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Kroger grocery stores will no longer carry sprouts due to the risk that the items could potentially pose to consumers.  That means that 2,425 stores will no longer keep the item in stock.  In coming to their decision, Kroger cites the difficulty in ensuring the safety of sprouts.  Germs can pile up within the seeds,… read more

An editorial out of New Jersey stresses the importance of not driving while distracted come Halloween time.  Although the activity is dangerous at any time of the year, the threat becomes even more readily apparent when you know that loads of kids will be out and about in a low visibility environment.  Pedestrians, children included,… read more

Earlier this week, Fresno State hosted the AwareTXT Texting and Driving Simulator put forth by AT & T.  A Fiat was on hand for students who sought to learn more about the threat posed when a driver texts behind the wheel.  The event came on the heels of Alcohol Awareness Week, which attempted to enlighten… read more

Recently, we brought you tips from the Southern California Gas company about what to do should an earthquake compromise your gas utilities.  But even when an earthquake isn’t on the horizon, it’s important to understand the proper safety procedures to take in regards to the gas appliances in your home.  With winter on the way,… read more

A medical device company is making it known that one of their products needs to be corrected in order to be able to ensure that the item works properly. The item requiring the correction is the Samaritan 300/300P PAD public access defibrillator, and the announcement was made by HeartSine Technologies.  Affected units were produced between… read more

A dietary supplement company that allegedly failed to meet requirements set forth by the Food and Drug Administration will halt production until such time that safety can be ensured. The company being targeted by the safety organization is the Hauppage, New York-based Venus Pharmaceuticals International.  Not long ago, the FDA conducted inspections of their facility… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is attempting to warn parents about the danger presented to unwitting children by nasal sprays and over the counter eye drops. These products can easily be swallowed by children if they are left out where a kid could easily get ahold of them.  The threat comes in the form of… read more

An item meant to be used by cyclists is being recalled due to the danger it could pose to those same persons. Bike wheel rim tape with the number 700X18 A/V is the subject of the recall, which was announced by the Las Vegas, Nevada-based FLO Cycling LLC.  This yellow tape was actually given away… read more

Santa Clara University has seen a spat of bicycle thefts as of late, and therefore the Cycling Club and Campus Safety are partnering to hold a Bike Safety Fair in a couple weeks.  Locks will be sold to interested students, and officials will also be on hand to fix such bike issues as low tire… read more

A wide variety of small animal and bird food products under the Sleek and Sassy brand have been recalled by the Monroe, Oregon-based Wildwood Seed & Specialties.  These items could have suffered a Salmonella contamination due to the presence of peanut products that were supplied by Sunland.  Not only are pets in danger, but humans… read more

The Kansas State Police Department wants cyclists and pedestrians alike to understand the rules of the road when it comes to getting across campus.  The captain of the department stated that pedestrians are required by law to utilize the flashing light in the crosswalk to cross the street, while cyclists should get off their bikes… read more

Fiscal year 2012 has come to a close as of the end of September, and OSHA is one of those organizations that has collected statistics for the year which started back in October.  And recently, the National Safety Council Congress and Expo was held in Orland, Florida.  OSHA took the time to enlighten the estimated… read more