TextBuster App Aims to Stop Texting Behind the Wheel
A new report details an app that aims to impede a driver’s ability to send and receive text messages behind the wheel. Known as TextBuster, the app requires a module placed beneath the dashboard. The app works in conjunction with this module to use Bluetooth signals to stop any texts from coming in or going… read more
PUH Halts Sales in Wake of Improperly Marketed Dietary Supplements
Following the improper marketing of a series of dietary supplements, a company based out of Minnesota going by the name of PUH, or Pharmacist’s Ultimate Health, has agreed to refrain from interstate commerce until such time that they can bring their practices back in line with the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. The… read more
Boulder Ice Cream and Gelato Recalled Over Salmonella Threat
The repercussions of a possible Salmonella contamination affecting products that use peanuts from Sunland Inc. continue to be felt, as the Boulder, Colorado-based Boulder Ice Cream has now announced the recall of six different peanut butter ice creams and gelato. Fresca Foods notified the company of the potential presence of contaminated peanuts from Sunland, and… read more
Protect Your Home and Vehicle Whenever You Exit
Holiday safety is going to remain a priority over the next month or so, and there’s no shortage of tips that can be followed to help avoid hazards that could compromise your ability to safely enjoy the festivities. Whether you’re out shopping, hanging decorations, or traveling for miles and miles to visit relatives, there’s going… read more
Burn Hazard Prompts Elephantito to Recall Girls’ Cotton Pajamas
A variety of pajamas produced in Peru by Catalogo S.A.C. are being recalled because they could pose a burn danger to the children the items are designed for. The Key Biscayne, Florida-based Elephantito announced the recall, which pertains to cotton pajamas that have JP 12 FL as their style number. These pink pajamas have a… read more
FDA Looking Into Adverse Events Allegedly Tied to Red Bull
A huge debate has sprung up around the energy drink industry, with some health and safety officials calling for further regulation of these highly caffeinated beverages while at the same time certain entities proclaim that the drinks aren’t dangerous when consumed in moderation by healthy adults. Adverse events allegedly tied to the consumption of Monster… read more
Airbag Defect Leads Volkswagen to Recall 2,471 Beetles
A vehicle defect that could potentially endanger a child occupant has led to the recall of said vehicle. Volkswagen announced the recall, which affects Beetle automobiles of the 2012 and 2013 model years that have leather sport seats installed within the cab. Each of the 2,471 vehicles potentially contained within the scope of the recall… read more
First Step of Delaware Distracted Driving Campaign Draws to Close
An initiative that advises motorists “Phone in one hand ticket in the other” has been in full force throughout the state of Delaware. The Office of Highway Safety partnered with law enforcement entities through the state to support the program, which found additional officers patrolling the roads and signs extolling the virtues of refraining from… read more
Third Quarter Sees Uptick in Number of Food Recalls Issued
A new report explains that there was a greater number of food recalls in the third quarter of this year than in the previous quarter. By examining news releases and enforcement reports from the Food and Drug Administration, ExpertRECALL Stericycle was able to deduce that 414 separate recalls of food were had during the specified… read more
FDA Might Reclassify Automated External Defibrillators
Before 2012 is out, the Food and Drug Administration will likely decide whether or not automated external defibrillators should be designated as a Class III medical device, which would mean that the items would be considered high-risk and required to conform to more stringent approval procedures. Previously, a grandfather clause allowed such devices to maintain… read more
Tips To Help You Protect Your Identity When You Shop Online
We’re only a few short days away from Thanksgiving, or as some people might consider it, Black Friday Eve. And true, there are no doubt going to be millions of people heading out to the malls and the department stores to take advantage of great deals. But almost as many people are going to opt… read more
Safety of Airline Food Called Into Question by FDA Records
The perceived lack of quality of airline food has provided ample fodder for comedians, but a new report shows that the problem might actually be quite serious. 20/20 recently filed a Freedom of Information Act request in order to get records from the Food and Drug Administration pertaining to health violations that may have occurred… read more
