2014

A worthwhile editorial out of Pennsylvania reinforces the idea that texting while driving is an action that should never take place.  It does so by highlighting some of the consequences that might await an individual who chooses to text while at the wheel.  The report relates one incident in which people were killed and a… read more

The Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac flavor of Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Singles is being recalled by the East Bernstadt, Kentucky-based Truitt Brothers because of the risk of an undeclared allergen.  The recall affects a total of 1.77 million pounds of product available in 3.3 pound cases carrying a Best By date ranging from March 2 to… read more

A series of oysters are being recalled, and although there is no indication as to exactly where these oysters may have been distributed, the issue is important to be aware of in case the products made their way to California.  The recall affects oysters that came from the Copano Bay region of Texas.  Six people… read more

Last week, a series of vehicles had to be recalled not for an issue with the line of vehicles itself, but for a component of the charger used to provide the vehicles with power.  The recall affected the Model S from Tesla, the company that has been leading the charge for the adoption of electric… read more

A new article offers some key insights on how to stay safe (and appropriately warm) should you ever find yourself stranded in a vehicle in the midst of cold temperatures.  While you may not be worried about this given the dry spell that Southern California has been in as of late, the tips on hand… read more

Christmas and New Year’s Eve might be over, but even with the close of the holidays, there is still going to be ample opportunity for adults to indulge in alcohol consumption.  If you ever have a few drinks, though, you absolutely must be responsible.  You have to call a cab or plan on staying in… read more

Pedestrian safety should never go underestimated.  As our lives progress, it becomes easy to think that we’ll be impervious to damage or that drivers will always see us before they come barreling through an intersection. However, findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention illustrate that pedestrian collisions are still a very real threat… read more

Last week, we related news of a recall on various types of meat products by the Petaluma, California-based Rancho Feeding Corporation.  Now, that recall has been expanded to include Book Tripe shipped in 30 pound boxes to various facilities.  As before, this meat was made available across California, with this additional recall affecting 420 pounds… read more

E-450, E-350, E-250, and E-150 vehicles of the 2011 model year are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company over concerns that visibility could be diminished.  On 4,532 vehicles, there is a chance that a driver’s ability to view the road would be impeded due to bubbles within the windshield.  This problem, which is apparently… read more

Various types of eye drops that were imported from Vietnam are being recalled by the Orchard Park, New York-based Mentholatum Company because of concerns about a potential lack of sterility.  The recall affects Ice, Cool, Hydra, Arctic, and Relief eye drops under the Rohto brand.  To determine if the items arrived from Vietnam, consumers are… read more

Now that winter is in full swing, residents everywhere are likely wondering when the spring is going to get here and banish the cold weather.  That may still be months away, so for now, it’s up to you to do what you can to stay warm within your residence. For many people, that will mean… read more

A couple months ago, we related a situation widely reported in the media involving what seemed to be the first ever distracted driving ticket handed out to a person wearing Google Glass.  At its most basic, Glass is a heads-up display that a person can wear over his or her face to access many of… read more