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Have you ever pressed send on an email and instantly knew you needed to have NOT sent that email? Sometimes, you can feel that way about having clicked on an email you’ve received. If you’ve ever seen a link and wondered if you should click on it, the answer is simple—don’t do it. If you do, you are setting yourself up for a potentially disastrous situation called phishing. Phishing was the cause of such high profile hacks as Sony Pictures, Yahoo, and even the Democratic National Convention. So, here’s what you need to know about how to protect yourself from email phishing scams. Don’t Click If you get an email with a hyperlink in it, do not click on the link. Once you click on that seemingly innocuous link, you could be allowing hackers access to your personal email, files, and accounts. One thing you can do is hover over the link and view the address it is actually taking you to. While examining the email, something that should set off alarm bells for you is if the email is not addressed to you personally, but simply contains a generic “Dear Customer” or “To Whom It May Concern.” Check Who the [...]

Water Pik, Inc. Recalls Sonic-Fusion® Flossing Toothbrush Product for Possible Health Risk Water Pik, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Sonic-Fusion® flossing toothbrush because the charging base may overheat with localized melting and sparking, possibly causing fire, shock or burns. Water Pik, Inc. has received consumer reports of product malfunctioning in the U.S.       Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Bacteria Found In Saje Splish Splash Gentle Baby Wash Saje Natural Wellness is warning customers not to use Splish Splash Gentle Baby Wash, 8.5 fl. oz. and 1.7 fl. oz. (found in the Wee and Well Gentle Baby Care Kit) as it may contain the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Pseudomonas aeruginosais an opportunistic pathogen that causes infection and results in bacteria in the blood, particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems.   Radagast Pet Food, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Three Lots of Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken Recipe and One Lot of Pasture-Raised Venison Recipe Because of Possible Health Risk Radagast Pet Food, Inc. of Portland, OR is recalling three lots of Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken Recipe because testing results indicate they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.   Aldi Recalls Deep Fryers for Burn Hazard Ambiano mini deep fryers [...]

Pinnacle Foods Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Processing Deviation Pinnacle Foods Inc., a Fort Madison, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 32,479 pounds of heat-treated, shelf stable beef products due to a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin and clostridial toxin contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.      Listeria Recall: Snack Packs of Nuts and Dried Fruits Hickory Harvest Foods is recalling snack packs of nuts and dried fruits from grocers, convenience stores and truck stops in more than 30 states after company testing found Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a production plant.     Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Smoked Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Eddy Packing Co., Inc., a Yoakum, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 49,558 pounds of smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign matter, specifically hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.       Van’s Foods Voluntarily Recalls Gluten Free Waffles Due to Gluten, Undeclared Wheat & Undeclared Milk Van’s Foods is voluntarily recalling Van’s Gluten Free Waffles with a lot code date of #A640234710–WL2, BEST BY AUG 22, 2018 [...]

Can you already imagine the amazing fun you’ll have this summer lounging by the pool, eating ice-cream with friends in the center of town, hiking, roller skating and playing hide and seek with your kids in the park? All of these activities make the summer one of the most exciting seasons. While you should definitely be focusing on the fun, a couple of safety considerations are also going to be important. Bug bites, allergies, falls and the intense sun can all lead to issues that can be avoided easily in a few simple steps. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration Carried away in a fun and exciting activity, you can easily forget to drink enough water. Dehydration is a serious problem that can have adverse consequences. A general rule of thumb is to have a sip every 20 minutes (and even more often if you feel thirsty). Water is perfect if you’re enjoying a leisurely activity like a walk in the part. For more rigorous exercises – running, biking that continues for more than an hour, sightseeing for an entire day, you may want to consider a sports drink that will replenish your electrolytes. Avoiding a Heat Stroke A heatstroke is a very serious [...]