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With Independence Day just around the corner, millions of people from across the country are going to celebrate by lighting off fireworks.  But with this form of celebration also comes a danger, as a new report illustrates. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has conducted a study that looked into the danger that exists when setting… read more

It’s a sad fact that many people from across the country don’t pay attention to safety the way that they should.  But for those persons who want to keep their families safe but simply aren’t sure where to begin, it’s good to know that there are various resources out there that can help. One of… read more

Some judges from across the country have received a bit of notoriety for the odd punishments they’ve dished out for individuals receiving a sentence.  But as this next story demonstrates, there are certain people out there that think some of these unorthodox methods go a little too far. In Utah, the mother of a 13… read more

When out driving on the road, danger can hit when you least expect it.  And as this next story illustrates, even the most mundane-seeming detriments to safety can have serious consequences. During Nascar’s recent Road America race, a unique problem presented itself to one of the drivers:  a water bottle had rolled beneath the pedals… read more

A new report discusses those sports that are the most likely to leave participating children with injuries, and although some sports likely confirm the suspicions of many, other sports deemed dangerous might take some people by surprise. On average, 3.5 million child injuries result every year from various sports played around the country, and one… read more

High school students place themselves in harm’s way when they participate in various sporting events.  But perhaps no risk is greater than the danger posed by a potential concussion. A new study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine details the concussion danger that exists among high school student athletes.  The researchers who compiled their… read more

It’s fairly unusual for numerous defects to be discovered within one vehicle, but that’s exactly what happened with the Chevrolet Cruze. Earlier, I reported to you news about a recall that was initiated on the Chevy Cruze because of a defect concerning the fuel tank straps in these vehicles.  Now, General Motors has announced the… read more

Now that summer is here, individuals from across the country are going to be heading out into the sun.  To stay safe in those instances, the Food and Drug Administration is spreading the word on how to protect your family. Their latest safety announcement concerns how to keep infants safe when exposed to direct sunlight. … read more

Perhaps one of the most disappointing occurrences is when a recall is issued for a component of a vehicle, but that component is installed in so many different vehicles that numerous recalls have to be issued in order to correct the problem amongst the various fleets. Those who have been paying attention to vehicular recalls… read more

A recall has been issued on a series of vehicles that could pose a significant threat to safety in the event of a crash situation. The recall was announced by General Motors and concerns their Chevy Cruze vehicles of the model years 2011 and 2012.  Each of the vehicles being recalled was produced between October… read more

The potential for consumer illness has led to the recall of yet another product. This time, the recall concerns a variety of salad items that were available at various stores, namely Kroger and Walmart.  The recall was announced by Dole Fresh Vegetables.  The specific items that could pose a threat are Kroger Fresh Selections Greener… read more

Another food product is being recalled because of the danger to consumers’ health the item could pose if ingested. The recall was announced by the Los Angeles-based Healthy Choice Island Blends, and concerns an item known as Liquid Gold Carrot Juice.  Every package size available falls within the purview of the recall, starting with 16… read more