Suffocation Hazard Prompts Dorel to Recall Eddie Bauer Bassinets
Bassinets are being recalled because of the health hazard they could pose to infants held within the product. The recall was announced by the Columbus, Indiana-based Dorel Juvenile Group, and the safety announcement pertains to rocking wood bassinets under the Eddie Bauer brand. This brand name can be found on the dark wood footboard of… read more
Grant Allows Rialto Police to Crack Down on Reckless Driving
The city of Rialto is the latest community to benefit from a California Office of Traffic Safety grant that aims to increase enforcement efforts. $120,000 has been issued so that the local police can crack down on motorcycle violators and drivers who get behind the wheel of all sorts of vehicles while drunk. Not only… read more
Fire Threat Leads Van Hool to Recall Three Types of Motorcoach
Three different types of motorcoaches are being recalled because of the threat they could pose to consumer safety. Van Hool announced the recall, and they will be getting in touch with consumers through ABC Bus, their agent in the United States. The recall pertains to T2140, T2145, and C2405 motorcoaches of the 2011 and 2012… read more
Uncrustables Recalled Over Familiar Peanut Butter Salmonella Risk
The wide-ranging peanut butter recall stemming from various nut ingredients supplied by Sunland Inc. has claimed yet another product. And unfortunately, this latest recall concerns an item that may have been available at your child’s school. The affected products are Uncrustables peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from Smucker’s. The United States Department of Agriculture announced… read more
Injury Hazard Prompts JELD-WEN to Recall Bifold Doors
A wide-ranging recall has been announced for an item that could be found in thousands of homes across the country. JELD-WEN, a company based out of Klamath Falls, Oregon, announced the recall, which concerns interior bifold doors of the JELD-WEN and Reliabilt brands. These sliding doors work by way of a lower pivot pin and… read more
New Survey Outlines Danger of Magnetic Ball Sets
The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition recently conducted a survey which attempted to outline the danger posed to children by magnetic balls typically sold as toy sets. 354 pediatric gastroenterologists were queried, and it was determined that 480 ingestion incidents have thus far taken place, with 204 of those occurring in… read more
Open Door Biker Church Promotes Motorcycle Safety in Louisiana
The Sulphur, Louisiana-based Open Door Biker Church is attempting to emphasize the importance of motorcycle safety, starting with always paying attention to everything around you when you go out for a ride. The church’s Revelators Motorcycle Ministry is responsible for trying to get motorcyclists to be more aware of the necessary safety precautions that must… read more
Bulk Ground Beef Recalled by Higa Due to Possible E. Coli Risk
The Honolulu-based Higa Meat & Pork Market has announced the recall of Higa Market-Ground Beef Bulk. These products, which come in ten pound packages made available to restaurants throughout Oahu, have a case code of 291 and EST. 12457M as their establishment number. There’s a possibility that an E. coli contamination may have compromised the… read more
40 RV Trailers Recalled by Jayco Over Labeling Error
40 Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel recreational vehicle trailers of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Jayco due to their having the wrong specifications displayed on the label which relates cargo carrying capacity. If someone were to mistakenly follow the directives of this erroneous label, the trailer could be overloaded, tires could fail, and… read more
Jack O’Lantern and Decoration Safety Tips Offered in New Report
Halloween is just over a week away, and no doubt kids and even adults across the country are looking forward to the festivities. We’ve previously brought you safety tips geared toward ensuring you and your children are safe when trick or treating, but there are more things that must be taken into consideration when planning. … read more
Meningitis Investigation Leads to Ameridose Shutdown
A meningitis outbreak has patients all across the country worried about their wellbeing. An estimated 14,000 people may have been exposed to the contaminated steroid injections which led to the health scare that has already claimed the lives of 23 patients amid 16 different states. 280 instances of fungal meningitis have been confirmed at this… read more
FDA Reports Call Energy Drink Safety Back Into Question
Information recently released by the Food and Drug Administration has brought into question whether or not regulations need to be issued in regards to the energy drink industry. A mother from Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the Corona-based Monster Beverages, alleging that Monster did not do an adequate job of informing consumers of the… read more
