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According to news sources, a collaborative bicycle safety effort spearheaded by The Davis Police Department hopes to increase safety awareness while stepping up enforcement of traffic laws. The project will begin January 9, 2012 with an increased focus on traffic law enforcement in area frequented by bicyclists in order to ensure that traffic laws such… read more

According to news sources, an undeclared milk allergen in Instantwhip B/C Topping has resulted in the voluntary recall of the product due to the risks of severe or fatal allergic reactions to people with a particular allergic sensitivity towards milk ingredients. The company, Ohio Processors, Inc., has issued the voluntary recall as a result of… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 40,948 pounds of Tyson ground beef after a routine safety inspection ended up discovering a positive result of E.coli contamination. The company, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., is recalling the ground beef due to the risks associated with the E.coli O157:H7 contamination of the product…. read more

According to news sources, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a group funded by auto insurers, is questioning the effectiveness of bans restricting the use of hand held devices while driving. The argument is in direct contrast to recent recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board to ban cell phone use while driving across the… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Pampered Chef ice cream scoops after reports that the product can cause impact injury to consumers due to seals and caps that can potentially “fly off with substantial force”. The recalled product is an ice cream dipper that is filled with a non-toxic liquid that… read more

According to news sources, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aiming to make gel fuels and firepots safer for consumers by voting to begin publishing advance notices of proposed rulemaking to the public. Consumers using gel fuel run burn risks when pouring it into an already lit firepot, since the gel can unexpectedly ignite… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles after it was found that the aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards installed on them posed a potential injury or collision hazard. The hazard arises from the possibility of the floorboards breaking off or cracking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that… read more

According to news sources, the drug Multaq is getting a new safety warning after a study found increased risks of heart attack, stroke and death associated with the drug with a subset of patients that took part in the study. The heart rhythm drug controls the heart’s chambers by allowing them to pump in sync… read more

According to news sources, a recall was issued for about 6,800 Naturalizer women’s dress shoes made by Brown Shoe Company after it was discovered that they pose a fall hazard to consumers due to faulty heels. The recalled dress shoes have three-inch heels and an open toe design. A leather bow is also placed across… read more

According to recent research conducted by Consumer Reports, about forty percent of drivers are said to have opted to delaying repairs and car maintenance decisions due to financial constraints, exposing themselves to potentially increased safety risks. Among the reasons why it is a problem to delay important maintenance and repair decisions for a vehicle is… read more

According to news sources, the company E&B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in which the former has agreed to pay a civil penalty totaling $550,000 for failing to report a defective fitness ball product. The company subsidiary, EB Brands, reportedly knew of about 25 incidents starting in… read more

According to news sources, a bill proposing the strengthening of fines for delaying car recalls is about to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow and is reportedly facing stiff opposition from automakers. The main point of contention in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act bill relates to the maximum fine that an automaker must pay… read more