Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall
Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says.

Caution Urged in Use of Flea, Tick Products for Pets
In the wake of mounting reports of adverse pet health effects, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued new restrictions on spot-on flea and tick products -- and urges extra care in their use.