Open Door Biker Church Promotes Motorcycle Safety in Louisiana
The Sulphur, Louisiana-based Open Door Biker Church is attempting to emphasize the importance of motorcycle safety, starting with always paying attention to everything around you when you go out for a ride. The church’s Revelators Motorcycle Ministry is responsible for trying to get motorcyclists to be more aware of the necessary safety precautions that must… read more
Bulk Ground Beef Recalled by Higa Due to Possible E. Coli Risk
The Honolulu-based Higa Meat & Pork Market has announced the recall of Higa Market-Ground Beef Bulk. These products, which come in ten pound packages made available to restaurants throughout Oahu, have a case code of 291 and EST. 12457M as their establishment number. There’s a possibility that an E. coli contamination may have compromised the… read more
40 RV Trailers Recalled by Jayco Over Labeling Error
40 Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel recreational vehicle trailers of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Jayco due to their having the wrong specifications displayed on the label which relates cargo carrying capacity. If someone were to mistakenly follow the directives of this erroneous label, the trailer could be overloaded, tires could fail, and… read more
Jack O’Lantern and Decoration Safety Tips Offered in New Report
Halloween is just over a week away, and no doubt kids and even adults across the country are looking forward to the festivities. We’ve previously brought you safety tips geared toward ensuring you and your children are safe when trick or treating, but there are more things that must be taken into consideration when planning. … read more
Meningitis Investigation Leads to Ameridose Shutdown
A meningitis outbreak has patients all across the country worried about their wellbeing. An estimated 14,000 people may have been exposed to the contaminated steroid injections which led to the health scare that has already claimed the lives of 23 patients amid 16 different states. 280 instances of fungal meningitis have been confirmed at this… read more
FDA Reports Call Energy Drink Safety Back Into Question
Information recently released by the Food and Drug Administration has brought into question whether or not regulations need to be issued in regards to the energy drink industry. A mother from Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the Corona-based Monster Beverages, alleging that Monster did not do an adequate job of informing consumers of the… read more
Mechanical Tenderization Called Into Question by Health Canada
Canada has been in the throes of what has been labeled as the biggest meat recall in the history of the country. Now, Health Canada (basically Canada’s counterpart to the Food and Drug Administration) is looking into whether or not the mechanical tenderizing practice could be to blame and what can be done in the… read more
Banana Boat Sun Care Items Recalled Over Potential Burn Threat
Recently, sunscreen products have been in the news because of the items’ potential to not provide adequate sun protection. The Food and Drug Administration is in the process of strengthening requirements of such items. Now, though, comes word of a recall of a series of sun care items for a completely different reason. Numerous Banana… read more
Operation Zenith Promotes Motorcycle Safety in Grampian
In Grampian, Scotland, the Aberdeen City Council and Transport Scotland are attempting to improve motorcycle safety through an initiative called Operation Zenith. Signs will be erected along roads warning motorcyclists to take the necessary precautions whenever they head out. Officials are concerned that bikers will be out in greater numbers to take advantage of the… read more
Bicycle Friendly Community Distinction Given to Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, Maryland has received the designation of a Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists. It joined 27 other cities that were named as such thanks to their contributions to the improvement of bike infrastructure. The city has embarked upon a concerted effort to improve bike safety, with both the addition of bike… read more
Ceres Students Identify Areas That Could be Hazardous for Pedestrians
The city of Ceres is attempting to improve pedestrian city in the area. Around 1,000 kids from area schools are going to be walking to school this week with an eye toward figuring out what areas could pose hazards to persons on foot. Parents and officials from the community will be on hand to make… read more
SoCalGas Provides California Residents With Earthquake Safety Tips
Living in California, you always have to be prepared for the next earthquake. Even though the majority of quakes are basically just tremors that do nothing more than rattle the windows a little bit, you never know when the Big One is going to hit. Yesterday, the Great Shakeout safety drill gave Californians a run-through… read more
