The Miami, Florida-based Babycottons has announced the recall of children’s nightgowns ranging in size from 24 months to size six for toddlers.  1,100 sets of 100% cotton sleepwear available in six different prints are impacted by the recall, which was initiated because the products may pose a burn threat to children due to their inability… read more

People aren’t waiting until after Thanksgiving anymore; over the next couple of weeks, you can expect houses to be lit up like amusement parks as residences are bedecked with holiday lights.  It seems that the season is starting earlier and earlier, which means that residents must start thinking now about how they’re going to do… read more

In a bid to improve the safety of generic drugs, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed a new rule that would allow the makers of such medications to be privy to the same regulations as name brand products.  In doing, consumers and doctors alike could potentially gain access to pertinent information more quickly than… read more

Yesterday, we related news to you of a recall affecting a series of ready-to-eat ham and chicken products that were available in California.  However, when it comes to those items that require preparation, it’s largely going to be up to you to cook products all the way through so that foodborne illness isn’t a possibility. … read more

As it gets colder across California and the rest of the country, it’s important that everyone bundle up in order to avoid getting ill or suffering an injury.  If you have pets that reside in your home, you’ll also need to take certain steps to see to their protection.  To do this, think about exercising… read more

A new report out of Tampa Bay takes a look at the increasing availability of so-called automobile black boxes, which can monitor the circumstances surrounding a crash to determine what may have went wrong.  One engineer interviewed for the article noted that most people probably don’t realize that their automobile is equipped with such a… read more

State Farm has come out with the results of a survey they’ve begun to carry out annually that showcases attitudes and habits associated with distracted driving.  By polling close to 1,000 drivers this past July, State Farm was able to deduce that 24% of motor vehicle operators have logged onto the internet via their phones… read more

Following a string of recent bicycle accidents, the police department of Chico, California is attempting to alert cyclists to some of the precautions they can take in order to avoid a crash.  As it gets dark outside earlier and earlier, visibility becomes increasingly important, and that’s where reflectors and a bike light come in.  Reflectors… read more

There is an alarming increase in fires around this time of the year as people set out to heat their homes for the first time of the fall/winter season.  The problem is that a litany of people may fail to see to the upkeep of those products that are necessary for warmth. With the holidays… read more

For college students, the upcoming holidays mean a chance to get away from studies and head back home to spend a few weeks with family.  However, this also poses a bit of a conundrum to campus security, as the dorms, free of the hustle and bustle that typically occurs on the average weekday, will become… read more

As the weather cools off, there are some who may take advantage of the drop in temperatures by getting in some hunting.  If you fall into that category, then there are certain precautions you must take to avoid an accidental discharge or other injuries, no matter the type of game you’re going after.  The Department… read more

Here in California, motorcyclists are required by law to adorn a helmet that has received the approval of the Department of Transportation, but this is not the case everywhere.  There are many areas of the country where only persons below a certain age have to wear a helmet and a few where a helmet is… read more