Bicycle Bash Hopes to Bring Safety Issues to Light
A recent Bicycle Bash promoted bike safety to all of its participants, according to recent reports from various news sources. Since a young woman lost her mother to a fatal bicycle versus vehicle accident, her life’s work has been making sure bike safety is spread and well publicized so all drivers out there take responsibility for… read more
Trek Issues a Recall for 27,000 bikes, Saddle Clamp Problems Noted
According to the news, there was a recall issued for over 27,000 bikes manufactured by the Trek bicycle company. Reports show that the producers have noted issues related to the saddle clamps. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warrants that all of the recalled bikes are from the 2012 model year. The makes include the 7.3… read more
Beef Jerky Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
According to news recently published, the Texas-based company Whittington’s Jerky Inc. has issued a recall of their popular products due to an alleged Salmonella contamination. Over 120 pounds of beef jerky has possibly been contaminated after an infected sample was discovered in the process of a routine testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food… read more
Recall Issued for Cocoa Plum Eye Shadow
According to various news sources and different blogs, the San Jose, CA based cosmetics firm Purity Cosmetics has issued a recall for their 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Cocoa Plum Eye Shadow. Representatives from the company have announced that the Lot #1B11 was contaminated. After tests were run, it was proved that Pseudomonas Luteola was present in… read more
Mislabeled Seafood Being Investigated by the FDA
According to recent news, the Food and Drug Administration is investigating the much talked about case of seafood species being mislabeled and sold as something different. Reports from the National Fisheries Institute show that the goal is to go through seafood packages allegedly filled with less desirable types of fish that are labeled as expensive… read more
2,800 Motorcycles Recalled due to Fire Hazard
According to many news sources, Yamaha Motor Corp. has issued a recall for V Star 950 and V Star 950 tourer motorcycles. Models affected by this recent recall are from 2009 through 2012. Reports from the manufacturer state that fuel leaks allegedly present in the vehicles could pose a fire hazard posing as a health… read more
38,444 Pontiac G8 Vehicles recalled due to Airbag Flaw
According to recent news sources, a discontinued vehicle produced by General Motors Co. is being recalled due to issues related to ill-timed airbag deployment. The recall was made necessary for 2008 and 2009 38,444 Pontiac G8 cars after the manufacturers noticed the alleged airbag flaw. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM stated… read more
Awareness must be Raised regarding Sharing the Road Law
According to various news sources, a biker who has survived a horrible hit-and-run accident hopes to use his experience as a way of informing drivers of the threats they may be posing by not sharing the road properly. The accident involving the biker happened after he was hit by a passing vehicle, thrown into a… read more
Festival will focus on Child Safety
According to various news sources, the event on Saturday will focus on prevention and safety regarding awareness for children and their health. The event, which is called Child Safety Day, will be fully sponsored by an insurance company and will be held during a three-hour long period. According to the articles, representatives from the California… read more
Recall Issued for GM’s Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain.
According to several news sources, GM has issued a recall of the 2012 GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox. Reports show that an issue with the tire pressure monitoring system has made a recall of the small SUVs necessary. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ruled the vehicle’s system not up to federal standards. The… read more
Oysters allegedly Contaminated with norovirus
According to different news sources, all consumers should stay away from oysters for an undetermined time. The company Korean Farms from Santa Fe Springs has issued a recall of frozen oysters that have been packed under the ASSI Brand. The company noticed there might be something wrong with the product after a batch was tested… read more
Recalled Gaudiano Organic Olives Allegedly Sold in Boston
News have reported that according to recent announcements from the FDA, organic olives distributed by a Watertown distributor had to unfortunately be recalled after being linked to cases of botulism reported from Europe. The selling of this possible contaminated item can be traced back to SoWa Farmers Market, Foodies Urban Market and Russo’s & Sons…. read more
