Supermarkets hope to spur paper product sales with innovative, eco-friendly selections

A recent advisory issued to New York City residents urged them to run tap water for at least 30 seconds after tests detected the presence of lead, which is leaching into the tap from aging pipes. Last year, consumers learned that traces of...

Kettle corn has come a long way from the county fairs and flea markets. Eager to play up the sensible side of many indulgent foods, manufacturers have given a healthful makeover to this snack that, during colonial times, was made using pig lard...

CVS Caremark Corp. said it has recalled a line of reusable bags after tests found elevated levels of lead.

Retailers have jumped feet first into the flu season and are waiting for demand to build

WASHINGTON H1N1 flu hospitalization rates for African Americans, Hispanics and American Indian/Alaska Natives were nearly two to one higher than rates for Whites during the 2009-2010 flu season, according to a new report, Fighting Flu Fatigue...

Supermarket operators were scrambling to respond last week to widening reports that some of their supposedly eco-friendly reusable shopping bags might contain elevated levels of lead. At least two companies Jacksonville, Fla.-based Winn-Dixie...