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According to news sources, the drug Isentress (raitegravir) has been given expanded approval by The Food and Drug Administration to begin being used by those between 2-18 years of age. The drug was first approved for adult usage back in October 2007 under the agency’s accelerated approval program, which aims to make the introduction of… read more

According to news sources, a new California law demanding that children under 8 years of age be placed in booster or car seats in the back seat of the vehicle will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2012. The law replaces older child safety requirements in the state that called for children under the age… read more

According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has announced that a Chicago based ready-to-eat sandwich maker has shut down manufacturing after a repeated history of violations and a reported Listeria outbreak. The company, Triple A Services Inc., has announced the closure of of the manufacturing facility after agreeing to stop producing and distributing… read more

According to news sources, a grant aimed at increasing safety on the roadway has been awarded to the Pittsfield Police Department to help them in their ongoing effort to maintain enforcement of crosswalk laws as well other safety measures. The $7,500 safety  grant was awarded to the department by The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public… read more

According to news sources, a $125,000 bicycle and pedestrian safety grant was awarded to Solano County by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the coming year in an ongoing campaign to increase safety among commuters. The stated goal of the NHTSA is to specifically increase safety among children by promoting and enforcing helmet laws… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 1,000 children robes sold through Hanna Andersson after it was found that the robes did not meet federal flammability standards. The company, Hanna Andersson, announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the recalled robes… read more

According to news sources, about 1,750 units of the children’s pajamas have been recalled due to burn hazards arising from the fact that the pajamas are incompatible with federal flammability standards in regards to children sleepwear. The company, Group Lemur Inc., has announced the recall of the children pajamas because they do not meet existing… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 1,000 Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets after it was found that the battery box used to power the wreath can overhead, thereby posing a fire hazard. The recalled decorative set is only sold at True Value Hardware stores. The company, General Foam Plastic Corp,… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 284,000 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears due to a choking hazard towards children arising from the possibility that the bear’s eyes could loosed and end up falling out. The company, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., announced the recall after it was found that the teddy bear’s eyes… read more

According to news sources, about 650 cases of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. have been recalled after test results came back positive for a possible Salmonella contamination of the product. The company, Green Valley Food Corp, announced the recall of its “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” brand of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. after a random sample came… read more

According to news sources, about 16,000 units of Can-am ATV’s have been recalled due to the Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft potentially cracking, which can result in the loss of control and lead to injury or death. The company, BRP US Inc., have announced the recall after it was found that the DPS shaft… read more

According to news sources, a total of about 7,260 Bugaboo Bee Strollers have been recalled due to injury or fall hazards arising from the front swivel wheels potentially locking, which can in turn cause the stroller to tip over. The company, Bugaboo Americas, has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety… read more