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Investigators are inching closer and closer to a potential recall of a series of BMW vehicles that endangered consumers. In August of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into 122,000 BMW 7-series vehicles of model years between 2002 and 2008.  This came about following 50 instances in which people reported… read more

Barbeque almonds are the latest item to get the recall treatment. The product in question is Harry & David Premium Kansas Style Barbeque Almonds.  The items, which come in two ounce bags, may contain peanuts, an allergen that could cause allergic persons to have a severe reaction if they consume the product.  205 bags are… read more

Dole Food has announced a voluntary recall of more than 750 cases of bagged salad mix due to the possibility that they have become contaminated with salmonella. Dole Food is recalling 756 cases of bagged salad because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The bagged salad mix affected by this recall was distributed under the… read more

Several brands of taco dinner kits sold at grocery stores across the United States have been voluntarily recalled due to the undeclared presence of a milk product, according to a statement issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Consumers with severe food allergies or lactose intolerance may become serious ill or suffer a… read more

Think Pedestrian, a newly launched public safety awareness initiative, sponsored by local businesses in cooperation with the United Nations, aims to make the roads in South Africa safer by educating drivers and pedestrians about the risks associated with roadway travel, and the best ways to avoid these dangers. The significantly large number of deaths caused… read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the efficacy of technology that would enable vehicles to communicate with both each other and stationary edifices in order to help prevent accidents on the road. They currently have 3,000 cars undergoing rigorous testing in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  This program is designed to… read more

A number of organizations dedicated to protecting the interests of pedestrians exist across the entire country.  There’s New York’s Transportation Alternatives, Portland’s Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, and there’s even a group right here in San Francisco aptly called Walk San Francisco. It may come as a surprise then that one of the biggest pedestrian-centric cities in… read more

Some government officials would like to see new warning labels on certain cuts of meat. At issue is the process known as mechanical tenderization.  The process involves using either needles or blades to help tenderize tough cuts of certain types of meat.  It works by breaking down meat’s connective tissues and muscle fibers, and in… read more

I previously brought you news about a recall on drop side cribs, and now comes word about another recall that affects a product that children rest in. This time, the product in question is the Britax Baby-Safe infant carrier.  Britax has taken pains to inform consumers that the recall does not involve their Baby-Safe Plus… read more

A long standing rule that forced motorcycle riders in the state of Michigan to always wear a helmet when on their bikes has been brought to an end. Today, the governor of that state signed Senate Bill 291, which gives riders who are over 21 the choice of whether or not they want to wear… read more

Maxey Trailers Incorporated has announced the voluntary recall of 48 of its Gooseneck Tandem Dual Flatbed Trailers due to a potential brake failure issue. The trailers, which were manufactured between September and December of 2011, may have been equipped with Dexter axle electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps that have been improperly heat treated. These brake… read more

Mobility Conquest Limited Liability Company has announced the voluntary recall of 48 of its Trike Motorcycles sold during model year 2009 and 2010 due to a potential brake defect. The Trike Motorcycle’s hydraulic service brakes may contain hoses, lines, piping and fittings that are prone to malfunction. The heat resistant protective insulation lining may not… read more