Salmonella Threat Prompts Menno Beachy to Recall Grape Tomatoes
Grape tomatoes sold in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin have been recalled by the Iowa-based Menno Beachy. There is a concern that the certified organic grapes may be contaminated with Salmonella. There have been no reports of illness due to the tomatoes, but consumers are being advised to dispose of the product or return the grape… read more
Campus Safety Tips Offered In New Report
We’ve recently featured a plethora of tips designed to help parents protect their children as they head back to school this fall. But kids aren’t the only ones going back to school. College students from across the country shall soon be descending upon campus to begin their studies, and this demographic is not immune to… read more
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Effort in June Proves Successful
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducted a series of roadside inspections throughout the month of June, and they’ve now released the results of those inspections. The inspections resulted in just 3.9% of drivers and 22.4% of vehicles being taken out of service. That puts the rate as the second lowest in 25 years of the… read more
Chicken Jerky Treats Continue to Be Scrutinized
Additional complaints continue to arise in regards to China-produced chicken jerky treats for dogs, yet the Food and Drug Administration has struggled to come up with answers. Sweet potato jerky and duck jerky items are now going to be tested by the FDA, although tests of other products have thus far not proved fruitful in… read more
DOT Lifts Hours of Service Regulations In Drought-Stricken Areas
With this summer bringing one of the worst droughts in the country’s history, the Department of Transportation has lifted hours of service regulations on commercial truckers in areas that have been declared as having a drought emergency. The move hopes to bring further relief to farms by allowing commercial vehicles more leeway when it comes… read more
Kansas AG Pleased With Netsmartz Internet Safety Program Growth
The attorney general of Kansas is pleased with how many people have taken part in Netsmartz, a program that aims to educate children about how to stay safe on the Internet. 65,000 parents, teachers, and children participated in the educational effort, which was up by about 5,000 from the previous year. The Kansas Alliance of… read more
FDA Warns of Danger to Children Posed by Post-Surgery Codeine Use
The Food and Drug Administration is warning healthcare professionals and patients of a potential danger associated with providing codeine to children in the wake of a tonsillectomy or adenoid removal. Some kids might have livers that can turn codeine into morphine in doses that are larger than what would be considered safe. Three fatalities have… read more
Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes Recalled by Covidien For Injury Threat
Shiley size 8 adult tracheostomy tubes have been recalled by Covidien because there exists a risk that these tubes can leak. The items, which are placed into an individual’s windpipe in order to extract fluids from the lungs and trachea, also have an inner and outer cannulae which can become disconnected. The Food and Drug… read more
Amarillo, Texas Getting Closer to Approving Cellphone Ban
The city of Amarillo, Texas moved one step closer to instituting a ban on cellphones while driving yesterday, as City Commissioners largely gave their support to such a measure. However, they still want to hear more from the public before putting the ban to a vote. The ban, which has garnered the support of the… read more
Groups Partner to Bring Construction Safety Tests Online
ClickSafety and Associated General Contractors of America are collaborating to bring a variety of optional and required safety tests online. Professionals in the construction industry will be able to submit to these tests in order to gain the necessary safety credentials. Even 10 and 30 hour OSHA tests will be offered through the online program. … read more
FDA Gives Advice on Dental Cone-Beam CT Safety
A new webpage has been released by the Food and Drug Administration that advises proper usage of Dental Cone-beam Computed Tomography. The page was necessitated because of the low levels of radiation emitted by such devices. Kids are at greater risk from radiation, and although the levels are lower than those of CT exams, they… read more
“It Can Wait” Campaign from AT & T Targets Texting While Driving
The AT & T anti-texting campaign known as “It Can Wait” is in full swing, and citizens from across the country have until September 19 to make a pledge to never text while behind the wheel of an automobile. The company wants teenage drivers in particular to take up the life-long challenge. AT & T… read more
