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A sweeping new bill that could radically alter the way that drugs are approved and inspected by the Food and Drug Administration only needs the President’s signature to officially become law. The United States Senate approved the FDA bill almost unanimously, with only four members voting in disagreement with the law.  There are two main… read more

We hate to sound like we’re beating the same drum over and over again, but Hurricane Sandy has provided some stark lessons in safety that we feel anyone would be wise to take to heart whenever disaster strikes in their area.  In this instance, Consumer Reports is warning about the potential danger posed when charity-minded… read more

The threat of a fire has reared its head once again, this time in conjunction with the usage of a certain set of lawnmowers. The recall pertains to yellow Hustler lawn mowers and red BigDog lawn mowers.  Riding, zero turn riding, and walking lawn mowers are encompassed within the recall which was announced by the… read more

Three different gluten free baking items have been recalled by the Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets.  Chocolate Cake Mix, as well as All Purpose Baking Mix and Free Honey Cornbread Mix of the Food You Feel Good About brand have been recalled because of their potential to pose an allergy threat to those persons… read more

The Pelham Civic Center in Pelham, Alabama was recently the site of a Children’s of Alabama-hosted event known as the Crash Course Teen Driving Summit.  60 teenagers were able to take part in the event, now in its fourth year, and got to see firsthand the effects of distracted driving by submitting to a simulator. … read more

The potential for fragments of metal mesh to be found within has led to the recall of Mini-Wheats Unfrosted Bite Size and Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Original cereals.  Kellogg’s announced the recall, which pertains to versions of the cereal whose Best By date begins with the letters AP, FK, or KB and whose date itself… read more

Hurricane Sandy has thrown Halloween into question for many people along the West Coast, but here in California, the holiday is still very much on.  Kids likely have their costumes all picked out and their attention at school is no doubt focused not on class but on all the trick or treating merriment that’s going… read more

A children’s toy product has been recalled because of the danger that the item could pose to users. The recall was announced by the Louisville, Colorado-based Imagine Nation Books and concerns Double Dazzler Light Show toys produced by the Guangdong, China-based Transfar.  These baton-like silver items are just over ten inches long and use a… read more

An investigation of construction sites in New York has uncovered alleged circumvention of regulations that are in place to ensure the safety of workers and anyone in the vicinity of such areas. Back in September, inspectors with the city’s Department of Buildings discovered that numerous work sites scattered throughout Manhattan had been operating with scaffold… read more

Most of the time, the Department of Transportation is in the news for their attempts to end distracted driving or provide educational material to states looking to improve highway safety in their area.  But we can sometimes forget the important role the organization plays when storms like Hurricane Sandy wreak havoc on our nation’s roadways…. read more

There have been no shortage of safety tips on the heels of Hurricane Sandy displacing people from their homes and cutting the power to millions.  But it’s hard to ignore those tips when they’re coming from such authoritative entities as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Fire Administration, and the Consumer Product Safety… read more

Merced is the latest city in California to attempt to become more friendly to cyclists in the area.  Bicycle infrastructure has been an integral part of planning ever since 2009, when the Bicycle Advisory Commission was formed by the Merced Bicycle Coalition.  The newest initiative finds officials working out a plan to design bike lanes… read more