We’ve spent the preceding weeks discussing some of the ways in which citizens may be able to cope safely with any of the threats posed by cold weather.  However, there’s one effect of weather at this time of the year that hasn’t been covered all that much, and that’s the danger posed by high wind. … read more

Bullying is quite dangerous.  Not only can it have a physical impact on the child facing it, but it can send them on a downward spiral that causes them to question themselves and even contemplate suicide.  What’s more, bullying doesn’t even have to be physical to have such an effect; words can pierce like daggers… read more

A new report bemoans the removal of a fire safety rule that the authors believe is an important way to ensure the safety of citizens across California and the entire country.  According to the report, a California flammability standard that has been in place for nearly 40 years will come to an end due to… read more

A recall has been issued on 33,840 pounds’ worth of chicken products because there’s a risk that they could be contaminated by Salmonella.  The Sedalia, Missouri-based Tyson Foods announced the recall, which affects mechanically separated chicken available to institutions in 40 pound cases.  The recall was initiated after a correctional institution in Tennessee reported an… read more

Yesterday, we related a report that highlighted the troubling state of pedestrian safety in San Francisco.  That article showed that in the few days since New Year’s Eve, there have already been three deadly accidents in the area, and many people are obviously concerned about this trend.  The police have vowed to issue tickets and… read more

If an individual suffers adversity related to a medical device or a drug, the Food and Drug Administration hopes that he or she or their doctor files a report on that product through the MedWatch system.  This allows the agency to keep track of hazards that could be indicative of serious and widespread problems, and… read more

Two years ago, compounding pharmacies were in the spotlight after an outbreak of fungal meningitis claimed the lives of 64 people and sickened hundreds more.  Officials were able to trace the contamination back to the Framingham, Massachusetts-based New England Compounding Center. The issue brought to light a serious problem with compounders, pharmacies that formulate medications… read more

California is large enough that there can be numerous types of weather patterns in place throughout the state, so while some people may get to bask in the warm glow of the sun, others are struggling to cope with the cold weather tearing through their area.  If you’re living in the latter type of area… read more

S, FX, DS, and SU motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Zero Motorcycles because of an issue that could prohibit the motorcycle from being able to draw power.  667 motorcycles are thought to be affected by the recall, which was issued upon the discovery that system faults could cause… read more

A new report from National Public Radio takes a look at the state of hot air balloon safety.  Between 2000 and 2011, there have been 169 incidents in which such a conveyance crashed to the ground, leading to various injuries and five fatalities.  One doctor interviewed for the story noted that injuries are usually fractures… read more

8,900 televisions from the now-defunct Coby USA are being recalled by 11 of the retailers that stocked the equipment because of safety concerns associated with the flat-screens.  Affected televisions are 32 inches, have TFTV3229 as their model number, and were available across the country between August 2011 and this past November.  The failure of an… read more

In the modern world, officials take claims made in marketing quite seriously.  Should a product make an unsubstantiated claim that seems dubious, it can get the company behind the item on the radar of the Federal Trade Commission, and enforcement actions could follow if it’s determined that what was said was unproven or patently misleading…. read more