Sprint Offers App to Disable Phone While Driving
Sprint is offering an app for their Android phones that they hope will prevent distracted driving that stems from cell phone use, according to news sources. The app, called Drive First, will be available to Blackberry phone soon, and currently costs $2 a month. Sprint is targeting the app toward teen parents, who can download… read more
Truckers to be Banned from Cell Phone Use?
According to recent news reports, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that commercial truck drivers be banned from using cell phones while driving, including hands-free devices. The recommendation comes after news that a Kentucky driver whose fatal crash killed ten other people was making calls on his cell phone during the accident. Reports indicate… read more
Teen Driving Safety Tips
Car crashes are still the leading cause of death for United States teenagers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, teens take a different approach to driving. They are more likely to take risks on the road that might jeopardize their safety as well as the safety of other drivers. “Inexperience and immaturity combined with… read more
Undeclared Allergen Prompts Salad Roll Recall
BUI Natural Tofu has issued a recall for their salad rolls due to the presence of undeclared allergens, according to news sources. Wheat and soy were found in products that did not reflect those ingredients on its label. The Department of Agriculture conducted the tests. Both soy and wheat are known to be common food… read more
CPSC to Educate Toy Makers About Safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is preparing a campaign that will educate toy makers about new rules regarding the safety of toys, according to news sources. The new regulations were passed July 20 and will go into effect December 31, 2011. The rules require toy makers to certify their products were tested by a third-party… read more
Subaru Recalls 2011 Vehicles Due to Defective Sunroof
Subaru has announced a recall of their 2011 Outback and Legacy vehicles due to a defective sunroof issue that increases the risk of a crash, according to news sources. Approximately 69,590 Outback and Legacy vehicles are involved in the recall. The cars were manufactured from August 3, 2010 to July 1, 2011. The sunroofs on… read more
Kia Sorento Recalled Over Defective Airbag System
Kia Motors, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has issued a recall of their Kia Sorento sport utility vehicles, due to a faulty airbag activation system, according to news sources. The recall includes 10,600 vehicles from the 2007 and 2008 model year in cars manufactured from June 2006 to September 2007. The… read more
Target Recalls Chefmate Blender
According to news sources, Select Brands, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for their Chefmate 6-Speed Blender, sold at Target, due to a laceration hazard. About 304,000 blenders were sold from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14. While in use, the plastic pitcher has the potential… read more
Transvaginal Mesh Review May Revoke FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a report announcing their recommendation that transvaginal mesh devices be re-classified as a high risk medical device, according to news sources. The FDA is requiring new safety statistics be submitted by the manufacturer in order for the product to remain on the market. A panel will meet… read more
Study Shows Many Patients Believe FDA Approves Only Safe Drugs
A recent study examines patients and their belief that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only approves safe and effective drugs. The study found that providing more information to consumers can help them make better choices, according to a news article. Two doctors investigated how U.S. consumers make drugs choices through an Internet-based trial of… read more
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Herb Recall
Sanith Ourn Farm, based in Florida, has recalled their product Fresh Hot Basil herb due to a salmonella contamination fear, according to news reports. The herb was distributed to retailers in Washington, Oregon, and Rhode Island on August 23rd and 30th. Three hundred and ninety pounds were shipped in ten pound containers that are marked… read more
DEA Uses Emergency Authority to Ban “Bath Salts”
Synthetic stimulants which mimic the effects of LSD, cocaine, and MDMA drugs being marketed as bath salts and plant food are being banned by the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to news sources. The DEA plans to use emergency scheduling authority to limit the production of these products, citing them as imminent hazards to the public…. read more
