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It may have been a move that many were expecting, but that hasn’t eased the disappointment faced by safety advocates concerned about the impact that cellphone usage could have on consumers’ health:  on Tuesday, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted to revoke an ordinance that would have forced cellphone retailers to stipulate the radiation danger… read more

Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters have been recalled by the Matthews, North Carolina-based Family Dollar Services because of an overheating issue that could potentially endanger consumers.  These products, which were only available from Family Dollar Stores between September and December of last year, can create a fire hazard if they heat up to an unsafe degree. … read more

The Orlando, Florida-based XYMOGEN has announced the recall of artriphen because of concerns that the item will contain milk and soy without the label declaring as much.  The company reportedly issued this recall once they discovered that a supplier’s allergen checklist did not match up with the labels on the product.  The allergens’ presence was… read more

All sterile products manufactured by the St. Petersburg, Florida-based The Compounding Shop are being recalled because said sterility cannot be guaranteed.  The move was made following a Food and Drug Administration inspection of the company’s facilities that highlighted conditions which could lead to the sterility of the compounded items being compromised.  This is the latest… read more

More and more people are turning to their computers for all or most of their shopping needs.  But with so many flocking online and giving their bank account and credit card information out willingly to various entities, it’s important to keep security in mind at all times. A new report out of Canada provides some… read more

People across the country have been glued to their TV sets listening to developments from the story out of Ohio in which a young woman escaped her captor’s residence after being abducted ten years ago.  The incident has served as a reminder to parents of the threat of abduction faced by kids and teens every… read more

Burglary rates tend to jump in the summer if nothing else than because people tend to be out of their homes more often.  There is also a greater chance that windows will be left open when it’s warmer out.  To protect your home from a burglary, consider some of the tips provided by the Police… read more

Many are beginning to recognize the threat posed around the country by distracted driving, but might the danger be greater than we even realize?  That’s what seems to be suggested by the results of a new study released by Nationwide Insurance and the National Safety Council. The study, “Crashes Involving Cell Phones:  Challenges of Collecting… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has learned that one lot of a certain medical product has been stolen from its place of manufacture and thus its sale to healthcare professionals could leave patients at risk of an infection.  The items stolen were Endo GIA Articulating 60-3.5 Surgical Stapler Reloads from Covidien.  One lot carrying the… read more

Results are pouring in from last month’s Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation carried out all across California as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this time it’s the Newport Beach Police Department sharing their success.  Over the course of April, officers issued 510 tickets to persons caught texting or using a handheld cellphone to… read more

Just under 1,000 Bicycle Forks under the Surly Pugsley brand have been recalled by the Bloomington, Minnesota-based Surly Bikes.  Each of the affected bike forks would have been available online and across the country between May of last year and this past February.  By themselves, they cost $100, but if attached to a bike, said… read more

May seems to be a big month for safety.  In addition to being National Motorcycle Safety Month and National Bicycle Safety Month, the time frame has also been designated as National Water Safety Month.  Which shouldn’t be surprising given the increased emphasis on water-based activities that typically comes along with warm weather during May.  To… read more