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For the past half a year, texting behind the wheel of an automobile has been illegal in the state of Pennsylvania, just as it is here in California.  And thus far, police have had some success cracking down on the offense despite certain difficulties that exist when it comes to enforcing the law. AAA Mid-Atlantic… read more

Bed rails in nursing homes have reportedly led to 150 fatalities between 2003 and May of this year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Most of these result from older patients, many of whom might suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s, apparently becoming confused and getting trapped between the rail and the mattress.  36,000 incidents… read more

A grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by way of the Office of Traffic Safety will allow police agencies throughout Sonoma County to conduct operations designed to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. $1.4 million has been designated for such organizations as the Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and Petaluma Police Departments, as well as the… read more

With people pulling out their Christmas lights in order to decorate their homes in time for the holidays, the fire marshal of New Hampshire wants to emphasize safety.  Because two sets of lights were actually recalled over the summer, consumers may have missed the announcements.  Therefore, people across the country are advised to be on… read more

Dog treats available in a handful of states, including right here in California, are being recalled because of their potential to cause both humans and animals alike to sustain a Salmonella infection.  Carolina Prime Pet announced the recall, which affects five count versions of All Natural Bullstrips under the Priority Total Pet Care brand that… read more

3,381 pounds of Butter Streusel Coffee Cake under the Sara Lee brand have been recalled because of the threat of an undeclared allergen.  Pecans might be contained in those versions of the product with an October 16, 2013 best by date, and such items were available all across the country.  Those who are allergic to… read more

With the holidays drawing near, parents with young children are likely going to be heading out to retailers in order to get their kids the latest, greatest toys.  But parents also need to understand that toy store shelves might occasionally be stacked with items not conducive to safe usage for certain age groups.  A great… read more

Various types of window shades are being recalled because children could be endangered if they approach the cords in the wrong way.  It’s a serious issue that parents shouldn’t take lightly. Hunter Douglas, Applause, and Duette pleated and honeycomb shades are those affected by the recall, which was announced by a company located here in… read more

For awhile now, Consumer Reports has been attempting to warn people about the potential danger posed by single-use laundry detergent pods.  Because these small colorful items might to children be indistinguishable from a piece of candy, there has been a tendency for kids to put these items in their mouths.  More than 3,000 people reportedly… read more

A new report details an app that aims to impede a driver’s ability to send and receive text messages behind the wheel.  Known as TextBuster, the app requires a module placed beneath the dashboard.  The app works in conjunction with this module to use Bluetooth signals to stop any texts from coming in or going… read more

Following the improper marketing of a series of dietary supplements, a company based out of Minnesota going by the name of PUH, or Pharmacist’s Ultimate Health, has agreed to refrain from interstate commerce until such time that they can bring their practices back in line with the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration.  The… read more

The repercussions of a possible Salmonella contamination affecting products that use peanuts from Sunland Inc. continue to be felt, as the Boulder, Colorado-based Boulder Ice Cream has now announced the recall of six different peanut butter ice creams and gelato.  Fresca Foods notified the company of the potential presence of contaminated peanuts from Sunland, and… read more