New Rules From FDA Seek To Improve Infant Formula Safety
The Food and Drug Administration wants to ensure that infant formulas are as safe as they could possibly be, and to that end, they have come out with a regulation that enacts rigorous standards related to such products. There are three chief aims of the recently released rule. First, any product classified as infant formula… read more
Motorcycle Crackdown Coming To Santa Monica
If you live in Santa Monica, California or expect to be passing through, then you should know about an upcoming law enforcement crackdown in the area. The effort, which will be carried out by the police department of the city, will focus on any safety violations that could compromise the safety of motorcyclists. That means… read more
Cat And Dog Foods Recalled By Pro-Pet Over Salmonella Threat
Various types of cat and dog foods are being recalled by the St. Marys, Ohio-based Pro-Pet because of the potential Salmonella threat they could pose to pets and their owners alike. The recall affects dry products with a Best By date of May 5 or 6 that hail from Lot Number 096 13 SM L2… read more
Consumers Union Seeks Additional Protections For Implant Recipients
Perhaps you’ve heard of California’s Lemon Law for automobiles. How this works is fairly straightforward. When a vehicle suffers from an issue, especially if that issue is related to a defect that led to a recall, the consumer brings the automobile in to a dealer to get the necessary repairs. When all goes is planned,… read more
Collision Data Highlights Need For Expanded Car Seat Usage
Although car seats and various safety mechanisms designed to protect children have come a long way in recent decades, parents still have a role to play. After all, a child can’t be protected during a collision if they’re not using the very systems that are supposed to offer that protection. Newly released statistics from the… read more
Protecting Food When Power Is Compromised
Much of the country was hit by ice and snow this week, and although we in Southern California seem to be having the problem of not getting enough precipitation lately, there are certain sections of the state where the elements could still take their toll over the coming months. If any type of weather phenomenon… read more
FDA Explains Why The Time Is Still Ripe For A Flu Shot
We always hope that citizens do whatever they can to protect themselves from the various dangers that are out there in the world. One of the ways that people can take an interest in their own safety is by getting a flu vaccine, and even though we’re well into February, there are still some who… read more
Column Explores Los Angeles’s Burgeoning Bike Infrastructure
A new article in the Los Angeles Times finds the author trying to come to terms with the city’s expanding bicycle culture. In the process, though, he discovers that there is still room for improvements if he (and others) are going to feel safe commuting alongside bustling thoroughfares. Los Angeles has been rapidly adding bike… read more
California Sued By Missouri Attorney General Over Hen Safety Law
A California law meant to protect animals from inhumane conditions and humans from coming into contact with Salmonella has drawn the ire of other states that believe lawmakers have overstepped their bounds. The law in question is one that bans the sale of any eggs that come from hens that were kept in a space… read more
Cervelo P5 Bicycles Recalled By 3T Design Over Control Loss Risk
Bikes imported by the Carlsbad, California-based Focus Bicycles USA are being recalled because of a safety issue that could lead to user injury. 3T Design announced the recall, which affects Cervelo P5 bicycles of the 2012 through 2013 model years. The recall pertains to the estimated 1,300 bikes around the country that could have 3T… read more
Officials Look To The Future Of Vehicle Communications Technology
Many of the crashes that occur throughout the country happen at intersections. Cars are either unable to stop in time at a red light or they willfully drive through. Drivers trying to turn left may underestimate how fast an incoming vehicle is traveling, or they may simply overlook the presence of something like a motorcycle. … read more
FDA Campaign Takes Aim At Youth Smoking
For most people that find themselves with a smoking habit that’s hard to kick, their exposure to the addictive substance began when they were young, likely due to peer pressure and a desire to fit in. Because of this, it’s important to emphasize early on how important it is to stay clear of the deleterious… read more