal Trade Commission, these mysterious masks could be part of a “brushing” scam.

More Than 38,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Has Been Recalled

The beef was shipped from Canada, but it somehow skirted the inspection process when it entered the U.S.

Checking the label isn't enough—you should check the FDA's recall list.

The FDA Has Expanded Its List of Potentially Deadly Hand Sanitizers

The coronavirus pandemic has put hand sanitizer demand at an all-time high, but be careful about which brand you choose.

Children's Robitussin and Dimetapp Cough Medicines With Mislabeled Dosing Cups Pulled From Shelves

Children's Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and Children's Dimetapp Cold and Cough have been recalled due to faulty dosing cups.

Romaine Lettuce Recalled After Another National E. Coli Outbreak

The romaine lettuce recall is specific to products grown in Salinas, California, with 67 E. coli cases reported so far.

Prepared Salads Sold at Target, Walmart, and Aldi Have Been Recalled Over E. Coli Concerns

The affected salad bowls, all of which contain meat or poultry, were recalled after some lettuce tested positive for E. coli.

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Recall Alert: Nestlé Cookie Dough May Contain Bits of Rubber

Some of Nestlé's most popular items, like the tubs and logs of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough, have been recalled after rubber pieces were detected.

CVS Pulls Zantac and Similar Heartburn Medications From Stores Over Cancer Concerns

Though the FDA hasn’t recalled ranitidine—the generic name for Zantac—just yet, CVS has decided it’s better to be safe than sorry.

General Mills Is Recalling More Than 600,000 Pounds of Gold Medal Flour Over E. Coli Risk

Five-pound bags of Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour are potentially contaminated with E. coli, and though it hasn't been connected to any illnesses, General Mills is voluntarily recalling the product to be safe.

Whirlpool Just Recalled More Than 26,000 Glass Cooktops for Turning On By Themselves

The only thing scarier than thinking you left the burner on is wondering if the burner turned itself on.

Here’s How to Find Out If Your MacBook Pro Was Just Banned by the FAA

Apple recalled the laptops because the batteries can overheat and possibly catch on fire, so it’s for the best.

The CDC Warns That Just Touching Contaminated Pig Ear Dog Treats Can Make Humans Sick

The popular dehydrated dog treat has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 33 states. Here's why you shouldn't even be touching one.

Taco Seasoning Sold at Walmart Has Been Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

The two spice blends sold at Walmart have been linked to a batch of cumin contaminated with Salmonella.

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Popular Packaged Veggies From Green Giant and Trader Joe’s Are Being Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

Find out if your go-to packaged vegetable product from Trader Joe’s is on the FDA’s latest recall list.

Recall Alert: King Arthur Flour Sold at Aldi and Walmart Recalled Due to E. Coli Concerns

The FDA has issued a product recall for King Arthur flour, a product sold at Target, Walmart, and Aldi stores nationwide.

More Than 12,000 Cases of Pillsbury Flour Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns

The 5-pound bags of Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour were sold at Publix and Winn-Dixie stores.

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More Than 120,000 DeWALT Drills Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that the wiring inside some DeWALT drills could come in contact with its internal moving parts, creating a shock.