The FDA has a new strategy for imported food safety, and Congress has increased seafood inspection funds. But the U.S. still lags behind some other countries when it comes to inspections and regulations.

The convenience of shopping without ever walking into a store can cost more than you planned to spend if someone swipes your shipment.

From the 12 News Defenders: Click for the week's highest and lowest restaurant inspection scores.

A plush toy depicting a character from Toy Story 4 is being recalled due to a choking hazard for young children.

The week's highest and lowest restaurant inspection scores from the Montgomery County Health Department.

A NerdWallet financial expert offers tips on saving money on car insurance and cell phone bills: Watch this and don't pay for what you don't need.

Each week, the 12 News Defenders bring you the highest and lowest restaurant inspection scores from the county health department.

The company's newest recall marks its exit from selling inclined sleep products completely.

A baby formula sold exclusively at Walmart is being recalled nationwide “because of the potential presence of metal foreign matter.”

Click for the week's high and low health inspection scores from the Montgomery County Health Department.

Click for the highest and lowest restaurant inspection scores this week from the Montgomery County Health Department.

soon you’ll need a STAR ID to fly anywhere in the United States or to enter certain federal facilities.

Each week, the 12 News Defenders bring you the highest and lowest scores from Montgomery County restaurant inspectors.

New changes to income guidelines mean more Alabamians are eligible for assistance under the Woman, Infants, and Children Nutrition program (WIC).

Firefighters said the hot weather can set some unexpected things on fire, and put you in danger.

Click for the week's highest and lowest restaurant inspection scores (source: Montgomery County Health Department).

Click for the highest and lowest restaurant inspection scores of the week.

An elderly Hoover man says he lost his life savings. He tells us he was tricked by someone he thought he could trust. Now he’s warning others.

WSFA 12 News hosted a 12 News Defenders phone bank Wednesday.

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Scientists are using forensic genetics to help solve decades-old cold cases.