The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Don’t look now, but airfares are almost the highest they have been in a decade… and that is not even considering all the new fees. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.

In rough economic times, you might expect workers to seek job security in a labor union. But that’s not happening. So why aren’t more people joining unions?

We have heard our whole lives that money does not buy happiness. Well, the most ambitious scientific research study on the subject has just been completed. Don Shelby says we may have to make up a new adage.

As children across America go back-to-school, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Home Safety Council (HSC), a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season.

It’s Labor Day weekend and while many people will have the day off to relax, the day is really dedicated to the achievement of American workers.

Cibo Vita, 280 N. Midland Ave Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 is recalling Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker brand because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Mediterranean Mix, in plastic containers of 8.5 OZ was sold to the list of the attached customers.

Good Taste Noodle MFG. of Chicago, IL, is recalling its “EGG NOODLES and WONTON SKINS, labeled with production date from June 19, 2010 to August 19, 2010”, because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune system. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

The first outbreak linked to a rare strain of E. coli in ground beef is prompting a fresh look at tougher regulations to protect the nation’s meat supply.