What's growing on your reusable water bottle? The gross results

What’s lurking in your child's lunch bag? We asked Dr. Shilpi Agarwai that question earlier this week – and her answers were anything but pleasant!

Students, parents upset over federal loan changes

The process for college students and their parents to apply for a federal loan just got a lot harder.

DIY slime project burns 11-year-old girl, family says

A Massachusetts family is alerting others about the dangers of do-it-yourself homemade slime after their 11-year-old daughter suffered second- and third-degree burns on her hands. According to her doctors, the burns are the result of prolonged exposure to one of the recipe’s key ingredients. 

Nearly a million pounds of breaded chicken products recalled

OK Food, Inc. is recalling nearly a million pounds of breaded chicken products that could be contaminated with metal pieces.

Tens of thousands of EpiPens recalled for faulty mechanism

More than 80,000 EpiPens are being recalled across multiple countries because they might fail to work in an emergency, the company announced this week.

'America's Toy Scout' in Bay Area, wants your old toys

Check your attics. Search your closets. Look under your beds. The man known as "America's Toy Scout" is in Tampa Bay. And, he's looking to pay big bucks to buy your vintage toys, dolls, games and more.

Hyundai recalls 978,000 cars; seat belts can come loose

Hyundai is recalling nearly 978,000 cars in the U.S. because the front seat belts could detach in a crash and fail to hold people.

Controversial red light camera stopper

If you blow through a stop light at an intersection with a red light camera, the camera flashes.

US charges 2 Russian agents, 2 hackers in mass Yahoo breach

Two Russian intelligence agents and two hackers have been charged in a devastating breach at Yahoo that affected at least a half billion user accounts, the Justice Department said Wednesday in bringing the first case of its kind against Russian government officials.

Moms get creative keeping kids busy during chilly spring break

More than 300,000 Bay Area students have the week off from school for spring break, but the weather has thrown a wrench into some parents' plans to head to the beach.

New Reese's cups have bits of cookies in them

The newest version of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup is hitting store shelves soon.

Nissan recalls more than 54,000 cars over air bag problem

Nissan is recalling more than 54,000 cars because of curtain and seat-mounted air bags that may unexpectedly deploy when the door is slammed.

'All-Pink' Starburst coming soon

Rejoice strawberry Starburst fans, your prayers are about to be answered.

Free pancakes on National Pancake Day

Tuesday is National Pancake Day! In celebration of the breakfast food favorite, IHOP is giving away complimentary stacks of buttermilk pancakes at locations nationwide.

Bird flu found at Tyson Foods chicken supplier

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 73,500 chickens were destroyed at the facility and will not enter the food system. The H7 avian influenza can be deadly to chickens and turkeys.

Peanut butter substitute recalled after E. coli outbreak

A peanut butter substitute sold by an Illinois company is being recalled because 12 cases of E. coli have been linked to the product.

New Peep flavored Oreos causing colorful side effects

In mid-February, Oreo released a limited edition “Peeps” flavor with a vanilla shell and pink colored filling.