Consumer Reports Monthly Safety Alert - May 2013

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Safety Alert

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Don't let ground turkey make you sick In our lab analysis of ground turkey bought at retail stores nationwide, more than half of the packages tested positive for fecal bacteria. Some harbored other germs, including salmonella and staphylococcus aureus. Our special report tells you how to avoid illness. Read more

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8 ways to accident-proof your home Now's the time to do a safety check around the yard to prevent the slips, trips, falls, burns, and other accidents that could send you or a family member to the emergency room. Read more.

What you need to know about mechanically tenderized beef Cuts of beef that you buy in grocery stores or restaurants might have been run through a machine that tenderizes them with blades or needles. The process can also send deadly bacteria deep into the center of the meat. Read more.

Car seat anchors can save lives—but only if they're used An anchor and simple strap will keep a car seat from tipping forward, but this safety feature gets used just a little more than half the time. If your child is in a car seat, you should anchor it all the time. Read more.

Stay away from sports-performance ingredient DMAA Don't be tempted by supplements that claim to boost your athletic performance. These supplements, which account for more than half of FDA Class I drug recalls, present adverse health consequences and can even kill you. Read more.

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