GOOD GERMS vs BAD GERMS: Probiotics is growing as scientists learn more about using good bacteria to solve problems created by bad bacteria.

Probiotics: Eating Healthier The number of probiotic foods, loaded with good germs, on grocery store shelves is rising rapidly.

MODERN MEDICINE MAY BE A PROBLEM : Too much dependence on antibiotics for too many years may have left us worse off.

Is Medicine Making Us Sick? Doctors over prescribing antibiotics for too many years may have left us with too few good germs to keep our bodies healthy.

Product Recalls

PANOS Brands Recalls Vegan Rella Cheddar Block (November 21)

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce (November 20)

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA

Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista

Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard

Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores

ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard

Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard

Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard

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