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Distracted driving is a serious problem, especially among teenagers, which is why it’s always good to see communities make efforts to increase perception of the issue throughout this at-risk demographic. In Worcester, Massachusetts, students can now learn about the dangers of texting while driving firsthand by strapping into a simulator device that has been set… read more

This week, the Food and Drug Administration is planning on educating people about a topic that not many probably stop to consider:  surgical fires. The safety organization plans to hold a webinar in order to address this very important issue.  The FDA has estimated that 550 to 650 fires on average occur every year in… read more

For quite some time now, consumers and lawmakers have been trying to get the Food and Drug Administration to ban a chemical known as bisphenol A, or BPA, from the packaging of various food and drink items.  The FDA recently denied petitions calling for a ban on BPA in such items, but that doesn’t mean… read more

Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Nougat Crunch Ice Cream is being voluntarily recalled by Unilever because it is missing a statement warning consumers about the potential threat of allergens.  Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported as of yet, but people who are allergic to tree nuts or peanuts or who are sensitive to these allergens might… read more

Golden Glen Creamery, a company based out of Bow, Washington, has issued a voluntary recall on their Red Pepper with Onion & Garlic Cheddar because of potential health risks associated with the consumption of the product.  Those versions of the item which were produced on August 30, 2011 have been recalled because they have the… read more

The regulation of a certain type of domestic product was set to be moved from one organization to another, but not everyone is happy with that decision. In 2008, the Farm Bill that was passed included a special stipulation for the regulation of domestic catfish.  In order to ensure that such seafood products could be… read more

Now that all-electric vehicles have been on the market for nearly two years, people have gotten a chance to see and experience these cars in action.  A new report details how the owners feel about their environmentally friendly vehicles. Scientific American queried owners about their experiences with such vehicles as the Chevy Volt and the… read more

Car seat safety is an important topic, and all parents should understand the proper ways to strap their kids into their vehicles.  Now, one company has announced a technology that aims to make errors in car seat installation a thing of the past. TOMY, the maker of the First Years brand of car seats, is… read more

Although many websites put up by corporations are designed to bring awareness to their own company, such portals can also provide benefits to people concerned about safety. AT & T, for instance, has just launched a website designed to raise awareness among children about the dangers of texting while driving.  And though it does aim… read more

Consumers are being advised not to eat a certain food product because of the adverse effect the items could have on consumer health. The announcement was made by the California Department of Public Health and concerns a number of soup products made by the Malibu-based One Gun Ranch and the Santa Barbara-based Organic Soup Kitchen. … read more

The state of Colorado is taking steps to improve safety along highways. They’re doing so thanks to the joint efforts of the Colorado Department of Transportation, Walmart, the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, and various truck stops around the state.  These organizations have teamed up to place 20 high definition televisions in truck stops along the… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is planning on adding new warning labels to certain types of drugs. The comment period has opened up on the FDA’s proposed plans to mandate various labeling requirements on drugs that contain what’s known as albumin.  Any drugs which have albumin, which is derived from plasma, will now have to… read more