Listeria Risk Leads Wegmans to Recall Onion Products from Pennsylvania
Recently, Gills Onions announced the recall of a variety of products, and the repercussions of that initial recall are now being felt. Wegmans Food Markets has announced the recall of a variety of products that contain the chopped white onions recalled by Gills due to a Listeria threat. Products now being recalled include Wegmans Veggie… read more
217,500 Tributes Recalled by Mazda For Unintended Acceleration Risk
217,500 Tribute vehicles of the model years 2001 through 2006 (plus 2008) are being recalled by Mazda. There is a risk that, when the driver presses the gas pedal, the throttle can become stuck and send the vehicle hurtling down the road at unreasonable speeds. This issue is due to inadequate clearance between the speed… read more
Wimberger’s Recalls Bread Products Due to Undeclared Allergen Threat
A number of bread products are being recalled by Wimberger’s Old World Bakery and Delicatessen due to the potential for the items to contain undeclared allergens. Items such as Pretzel Rolls, Brat Buns, French Bread, and Kaiser Rolls could have milk, wheat, and soy. This threat was the result of a packaging error which led… read more
Disaster Aftermath Safety Tips Offered by Consumer Reports
Although avoiding turmoil in the midst of a storm or some other type of disaster is certainly important, many people pay scant attention to what comes in the immediate aftermath of such a situation. Storms of all sorts are relatively commonplace, from tornadoes to hurricanes to blizzards and everything in between, and should such a… read more
Belgian PSA Shows Difficulty of Texting While Driving
A recent public service announcement hailing from Belgium demonstrates just how difficult it is to text while behind the wheel of a vehicle. The video finds a Belgian driving school instructor explaining to his students that they must prove that they can text while driving in order to receive their license. The students comply, driving… read more
Texting While Walking Becoming Increasingly Dangerous
With mobile phones more prevalent than ever, we as a society are becoming increasingly attached to our electronic devices. By now, we’ve likely all heard about the dangers of texting while driving. But a new report discusses how pedestrians in the process of texting can also cause serious injuries to themselves and others. Although many… read more
Innovative Car Seat System Being Developed by Dorel
The Dorel Juvenile Group is boasting about new car seat technology that has a shell which contains foam filled with hexagonal holes. Designers say this best deflects the energy around the child passenger. The inspiration for this technology came from looking at the cockpit of an IndyCar. 30-plus designers worked on this new seat thanks… read more
Columnist Favors Reevaluation of Vehicle Safety Systems
In a new editorial, an author discusses how new technology in vehicles actually may not be increasing safety. According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, new safety systems apparently have not appreciably decreased the number of accidents. In light of this surprising information, some believe that manufacturers would do better… read more
MAX The Safety Dog Helps Sleepypod Test Pet Carriers
A crash test dummy known as MAX The Safety Dog is used to test pet products designed to keep a pet in place during the commute. Recently, he was proven to be immune to damage after being slammed into a wall at 30 miles per hour thanks to the device he was placed in. MAX… read more
Lodi Lake The Site of Recent Car Seat Safety Check
On July 26, technicians with AAA Child Passenger Safety along with the Lodi Police department conducted a car seat safety check near Lodi Lake. They checked and fixed any problems that could be potentially dangerous, correcting even the smallest flaws with the car seats. They alos offered on-the-spot car seats for children who needed a… read more
CPSC Files Complaint to Stop Sale of Buckyballs and Buckycubes
Most of the time, when a company is alerted to a defect within one of the products they’ve marketed, said firm simply complies with recall directives as set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC has only filed one administrative complaint against a company in the past 11 years. That track record changed… read more
Critics Say Bowling Green Distracted Driving Proposal Goes Too Far
Distracted drivers in certain parts of Ohio might soon see themselves fined for more than just texting while driving. The city of Bowling Green is considering implementing a law which bans driving without giving full attention to vehicle operation. The law is so broad, critics say, that it allows police to pull one over for… read more
