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A news release finds the Food and Drug Administration warning pregnant women to take the proper precautions when it comes to medication.  The agency explains that drugs that might be alright to take pre-pregnancy could prove to be dangerous to either you or your unborn child during a pregnancy. Instead of taking to the wilds… read more

The potential presence of undeclared soy and milk has prompted the recall of Protein Extract by the Sterling Heights, Michigan-based Pure Herbs.  A Food and Drug Administration ingredient review uncovered the appearance of the allergens.  Contact with an allergic individual could prompt a potentially life-threatening reaction.  The products, which were made available this past March… read more

A debate is still ongoing as to whether or not the Food and Drug Administration should be granted extended regulatory powers over compounding pharmacies.  The issue was brought to the forefront after contaminated steroid injections from the New England Compounding Pharmacy led to a widespread outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 50 people… read more

TAHINI Sesame Paste has been recalled by the Long Island City, New York-based Krinos Foods because of the potential for the paste to be contaminated by Salmonella.  This is actually an expansion from a previous recall.  It was discovered that additional expiration dates ranging between January 1 and June 8 of 2014 could be affected… read more

Many citizens are planning road trips this summer, and thus our nation’s highways will soon be filled with a variety of vehicles towing trailers behind them.  But drivers carrying such apparatus must be prepared to take the steps necessary to protect themselves and their fellow travelers.  If you plan on hitching a trailer to your… read more

With distracted driving more prevalent than it’s ever been, numerous apps are being rolled out in order to help curb the habit.  A new report takes a look at three such apps, and gaining a better understanding of each could help you choose the system that’s right for your lifestyle. First up for review is… read more

Lawmakers and safety advocates across the country have long been warning about the dangers of texting and driving, but perhaps the best way to get the message across is with ambassadors of the demographic seemingly most affected by the public health epidemic:  teenagers. That seems to be the foundation upon which Global Youth Traffic Safety… read more

It may have been a move that many were expecting, but that hasn’t eased the disappointment faced by safety advocates concerned about the impact that cellphone usage could have on consumers’ health:  on Tuesday, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted to revoke an ordinance that would have forced cellphone retailers to stipulate the radiation danger… read more

Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters have been recalled by the Matthews, North Carolina-based Family Dollar Services because of an overheating issue that could potentially endanger consumers.  These products, which were only available from Family Dollar Stores between September and December of last year, can create a fire hazard if they heat up to an unsafe degree. … read more

The Orlando, Florida-based XYMOGEN has announced the recall of artriphen because of concerns that the item will contain milk and soy without the label declaring as much.  The company reportedly issued this recall once they discovered that a supplier’s allergen checklist did not match up with the labels on the product.  The allergens’ presence was… read more

All sterile products manufactured by the St. Petersburg, Florida-based The Compounding Shop are being recalled because said sterility cannot be guaranteed.  The move was made following a Food and Drug Administration inspection of the company’s facilities that highlighted conditions which could lead to the sterility of the compounded items being compromised.  This is the latest… read more

More and more people are turning to their computers for all or most of their shopping needs.  But with so many flocking online and giving their bank account and credit card information out willingly to various entities, it’s important to keep security in mind at all times. A new report out of Canada provides some… read more