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A dietary supplement should not be used because of the possible presence of an undeclared drug, a trend that has troubled the Food and Drug Administration in recent years as more and more products get recalled or receive a warning for the very same reason.  This particular alert affects a weight loss item known as… read more

1,900 baby rattles are being recalled by the Cannon Falls, Minnesota-based Midwest-CBK due to a possible choking threat.  These items are in the shape of either a lion, bear, or a monkey.  Unfortunately, it’s this shape that contributes to the possible hazard, as the head of the “animal” is in danger of falling off.  If… read more

Although it may seem inconceivable given the time of the year, a wide swath of California is dealing with what can be considered drought conditions.  A state of emergency was recently declared by the Governor, and a new article relates how persons in the Santa Clarita Valley (and potentially other affected areas) may stay safe… read more

We’re almost to February, so no doubt your children are already back at school on a daily basis.  But with winter break over and the start of the school year proper even further in the rearview mirror, this is the time when it’s easy to lose sight of proper precautions along the school route.  These… read more

A new report out of Ottawa acts as a sad reminder of how few elder abuse cases actually lead to charges.  The difficulties of bringing such charges to fruition should be understood, because in order to improve safety throughout the country, there need to be improvements made in this regard. This particular study found the… read more

Drivers in the vicinity of Redwood City should be on their best behavior on the road in the coming weeks and months.  That means that speed should be kept low, aggressive driving ought to be avoided, drunkenness has no place at the wheel, and cellphones and other distractions must be put away during a commute…. read more

There have been a lot of stories that have come out recently to acknowledge the 20 year anniversary of the Northridge earthquake.  It’s hard to believe that two decades have passed since that watershed event in California history, but here we are. In some ways, safety has grown by leaps and bounds in the intervening… read more

A worthwhile editorial out of Pennsylvania reinforces the idea that texting while driving is an action that should never take place.  It does so by highlighting some of the consequences that might await an individual who chooses to text while at the wheel.  The report relates one incident in which people were killed and a… read more

The Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac flavor of Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Singles is being recalled by the East Bernstadt, Kentucky-based Truitt Brothers because of the risk of an undeclared allergen.  The recall affects a total of 1.77 million pounds of product available in 3.3 pound cases carrying a Best By date ranging from March 2 to… read more

A series of oysters are being recalled, and although there is no indication as to exactly where these oysters may have been distributed, the issue is important to be aware of in case the products made their way to California.  The recall affects oysters that came from the Copano Bay region of Texas.  Six people… read more

Last week, a series of vehicles had to be recalled not for an issue with the line of vehicles itself, but for a component of the charger used to provide the vehicles with power.  The recall affected the Model S from Tesla, the company that has been leading the charge for the adoption of electric… read more

A new article offers some key insights on how to stay safe (and appropriately warm) should you ever find yourself stranded in a vehicle in the midst of cold temperatures.  While you may not be worried about this given the dry spell that Southern California has been in as of late, the tips on hand… read more