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The Food and Drug Administration has grown increasingly concerned about the prevalence of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.  Although antibiotics are certainly a valid treatment option when dealing with infectious organisms, over the course of time, certain organisms have developed a resistance to the very drugs meant to fight them. In a new report,… read more

The Florida government is in the midst of a debate over a texting and driving ban at the state level, but when asked about his stance on the issue, the Governor was noncommittal.  Although he voiced his concern for the safety of individuals as a father and great-grandfather, he also refused to come out and… read more

A new article takes a look at some of the issues confronting drivers in San Jose and other environs in California.  A host of questions was posed to a columnist, who then sought to enlighten citizens as to the various laws in place.  For instance, one person wonders why hands-free texting is still legal despite… read more

The city of Flagstaff, Arizona may soon implement a ban on texting and driving.  The matter will be taken up tonight by the City Council after being proposed by Flagstaff’s Transportation Commission.  The issue has been debated at length for three years.  As it stands now, drivers would be prevented from texting at the wheel,… read more

Versions of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 grams with expiration dates ranging from this month to April of next year are being recalled by Apotex Corporation and Hospira because of a possible threat to patient health.  In 15 lots of this product, the IV line or bag could sustain crystallization or precipitation, a… read more

The Los Angeles-based Smart & Final has announced the recall of Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini under the La Romanella brand.  2.5 pound versions of the item that were available at Smart & Final and Cash & Carry retailers in California and a handful of other states are impacted by the recall, which was issued once it… read more

May is almost here, and it won’t be long until kids are out of school.  As such, many parents will make the choice to let their older children stay at home by themselves for the first time ever.  It can be a nerve-wracking experience to be sure, but if you take the proper precautions as suggested… read more

There are basically two opposing conclusions one could come to when reading about an abundance of vehicle recalls:  1.  more recall-prompting safety defects means that the quality of vehicles is on the decline, or 2.  defects that previously would have gone undetected or uncorrected are being spotted and taken care of before widespread safety issues… read more

It’s hard to believe that it’s been six months since Hurricane Sandy swept across the East Coast.  The National Research Center of Consumer Reports has conducted an 8,400-person survey to understand the damage that’s been wrought and get a sense of how persons affected by Sandy responded to the disaster. A whopping 75% of people who… read more

Vehicle safety is ever-important, but it’s the viability of one particular component that often goes overlooked:  the tires.  These are literally where the rubber meets the road, and you should do what’s necessary to ensure the tires are in suitable shape.  A new report out of Berlin, Connecticut offers tips on this very matter. You… read more

In a new article, Consumer Reports discusses the dangerous situation that can present itself when an individual elects to purchase an aerosol fire spray in lieu of a fire extinguisher.  As the agency demonstrates, this could be a potentially deadly mistake. One could easily see why a consumer would elect to purchase an aerosol spray… read more

A citizen in Westport, Connecticut has developed a product that aims to inhibit an individual’s ability to use their smartphone when behind the wheel of an automobile.  Known as SafeRide, the Android-ready device works by way of a small device which gets plugged into the vehicle console.  The device then connects to the phone via… read more