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A new report from the Food and Drug Administration is causing some to rethink the way that certain medications are given to children. The report, which was published in a journal known as Pediatrics, looked at the number of prescriptions that were issued to children since 2002, a ten year timespan.  What the FDA found… read more

Another recall has been issued, and this time it affects slightly more than 100 vehicles that contain a certain component. The recall was announced by Spartan Chassis, and concerns their Gladiator Emergency Rescue Chassis of model years between 2010 and 2012.  Each of the affected products was produced between April 12, 2010 and this past… read more

A number of recreational vehicles are being recalled because they could endanger anyone inside as well as other motorists on the road. The recall was announced by Thor Motor Coach and concerns two types of RVs:  the Outlaw and the Avanti.  The Outlaws were of model years between 2008 and 2010 and the Avanti vehicle… read more

Another vehicle recall has been issued because of the threat to safety that the units could pose. This latest recall was announced by the Blue Bird Body Company and concerns a certain number of their All American School Buses of the 2013 model year.  Each of the buses, which were produced between this past December… read more

With summer finally here, numerous websites are offering tips on how to stay safe when engaged in various outdoor activities.  And today comes a new report talking about how to be safe while on a bike. Specifically, the safety tips are geared toward those cyclists who ride with like-minded individuals, in races and other similar… read more

A recall has been issued on yet another product that could pose a danger to consumers who come into contact with it. Recliners manufactured by the Xiamen Xinzhjheng Foam Products Company are being recalled by their importer, the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Bluestem Brands, and the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Tone World International.  These paisley recliners come with… read more

A food item is being recalled because of the threat it could pose to the safety of the consumer. The recall was announced by Leasa Industries, a company based out of Miami, Florida, and concerns their LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts.  433 cases in total could have been compromised by the safety issue that prompted the… read more

One of the most important topics that law enforcement agencies stress around the country is the need for pedestrian safety.  Now, one city is growing increasingly alarmed by the rise in pedestrian deaths, and they aim to do something about it. The Austin Police Department has stated their intention to crack down on those persons… read more

A new study is showcasing one of the many dangers that workers face at construction sites and in other occupations. The study, which was conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and which was funded by Health & Safety Executive and published in the British Journal of Cancer, determined that 5% of people who have… read more

A safety issue that has been shown to affect a large swath of vehicles has led to yet another recall. As with previous recalls, this one was announced by Webasto Product North America and concerns their Hollandia 600, 700, and TVS 900 sunroofs.  The newest recall stemming from these defective items concerns a series of… read more

Cigar manufacturers and store owners continue to criticize the Food and Drug Administration’s potential efforts to regulate their business. At issue is the FDA’s stated intention to begin regulating cigars the same way they do cigarettes.  The organization was given the option to exercise this ability through a law passed in 2009, and although they haven’t… read more

Changes are in the works over at the Food and Drug Administration. That’s because the United States House of Representatives just passed a bill on Wednesday that will provide for a number of changes that would hopefully allow the FDA to conduct their business more successfully.  The bill aims to reconcile differences in two separate… read more