Update: 18 Dead, 100 Sickened in Listeria Outbreak
In an update of the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in the United States in decades, 100 have fallen sick and 18 have died as a result of consuming contaminated cantaloupes, according to recent news sources. The illnesses stemmed from cantaloupes from Jensen Farms in Colorado that were infected with Listeria monocytogenes. All illnesses were reported… read more
Study Shows Texting While Driving Doubles Reaction Time
A recent study has concluded that drivers sending text messages while driving take twice as long to respond to traffic signals as those who are not distracted by texting, according to recent news sources. The study was conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute of Texas A&M University and included 42 subjects between the ages of… read more
IKEA Recalls Children’s Tent After Injury Reported
IKEA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of their children’s folding tents due to a laceration hazard, according to recent news sources. About 58,000 of the BUSA tents are subject to recall. The tent has a steel wire frame which has proven to break, exposing sharp wire… read more
Bill Carroll of KFI AM 640 Endorses Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is proud to be endorsed by Bill Carroll of of KFI AM 640. Below are 3 clips from the Bill Carroll show where he personally endorses the firm: [wpaudio url=”http://www.psblaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/PANISH.9.5.1412.mp3″ text=”Bill Carroll Clip 2″ autoplay=”0″]
Fire Safety and Prevention Tips
The leading causes of fires in the home stem from cooking, heating and electrical equipment, candles, and smoking related materials. These are all issues that can be prevented if people take the time to plan, according to recent news reports. This year’s campaign focuses on preventing the leading causes of home fires—cooking, heating and electrical… read more
Brian Panish Delivers Address at Treusch Public Service Lecture
On Monday, Brian Panish was honored to have been a guest speaker at the annual Treusch Public Service Lecture at Southwestern Law School, his alma mater. The Treusch Public Service Lecture was established in 2000 by the late Paul E. Treusch, a member of the Southwestern faculty from 1979-2004, and his wife Phyllis, as an… read more
California Healthcare Officials Launch Campaign Against Hospital Infections
A campaign that focuses on infection prevention and improved medical outcomes has been launched by the California Hospital Association, according to recent news sources. The California Hospital Association president stated, “Hospitals across California are making huge strides in improving the quality of care by advancing a culture of safety. Our campaign will highlight these efforts,… read more
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Soy Flour Recall
A Michigan manufacturer is recalling soybean flour and bulk soy meal due to a fear of salmonella contamination, according to recent news sources. The company announcing the reall is Thumb Oilseed Producer’s Cooperative in Ubly, Michigan. The company has recalled 2623, 40 lb. bags and 360, 1500 lb. totes of soybean flour; in addition to… read more
1,800 School Buses Recalled
A school bus manufacturer is issuing a recall for buses in order to fix a defective part that poses a fire hazard, according to recent news reports. More than 1,800 buses are subject to recall. The bolt that is part of the clamp assembly has been proven to break under pressure, which leads to a… read more
Drop Side Cribs Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
About 8,000 cribs sold by J.C. Penney have been recalled due to a suffocation or strangulation hazard, according to recent news reports. The drop-side cribs subject to recall were made by Yu Wei Co. Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan. They were sold under Scroll and Lauren model names and come in antique white, dark cherry, and… read more
Costume Safety Tips For Halloween
Halloween is a fun time for both children and adults, as the living dead, movie characters, and reality TV stars inspire imaginations and costumes. Adhere to these safety tips in order to ensure your child has a safe and fun Halloween, regardless of what they dress up as. Safe costume tips: If you’re purchasing a… read more
Study Suggests Americans Becoming Less Trusting of Vaccines
A research study conducted by NPR and Reuters suggests that American opinion of vaccinations is becoming less trusting, according to recent news reports. The study found that 24% of people said their opinions about vaccines have been changed completely in the past year, 59% said the change was less favorable and another 26.6% of people… read more