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We often bring you word of various safety hazards that could await consumers who aren’t careful.  But one thing that many people might not realize poses a danger is the consumption of grapefruits when also taking certain types of medication.  These findings, although reportedly known for about 20 years, are brought to the foreground once… read more

Compounding pharmacies have become a target of scrutiny now that the New England Compounding Center has been found to have distributed contaminated injectable steroids across the country, leading to a widespread outbreak of fungal meningitis that has claimed numerous lives.  With Congress and the FDA looking into what can be done to promote safety in… read more

We’ve seen them at parties and we’ve likely played inside of one ourselves at some point in time:  bounce houses.  Typically rolled out at children’s birthday parties and similar events, these items might look like a lot of fun, but a new study details how dangerous they can be to those who use them, a… read more

The ninth annual Design Challenge was hosted at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and it provides a unique glimpse into what the future of automotive technology may hold.  The big takeaway from this year was the number of people who believe that the future of traffic law enforcement will hinge on autonomous vehicles, basically drones… read more

A survey we brought you news of recently shows that Californians understand the distinct danger posed to safety when a driver is distracted.  In fact, cellphone talking and texting were found to be the biggest perceived hazards among respondents.  It’s because of this threat that the California Highway Patrol is taking large steps in trying… read more

A study has come up with some disturbing findings about the bacteria that could be found in pork items, but its validity has been called into question by the USDA and the National Pork Producers Council.  By looking at nearly 200 pork samples in six states, Consumer Reports was able to determine that 68% of… read more

Trial started this week in a case against the Capistrano Unified School District (“CUSD”) brought by the parents of a special needs child who, as a result of school district employee negligence, was strangled to death while riding a CUSD school bus home from preschool. Kevin Cisler was only three years old and was his… read more

Starting today, rainstorms and even snow were set to hit parts of Northern California.  These conditions can have a detrimental impact on driving, visibility, and all sorts of things.  They might even lead to a power outage under the right circumstances.  All across California, it’s clear that we’re approaching the season where rain can pour… read more

Motorcycle laws are not created equal across the United States.  Mandatory helmet laws are not applicable in every state, and rates of motorcycle fatalities vary in every locale.  However, a new report sheds a light on what can be done to improve safety across the country. The report released by the Government Accountability Office suggests… read more

Here in California, texting behind the wheel has been illegal for awhile, as has even talking on a cellphone while driving.  But that’s not the case in other states.  Various types of legislation have been passed across the country that attempt to curtail the texting scourge, and these laws have had varying degrees of success…. read more

A product that was only available throughout states in the Northeast as well as around the San Francisco Bay area is being recalled because a consumer might be injured if a certain defect presents itself.  Northern California shoppers please take note. The Macau-based Meyer Marketing Company announced this particular recall, which pertains to six quart… read more

As if texting while driving isn’t bad enough, there’s now evidence to suggest that drivers are turning to the internet in increasing numbers while the vehicle is in motion.  State Farm recently conducted a survey of 1,000 drivers, and that survey found nearly 50% of all respondents from 18 to 29 years of age copping… read more