This model is toast. A recall has been issued for a popular toaster oven sold online through both Amazon and Costco. Panasonic, the manufacturer of the faulty oven, has recalled more than 11,000 of them, according to a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall, which was issued on July 16, is … Read more
It’s time to clear the air. While staying inside seems like a safe way to avoid the harmful effects of air pollution, it turns out that nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas that primarily comes from cars, lurks indoors as well. A new study out of Stanford University suggests that an everyday household appliance accounts for … Read more
Tanya Bennett’s life was literally left in ruins after she received a shocking call on June 9. “I was at work and the neighbour called to say my house was on fire and she’d called the fire brigade,” Bennett told NeedToKnow. The 36-year-old had cleaned her home in Telford, England, the night prior to the … Read more
Let’s clear the air. Benzene, a harmful chemical found in gasoline, cigarette smoke and paint strippers, is a known carcinogen. Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene has been linked to leukemia and other blood-related cancers. Now, a new study out of Stanford University reports that benzene-caused cancer risks are significantly higher — especially for children — … Read more
Talk about a dirty little secret. One everyday appliance — a staple of domestic hygiene — may actually be harboring microscopic nasties that no amount of disinfectant can scrub away. This staple of domestic hygiene could be harboring harmful bacteria, a new study says. magdal3na – stock.adobe.com While you might be eyeballing your toilet or … Read more