News continues to break in regards to the fungal meningitis outbreak that may have put around 14,000 people at risk of an infection.  Now, we’ve learned that the death toll rises even as state regulators do their part to make sure such an incident doesn’t happen again. The fungal meningitis outbreak is believed to have… read more

11,200 Scion IQ vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years have been recalled by Toyota.  The recall was initiated because of a defect that might occur when the passenger moves their seat backwards and forwards.  Should this happen in sufficient amounts, then the occupant sensor would be compromised due to the damage that might… read more

NESQUIK Chocolate Powder has been recalled by Nestle USA because of the potential for certain versions of the item to have sustained a Salmonella contamination.  The powder contains calcium carbonate from Omya Inc. among its ingredients, and that supplier recently informed Nestle about a recall of that item.  As such, Nestle made the move to… read more

XF automobiles that contain a five liter gas engine have been recalled by Jaguar because there is a possibility that the fuel outlet flange of the gas tank could sustain a crack.  An estimated 4,195 vehicles of the 2010 through 2012 model years might suffer from this defect.  If the crack in the flange leads… read more

Distracted driving is one of the biggest problems plaguing our roadways in the modern era.  And even though texting and talking on a cellphone behind the wheel get a wide array of attention from the media, they’re far from the only distractions that can detract from safe driving.  Yes, 59% of people admit to talking… read more

A litany of distracted driving behaviors will soon be against the law in one locale following the passage of an ordinance by the area’s county council. The area in question is the King County region of Washington, and the council approved the ban unanimously.  What’s surprising about this particular law is how far it goes… read more

There continues to be news in regards to the fungal meningitis outbreak that has plagued citizens across the country. 400 people have reportedly been infected at this point, and 30 have died, leaving members of Congress and other officials to try to figure out exactly what could have happened to lead us to this juncture. … read more

There is no excuse for driving around a school bus that has its lights flashing to signify that it is in the process of picking up or dropping off a child, no matter how late you are.  Driving on the sidewalk to get around that bus would be even more egregious, and one woman in… read more

With the presidential election over, the political ads that have inundated our televisions are no more.  And taking their place will be ads inundating us with messages about holiday bargains that we can’t afford to miss. Yes, the holiday season is officially upon us.  And nowhere is the threat of foodborne illness more apparent than… read more

How sure are you that the vehicle you drive off the lot is safe?  The truth is, there’s always a chance that the automobile you’re about to purchase or have purchased suffers from a defect that compromises the safety of that vehicle.  One would hope that used car dealers wouldn’t subject their customers to a… read more

A scuba diving product is being recalled because it could fail underwater just when it’s needed the most. Three companies have come together to announce the recall that pertains to three hoses of varying sizes under different brand names.  Affected hoses come under the name Mesh Flex or Phantom; the brand, though, is found not on… read more

The Boys and Girls Club of Webster-Dudley, Massachusetts recently held an event dedicated to educating people about the dangers of distracted driving.  The District Attorney was responsible for bringing the event to both parents and teenagers alike, and numerous officials were called upon to speak about their experiences with distracted driving and illustrate both how… read more