Education Projects Must be Created to Include Cyclists, Pedestrians and Drivers
According to a letter from the commissioner from the Departments of Transportation, the issue related to the lack of regard from motorists and riders toward pedestrians and bicycle riders is a sad reality. He states that improved sidewalks, well maintained and better marked crosswalks, improved intersections with sharper signals, accessible space to the mobility impaired… read more
Recall Issued For Kotex Natural Balance Feminine Products
According to various news sources, the company Kimberly-Clark that manufactures the Kotex Natural Balance feminine products has issued a recall for the items that have been distributed to Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas The product that carries the name Kotex Natural Balance* Security Unscented Tampons Regular absorbency and the codes 15063 and… read more
Exposing her Experience, Crash Survivor Hopes To Educate Drivers
According to recent news articles, the State of Alabama is looking for a better way to turn their highways into safer places for all drivers. Reports show that State Highway officials have been holding meetings to discuss the matter that affects thousands of people every day. Officials say that in the year of 2005, over… read more
Recall Issued for 1,384 Arctic Cat ATVs, Reportedly a Crash Hazard
According to recent news and consumer reports, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall issued for all-terrain vehicles made by the Arctic Cat Inc. located in Minnesota. The off-road items have been recently under fire by the inspecting authorities since faulty steering tie-rods may possibly bend leading the rider to lose control of… read more
Recall Issued For 2012 Cadillac CTS, Brake-related Issues Discovered
According to recent news and reports from the company announcing the alert, General Motors Co. has issued a recall for 2012 Cadillac CTS models due to parts that might pose a threat for drivers since it prevents the vehicle from braking properly. Inspectors have discovered that the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut in… read more
Software Promises to Block all Cell Phone Activity While in a Moving Vehicle
According to various news articles, two software companies are combining their best minds to develop a software that promises to make it hard, if not impossible for drivers to use their cellphones while driving. The menace that texting while driving and other phone related activities may pose to motorists may be grasping for its last… read more
Allergy Related Recall Issued for Kool Ranch Kale Chips
According to recent news regarding national recalls, the Rhythm Superfoods, LLC has initiated a recall of Kool Ranch Kale Chips with the code number 8 29739 00052 1. The recall was made necessary after a few samples from the product had cashews among its ingredients when its label clearly did not declare cashews as one… read more
Food Stored at Allegedly Unsanitary Facility to be Seized by U.S. Marshals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration office has requested that the U.S. Marshals to seize food products kept at a processing and food storage facility in Washington State. According to official reports, the warehouse was inspected by the FDA and found to have a very active infestation of rodents and insects in both warehouse and… read more
Students Perform Car Safety Checks for Senior Citizens
As reported by the news earlier, an initiative from the students attending the Lincoln-Way North High School will keep senior citizens safer when driving their vehicles. The students along with the school’s automotive program started a free winter car check-up event for senior citizens. The various area police departments are also involved in this program…. read more
Special Program Will Focus On Combatting Traffic Deaths
According to the morning news, the San Rafael Police Department has received a grant for a new program to promote traffic safety that is planned to last a whole year. The project aims at keeping injuries and deaths related to traffic from happening in the future. The Office of Traffic Safety known as OTS awarded… read more
1,200 Retailers Cited For Violations of The Federal Tobacco Rules
According to recent FDA reports, there have been over 1,200 retailers cited by the agency for breaking federal tobacco laws. Warning letters were sent to retailers in 15 different states. The FDA claims that since they started inspections under the new 2009 law, they have violated many regulations. Center for Tobacco Products inside the FDA… read more
Drug Recalls More Frequent than Ever
According to related news articles, the number of drug recalls is higher and higher every year. Allegedly, the pharmaceutical recalls jumped to 150 in the third quarter of 2010 alone. Details from the FDA Enforcement Reports show that the spike in drug recalls may have something to do with the aggressive activity from FDA authorities… read more
