Safety agency closes probe of rusty brake pipes without recall, urges owners to wash vehicles
If you live where salt is used to clear the roads of snow and ice, U.S. safety regulators have a message for you: Wash the underside of your car.
Number of people sickened by listeria outbreak tied to Blue Bell ice cream grows to 8
Federal health authorities say three additional people have become ill from a foodborne illness linked to some Blue Bell ice cream products.
About 30,000 cases of Sabra hummus recalled due to potential listeria contamination
About 30,000 cases of Sabra hummus sold nationwide is being recalled due to a possible Listeria contamination.
US safety agency denies petition to investigate Fiat Chrysler minivans for stalling problem
U.S. safety regulators have denied a request to investigate Fiat Chrysler minivans because they can stall after refueling.
Fuel-thrifty 2015 Chevrolet Trax has low price, strong safety ratings
Budget-conscious buyers don't have to settle for a used sport utility vehicle or a small sedan any more.
Blue Bell recalls more products after banana pudding ice cream tests positive for listeriosis
Blue Bell Creameries says it's expanding its recall of products made at an Oklahoma plant after pints of banana pudding ice cream tested positive for listeriosis.
US safety board says oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades to protect against fires
Fuel-hauling tank cars need retrofits to prevent more explosive train wrecks — and the public can't wait another decade for the improvements as has been suggested by industry, U.S. safety officials said.
Ocular Therapeutix shares plunge as drug candidate OTX-DP gets mixed results in clinical trial
Shares of Ocular Therapeutix tumbled in after-hours trading Monday after the company said its eye pain and inflammation treatment OTX-DP didn't meet one of its goals in a late-stage clinical trial.
Government investigating Nissan Versa for carpeting that can catch on the driver's foot
The government is investigating the Nissan Versa and Versa Note subcompact cars because the driver's foot can allegedly get caught in the trim panel that holds the carpet.
Recalls this week include window shades, strollers, water heaters, hockey masks
A line of window shades that pose a strangulation hazard for small children are among this week's recalled consumer products.
Costco Wholesale Canada recalls Kirkland roasted chicken salad because of listeria risk
Costco Canada is recalling Kirkland Signature brand roasted chicken salad because of a possible listeria contamination.
Blue Bell suspends operations at Oklahoma facility after listeria traced back to plant
Blue Bell Ice Cream says it's suspending operations at an Oklahoma production facility that officials had previously connected to a foodborne illness that contributed to the deaths of three people.
State prosecutors seek congressional probe of herbal supplement industry
A group of 14 attorneys general is asking Congress to launch an investigation of the herbal supplements industry and to consider giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stronger oversight of the industry.
Giant Factors recalls 240 water heaters sold in 2014 because of risk of fire or explosion
Giant Factories of Canada is recalling water heaters that were sold in 2014 because they could catch fire or explode.
Recalls this week include foldable patio chairs, bicycle handlebars, children's pajamas
Foldable patio chairs that can tip over when a person sits on the edge of the seat are among this week's recalled consumer products.
BMW recalls nearly 49,000 motorcycles; rear wheel flange can crack and wheels can come loose
BMW is recalling nearly 49,000 motorcycles in the U.S. and Canada because flanges that hold the rear wheel can crack if bolts are too tight.
Arrowhead, Kauffman stadiums' food service fires manager who complained about dirty conditions
A food safety manager at Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums in Kansas City says he was fired after complaining about dirty conditions.
Toyota outlines 'global architecture' initiatives to grow after lull following recall scandal
Toyota Motor Corp. is ready to ramp up its growth again, emerging from an intentional soul-searching lull brought on by its massive global recall scandal that began in 2009.
Science, industry economics, patients are boosting research on rare disease drugs _ and hope
The global pharmaceutical industry is pouring billions of dollars into developing treatments for rare diseases, which once drew little interest from major drugmakers but now point the way toward a new era of innovative therapies and big profits.
New drug Anthrasil approved for people exposed to inhaled anthrax
Federal health officials say they have approved an infusible drug to treat patients who have been exposed to anthrax.