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Publix Super Markets is the latest grocery chain to announce a recall due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a certain product.  The recall concerns any custom-made sandwich that was sold to customers through the deli from July 7 through July 26.  The Listeria threat stems from sliced onions supplied by Gills Onions. … read more

A packaging error has led Clif Bar & Company to announce a recall of Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars.  Each container contains six such bars.  Although the container itself is labeled properly, the individual bars were mistakenly placed in White Chocolate Macadamia wrappers that fail to disclose the presence of coconut.  Thus, an undeclared allergen… read more

The threat of Gills Onions being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes has led to the recall of yet another product.  This time, the recall was announced by Huxtable’s Kitchen, and concerns Wheatberry Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash, and Red Quinoa made under the Trader Joe’s brand.  The items were sold at Trader Joe’s stores in the Western… read more

A recall has recently been issued by the North Carolina-based Burch Equipment on whole Athena cantaloupes.  580 cases, which were distributed throughout the Northeastern part of the country, are affected by the recall.  The recall was necessitated once a random sample turned up a contamination of the Listeria monocytogenes organism.  Customers should destroy the cantaloupes,… read more

This weekend found the Long Beach Police Department engaging in a motorcycle safety enforcement operation in areas in the city that are known to be frequented by motorcyclists.  In a new report, the LBPD offers a series of tips that can be followed by automobile operators and motorcyclists alike in order to help promote safety…. read more

The Long Beach Police Department held a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation this past Saturday thanks to a grant provided by the state and the federal government.  The effort found officers on the lookout for violations such as intoxicated driving in areas where motorcycles are prevalent.  Last month saw a similar operation conducted.  That effort found… read more

In a new report, motorcycle enthusiasts and doctors alike discuss how important it is to wear a helmet while astride the back of a motorcycle.  A doctor from St. Elizabeth Health Center even explains in graphic detail what he has to do should a traumatic head injury occur.  It involves a drill that is used… read more

As many more people turn to their bicycles as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to driving to work, it becomes ever more important to heed necessary precautions.  In North Bay, Ontario though, many bicyclists are increasingly riding on the sidewalk, prompting the local police department to announce a crackdown on such a practice.  The initiative… read more

This past Saturday, police officers in Albany, New York taught children about bicycle safety through a bicycle rodeo.  It was the second West Hill bicycle rodeo in what’s set to be an annual effort.  Children participated in an obstacle course and were able to obtain free helmet fittings from officers.  A raffle was held for… read more

Santa Fe vehicles from the 2007 through 2009 model years are being recalled by Hyundai due to an error with the occupant classification system.  199,118 vehicles might need recalibration of this component so that it can determine if an adult of small stature is in the seat.  If recalibration is not conducted, the system might… read more

1,051 cartons of Catswell Brand VitaKitty Chicken Breast with Flaxseed and Vitamins are being recalled by Arthur Dogswell because the cat treats’ might contain propylene glycol.  High levels of this contaminant could cause cats’ red blood cells to become anemic, leading the cat to experience a serious injury.  No pet owners have reported their felines’… read more

Hyundai has announced the recall of 22,512 Sonata vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years.  A manufacturing error might lead the side curtain airbags in these vehicles to activate without a crash taking place.  This could both injure the occupants of the vehicle and distract any driver who has to suddenly switch his focus… read more