Aisha K. Staggers

A newly discovered defect has prompted the recall of yet another 1.4 million vehicles due to the Takata airbags. The new fault causes airbag inflators to explode, under-inflate or hit passengers with shrapnel, according to the National Highway…

If you thought these brands were long gone, think again. The once-popular brands that fell victim to online shopping and market changes were forced to shut down. But, not everything stays gone forever and as some corporations look to breathe new life…

Dole is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of their Colorful Coleslaw. The recall is precautionary due to a sample of President’s Choice Colorful Coleslaw yielding a positive result for salmonella in a random sample test. The impacted…

Stanley Black & Decker is recalling its 16-ounce wooden hammers sold exclusively Walmart stores nationwide, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC announcement says the recalled hammer is the “16 oz. wooden handle…

Consumer Reports recommends the best video security systems for a variety of situations, according to Dan Wroclawski, home editor for Consumer Reports. The first up is the Nest Hello video doorbell for $230. It has 24/7 continuous recording and…

Two brands of flour have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The two brands are Hodgson Mill Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour and Wild Harvest Organic Unbleached All-Purpose…

Trader Joe’s is recalling several fresh products due to possible listeria contamination. The products involved in the recall include California Rolls, Spring Rolls and noodle bowls. The products were sold at stores in several states across the…

Today is “Giving Tuesday.” It’s a day that gives nonprofits and charities a financial boost at the end of the year to continue to do the good works that they have been doing all year long. The Better Business Bureau warns, however, that today is also…

Online marketplace eBay has agreed to ban all infant inclined sleepers from its website. The ban is based on information from Consumer Reports and the Consumer Product Safety Commission and includes those sleepers that have not been recalled. The…

‘Tis the season for potentially being scammed. Even as you sit at home shopping online and trying to get all those Cyber Monday deals. You may think on secure sites, but there is a chance you are not and a scammer is lurking on the other end. The…

Blue Grass Quality Meats is recalling 121,083 pounds bacon and turkey breast items because they contain soy, an allergen that’s not declared on the product labels, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…

A New Jersey company is recalling 97,271 pounds of salad products sold at Aldi, Walmart, Target and other stores throughout 22 states after a foodborne illness outbreak investigation in Maryland, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food…

Fiat Chrysler is recalling 700,000 SUVs worldwide to fix a problem that causes engines to stall. The recall covers certain 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos. A majority of the vehicles are on the roads in North America. According to…

A man serving who is 24 years in a Nigerian maximum security prison is charged with using a sophisticated network of accomplices to run an international scam from inside the prison that brought in $1 million, according to officials. Hope Olusegun…

Getting a $100 Kohl’s coupon in exchange for answering a few questions sounds great, right? But, it is a scam, just like last week’s Costco $75 anniversary Facebook coupon. The scam has been circulating on Facebook and claims Kohl’s is giving $100…

There’s much hype over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but don’t skip out on Small Business Saturday. Your local small businesses have those “just-the-right” gift for the person in your life who likes something off the beaten path, a little more…

Mazda is recalling nearly 117,000 U.S. vehicles to replace potentially deadly Takata airbag inflators. This is the second recall for Mazda of the Takata airbags. The recall includes the following vehicles: 2007 to 2012 CX-7 and CX-9 SUVs, 2003…

Vegans are suing Burger King over contamination of the Impossible Burgers having meat from the grill. Phillip Williams filed a class-action lawsuit in Atlanta, claiming the burger chain advertises the Impossible Burger as a vegan alternative but…

Approximately 9,500 cases of select varieties of Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese have been voluntarily recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall went into effect after six consumers complained about red plastic and metal…

If you shop online this holiday season, one thing you need to be aware of are the porch pirates. They are the thieves who pick up your packages delivered and left on your porch. Consumers lose millions each year. not only is it the cost, but the…