Personal Safety

Staying safe is always a top priority. Whether it's knowing how to dress for sub-zero weather or what to do when the power goes out, our collection of personal safety tips will have you ready for anything. We'll keep you informed about public health alerts, USDA recalls, and product safety issues. And we'll warn you about dangers in your own home. Do you know the 10 things you should never put in the microwave? Read on.

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Peloton Recalls 2 Million Bikes Due to Safety Concerns—Here's How to Know if You're Safe to Ride
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Why Some Mattresses Contain Fiberglass—And How to Tell If Yours Does
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Here's the Best Food for Survival to Stockpile in an Emergency
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Sabra Hummus Is Being Recalled in 16 States Due to Salmonella Contamination—Here's What You Should Know
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Listeria Prompts Nationwide Recall of Party Platters, Sandwiches, Taco Dip, and More—Here's What to Know
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Over 3,200 Units of Fresh Basil Are Being Recalled Due to Potential Parasite Contamination
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Safety Tips for Using Space Heaters and Fire Pits on Your Patio
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ALDI Recalls Fresh Peaches Due to Salmonella Contamination—Here's What You Should Know
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The USDA Recalled Over 38,000 Pounds of Beef—Here's What You Should Know
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How to Safely Shop at Your Local Farmers Markets This Summer
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10 Things You Should Never Put in the Microwave
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Stress-Free Ways to Serve Individual Portions When Entertaining a Group
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How to Dress for Extremely Cold Weather
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How to Choose the Best Fireproof Safe for Your Valuables
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House Fire Prevention and Safety Tips to Help Keep Your Home Safe
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8 Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance
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How to Buy the Best Car Warranty for You
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Everything You Need to Know About Hurricane Season
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What to Do When the Power Goes Out
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8 Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix
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If You're Worried About Eating High-Arsenic Foods, Read These Reassuring Tips From a Nutritionist
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4 Basic Self-Defense Moves Absolutely Everyone Should Know
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The Safest Way to Store and Reheat Leftover Rice (Without Drying It Out)
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The USDA Has Issued a Public Health Alert for Over 211,000 Pounds of Ground Turkey Due to Potential Salmonella
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This Smart—and Stylish—Necklace Has a Secret Function to Keep You Safe
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Not Prepping Your Grill Correctly Could Make You Sick—Here's How Do It
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How to Prepare Financially for a Natural Disaster
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The CDC Just Released Guidelines for Celebrating the Winter Holidays Safely
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Biking More Lately? Here's How to Wear and Care for Your Bike Helmet
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7 Biking Etiquette (and Safety) Rules Everyone on Two Wheels Should Follow
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The 5 Key Questions to Consider When Shopping for CBD Products
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7 Essential Thanksgiving Food Safety Rules to Avoid Getting Anyone Sick
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How to Safely Host Guests This Summer
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How to Select, Store, and Serve Seafood Safely, According to an Expert
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This Is When Kids Are Old Enough to Stay Home Alone, According to Moms (and the Law)
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Nearly 1 Million Crock-Pots Are Being Recalled for Burn Risk—Here's What You Should Know
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Are Sprouts Safe to Eat? Here's How to Avoid Food Poisoning
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How to Defrost Fish Fast and Safely (and Other Frozen Seafood)
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The Ultimate Emergency Plan Checklist
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Over 2,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Plastic Contamination—Here's What You Should Know
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15 Simple Ways to Prevent Pool-Related Accidents and Drownings
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Contigo Just Issued a Second Recall on 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles—Here's What You Should Know
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Whole Foods Is Recalling Its Vodka Sauce Due to an Undeclared Allergen—Here's What You Should Know