Encouraging Elderly Driving Safety
According to news sources, the Missouri Older Driver Safety week is already underway, recognizing the fact that increasing numbers of elder citizens and taking onto the roadways and staying equally active during retirement years. The city has already taken numerous measures to ensure safety on the roadway for older drivers while actively making effective improvements… read more
Study Finds An Uptick In Drivers Texting While Driving
According to news sources, a new study released by the National Traffic Safety Administration Thursday claims that there was a significant increase in the amount of drivers that texted or sent emails while behind the wheel despite efforts by states across the country to reign in on the practice. The study employed multiple methods to… read more
Minneapolis Investing In Bike Safety
According to news sources, Minneapolis is currently in the process of actively expanding its existing bicycle infrastructure while simultaneously taking on the precarious issue of cycling safety in a busy metropolis area with an aggressive city campaign to educate motorists and cyclists alike. The expansion of the city’s cycling infrastructure will entail a multi-million dollar… read more
Club Car Golf Cars Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
According to news sources, 2011 Precedent Golf Cars are being recalled after it was found that they have a faulty fuel tank seam which can separate and result in a fuel leak, potentially causing a fire hazard. The company, Club Car LLC, announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC after reports relating to… read more
Recall: Honda Goldwing Motorcycle Due To Faulty Brakes
According to news sources, about 126,000 Honda Goldwing motorcycles are being recalled due to issues related to the master cylinders of the secondary brakes which cause the rear brakes to get stuck, therefore posing an increased collision risk. The voluntary recall was initiated in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after it was… read more
Helena Implements Distracted Driving Measures
According to news sources, Helena began implementing new measures aimed towards distracted driving Wednesday with a “distracted driving” ordinance being set in place that would allow Helena police to pull over people deemed as violating the law. The ban mostly revolves around prohibiting motorists from using cell phones when behind the wheel, yet there are… read more
Recall: Uncle Ben’s Garden Vegetable Rice Due To Undeclared Allergen
According to news sources, a recall of Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable involving two date codes of the product was announced after it was discovered that the packaged products included an undeclared milk allergen. The voluntary recall by Mars Food US was announced after it was found that one of the ingredient… read more
FDA Approves Drug To Treat Rare Disorder
According to news sources, The Food and Drug Administration has recently approved the first drug aimed at treating a rare kind of bone marrow disorder that causes a build up of red blood cells in the bone marrow. The drug comes in the form of a pill and is taken twice daily to treat myelofibrosis…. read more
Expanded Recall of Ocean Spray Dried Cranberries
According to news sources, a previous recall of Ocean Spray Dried Cranberry products has been expanded after tiny metal fibers were discovered in five additional lots of the packaged food. The Food and Drug Administration said that the recall involves five lots of the packaged Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries after tiny metal fibers were… read more
Two Arrested For Abusing Elderly Man
According to news sources, two active caregivers have been arrested Thursday after they both reportedly began to hit an elderly man who is supposed to be their dependent. The two individuals are also the mans landlords and reportedly threw him out of his travel trailer in the incident. A man and a woman, aged 47… read more
Car Seat Monitor Technology To Alert Parents
According to news sources, a newly created car seat monitor device called Cars-N-Kids Seat Monitor made by two engineers promises to deliver an inexpensive solution to ensure that parents are alerted if their children get out of their car seats while the vehicle is in motion. The device is also created to alert parents if… read more
P&G Recalls Lams Dog Food Due To Toxin Aflatoxin
According to news sources, an unspecified number of ProActive Health Smart Puppy dog food has been recalled due to a naturally occurring by-product called Aflatoxin, which can be harmful to pets when taken in large quantities. The company, P&G, has announced the recall in cooperation with The Food and Drug Administration after it was found… read more
