Take Precautions to Ensure Holiday Guests Are Safe in Your Home
We’ve provided a number of tips geared toward ensuring that you and your family can remain safe should you decide to travel for the holidays. But we realize that a large portion of the population will be the ones hosting the festivities. Such a situation can be a joyful way to pass the time with… read more
NHTSA Data Shows Fatality Rates Declined, But Some Concerns Remain
Even as traffic fatalities decline, there is still some cause for worry among safety advocates. Distracted driving continues to be a problem, and fatal accident rates have not decreased equally among all methods of transport. New figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration actually show a disconcerting uptick in the number of motorcycle, bicycle,… read more
Washington Survey Suggests Distracted Driving Is Still Common
We can’t emphasize enough how dangerous distracted driving can be. Every day it seems like there a news story about an accident stemming from cellphone usage or a survey conducted which shows the prevalence of the habit. This latest story concerns the latter. A survey recently conducted in Washington highlights the regularity of various dangerous… read more
Fire Hazard Prompts Hino to Recall 35,168 Medium Duty Trucks
Numerous types of trucks are being recalled because there’s a chance that continued usage could lead to a fire and subsequent injury. Read on to find out if you might be the owner of one of these vehicles. Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. has announced the recall, which pertains to eight different models of medium duty… read more
Cake Decors Pastillage Flowers Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen Risk
A company based in nearby Glendale has initiated a recall of a food product because of a potential undeclared allergen threat. Cake Decors Pastillage Flowers sold at Hobby Lobby and online are being recalled by Sugar Flowers Plus. The recall comes on the heels of a reported allergic reaction that the company states has not… read more
Auburn, Massachusetts Police Recognized For Pedestrian Safety Efforts
Do you know how many pedestrian fatalities have occurred in your town in the past year? How about the last six years? In Auburn, Massachusetts, precisely zero pedestrian deaths have taken place over that timespan. The effort has been sufficient to receive recognition from AAA, who has bestowed the Auburn Police Department with a Pedestrian… read more
Antiseptic Wipes Scrutinized by FDA Following Contamination Reports
One would think that antiseptic wipes would be free of bacteria that could do harm to a patient, and indeed, this was the common wisdom in the 70s. At that time, regulators figured that the contamination risk would be pretty much offset by the antiseptic solutions that lend the products their name. Alcohol wipes and… read more
Operation Lifesaver Seeks to Raise Railway Safety Awareness
In an age where airplanes can get people across the country in relatively little time, it’s easy to forget about the dangers posed by trains. Railway safety tends to get short shrift in this modern day, which is why it’s great to hear about the efforts of groups like Operation Lifesaver. A Union Pacific representative… read more
Decreased Visibility Risk Leads Ford to Recall 19,106 Fusion Vehicles
Earlier this week saw a recall issued in regards to Ford Fusion vehicles. In that instance, the vehicles may have suffered from a defect which could lead to a fire. Now there’s word that another recall is being issued, but this time the Fusions in question may have a defect that compromises visibility. Affected vehicles… read more
Pet and Fire Holiday Safety Tips Offered Up in New Report
We’ve spent the fast few weeks or so bringing you tips that can be followed in order to help ensure your family will remain safe throughout the coming holidays. But considering the multitudinous nature of this holiday, there’s really no shortage of safety tips out there. We could caution you against potential personal injuries all… read more
Freebird Chicken Nuggets and Patties Recalled by Suzanna’s Kitchen
The Duluth, Georgia-based Suzanna’s Kitchen has announced the recall of cases of Freebird Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets, Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets, and Freebird Fully Cooked Gluten Free/Soy Free Chicken Patties. A whopping 35,800 pounds of product are affected by the recall, and the items were available across the country shortly after production on either September… read more
Bed Rails Recalled by Dream on Me for Suffocation, Strangulation Risk
Kids’ bed rails from the South Plainfield, New Jersey-based Dream on Me are being recalled. These pink or blue items could become detached from the mattress they’re affixed to. This could potentially lead any kid placed on the mattress to slide into the space between the mattress and the rail. A child in such a… read more