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With storms continuing to pound the Northern California area, now is the perfect time to discuss those precautions one must take to ensure that safety remains paramount throughout the winter.  As snow begins to be dumped on certain parts of the state and the country, snowplows will be popping up across the landscape, and it’s… read more

A series of items that could lead a user to sustain a shock or incur a burn is being recalled.  Consumers who own these items should not underestimate the threat. The recall pertains not to fireplaces, but to inserts that can be placed into fireplaces in order to create liquid propane or natural gas effects. … read more

A massive automobile recall has been announced, but what separates this next recall announcement from other similar safety directives is the fact that the auto company is actually encouraging drivers to seek alternate means of transportation until the issue can be fixed.  This might suggest a danger that could present itself at any moment. Ford… read more

An anti-texting and driving campaign is being enacted in Kentucky with the help of a former college football coach at Louisville.  The coach will be featured in a public service announcement that attempts to fill people in on the dangers posed by texting behind the wheel.  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is putting forth the effort,… read more

Police in Porterville, California have grown increasingly concerned about the potential for pedestrians to be harmed while traveling along local roads.  Over the past six weeks or so, three pedestrians have died following a collision with a motor vehicle, which has led the police department to initiate an operation meant to encourage pedestrian safety.  The… read more

A potential threat posed to a patient’s health has led to the complete market removal of Zofran, an anti-nausea drug typically given to individuals dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy.  The Food and Drug Administration expects that all single IV 32 milligram doses of the drug will be taken off the market by the… read more

Planning on doing some Christmas shopping at local garage sales?  It’s a great way to check some gift recipients off the list in a way that won’t break the bank.  And once the holidays are at a close, there are sure to be some great yard and garage sales put forth by people who didn’t… read more

The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group wants parents to understand just how dangerous certain toys might be, and to that end, a press conference was recently held at a daycare center in Dartmouth. The press conference was called to relate some of the ideas found in the group’s 27th annual report on the dangers of… read more

Toys that appear safe might be anything but once a closer look is given.  The truth is, it’s sometimes hard to tell if an item being purchased would be suitable for a child.  Enterprising youngsters can often find a way to make seemingly harmless toys dangerous.  Thankfully, though, the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group is… read more

Heightened levels of a flammable and toxic substance known as vinyl chloride have led officials in Paulsboro, New Jersey to close schools for at least a day.  The elevated amounts of the chemical were the result of an incident in which seven freight cars carrying the substance were derailed, spilling upwards of 12,000 gallons into… read more

Sometimes safety advice isn’t enough and consumers don’t begin to take the threat seriously until an incident drives home just how real a threat can be.  A shed fire in Quincy, Illinois illustrates how there are certain dangers that go along with improperly hanging holiday lights.  An overloaded circuit was to blame for this particular… read more

Hanging strands of lights is an annual tradition for many families around this time of the year, but as a report out of Twin Falls, Idaho shows, there are numerous hazards that go along with this festive activity.  Lights hung on a dry Christmas tree could pose a fire hazard, so make sure the tree… read more