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According to news sources, a ruling made by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently will soon take effect on January 3, 2012 and reportedly prohibit the use of hand held cell phone devices by commercial drivers while operating trucks. The new law stipulates that commercial truck drivers will face disciplinary actions if they operate… read more

According to news sources, the Chevrolet Volt still continues to receive the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety despite continued concerns surrounding the vehicles batteries catching fire in the midst of serious collisions. The announcement comes as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues its investigation regarding the faulty batteries after… read more

According to news sources, about 4,140 pounds of Boneless Oven Roasted Chicken Breasts have been recalled after a lab sample showed that possible Listeria contamination. The company, House of Raeford Farms, has announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service after the Listeria monocytogenes contamination was… read more

According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to take certain weight-loss products known as HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, otherwise marketed as “homeopathic”. The FDA has reportedly already issued warning letters to seven companies selling the illegal drugs since they make unsupported medical claims that are not approved by… read more

According to news sources, about 161,000 pounds of pasta has been recalled after it was discovered that they were produced during a shift when federal inspectors were not on-site even though it was during operating hours. The company, D’Orazio Foods Inc, issued the voluntary recall after the Jewel brand frozen stuffed pasta products were produced… read more

According to news sources, an Austrian company has created an innovative safety feature that promises to prevent tanker trucks from exploding when involved in collisions by filling the tankers up with what the company calls Safeballs. The company, Technology GmbH, plans to introduce the Safeballs in January 2012. The 30 mm diameter balls are made… read more

According to news sources, Senate leaders introduced a bill that would tackle bus and truck safety on the nations roadways as the U.S Department of Transportation released a study detailing an increase in annual fatalities attributed to truck accidents. The bill will reportedly focus on improving safety standards by focusing on medical and training qualifications… read more

According to news sources, although distracted driving stemming from texting or using hand held cell phone devices while behind the wheel seem to be the dominant issue of the day, a new study released by the U.S Department of Transportation finds that drinking and driving still leads to more than double the number of fatalities… read more

According to news sources, safety concerns regarding the drug Pradaxa have led The Food and Drug Administration to caution healthcare providers about the safety of the drug after a large scale clinical trial found “serious bleeding events” related to the drug. The FDA is currently in the process of attempting to identify if the drug… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued that could affect about 128,616 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion vehicles which may be equipped with faulty wheel studs that could potentially lead to the separation of the wheels from the vehicle and increase the risk of collision as a result. The company, Ford, has issued… read more

According to news sources, about 3,600 boxes of Almost Clusters have been recalled since they may contain undeclared peanuts, posing a significant risk of severe or life-threatening allergy reactions for people with a particular allergic sensitivity towards peanuts. The company, See’s Candies, Inc, has announced the voluntary recall of its 8 ounce Almond Clusters after… read more

News sources reported that a luxury helicopter tour of the Las Vegas Sunset Strip and Hoover Dam crashed into a mountainside Wednesday evening, taking the lives of the pilot and four passengers near Lake Mead. The tour was operated by Sundance helicopters in Las Vegas. According to National Park Service spokesman Andrew Munoz, the accident… read more