WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in cooperation with Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind., have announced a recall of about 447,000 Dorel Infant Car Seat/Carriers. Consumers should…

The FBI is warning consumers about an ongoing threat involving pop-up security messages that appear while they are on the Internet. The messages may contain a virus that could harm your computer, cause costly repairs or, even worse, lead to…

By Sally Herigstad Credit Card Help Myths mentioned in this story 1. Anyone can get their credit card balance cut in half. 2. I have to pay someone to help me settle my credit card debt. 3. All debt settlement…

Englewood Cliffs, NJ - Unilever United States, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all Slim-Fast® ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans, due to the possibility of contamination with Bacillus…

Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product distributed in retail stores in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because their labels do not…

Prescription medicineWe all have busy lives and most or us are on the lookout for ways to reduce the number of errands and trips we have to make. The fact that I can do my banking and bill paying online…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success N.Y. has announced a voluntary recall of rechargeable batteries sold with the DVD players. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless…

This quiz will take just a few minutes to complete. It will help you understand your situation, identify problems, and provide guidance. Just answer true or false to each question. 1. If I receive an email from a company with…

Within the last several months, the FBI has seen a significant increase in fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials belonging to small and medium businesses, municipal governments, and school districts. In a typical scenario, the targeted entity…

WASHINGTON - Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, NY, establishment, is recalling approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS…

Assistant Secretary Castle Gives Atlantic Water Summit Keynote Address WASHINGTON, D.C.--The United States is using less water than during the peak years of 1975 and 1980, according to water use estimates for 2005. Despite a 30 percent population increase during…

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