2014

There are many hazards that crop up on the roadways, but some risks are so common that we tend to overlook them.  One such risk might be that posed by potholes.  We largely think of them as a mere nuisance, but they can do some fairly serious damage to automobiles and even leave one more… read more

A new report takes a look at the California Highway Patrol’s efforts to protect citizens in the San Francisco area at the close of the Super Bowl this past Sunday.  Extra officers were made available to look out for intoxicated drivers up until early Monday morning, the hope being that they could crack down on… read more

Various types of vehicles of model years ranging between 2008 and 2014 are being recalled by Aston Martin because of an issue that has the potential to cause a crash.  The recall affects just over 5,000 Rapide, Rapide S, Virage, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage S, V8 Vantage, and DB9 automobiles.  A breakage of the accelerator… read more

Cotton and polyester jackets under the Sugarfly brand are being recalled by the New York City-based Runway Fashions because of the risk that they may lead a user to be strangled.  820 of these children’s jackets could run up against federal regulations designed to eliminate the risk of strangulation to children.  Children’s jackets are not… read more

As a result of the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Food and Drug Administration has been rather busy over the last few years.  That act paved the way for the FDA to take a more proactive approach to the way they deal with foodborne illness.  While their role in the past has largely focused on… read more

Even though it’s been over a month now since a rule on mandatory glove usage in restaurants came into effect, complaints continue as chefs grapple with what they see as unnecessary restrictions.  The Los Angeles Times explores the issue yet again in a new report. For those unfamiliar, a new law has been enacted that… read more

The Super Bowl is over, and although the game wasn’t exactly competitive, no doubt the constant jostling to get through the throngs of people at local restaurants and bars was.  There are many situations when you might find yourself stuck in a crowd of people, and at those times, you want to do whatever you… read more

This winter, we’ve talked about many of the fire hazards that tend to crop up as people set out to heat their homes during bouts of extreme cold.  If you’re not using a space heater, a fireplace, or a furnace in the optimum manner, you put yourself and everyone within your residence at risk. However,… read more

A new report in the Huffington Post takes a look at the effect that new regulations geared toward preventing fatigued driving among truckers may have.  A study has arrived from the Washington State University that shows the beneficial impact the rules can have on the roads.  Between last January and July, 106 drivers submitted data… read more

Farmers throughout California often have to deal with the types of hazards that other people don’t think about.  These threats can be somewhat unique to the industry, which means that safety advice needs to come from a source that knows precisely how to avoid a tragedy.  Toward that end, farmers in the vicinity of Stanislaus… read more

The threat of an undeclared allergen presence has led to the recall of Special Value Ginger Snap Cookies by Unified Grocers.  12 ounce versions of this product could contain eggs without the label relating as much.  That’s because the packages for Ginger Snaps, which do not have eggs, could instead have cinnamon sugar cookies that… read more