A federal Ram 2500 and 3500 steering failure investigation has been upgraded after more consumers reported losing the ability to steer the trucks. According to a report on Car Complaints, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened the original investigation in December 2018 concerning 200,000 model year 2015-2016 Ram 2500 trucks. Federal officials were…
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NHTSA Upgrades Ram 2500 and 3500 Steering Wheel Probe
Subaru Recalls More Than 250,000 Vehicles That Could Lose Power While Driving
Subaru is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent SUVs, Impreza hatchbacks and sedans because they can suddenly lose power while driving, which could potentially result in a crash. According to Consumer Reports, a faulty engine part could allow oil to enter places it should not. Pieces of the part could also separate and cause damage…
Here Are the Cities With the Most Aggressive Drivers During the Holiday Season
Four major California cities, including the state’s capital, made it to the national “top 10” list of cities with the most aggressive drivers during the holidays, compiled by GasBuddy, a website that allows the public to search for real-time gas prices. The list has Sacramento in fourth place, San Francisco in fifth place and Los…
Buy Buy Baby and Wal-Mart Ban Sale of Infant Inclined Sleepers
Buy Buy Baby and Wal-Mart have joined online retailers like Amazon and eBay in banning the sale of infant inclined sleepers – even those that have not been recalled – from their stores and websites. According to Consumer Reports, the decision came after Amazon, eBay and two other smaller retailers announced that they would also…
E-Cigarette User Diagnosed With Rare Form of Lung Scarring Found Commonly in Metal Workers
Researchers studying a patient with a rare lung disease that is typically found in metal workers say her disease was probably caused by e-cigarette use. According to a news report, the condition creates “an unusual and distinctive pattern of damage” to the lungs and results in breathing problems. It is typically diagnosed in people who…
FDA Looking into Whether Diabetes Drug Metformin Contains Carcinogen
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into whether Metformin, a drug that is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes contains a probable carcinogen, which was recalled abroad. According to a KTLA news report, health officials are investigating whether Metformin sold in the United States contains NDMA, a contaminant that has been linked…
White Castle’s Frozen Sliders Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
As we head into the holiday season, food manufacturers’ listeria woes continue. The latest is White Castle, the company known for its hamburgers, which is recalling a limited number of its frozen sandwich products because of listeria concerns. According to a Business Insider news report, the voluntary recall includes six-pack cheeseburgers, hamburgers, jalapeno cheeseburgers, and…
Study Shows One in Two Homeless People May Have Experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury in Their Lifetime
A new study conducted by the University of British Columbia and published in The Lancet Public Health revealed that people who are homeless experience a disproportionately high lifetime prevalence of traumatic brain injuries. The meta-analysis examined 38 studies published between 1995 and 2018. It’s the first type of analysis to examine the prevalence of brain…
New Camera Technology Could Help Catch Distracted Drivers
Montgomery County in Maryland is looking into camera technology that can be used to catch distracted drivers. According to a WAMU news report, a bill that is making its way to state legislature would allow the county to deploy automated cameras to catch distracted drivers and issue tickets. If allowed by the state, the county…
Flour Products Recalled for E. coli Contamination
Flour products from Hodgson Mill and UNFI Wild Harvest have been voluntarily recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. According to a Newsweek report, Hodgson Mill announced a recall of its five-pound bags of Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour with best-by dates of Oct. 1 and Oct. 2, 2020. UNFI has announced a recall of…