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Although distracted driving and drunk driving rightfully draw the brunt of media attention in terms of those things that could be considered a public menace on the roads, there’s another danger that goes largely overlooked:  fatigued driving.  The issue has come to the fore on the heels of a train crash in New York that… read more

In a response to a Dear Abby Column, the East Bay Bicycle Coalition’s Director has offered some insights into safe cycling with the aim of helping persons on bikes in the state of California avoid calamitous accidents.  He speaks about the importance of treating stop signs the same way one would if they were in… read more

Two types of hazelnuts and almonds are being recalled by the Cheektowaga, New York-based Health Matters America because of the potential for an undeclared allergen hazard.  The recall affects Dark Chocolate Almonds and Dark Chocolate Almonds with Chili and Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts and Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts with Chili, all under the Organic Traditions brand.  These… read more

The threat of a potential fire has led to the recall of a type of carpet that was only sold at Lowe’s.  The recall was issued by the Dalton, Georgia-based Shaw Industries and affects carpets with a style number of 7L514 in the Pale Clay color and under the Aristocrat II brand.  16,300 yards of… read more

Much of the country now finds itself in the midst of snowy or exorbitantly cold weather, and as such, it becomes even more important to exercise the proper precautions on the road.  That means driving in the safest manner certainly, but it also means being prepared for adversity when it strikes. A new report highlights,… read more

If your home is filled to bursting with gifts, then you obviously are going to want to protect yourself from the ever-present threat of burglary.  Burglars understand that the season for giving is also a great season for stealing, but you can hopefully avoid having such a situation befall your family by thinking about some… read more

The holidays bring a number of potential poisoning hazards that citizens must be aware of, especially those who have children or pets in the home.  To make your holidays as safe as possible, you might consider enacting some of the tips from the Poison Center of West Virginia included in a new report. The first… read more

This is the time of the year when everyone needs to be a little more cautious with how they treat their social media postings.  If you upload the wrong information and it makes its way to the hands of those who would have no problem taking advantage of your oversight, your holiday plans can be… read more

Today, the Food and Drug Administration came out with final guidance related to the administration of antibiotics in animals intended for the nation’s food supply.  In doing, the agency hopes that food safety as a whole can be improved, as livestock would not be exposed to antimicrobials that lead to the development of certain resistances… read more

If you have pets, then you’ll want to make sure that they’re kept safe as cold weather descends on the area.  To do this, you might consider some of the safety advice on hand from the Maryland chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  First, realize that pets should not be… read more

A series of slides sold only at Toys R us have been recalled by the Hamburg, New York-based Solowave Design Corporation because of a possible laceration hazard posed.  The recall pertains to 10,800 tube slides under the Solowave Tornado brand sold in the United States and 9,900 of the same sold in Canada.  These slides… read more

Citizens absolutely cannot underestimate the potential dangers created by the holidays.  As you rush around trying to decorate your home in the most festive way possible, it’s easy to miss those things that could pose a hazard to your family and guests. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has explored these hazards in depth in a… read more