Information recently released by the Food and Drug Administration has brought into question whether or not regulations need to be issued in regards to the energy drink industry. A mother from Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the Corona-based Monster Beverages, alleging that Monster did not do an adequate job of informing consumers of the… read more

Canada has been in the throes of what has been labeled as the biggest meat recall in the history of the country.  Now, Health Canada (basically Canada’s counterpart to the Food and Drug Administration) is looking into whether or not the mechanical tenderizing practice could be to blame and what can be done in the… read more

Recently, sunscreen products have been in the news because of the items’ potential to not provide adequate sun protection.  The Food and Drug Administration is in the process of strengthening requirements of such items.  Now, though, comes word of a recall of a series of sun care items for a completely different reason. Numerous Banana… read more

In Grampian, Scotland, the Aberdeen City Council and Transport Scotland are attempting to improve motorcycle safety through an initiative called Operation Zenith.  Signs will be erected along roads warning motorcyclists to take the necessary precautions whenever they head out.  Officials are concerned that bikers will be out in greater numbers to take advantage of the… read more

Bethesda, Maryland has received the designation of a Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists.  It joined 27 other cities that were named as such thanks to their contributions to the improvement of bike infrastructure.  The city has embarked upon a concerted effort to improve bike safety, with both the addition of bike… read more

The city of Ceres is attempting to improve pedestrian city in the area.  Around 1,000 kids from area schools are going to be walking to school this week with an eye toward figuring out what areas could pose hazards to persons on foot.  Parents and officials from the community will be on hand to make… read more

Living in California, you always have to be prepared for the next earthquake.  Even though the majority of quakes are basically just tremors that do nothing more than rattle the windows a little bit, you never know when the Big One is going to hit.  Yesterday, the Great Shakeout safety drill gave Californians a run-through… read more

A recent study attempted to ascertain just how prevalent distracted driving is by tasking students across California with keeping tabs on those drivers who engage in some type of distracting behavior. The study, known as Roadwatch, was the result of a partnership between the California Friday Night Live Partnership and the Allstate Foundation.  To compile… read more

For quite some time, Consumer Reports has been attempting to warn consumers about the dangers posed by laundry detergent pods.  This single-use detergent item is thought to pose a danger to children due to its colorful appearance that makes it look not unlike a single piece of candy. Now, a report has been released by… read more

Even as states seek to ban texting behind the wheel, drivers continue to engage in the dangerous practice despite mounting evidence as to the dangers.  38 states already ban texting and driving, but citations have been in short supply.  The city of Scranton, Pennsylvania wrote but 10 tickets in the first half a year that… read more

Largo, Florida is the latest city attempting to improve bicycle safety throughout the area.  The Transportation Department of Florida has given the police over 1,000 LED taillights and headlights.  Area citizens will be able to get these lights installed on their bicycles.  The police have an ongoing effort to improve bike safety by warning those… read more

In Trenton, New Jersey, the Attorney General and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are attempting to warn teenage drivers of the many dangers awaiting them on the road.  Distracted driving is receiving particular attention, with officials emphasizing the fact that not only cellphones, but also radios, GPS, and other things can pose a distraction… read more