New Label Request From FDA Targets Topical Antiseptic Safety
When you go in for surgery or even something simple like a flu shot, the first step that will happen before you actually receive treatment is the nurse or doctor will apply a topical antiseptic solution. With that complete, they’ll then get on with the process of providing you with care. However, a recent trend… read more
Association of American Railroads Calls For Tanker Car Improvements
In recent months, a spotlight has been placed on oil tanker car safety following a crash in Quebec over the summer that claimed the lives of 42 individuals and two additional incidents that caused destruction in the United States. Now, the Association of American Railroads has called upon the government to make marked safety improvements… read more
Apple Slices Recalled By Crunch Pak Due to Possible Listeria Threat
Apple Slices are being recalled by the Cashmere, Washington-based Crunch Pak because of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination threat posed. The recall impacts various sizes of Tart Apple Slices, 12 ounce bags of Sweet Honeycrisp Apple Slices, and five pack packages of Blue Raspberry Flavorz Apple Slices with a Monsters University theme. The latter product… read more
4,212 Trailers Recalled By Vintage For Door Lock Issue
Six different trailers are being recalled by Vintage Trailers because of a problem associated with the door locks from Fastec on these vehicles. The recall affects a total of 4,212 Cargo, Crystal, Aero, Bandit, Outlaw, and Intimidator trailers of the 2007 through 2013 model years. Because the deadbolts can be jammed due to the way… read more
Crash Issue Prompts Club Car to Recall 1,450 Precedent Golf Carts
The Augusta, Georgia-based Club Car LLC has announced the recall of Precedent transport and golf vehicles under the 2013 model year because of the potential crash risk posed. 1,450 vehicles with five different model numbers (CF, PD, PH, PJ, and PR) are affected by the recall, and each would have been available across the country… read more
CarFit Stresses In-Vehicle Precautions Older Drivers Should Take
Driving is one of those things we tend to take for granted as we get older. Unfortunately, having decades of safe driving under our belts also means that we may fail to recognize the signs that our abilities are diminishing. To combat this potentially dangerous problem, which will affect all of us at one point… read more
As Nail Gun Injuries Become More Common, Take Steps To Reduce Risk
A new report takes a look at the increased rates of nail gun injuries taking place across the country and the world. Research from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine recently illustrated the increased injury rates, finding that the non-dominant hand of younger men is reportedly the part of the body most susceptible to harm. … read more
Why Buckling In Pets On Car Trips Is The Safest Choice
When it comes to safely transporting animals, pet owners have their work cut out for them. A pet can be severely endangered if a wreck takes place and they’re not strapped in properly, and tests have shown that investing in a unit that’s going to provide adequate protection is a challenge unto itself. Still, that… read more
FDA Seeks To Raise Awareness About Acrylamide Danger
The Food and Drug Administration has come out with a consumer health update that explores the danger posed by and the ways to curb Acrylamide consumption. Since the chemical was found back in 2002, the FDA and other safety agencies have been trying to figure out how to curb the consumption of this potentially cancer-causing… read more
A Look At How Safety Agencies Monitor Pesticides In California Produce
A new report from a CBS news team in Los Angeles takes a look at the efforts of state agencies to ensure that produce in the state of California is free of pesticides that could endanger consumers. They visited a Fresno lab under the authority of the Department of Pesticide Regulation that’s responsible for compiling… read more
Undeclared Almonds Lead to Recall of 3 Fellers Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate Cream Pies under the 3 Fellers brand are being recalled by that same Richmond, Virginia-based company due to a potential undeclared allergen hazard posed. These items were available throughout Southern California and a handful of other states and will each have a Best By date leading up to May 7, 2014. The concern is… read more
Lullaby Cradle Gliders Recalled By Dream On Me Over Possible Fall Risk
The South Plainfield, New Jersey-based Dream on Me has announced the recall of Lullaby Cradle Gliders of four different colors, all of which were produced in October of 2011. 700 of the gliders are affected by the recall, which was initiated because there’s a possibility that falling or sliding of the mattress support board can… read more
