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Oklahoma is one of the few holdouts that have yet to pass a ban on texting and driving.  Three lawmakers saw the need for such a bill and thus combined their proposals into one measure that would address the dangerous practice, and now, the ban has come one step closer to becoming law. Earlier this… read more

A bill recently introduced by an Assemblyman from Oakley has some Californians up in arms.  Distracted driving laws in the state work as follows:  texting at the wheel is illegal, as is using a handheld phone to carry on a conversation.  But exemptions are currently made for texting and talking on a voice-activated device that… read more

Texting while driving and talking on a cellphone have been illegal in the state of California for quite awhile now, yet even so, people still insist on engaging in the habit.  The number of convictions for cellphone violations actually jumped to 460,487 in 2011, up by nearly 100,000 from the previous year, according to the… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is concerned that persons who consume raw milk cheeses and other products would be in greater danger of suffering a bacterial illness.  A recent study discovered that listeriosis would be 160 times more likely in soft-ripened cheese made with raw milk versus the same product made with milk that had… read more

The potential presence of flexible metal mesh has prompted the recall of two different products of varying sizes under the belVita brand.  Mondelez Global issued the recall, which pertains to Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate Breakfast Biscuits.  An ingredient supplier informed the company of the issue, which prompted the recall affecting products with Best When Used… read more

In what doesn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone, the first lawsuits have been filed against Carnival for their role in the Triumph cruise incident.  They accuse the company of being negligent in regards to the situation which played out last week onboard the Triumph.  Passengers who claim they were subjected to psychological… read more

The organization Kids in Danger has released a report discussing trends in children’s product recalls from last year.  The agency has been doing this for the past ten years or so, and parents and consumers should check out the information in order to inform themselves about what types of dangerous products were recalled from shelves. … read more

Numerous texting while driving bans are being considered around the country, but things look bleak for one potential law.  In Arizona, the time is running out for a ban that would crack down on the dangerous practice of texting at the wheel, and supporters of the measure are perturbed. The Senate will consider bills up… read more

Large swaths of the country are hunkering down in preparation for a winter snow storm, and those persons most in danger during such emergencies are those who rely on medical devices for their safety and health. The Food and Drug Administration wants to hear from the public and from medical professionals about how the ongoing… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is attempting to explain to consumers the risks of breast implants.  Concerned that many people out there are overwhelmed when it comes time to research the implants, the FDA hopes to provide various resources that one can consult in order to ensure their safety if they undergo an implant procedure. … read more

The Denver, Colorado-based Kasel Associated Industries has announced the recall of all pet food items that were produced at their Denver plant between April 20 and September 19 of last year.  The recall pertains to such brand names as TDBBS, Nature’s Deli, Bixbi, and Boots & Barkley.  In almost all instances, the products will have… read more

The Anderson, South Carolina-based Homelite Consumer Products has announced the recall of electric blower vacuums that were only sold at the Home Depot.  Model numbers UT42120 and UT42120A are affected, and each would have been available across the country between last February and December.  254,600 units throughout America and Canada could suffer from an issue… read more