Text messaging is becoming continually more widespread in the United States, a trend many law enforcement offers across the country view as cause for concern. In 2011, Americans read or composed approximately 196 billion text based messages, a figure marking a 50 percent increase from 2009. In response to the increasing prevalence of text messaging,… read more

At the request of the United States Department of Agriculture, an estimated 400 pounds of Keoki’s Lau Lau pork products are being recalled due to a potential listeria contamination. The recalled kalua brand pork products are packaged in 12 and 48 ounce tubs. They were packaged at Keoki’s Lau Lau processing facilities in Kalihi, Hawaii…. read more

Alabama recently became the latest state to enact legislation prohibiting drivers from engaging in text based messaging while behind the wheel. In the neighboring state of Mississippi, however, texting while driving is still legal in most cases, and, though the practice has already become a topic for discussion in state courtrooms, the idea of a… read more

The United States Food and Drug Administration has revoked the recall notice it originally issued for bagged salad mixes produced by Taylor Farms. Previously, the Food and Drug Administration requested Taylor Farms, a food distributor located in Salinas, California, announce a voluntary recall for its bagged salad mixes after inspectors from the Rhode Island Department… read more

The state of New York is one step closer to bringing a bill into law that would attempt to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and other drivers alike. In a unanimous vote, S7138 has passed through the State Senate.  The bill aims to make motorcycle awareness training a mandatory component of the courses that… read more

Ohio is the latest state to make a ban on texting while driving official. In Columbus today, the governor of that state signed the bill into law while surrounded by people who lost family members in crashes brought about by someone texting at the wheel.  The measure, which will go into effect in three months,… read more

Federal authorities are trying to cut back on the number of antipsychotic medications that persons living in nursing homes receive. In 2008, the Food and Drug Administration began telling doctors that elderly persons with dementia who are treated by such means find themselves at a greater risk of experiencing a fatality.  Therefore, antipsychotic medications were… read more

The possibility that a natural dietary supplement might contain dangerous ingredients not on the label has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning to consumers. The product in question is called Reumofan Plus.  It was manufactured in Mexico by a company known as Riger Naturals and then potentially distributed to a variety… read more

Another company is reacting to the news out of the Food and Drug Administration that all shellfish imported from Korea, including those items that came in cans, might be adulterated. This announcement has now prompted Crown Prince to recall four different products that might contain the adulterated fish.  All items in question are under the… read more

The risk of a burn hazard has prompted the recall of a kitchen item. The recall was announced by the Miramar, Florida-based Applica Consumer Products, and concerns a product called the Black & Decker Spacemaker 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemaker.  The items, which were manufactured in China, are different from typical coffeemakers in that they clip… read more

The Alabama state legislature passed a bill earlier this year, banning drivers from sending or reading text based messages while operating a motor vehicle. The bill it takes effect beginning August 1, 2012 after being signed into law by the state’s governor. In order to accustom inexperienced motorists to the new law, a series of… read more

Concept cars displayed at auto shows commonly omit a standard, time honored safety feature: the rearview mirror. In high tech concept cars, digital cameras and displays meant to replace rear and side view mirrors have become a standard innovation, despite the fact that the United States government has not yet approved any such safety feature… read more