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Energy drink makers have long claimed that their products offer an energy boost produced by way of a scientific formula.  Rather than rely on extolling the virtues of one ingredient, marketing materials typically tout a combination of ingredients working in concert to give energy to the consumer.  But a new article looks into these marketing… read more

Perhaps because we’re now one week removed from Christmas, residents across the Los Angeles area have experienced an uptick in home burglaries.  The Sheriff’s Department of Los Angeles County is thus providing people throughout the area with a number of tips designed to help residents mitigate the chance that a burglary will be committed at… read more

Beginning in 2002, lawmakers in the Florida legislature have been attempting to enact some sort of ban on cellphone usage behind the wheel.  However, those efforts have come to nought thus far, in part because of a House Speaker who repeatedly blocked any attempt to get the ban passed.  But that Speaker is no longer… read more

The Marina Del Rey-based oBand Centers has been the recipient of a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration which was issued in regard to the way the company promoted the Lap-Band procedure through marketing materials.  This isn’t the first time that the FDA has gotten involved in the promotion of the weight loss… read more

Springdale travel trailers of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Keystone because of a potential fire hazard.  Around 191 trailers with a model number of 266RLSSRWE are affected by the recall, which was initiated upon discovery that the onboard range’s copper propane line may make contact with the vehicle’s suspension.  If… read more

Tonight, we welcome with open arms the coming of 2013 and bid adieu to old man 2012.  As we head out to celebrate the holiday, it’s vital that we keep safety in mind at all times.  Police officers will be out in full force tonight to look out for those who let their reveling get… read more

We try to bring you the latest news regarding automobile recalls, as we feel that keeping oneself informed is necessary to preserve safety.  Now that we’re approaching the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on the year that was, and a new report does just that, offering up a list of the biggest… read more

Numerous salmon items are being recalled by Delifish S.A. because there’s a chance that the fish may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall pertains to cold smoked items with such names as Black Bear of the Black Forest Smoked Salmon,  Royal Fjord Sliced Smoked Salmon Loin, Silver Source Smoked Salmon Foodservice Filet, and more. … read more

When you check into a hospital for a procedure, you count on the fact that certain no-brainer things will be handled appropriately so that the surgery itself will go off without a hitch.  The right body part will be operated on.  Equipment won’t be left behind inside your body when the procedure is finished.  You… read more

The word Frankenfish probably doesn’t conjure up images of something that you would want on your seafood platter.  This somewhat derogatory term has been bestowed upon a type of salmon that has been genetically modified by scientists.  Specifically, a company called AquaBounty has added a couple genes from other fish to make the salmon grow… read more

Parents have a tall task ahead of them if they’re to keep up with all the recalls potentially affecting items within their households.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission and other safety advocates strive to ensure that all persons are properly informed whenever a children’s product has a safety defect, but keeping track of this information… read more

Numerous vehicles available right here in California and only three other states are being recalled because of a fuel leak risk that could lead to a fire under the right circumstances. American Suzuki announced the recall, which affects XL-7 vehicles of the 2007 model year.  Each of the 2,830 vehicles included within the recall announcement… read more