California Traffic Fatalities Rise Even As National Rates Fall
Recently, we brought you the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2011, fatalities across the nation dropped to their lowest level since before the 1950s. But the news wasn’t all rosy. Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities actually rose, and now it’s being reported that California is one state that actually bucked the… read more
New Rules Pertaining to Sunscreen Labeling Begin Today
New rules regarding sunscreens are set to go into effect beginning today. The rules, which were passed by the Food and Drug Administration, were supposed to take effect way back in June, but the compliance deadline was extended so that companies could have more time to alter their labeling accordingly. Under the new measure, sunscreens… read more
Texting and Driving Ban Passed in Watertown, South Dakota
Another South Dakota city has joined the lineup of communities throughout the state that have passed some sort of ban on texting behind the wheel. Huron and Sioux Falls previously banned this behavior, and now Watertown has joined their ranks. That city’s ban on texting and driving passed by a 6 to 3 margin at… read more
MM, K2, and K3 Motorhomes Recalled Over Potential Crash Hazard
MM, K2, and K3 motorhome chassis of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Spartan Motors Chassis because of an issue that might affect braking capability. Damage can occur if the ABS sensor cable or the brake hoses make contact with the unit’s swaybar, which is a possibility on 23 of these vehicles. This… read more
Safety Tips Given to Offset Winter Injury Dangers
The winter holds many opportunities for personal injury. People from across the country may engage in activities that they’re not used to pursuing year round, and down that road lies trouble. Some of these injuries might seem obvious, whereas others you may not have even thought of. To ensure that citizens confronted by winter weather… read more
Internal Expansion Risk Leads Dunecraft to Recall 95,000 Toys
The size of toys remains relatively constant in most cases, making it easy for parents to tell if a given item would pose an ingestion hazard to their small children. But what about items that are specifically designed to expand when they make contact with water? It’s this occurrence that led to the recall of… read more
Holiday Driving Tips Offered by American Trucking Associations
With 84.4 million travelers taking to the roads this holiday season for a trip that will be greater than 50 miles, our nation’s highways are going to be pretty crowded in the coming weeks. To make sure that the number of crashes and injuries is as low as possible, American Trucking Associations is distributing safety… read more
FDA Sued By Fresno Company Over Raw Milk Interstate Sales Law
Currently, it is not possible to ship raw milk from one state for sale in another state. The Food and Drug Administration banned this interstate sales method back in 1987 so that potentially dangerous outbreaks of foodborne illnesses would not occur. When milk hasn’t been pasteurized properly, there’s a risk that it could be contaminated… read more
Key West Police Place a Focus on Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle and pedestrian safety were the focus of a recent law enforcement program that was implemented in Key West, Florida from February through September of this year, and the results of the program, which was made possible due to a nearly $100,000 federal grant, are in. The police in the area reportedly pulled over 2,500… read more
Particulate Matter Risk Leads Hospira to Recall Carboplatin Injections
A series of items that are designed to treat advanced ovarian carcinoma are being recalled because of the potential for visible particulate matter within the injections. Hospira announced the recall, which affects three lots of Carboplatin Injections in a 45 or 60 milliliter Multi Dose Vial. Lots Z011711AA, Z011711AB, and Z021650AA are being recalled, and… read more
Fire Suppression Error Prompts Prevost to Recall X3-45 Coach Buses
X3-45 coach buses of the 2011 model year are being recalled by Prevost. Each of the 87 potentially affected vehicles come with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System, and it’s this component that could pose the hazard. While placed in the engine compartment, the ensuing high temperatures in that area might lead the system’s… read more
Keep Safety in Mind When Strangers Knock At Your Door
Yesterday, we brought you word of a scam in which thieves would impersonate Food and Drug Administration agents in a bid to bully the unsuspecting victim into paying a fee lest they face phony criminal charges. But that’s far from the only scam that’s being perpetrated at this time of the year. The New York… read more
