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The Dunbar City Council of West Virginia addressed two potential hazards at a recent meeting: motorized scooter visibility and the use of cellphones while driving. The ordinances discussed passed their first readings.  The mayor said scooters and carts, which will now have see use limited on city crosswalks and streets, will have to have reflective… read more

Dale and Thomas Popcorn has announced the recall of a wide variety of popcorn items under the Indiana brand due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes can cause things like fever, headache, nausea, and more. It may also lead pregnant women to experience a miscarriage. Consumers are urged to refrain from eating the… read more

Atomic Aquatics announced that it is recalling 4,200 Cobalt Dive Computers because the product can potentially leak.  This could cause the computer’s lens to dislodge at a high speed, which can result in an injury, a gas leak, or even drowning.  The units recalled are spread among the U.S. and Canada.  The recall comes on… read more

Publix Super Markets has announced the recall of Publix Hearts of Romaine, Chopped Hearts of Romaine available in ten ounce packages.  The recall is due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes may cause fever, nausea, or in more severe cases, death. So far, there have been no reports of an illness filed.  Consumers… read more

Whole Foods Market has announced the recall of soups that have been mislabeled and sold throughout six different states. A soup with a label describing it as being Roasted Garlic and Eggplant Soup was actually Lobster Bisque. Consumers with a milk or shellfish allergy may thus become ill after consuming this product. All products included… read more

A possible Salmonella contamination among Xan Confections products has led to the voluntary recall of 13 gourmet peanut butter chocolate items. There have been no reported illnesses.  Recalled items were made available between May 28 and September 28 and were sold at various outlets in eight states in the west and the south, as well… read more

Have you ever commuted someplace on the back of a bike but worried about your safety?  Anyone who has ever rode their bicycle in a city like Los Angeles can probably attest to the danger they’re put through on a daily basis, and indeed, recent statistics detailed in the Los Angeles Times showed that the… read more

Dueling lawsuits have been filed following a disputed car “accident” in the city of Galveston, Texas that was caught on video by a passerby. The video depicts a 2006 Bugatti Veyron driving down the road and then straight into a lagoon without any sign of the brakes being pressed.  The Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company points… read more

Due to a carbon monoxide hazard posed, Kubota has recalled 970 of its RTV500 vehicles. This model number can be found on the door. Carbon monoxide levels can build up in the off-road utility vehicle’s cab while the vehicle is idling. So far two people have reported having a headache due to this issue. If… read more

The San Francisco-based Fitness Anywhere has issued a recall on their TRX Suspension Trainer devices due to a fall hazard posed by older models. Buckles used to alter strap length are in danger of breaking and thus leading a user to sustain a fall and an injury. There have been 570 reports of a breakage… read more

In New Jersey, students at Gloucester County College recently got to see what it’s like to text and drive without the inherent danger involved in the act. A simulator was brought in to show students that texting and driving could easily take a person’s life due to attention being diverted from the road.  A member… read more

Students at Harrison Central High School in Mississippi were recently able to take part in an educational campaign offered by AT & T wherein they were taught about the dangers of texting and driving. Part of the program involved a meeting with the parents of former students who were killed in an accident due to… read more