2012

Santa Clara University has seen a spat of bicycle thefts as of late, and therefore the Cycling Club and Campus Safety are partnering to hold a Bike Safety Fair in a couple weeks.  Locks will be sold to interested students, and officials will also be on hand to fix such bike issues as low tire… read more

A wide variety of small animal and bird food products under the Sleek and Sassy brand have been recalled by the Monroe, Oregon-based Wildwood Seed & Specialties.  These items could have suffered a Salmonella contamination due to the presence of peanut products that were supplied by Sunland.  Not only are pets in danger, but humans… read more

The Kansas State Police Department wants cyclists and pedestrians alike to understand the rules of the road when it comes to getting across campus.  The captain of the department stated that pedestrians are required by law to utilize the flashing light in the crosswalk to cross the street, while cyclists should get off their bikes… read more

Fiscal year 2012 has come to a close as of the end of September, and OSHA is one of those organizations that has collected statistics for the year which started back in October.  And recently, the National Safety Council Congress and Expo was held in Orland, Florida.  OSHA took the time to enlighten the estimated… read more

We’ve started to become used to automotive technology that alerts us to certain hazardous driving situations.  When you leave your lane, your car tells you.  When you’re driving too close to the vehicle ahead of you, your car tells you.  And pretty soon, autonomous vehicle technology will ensure that the car doesn’t just tell you… read more

Hunters’ tree stands are being recalled due to the threat they could pose to consumer safety. 14,000 stands in total are thought to be affected by the recall that was announced by the Cumberland, Wisconsin-based Rivers Edge Tree Stands.  Big Foot, Baby Big Foot, and Lite Foot models without an X or an orange dot… read more

If you live in Southern California, you’ve no doubt seen the signs.  There was a time when they were inescapable.  1-800-GET-THIN promotions dominated the landscape, advertising the Lap-Band weight loss procedure to the denizens of California.  But the company behind those signs is now being investigated for possible breaches of the law. The 1-800-GET-THIN clinics… read more

A lawsuit being brought against the Consumer Product Safety Commission could have far-reaching implications for the consumer safety world. It all started back in October of last year.  A business known only as Company Doe filed a lawsuit against the CPSC in a bid to prevent that latter organization from publishing a report about an… read more

The presence of Sibumatrine has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to steer consumers clear of Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules, otherwise known as Zi Xui Tang Beauty, Face, and Figure Capsules.  Sibumatrine, a controlled substance that can lead to heightened pulse rates and blood pressure, was removed from the market two years ago. … read more

In Southern California, heavy traffic makes it exceedingly rare to even be in a situation where you could drive 85 miles per hour, but the state of Texas is unveiling a toll road that has that very speed limit today.  Texas Highway 130 will allow drivers to travel up to 85 mph between Austin and… read more

Georgia has joined the list of states that have reported cases of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids provided to clinics and hospitals by the New England Compounding Center.  That makes it the 17th such state to be affected by an outbreak that has thus far claimed the lives of 23 people and adversely affected… read more

The holidays are coming up fast, and no doubt people across the county are making preparations for their travels.  There are dangers inherent with long distance travels, but even those trips that take you only a couple miles away can be hazardous if the weather is bad or visibility is poor.  To help ensure that… read more