2011

According to news sources, Helena began implementing new measures aimed towards distracted driving Wednesday with a “distracted driving” ordinance being set in place that would allow Helena police to pull over people deemed as violating the law. The ban mostly revolves around prohibiting motorists from using cell phones when behind the wheel, yet there are… read more

According to the local news sources from New York, the successful operation Hang Up will allegedly continue to be effective throughout the holiday season so this will be a safe time for drivers and families alike. The effort from the New York State Police targets drivers who might be using handheld electronic devices while behind… read more

The Sacramento news outlets have reported that the Power Balance Company, which has purchased the rights to the name of the Sacramento Kings’ arena in the beginning of this year, is filing for bankruptcy protection. The news regarding the power balance lawsuit have not come as a surprise to many consumers who felt betrayed by… read more

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

News from the National Food Safety and Inspection Service website state that a company from Burbank, California has allegedly issued a recall of 4,100 pounds of their ready-to-eat meals. The maker claims the products were prepared without the benefit of federal inspection. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that these… read more

News sources have reported that a recall was issued of an unfortunate number of 85,000 butter cookie canisters from a major National drug store chain. Sources claim that the alleged reason behind the recall is that they might be contaminated with the bacillus cereus virus. The intake of products contaminated with this microorganisms cause vomiting,… read more

Hand trucks made by Harper Trucks Inc. have been recalled in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to an injury hazard, according to recent news sources. About 292,000 products are subject to recall. The hand trucks were sold at Home Depot from September 2008 to March 2009, as well as at Sam’s Club… read more

A catering company based in Burbank, California, has issued a recall for their ready-to-eat meals because they were not federally inspected, according to recent news sources. The company is called Judy’s Catering, LLC. The following products have been recalled: 7-in. by 4-in. aluminum containers of Emuna Foods “Chicken Rosemary w/ couscous & mixed vegetable” 7-in…. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a recall for Carne Guisada due to an undeclared allergen, according to recent news sources. About 22,100 pounds of meat are affected by this recall. The manufacturer is Supreme Meat Purveyors, based in San Antonio, Texas. The product was discovered by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service… read more

Turkish Pine Nuts sold by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., have been recalled due to a potential Salmonella contamination, according to recent news reports. The Nuts were sold in the Bulk Foods department in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virgina Wegmans Stores. The pine nuts sold between July 1, 2011 and October 18, 2011…. read more

A recall for off-road vehicles made by BB Buggies and Bad Boy Enterprises has been issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a steering issue, according to recent news sources. About 3,200 products are subject to recall. The CPSC has received 15 reports of the steering arm of the vehicle breaking, causing a… read more

According to recent news sources, about 38 million homes in America contain lead-based paint. Lead-based paint is harmful to those who are surrounded by it, especially when it’s disturbed while renovating occurs. Lead poisoning can have severe health effects, especially on children. This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and the Environment Protection Agency… read more