Austin PD Vows to Get Tough on Pedestrian Safety
One of the most important topics that law enforcement agencies stress around the country is the need for pedestrian safety. Now, one city is growing increasingly alarmed by the rise in pedestrian deaths, and they aim to do something about it. The Austin Police Department has stated their intention to crack down on those persons… read more
British Study Shows Heightened Cancer Risk Associated With Worksites
A new study is showcasing one of the many dangers that workers face at construction sites and in other occupations. The study, which was conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and which was funded by Health & Safety Executive and published in the British Journal of Cancer, determined that 5% of people who have… read more
Webasto Sun Roof Recall Expanded to Include 96 More Vehicles
A safety issue that has been shown to affect a large swath of vehicles has led to yet another recall. As with previous recalls, this one was announced by Webasto Product North America and concerns their Hollandia 600, 700, and TVS 900 sunroofs. The newest recall stemming from these defective items concerns a series of… read more
Cigar Industry Continues to Express Worries Over FDA Regulation
Cigar manufacturers and store owners continue to criticize the Food and Drug Administration’s potential efforts to regulate their business. At issue is the FDA’s stated intention to begin regulating cigars the same way they do cigarettes. The organization was given the option to exercise this ability through a law passed in 2009, and although they haven’t… read more
House Bill Gives FDA More Inspection Power, Creates New Fees
Changes are in the works over at the Food and Drug Administration. That’s because the United States House of Representatives just passed a bill on Wednesday that will provide for a number of changes that would hopefully allow the FDA to conduct their business more successfully. The bill aims to reconcile differences in two separate… read more
Update on Trader Joe’s Cranberry Apple Stuffed Chicken Recall
Recall information that made the rounds last week has been updated to reflect new facts that have come to light. The recall still concerns the same product, which is Cranberry Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast under the Trader Joe’s brand. This item was produced in one pound packaging, and each unit will contain a use by… read more
FDA Gives Implanted Blood Access Devices Less Stringent Regulation
The Food and Drug Administration has deemed certain medical devices as being safer than they previously were. The agency has just released draft guidance which concerns a type of medical product known as an implanted blood access device. Such technology usually takes the form of cannulae, catheters, and hollow needles that work by placing a… read more
Axle Defect Prompts Recall of 2,100 Tricruiser Adult Tricycles
Another product is being recalled because of the threat to safety that it poses. The product in question is the Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycle, and the recall was announced by the Chatsworth, California-based Currie Technologies. The trikes, which were manufactured in China by the Acetrikes Industrial Company, are branded as eZip or iZip and have… read more
2.3 Million Flushmate Pressure-Assist Systems Recalled for Defect
Millions of units of an item are being recalled because of the danger that the product could potentially pose to consumers. The recall was announced by the New Hudson, Michigan-based Flushmate and concerns their Series 503 Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing System. The product, which was made between 1997 and 2008, can be found inside of… read more
Pizza Chains Voice Dissent Over Menu Board Calorie Counts
In 2010, Congress passed a law requiring certain restaurants to put menu boards in place which displayed the amount of calories that consumers could expect to face when ordering food items. Since then, the Food and Drug Administration has been attempting to work out the kinks of the plan, and they came up with a… read more
Botulism Threat Forces Recall of Euphoria’s Dried Bream Seafood
A seafood item is being recalled because of the danger it poses to the health of persons who consume the product. The recall was announced by the Brooklyn, New York-based Euphoria Fancy Food and concerns their Dried Bream that was available in seven and a half ounce plastic bags. Each of these bags was vacuum… read more
Consumer Reports Advises Caution During Dangerous Weather Conditions
With so many dangers to worry about in our daily lives, there’s perhaps one danger that often gets overlooked: the weather. A new report demonstrates how complacent we’ve become, and illustrates how dangerous ignoring warnings could be. Consumer Reports is attempting to educate people on the various weather alerts out there and what we should… read more
