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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

At the request of the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Crossroads Recreational Vehicles Incorporated has announced a recall for 77 of its Crossroads Cruiser Recreational Vehicles. This voluntary recall has been issued in response to a labeling error that provides erroneous information to consumers that may lead to an accident risk. The recreational… read more

The recall for trailers equipped with Dexter Axle brand electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps has been expanded to include five trailers manufactured by Stoll Trailers Incorporated, at the request of the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Dexter Axle brand electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps installed in these trailers may have been improperly… read more

An item that is used by horse riders is being recalled because it could cause said riders to be thrust from their mount. The item in question is the Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bit manufactured by the Kobe, Japan-based Soyo International Corporation and imported from Korea by the Scranton, Pennsylvania-based English Riding Supply.  These items… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has opted not to allow the makers of high fructose corn syrup to change the name of the product. The Corn Refiners Association was hoping to get high fructose corn syrup’s name changed to the more pleasant-sounding “corn sugar.”  They petitioned the FDA way back in 2010, and justified the… read more

New Jersey officials are doing what they can to educate motorists on the dangers posed to drivers and their pets when an animal is improperly restrained in a vehicle. The safety announcement was made by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Motor Vehicle Commission.  Leonia, NJ’s Overpeck County… read more

Authorities have shut down a variety of bussing operations because of numerous alleged safety violations. The shutdown was announced jointly by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation.  It concerns bus companies based out of New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Georgia, and Maryland, with 233 routes suddenly being taken out… read more