Fresno Citizen Vows To Keep Fighting Cellphone Violation Decision
A Fresno citizen recently found himself in the middle of a debate over just how far California’s laws against distracted driving extend. After being slapped with a citation for breaching the state’s mobile device usage bans and appealing the sentence, the court ruled that the traffic officer was in the right in terms of the… read more
Pedal Interference Risk Leads Subaru to Recall 10,137 Foresters
When a driver is unable to navigate the roads properly, he or she is necessarily put in danger. This following recall was issued because of a potential defect that could imperil a driver’s ability to control their speed and/or their braking. Drivers should thus take note at once. Subaru announced the recall, which pertains to… read more
FDA Seeks To Get Minorities More Involved in Clinical Trials
In a new report, the Food and Drug Administration explains how the agency is attempting to bolster the efficacy of clinical trials by pushing for more minorities to be involved with said trials. Getting people of varying backgrounds and ethnicities into these trials is vital for drug makers looking to exhibit the safety and effectiveness… read more
Undeclared Milk Risk Leads to Recall of ebA Multivitamin Supplement
ebA Multivitamin Supplements are being recalled by the North Wales, Pennsylvania-based Saratoga Therapeutics because of the potential presence of lactose and milk protein without the label stating as much. Two reports have already come to the fore: one in which an individual allergic to milk detailed how they became sick while using the product, and… read more
Financial Incentives For Passage of Texas Texting and Driving Ban
Texas is in the midst of considering a texting and driving ban, but a new report talks about how public safety isn’t the only thing at stake. The Senate sponsor of the bill has stressed the idea that the state won’t be eligible for a $17.5 million grant from the country’s Department of Transportation if… read more
Sodium Chloride Injection Recalled By Hospira Over Particulate Risk
In a news release on the website of the Food and Drug Administration, Hospira explains a recall they issued way back in August. At that time, the company recalled one lot of .9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL, Flexible Container. Customers should have heard about the problem last year, but those who still have… read more
FDA Details Efforts To Eradicate Polio Worldwide
A Food and Drug Administration news release explains the agency’s efforts to reduce the threat of polio around the world. Although vaccines have pretty much eliminated the disease from America, that isn’t the case in the rest of the world, where certain countries are still privy to the disease. Kids under five are particularly at… read more
2,200 Chandeliers Recalled By Currey & Company Over Shock Risk
2,200 metal and crystal chandeliers have been recalled by the Chico, California-based Currey & Company. 100 were distributed in Canada, with the rest available across the United States between January 2010 and February of this year. Various models are affected, but each has one thing in common: wiring that could be defective and thus transmit… read more
Don’t Take Risks When Dealing on Craigslist
Although many online shopping outlets are safer than they’ve ever been, there is one website that can still seem like the Wild West for people who are unprepared for its various idiosyncrasies: Craigslist. If you’re looking to trade or purchase a product on this site, it’s imperative that you take the steps necessary to avoid… read more
676 P-Series Bicycles Recalled By 3T Design Over Control Loss Issue
Cyclists have a lot to worry about on the road. Inattentive drivers are commonplace, individuals might fling their doors open right as you’re coasting past a vehicle, and other reckless automobile operators might simply ignore your right of way in certain circumstances. Although you can take steps to limit your danger (wearing a helmet, increasing… read more
FDA Program Seeks to Root Out Counterfeit Malaria Medication
As society becomes more and more globalized, the Food and Drug Administration is turning its eye toward improving the safety of drugs and food products all around the world. In a new report, the agency describes how they’re taking a device readily available in the United States and using it to keep citizens in Southeast… read more
Many Factors Contribute to Widespread Increase In Motorcycle Deaths
Officials with the state of Utah are concerned about an uptick in the number of motorcycle deaths, but as various sources confirm, that state is not alone. Numerous trends have contributed to an increase in the number of motorcyclist fatalities across the country, and only time will tell if the risks can be mitigated through… read more
