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Cases of ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Illness Top 1K. See States with the Most

and on July 7, 2026

Michigan cases have more than tripled versus last year, and the CDC’s monthly dashboard hasn’t caught up with the surge yet.

Dog Food Sold Nationwide Recalled for Serious Choking Risk

and on July 6, 2026

Two Pedigree lots testing positive for metal and plastic shards were fraudulently resold — here’s how to get a refund.

Land Rover Recalls 250K Vehicles Over Airbag Issue. See List

and on June 25, 2026

Driver-side airbag connectors on more than 250,000 Land Rovers may corrode and fail to deploy — and Jaguar Land Rover is offering a free fix starting this August.

Clover Hill Dairy Recall Expands for Listeria Outbreak. See Products

, and on June 19, 2026

Maryland’s Clover Hill Dairy expanded its listeria recall to all cheese products after one death and nine illnesses — check if yours is affected.

These Recalled Pet Foods May Cause Neurological Issues. See List

and on June 9, 2026

Recalled GO Raw pet food sold in 21 states could still be in your freezer, and cats that eat it risk seizures and death from vitamin B1 deficiency.

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Traced to Soft Cheese. See Recalled Products

and on June 8, 2026

One person is dead and seven hospitalized after a listeria outbreak tied to soft cheese from a Maryland dairy now under recall.

New SNAP Work Rules Are in Effect. What You Should Know

and on June 3, 2026

New SNAP rules took effect June 1 in major states, expanding work requirements to veterans and adults through age 65 — and an estimated 3.5 million have already lost benefits.

New Illnesses Reported in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to ‘Super Greens’

and on June 2, 2026

Authorities reopened a salmonella probe after 22 new cases emerged, raising the total to 119 illnesses tied to ‘super greens’ supplements still in store shelves.

Over 120,000 Squeeze Toys Recalled Because They May Contain Asbestos

, and on May 28, 2026

About 121,340 Orb Funkee ‘Monkee’ toys sold at Walmart may contain tremolite asbestos in their sand filling — here’s how to check yours and claim a full refund.

Growing Salmonella Recall Includes Croutons, Pizza, More Food. See List

, and on May 27, 2026

A contaminated powdered milk from California Dairies has now triggered recalls at Walmart, Target, Aldi, and Kroger — covering chips, croutons, pizzas, and dozens more products you may have in your pantry right now.

Why This Tick Season Could Be the Worst in a Decade

and on May 18, 2026

ER visits for tick bites are already at a 9-year high in 2026 — driven by milder winters, the ‘acorn effect,’ and tick populations expanding into new regions.

Ticks Are Especially Bad Right Now. How to Stay Safe

and on May 18, 2026

CDC data shows tick bite ER visits are at their highest rate since 2017 — and experts say most bites happen in backyards, not hiking trails.

New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Nearly Doubles Survival

and on May 14, 2026

Daraxonrasib extended median survival to 13.2 months vs. 6.7 months with standard chemo, and eligible patients can now access the drug for free through an FDA expanded access program.

Powdered Milk Recall Grows. See Affected Aldi, Walmart, Target Items

and on May 12, 2026

A growing salmonella-linked recall now spans dozens of products at major retailers — from popcorn and chips to pizza and chocolate drinks — with more expected to be added.

Amazon Launches Nationwide GLP-1 Weight-Loss Program

, and on April 21, 2026

Insured patients can access popular GLP-1 medications starting at just $25 a month — but uninsured Americans will pay up to $299 monthly for the injectable version.

Nearly 150K Generac Generators Sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot Recalled

and on April 21, 2026

Generac has already logged 114 fuel-leak reports on these models — here’s how to tell in 30 seconds whether your generator is one of them.

Live Nation Operated as Monopoly, Overcharged Customers, Jury Finds

and on April 15, 2026

Court filings also revealed a ticketing employee discussing “robbing” customers “blind” — and a judge will now decide how much Live Nation owes in consumer restitution.

COVID Variant ‘Cicada’ Sees Jump in US Cases. What Are the Symptoms?

and on April 13, 2026

The highly mutated BA.3.2 strain jumped from 3.7% to 21.2% of U.S. wastewater samples in under a month — and it’s already been detected in 25 states.

Foundayo, Wegovy and How GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pills Compare to Shots

and on April 11, 2026

New FDA-approved pill versions of Wegovy and Zepbound can cost up to $1,479 less per month than their injectable counterparts — but the differences in effectiveness, side effects, and insurance coverage may surprise you.

1.7 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled. Here’s Why.

and on April 9, 2026

The CPSC says loose attachments on two popular models have already burned 161 people — check the model number on the bottom of yours before using it again.

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