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A new law that seeks to improve the safety of drugs has been passed by the United States Senate, and with a similar law already receiving the approval of the House, the President is expected to sign the measure soon.  The law provides a mechanism for the drugs that are shipped around the country to… read more

A new report takes a look at a trend wherein hidden cameras are increasingly being placed in nursing homes (either by concerned families or by government officials) to identify signs of abuse.  Three states (Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico) have legislative language that distinctly allows the usage of surveillance within their rooms, and a handful… read more

Toyota Tacomas of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Southeast Toyota Distributors due to a safety issue that could arise in conjunction with the Maverick Alloy Wheels on the automobiles.  The spare tire on these vehicles uses a different type of lug not (not available at purchase) than the four main… read more

With Thanksgiving little more than a week away, many people are turning their attention to shopping, both online and in stores.  Because of the dramatic increase in retail traffic on both fronts at this time of the year, it’s important to revisit many of the precautions that need to be taken in order to protect… read more

By the end of the year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hopes to unveil recommendations for vehicle systems that seek to force drivers into behaving properly, in some cases before the car can even be started. There are three technologies in question.  The first is a collision avoidance system that’s capable of warning a… read more

Distracted driving is a real problem in this era of constant connectivity.  But while some people no doubt realize this and have seen firsthand drivers who are looking down at their phones to text rather than focusing on the road in front of them, there are some trends that have come about that are almost… read more

Package carriers are going to be quite busy over the coming weeks as online shoppers have products delivered to them in droves.  Unfortunately, there’s another category of person who also knows there’ll be a slew of packages waiting at the front doors of homes around the country:  thieves. If you order an item, then wonder… read more

For those who aren’t quite ready to give up their independence to live in a dedicated assisted living facility, there are some options out there, and safety must be verified just like it would for those who are looking into a nursing home.  A new report outlines some tips for those who are content to… read more

A series of jams available throughout the San Francisco Bay Area are being recalled by the California-based La Boulange Cafe & Bakery.  The recall affects 75 Soft Caramel Jams that were only available at one of the company’s retail stores in the vicinity of San Francisco.  These 8.4 ounce items do not actually contain soft… read more

1,495 Dynapro MT tires are being recalled by the Hankook Tire America Corporation because of the possibility that they could contribute to a crash.  The recall pertains to just shy of 1,500 LT325/60R18 RT03 tires that were produced between August 2011 and this past September.  The tread/belt edge of these tires could experience a separation,… read more

With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, dinner plans are no doubt being finalized across the country.  But before you start preparing the turkey and assorted other goods for the feast, it’s important that you take certain precautions in order to reduce the risk of an injury in the kitchen.  A new report relates some… read more

Citing safety concerns, the Toyota Motor Corporation has asked the government to delay a plan to expand internet access until such time that research can be conducted into how this would affect the safety of automobiles using the wireless spectrum allotted for vehicle safety functions. Development is underway on vehicles that can communicate with infrastructure… read more