In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, county police are in the midst of an initiative known as Under the Thirty-Five to Save Lives.  Officers in the area will take to dangerous roadways for half an hour every shift to target those behaviors deemed most detrimental to highway safety, hence the “thirty-five” moniker bestowed upon the program. … read more

The potential for a Listeria monocytogenes contamination has prompted the recall of 6,671 pounds of sliced apples.  Freshway Foods issued the recall, which specifically pertains to three items:  14 ounce packages of red apple slices and green apple slices under the Motts brand name, and 2.4 ounce packages of red apple slices under the Sonics… read more

We’ve provided a number of tips geared toward ensuring that you and your family can remain safe should you decide to travel for the holidays.  But we realize that a large portion of the population will be the ones hosting the festivities.  Such a situation can be a joyful way to pass the time with… read more

Even as traffic fatalities decline, there is still some cause for worry among safety advocates.  Distracted driving continues to be a problem, and fatal accident rates have not decreased equally among all methods of transport.  New figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration actually show a disconcerting uptick in the number of motorcycle, bicycle,… read more

We can’t emphasize enough how dangerous distracted driving can be.  Every day it seems like there a news story about an accident stemming from cellphone usage or a survey conducted which shows the prevalence of the habit.  This latest story concerns the latter. A survey recently conducted in Washington highlights the regularity of various dangerous… read more

Numerous types of trucks are being recalled because there’s a chance that continued usage could lead to a fire and subsequent injury.  Read on to find out if you might be the owner of one of these vehicles. Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. has announced the recall, which pertains to eight different models of medium duty… read more

A company based in nearby Glendale has initiated a recall of a food product because of a potential undeclared allergen threat.  Cake Decors Pastillage Flowers sold at Hobby Lobby and online are being recalled by Sugar Flowers Plus.  The recall comes on the heels of a reported allergic reaction that the company states has not… read more

Do you know how many pedestrian fatalities have occurred in your town in the past year?  How about the last six years?  In Auburn, Massachusetts, precisely zero pedestrian deaths have taken place over that timespan.  The effort has been sufficient to receive recognition from AAA, who has bestowed the Auburn Police Department with a Pedestrian… read more

One would think that antiseptic wipes would be free of bacteria that could do harm to a patient, and indeed, this was the common wisdom in the 70s.  At that time, regulators figured that the contamination risk would be pretty much offset by the antiseptic solutions that lend the products their name.  Alcohol wipes and… read more

In an age where airplanes can get people across the country in relatively little time, it’s easy to forget about the dangers posed by trains.  Railway safety tends to get short shrift in this modern day, which is why it’s great to hear about the efforts of groups like Operation Lifesaver.  A Union Pacific representative… read more

Earlier this week saw a recall issued in regards to Ford Fusion vehicles.  In that instance, the vehicles may have suffered from a defect which could lead to a fire.  Now there’s word that another recall is being issued, but this time the Fusions in question may have a defect that compromises visibility. Affected vehicles… read more

We’ve spent the fast few weeks or so bringing you tips that can be followed in order to help ensure your family will remain safe throughout the coming holidays.  But considering the multitudinous nature of this holiday, there’s really no shortage of safety tips out there.  We could caution you against potential personal injuries all… read more