According to news sources, about 50 units of the Baby Rattles children toy have been recalled after it was found that the toy parts can break into small pieces, therefore posing a potential choking hazard to children. The company, Toys Distribution Inc., has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission… read more

According to news sources, the National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation to ban all cell phone usage while driving nationwide, in an attempt to clamp down on increasing cases of distracted driving related accident fatalities attributed to cell phone usage. The recommendation was agreed to unanimously by the boards five member panel, although… read more

According to news sources, the California Highway Patrol in launching a new driving safety class targeting teenage drivers in cooperation with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The “Smart Start” initiative will focus on training newly licensed as well as future licensed teens on the best practices associated with safe driving. The courses will be offered to… read more

According to news sources, with snow now coming to San Benandino and San Gabriel Mountains, those venturing out to enjoy the winter season should keep in mind these following safety tips to keep safe. Make sure you are able to identify the early symptoms of hypothermia, as the weather can chance drastically in a short… read more

According to news sources, researchers have found a link between a recent multi-state E.coli outbreak and raw cookie dough commonly found in many grocery stores nationwide. The researchers recently published their findings in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal after they found a causal link between a recent outbreak of E.coli in 2009 and ready-to-bake cookie… read more

According to news sources, about 6,141 cartons of Pacific Cilantro have been recalled due to a potential Salmonella risk arising from positive testing confirming Salmonella contamination at a distributer level. The Food and Drug Administration confirmed the contamination of the product, Pacific Cilantro, after a sample testing came back positive. The recalled cilantro comes in… read more

According to news sources, a motor vehicle safety bill will reportedly be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. The bill would include numerous changes to existing laws, such as increasing the limit on the amount automakers can be fined in cases of delayed recalls, baring car rental companies from renting out recalled vehicles,… read more

According to news sources, the 2012 Fiat 500 has earned a safety score of “Good”, which qualifies the vehicle as a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. However, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given the vehicle a 3 out of 5 star rating, with safety for passengers in the… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been announced for 12-ounce Tejava Premium Iced Tea cases after the discovery of glass fragments inside the bottles, which can lead to harmful injury if swallowed. The company announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with The U.S Food Drug Administration due to the bottles having glass fragments which… read more

According to news sources, a ruling made by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently will soon take effect on January 3, 2012 and reportedly prohibit the use of hand held cell phone devices by commercial drivers while operating trucks. The new law stipulates that commercial truck drivers will face disciplinary actions if they operate… read more

According to news sources, the Chevrolet Volt still continues to receive the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety despite continued concerns surrounding the vehicles batteries catching fire in the midst of serious collisions. The announcement comes as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues its investigation regarding the faulty batteries after… read more

According to news sources, about 4,140 pounds of Boneless Oven Roasted Chicken Breasts have been recalled after a lab sample showed that possible Listeria contamination. The company, House of Raeford Farms, has announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service after the Listeria monocytogenes contamination was… read more