2011

About 20,000 Carbon Monoxide detectors have been recalled after it was discovered that they fail to alert owners when they need to be replaced, according to recent new sources. The recalled products, CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors, were made by ADT Security Sevices Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida. Carbon Monoxide detectors should alert the… read more

Additional sales of Roman shades and roll-up blinds made by Meijer have been recalled due to a strangulation hazard, according to recent news sources. The products were originally recalled in numbers of about 240,000 in March of 2010, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Redistribution of the product has prompted this recall, affecting and… read more

Chocolate chip cookies made by Murray Biscuit Company are being recalled due to an undeclared allergen ingredient, according to recent news sources. The products subject to recall are the 5.5 ounce packages of Murray Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. The product contains pecans and they are not listed as an ingredient on the label. The… read more

Bagged salad blends manufactured by Taylor Farms Retail has been recalled due to a potential Salmonella contamination, according to recent news sources. About 3,265 cases are subject to recall after the Washington State Department of Agriculture found evidence of the bacteria on a package of spinac. The salad was sent to grocers in the following… read more

According to recent news sources, many bicycle accidents happen because the cyclist does not treat the roadway as they would if they were driving another vehicle, such as a car or motorcycle. A bicycle is considered to be a vehicle when traveling on the road. Rules that motorists follow must also be followed by those… read more

Halloween is often associated with sweet treats, but sometimes the tricks are not as fun, especially if they affect your personal property. Cars have been known to commonly be egged, marked with silly string, or covered with pumpkin innards. This can damage the car paint, lowering the resale value of your car. Car experts know… read more

Parents who have multiple children know how expensive kids’ products can be, so often they try to cut costs when it comes to buying new things for their children. While this may be a good idea when it comes to some things, car seats are definitely something that should be purchased new in most cases,… read more

Bagged salad products have been recalled by River Ranch Fresh Foods of California after they were discovered to be contaminated with Listeria, according to recent news sources. About 2,154 cases of the products were recalled after the Ohio Department of Agriculture found the bacteria present. The salad products were distributed in Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Ohio… read more

This week is National School Bus Safety Week. School buses are considered the safest way for children to get to school, as crashes are extremely rare, and when they do happen, fatalities are also rare, according to recent news reports. The dangerous part about riding a school bus is actually getting to the bus stop…. read more

Certain beef and pork products made by E-Z Shop Kitchens in Ohio have not been inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Food Safety Inspection Service is warning consumers against the products, according to recent news sources. The “ready to eat” beef and shredded pork products were sold in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana,… read more

Radon Awareness Week begins today, and will focus on the risks of radon and the devastating effects it has on those who are victim to it, according to recent news sources. According the the website, radonweek.org, “Radon is naturally occurring, odorless and colorless gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water…. read more

Halloween, while usually a fun time for kids and adults alike, can sometimes turn tragic when accidents occur. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, kids under 14 are four times more likely to be killed as walking pedestrians on Halloween than on any other day of the year. The safety hazards that Halloween… read more