Infographic Breaks Down Dangers Inherent in Texting While Driving
Texting and driving is still an issue in 2012, even with new regulations in place. In 2011, as much as 23 percent of auto accidents involved mobile phone usage of some kind. It is reported that five seconds of reaction time is taken away when a driver is focusing on their text instead of focusing… read more
$85 Fine Now in Effect For Those Who Text and Drive in Idaho
A new $85 fine will now be imposed on drivers in the state of Idaho who are found to be texting while driving. Senate bill 12-74 establishing the fine was passed in March with a vote of 29 to six. While other phone functions are not specifically mentioned in the bill, Lewiston police officers say… read more
Texting Ban And Other Laws Now in Effect Throughout Idaho
In Idaho, the ban on texting while driving, along with laws pertaining to animal cruelty, licensing of massage therapists and sports safety education, went into effect July 1st. Earlier efforts to pass bills that ban texting on the road had failed. Strong influence on the bill’s passage was probably attributable to the family of a… read more
Flammable Gabiano Kids’ Pajamas Recalled by Ishtex Textile Products
Ishtex Textile Products children’s pajamas have been recalled due to the fact that they violate the federal flammability standard. This includes all styles and sizes of Gabiano Collection boys and girls pajamas, sets, and gowns sold from February 2010 to December 2011. Furthermore, it is illegal to resell a recalled consumer product. Children should stop… read more
Particulate Threat Prompts Bedford Labs to Recall Vecuronium Bromide
Bedford Laboratories is issuing a voluntary recall on a batch of vecuronium bromide. Lot 2067134 was discovered during a post-release inspection to contain a possibly unsafe amount of particulate matter, which can have adverse and possibly life-threatening effects on the cardiovascular system of those injected with it. Vercuronium bromide is used as an adjunct for… read more
Over 3,000 School Buses Recalled by Navistar For Roof Hatch Defect
Navistar has recalled several 2012 and 2013 IC CE, RE, and BE school buses constructed between April 2011 and March 2012. These buses do no meet federal safety standards due to issues with the Prolo roof escape hatches. Navistar will be in contact with owners and dealers to ensure the situation is properly resolved and… read more
$6.6 Million Auto Collision Award Makes Waves in Southern California
A payout by the city of Los Angeles to the family of a woman killed in an automobile accident could provide the impetus for the Los Angeles Police Department to begin changing the way they conduct their affairs. The story was recently reported in the Los Angeles Times, and it has now made its way… read more
Stray Plastic Piece Ingestion Hazard Prompts Recall of Pedigree Dog Food
Recalls might seem like they’re more prevalent than ever. But it’s important to note that not all recalls affect humans. Take this next recall for example. Mars Petcare has announced a recall of three different canned Pedigree dog foods. Those recalled items are Pedigree Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner with Beef and Liver or Chicken… read more
Tennessee Highway Patrol Warns Against Texting While Driving
As the dangers associated with texting while driving because more and more obvious, it’s good to see states bring awareness to troubling statistics and try to educate individuals based off of that awareness. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is doing what it can to warn drivers against texting while behind the wheel of an automobile. A… read more
Editorial Stresses Dangers of Giving Livestock Too Many Antibiotics
Consumer Reports wants to direct our attention to a report warning of the danger that presents itself when animals are given too many antibiotics. An editorial going by the title “Pig Out” and featured in a journal known as Nature stresses the need for farmers to abstain from giving their livestock large amounts of non-veterinary… read more
154,036 Lexus RX350 and RX450H Autos Recalled for Gas Pedal Defect
Another series of vehicles is being recalled because of the danger they pose to motorists’ safety. Toyota announced the recall, which concerns the Lexus RX350 and RX450H automobiles of the 2010 model year. Each of the units being recalled was made between November 8, 2008 and September 1, 2010. A staggering 154,036 vehicles could potentially… read more
Consumers Warned of Listeria Threat Associated With Mexicali Queso
The threat of listeria has led to the recall of yet another food item. The recall was announced by the Woodhaven, New York-based Mexicali Cheese Corporation, and it has since been followed by a warning from the Commissioner of New York State Agriculture. That individual is warning people away from two products, namely Mexicali Queso… read more
