This past Monday, police in the city of Pasadena increased patrolling efforts in a bid to catch distracted persons at the wheel.  Ostensibly carried out in order to ensure back to school safety, the operation found 15 motorcycle-based officers routed throughout the city.  Now, the department has said that their efforts resulted in over 100… read more

The Minnetonka, Minnesota-based Halo Innovations has announced the recall of cotton wearable blankets under the HALO SleepSack brand.  27,000 of these sack-shaped blankets for babies could suffer from an issue wherein the petals on the blanket’s pink satin flower could come dislodged from the blanket itself.  If the child gets ahold of these petals and… read more

Buses are the primary means with which millions of students get to and from school every day.  And on the whole, the vehicles may in fact be safer on average than cars, trucks, and other automobiles.  But with school either back in session or about to be in many districts around the country, it might… read more

This past April, the Dallas, Texas-based NuVision Pharmacy announced a recall of lyophilized injections and methylcobalamin injections due to worries that the sterility of the items may have been compromised.  At the time, there had been reports of soreness, fever, and side effects not all that different from what one would experience with the flu. … read more

Fall sports (or at least practices for those sports) have already started or are about to begin.  As such, it’s important that schools do whatever they can to keep students safe.  One thing those schools might take into consideration is a series of guidelines featured in the new issue of the Journal of Athletic Training…. read more

If your kids are some of the millions headed back to school this fall, then it’s important that you ensure safety at every turn.  A new report explains how to do so with safety tips from a police officer in Milford, Delaware. First, parents should verify the safety of their children’s route to school even… read more

A new report takes a look at the state of distracted driving in California and what agencies like the California Highway Patrol are attempting to do to cut down on the threat.  One CHP officer pointed to the prevalence of the activity when she’s in her personal car, saying that many people simply believe they… read more

Dark Chocolate Blueberries are being recalled by the San Francisco, California-based See’s Company due to a possible undeclared allergen threat posed by the products.  Though made available in bulk shipments across the country, the items were repackaged into eight ounce bags at the retail level.  At issue is the fact that the items could contain… read more

The Washington, D.C.-based Klever Kids has announced the recall of Pima cotton nightgowns and pajamas for children due to the items’ inability to meet federal requirements.  7,000 of these products are composed of materials that could be susceptible to a fire if the clothing comes into contact with an open flame.  Although no injuries have… read more

California travelers headed to Las Vegas anytime soon should be aware of an ongoing pedestrian safety initiative.  Ahead of a board meeting tomorrow in which the County Commissioners of Clark County, Nevada are expected to officially endorse August as Pedestrian Safety Month, one Commissioner is asking for citizens to take the issue far more seriously… read more

Today found police officers in the city of Pasadena cracking down on those drivers who insisted upon texting at the wheel.  Persons spotted typing out a text while driving could be hit with a $162 citation.  Officers are concerned about the prevalence of distracted driving in the city and California as a whole, where as… read more

Now that school is back in session in many parts of the country, the clock is ticking for those motorcyclists who hope to continue to take advantage of seasonable weather.  With numerous riders still very much out on the roads, it’s important to revisit those riding methods that can go a long way toward ensuring… read more