Is it Time for New U.S. Data Privacy Laws?
“If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.” While this phrase actually pre-dates the internet, it has taken on a new significance in the age of Facebook. In the wake ...
FDA Investigates Potential Link between Vaping and Seizures
The Food and Drug Administration has reviewed 35 reports of seizures among e-cigarette users, mainly young people. The FDA is unaware whether vaping is responsible, however these cases ...
Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Linked to Numerous Infant Deaths
Update 4/12/19: Fisher-Price has announced a voluntary recall of 4.7 million Rock 'n Play sleepers. Click here for more information on the recall.
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Nearly 70 Percent of Produce Sold in U.S. Contains Pesticide Residue
When people decide to eat healthy, fruits and vegetables are usually at the top of their grocery lists. But along with vitamins and minerals, a large percentage of produce also ...
PFAS Contamination Threatens US Food Supply
PFAS contamination is one of the most emergent and serious environmental health threats facing us today. PFAS chemicals can be found in everything from fast food wrappers to non-stick ...
Sterigenics Closed over Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Willowbrook, but Others Persist
Back in September of last year, news broke that the Sterigenics medical equipment sterilization facility was allegedly producing alarming levels of ethylene oxide emissions in ...
Tinnitus, Hearing Loss Regularly Top List of Most Prevalent Service Connected Disabilities
When we reflect of the toll that our military pays in service of their country, we often think of the physical and mental trauma that can happen on the battlefield. And while ...
DNA Test Kits are a Terrible Idea for Consumers
A funny thing happened this past Christmas. My wife and I were enjoying the holidays at our in-laws, celebrating and opening gifts. My mother-in-law opened a gift from a relative (I ...
The Neutering of the CFPB Under the Trump Administration
When the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed in 2010, it was a sign that our government was taking tangible steps to protect Americans against the ...
2018: A Year-in-Product Recalls
As 2018 winds down, many people are taking a moment to look back at the highs and lows of the past year. But among the top 10 lists and best-of compilations, 2018 was an especially ...
Apple App Store Antitrust Case Could Have Major Impact on Future Litigation
As one of the biggest companies in the world, Apple has seemingly been a lightning rod for legal disputes. The company has faced multiple lawsuits for allegedly slowing down older ...
Watching What You Eat: Why Foodborne Illnesses are Rising
If you happened to order a Caesar salad in a restaurant recently, you may have been surprised to find a different type of green than the romaine you were expecting. Ahead of ...