A recent editorial from the staff of the Bakersfield California points out the admirable efforts that the city has been making to improve bicycle safety in that city.  They explain that a member of the City Council is hard at work coming up with a Bicycle Transportation Plan that could be used to improve the… read more

A candy called Sweet Spots is being recalled by a company based in Chula Vista, California because of the potential for the items to contain egg protein without the label relating the presence of that substance.  As a result, persons allergic to egg could undergo a serious reaction should they consume or come into contact… read more

Hewlett-Packard and Google, two companies based in Palo Alto and Mountain View, California, respectively, have jointly announced the recall of computer chargers sold as an accessory with the HP Chromebook 11.  Affected units, of which there are thought to be around 145,000, will have a model number of MU15-N1052-AOOS and were sold across the country… read more

With winter just a few days away, we’re well into that time of the year when snowfall can blanket the ground in cold weather landscapes.  As such, persons are going to be heading outdoors to shovel or take a snowblower to their driveways.  If you live in such an area and you know that such… read more

On the heels of a series of fatalities and incidents that reached national media prominence, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has cracked down on those bus operating companies that may be lax in terms of safety.  The Los Angeles Times explores that crackdown in a new report. Federal officials began looking into companies back… read more

Some women who are put off by the idea of going in for mammograms on a regular basis may opt for the type of test that they can carry out on their own in their own home.  However, in a new consumer health update, the Food and Drug Administration warns that there could be some… read more

With New Year’s Eve just a couple weeks away, there are many people who may be tempted to get out the fireworks they had in storage and light them off to usher in 2014.  If you intend to do this, you absolutely must make sure that doing so is even legal in your area.  This… read more

A door lock issue has reared its head once again, this time leading to a recall of 1,315 enclosed cargo trailers of the 2006 through 2013 model years.  The recall was issued by the Carry-On Trailer Corporation in regard to those trailers that could have Fastec door locks that are in danger of being jammed… read more

The Sterling, Illinois-based Wahl Clipping Corporation has announced the recall of trimmer, shaver, and hair clipper cleaners and lubricators under the Wahl Total Care brand.  These items will come in the form of an aerosol can outlining the model number of 03772.  If the vapors coming away from the canister make contact with hair clippers,… read more

Dried Dates are being recalled by the Brooklyn, New York-based Blooming Import because of the possible presence of sulfites not being outlined by the labels on the items.  The recall affects those Dried Ziziphus Jujuba Mill products under the Golden Lion brand imported from China and that were available across the country.  The sulfite presence… read more

Although much of the country is dealing with heavy amounts of snowfall, that isn’t the case across the board.  In Southern California and other parts of the country, we can look forward to warm weather throughout the year, which means that lawnmower safety tips never go out of vogue.  A new report provides some important… read more

When navigating cold weather, it becomes more important than ever to ensure that your vehicle will be able to meet the challenges of the road.  If you’re worried about what this is going to cost you, then consider a new report out of Wisconsin that offers tips on preventative maintenance that won’t break the bank…. read more