FDA Explains Innovations In Flu Vaccinations
It’s that time of the year again: flu season is almost upon us, and the Food and Drug Administration and various safety agencies are warning persons across the nation about the importance of submitting to a flu shot. The FDA has released a new report focused on the precautions taken in order to ensure the… read more
Calls To End Distracted Driving Exemptions Among California Drivers
A new report brings to light what many see as a dangerous loophole in distracted driving regulations in the state of California. While many citizens may believe that using a cellphone at the wheel is universally banned throughout the state, the report claims that this isn’t the case. Drivers in California are banned from texting… read more
New York Texting Zones Offer Alternative To Distracted Driving
New York has come up with a creative way to prevent distracted driving while still allowing drivers to send texts if they absolutely must get into contact with someone else. Earlier this week, the Governor explained that the state would be adopting so-called texting zones along highways in New York. If a driver must read… read more
Attorneys General Call Upon FDA To Regulate Electronic Cigarettes
A majority of attorneys general from across the country are calling upon the Food and Drug Administration to not waste time when it comes to regulating electronic cigarettes that currently exist outside the purview of their regulatory scope. The FDA was set to issue a ruling in regards to these products by the end of… read more
XT60 and XT55 Aerial Devices Recalled By Terex Due To Injury Risk
XT60 and XT55 Aerial Devices of the 1997 through 2009 model years are being recalled by Terex South Dakota because of a possible personal injury threat. Just shy of 6,800 devices available on utility trucks are potentially affected by the recall. The recall came about because the lower boom hinge pin boss located in the… read more
NHTSA Accused Of Needlessly Delaying Rearview Camera Rule
Safety advocates are none too happy with a decision yesterday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recommend rear-view cameras as a safety feature in all new vehicles. To the uninitiated, this would seem like a move in the right direction in terms of safety. However, advocates have been urging the NHTSA to take… read more
Southern California Edison Warns Customers About Scams
Triggered by a number of scam complaints, Southern California Edison is asking all consumers to be wary of persons attempting to pass themselves off as company officials in a bid to get unsuspecting residents to pay them money. The advice on hand from the company should be understood so that you don’t get fleeced by… read more
Tracking Down Reumofan Maker Proves Difficult
Some people who suffer from joint pain or arthritis may turn to a dietary supplement known as Reumofan as a means to treat their condition. But a recent investigation from USA Today reveals that even tracking down the company behind the supplement has proven to be a difficult task, and when combined with the fact… read more
Auto Marketing Increasingly Emphasizing Safety Features
A new report from Consumer Affairs examines the willingness among auto manufacturers to market their vehicles not by touting their sleekness or the top speed, but by referencing the myriad safety features now contained within. With consumers increasingly expecting such technologies to be available in any vehicle they purchase, it’s perhaps not surprising that automakers… read more
Fire Threat Leads to Recall of 1,765 Buses By Eldorado
Aero Elite, Aerolite, and Aerotech buses of the 2010 model year are being recalled by Eldorado-National Kansas. 1,765 vehicles are potentially affected by a fire threat associated with door headers from A&M Systems. The 3230 circuit boards on the vehicles could experience high resistance related to voltage spikes that can contribute to damage among circuits… read more
1,500 Bed Frames Recalled By Land of Nod Over Child Entrapment Risk
The Morton Grove, Illinois-based Land of Nod has announced the recall of three types of full or twin size bed frames because of a potential safety hazard posed to children. The spaces between the slats that make up the footboard and the headboard are of a size that would enable a child to get stuck… read more
Undeclared Shellfish Leads to Recall of P.F. Chang’s Frozen Appetizer
An undeclared allergen risk has prompted the recall of frozen Pork and Leek Dumpling appetizers under the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu brand. The recall was initiated by the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever once it was discovered following a complaint from a customer that the products could have fish and shrimp without the label stating… read more
