Protein shakes have long been a favorite of gym rats and bodybuilders, but have gained popularity among the general public more recently thanks to their ability to make you feel full for a long time. If you avoid the sugar-packed versions and opt for lightly sweetened options, they can be a healthy addition to your …
There are exceptions to every rule, but more often than not viral TikTok trends are pretty pointless and silly. If you need proof, here’s the latest example — it’s the Starbucks TikTok trend you might have seen pictures of being shared across social media in recent days. And it is the product of nothing other …
It’s no secret that air travel can be a dizzying and frustrating experience that can sometimes require people to show up at the airport a full two hours before their flight. Part of the logistical nightmare stems from the fact that security checks these days — due to the 9/11 attacks and Richard Reid’s 2001 …
When a company finds out that its product has a serious issue, it typically wants to do everything in its power to correct the problem and get back to normal business. It’s rare that a company refuses to cooperate with a U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall. It just makes more sense to ensure customers …
Prescription drugs can be recalled for any number of reasons. Sometimes they are contaminated with substances that make them dangerous, or maybe they were mislabeled and ended up in the wrong packaging. Rarely, however, does a drug face recall because the company that produces it believes it’s not working as well as it should, but …
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the FDA banned well over 100 hand sanitizer brands because they contained methanol, also known as wood alcohol. Methanol is especially dangerous because when absorbed through the skin, it can cause a range of serious health issues such as permanent blindness, seizures, and vomiting. Sadly, there were a handful of cases …
A new multi-state recall was just issued for rice cakes produced by Basic Grain Products, Inc. of Coldwater, Ohio. The company produces rice cakes that are sold under store brand names including Kroger and Stop & Shop. The recall is due to undeclared milk in the rice cakes. That might not seem like a very …
A serious problem with over 100 ice cream products has resulted in one company recalling all of its ice cream and sherbet products produced after March 24th of this year. The company, Velvet Ice Cream, says it is acting out of an abundance of caution after tests revealed that some of its products contained Listeria …
While the United States has a number of rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure that the food you pick up at grocery stores is completely safe to eat, tainted food manages to sneak its way in every so often. According to the CDC, there are more than 250 foodborne diseases that can be traced back …
There are many different types of coffee fans. Some just wake up 10 minutes early so they can toss a cup in their Keurig before they head out the door, while others swear by a local coffee shop or the Starbucks drive-thru. The more hardcore coffee gurus even roast their own beans at home, and …
