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Sherwin-Williams has announced the recall of Tree House Studio Clear Acrylic Matte Coating, which was only sold at Hobby Lobby retail locations. The product was packaged in an 11 ounce white aerosol can. The recall is based on the possibility of the aerosol canister leaking, which can create a fire hazard if such a leak… read more

Calgary, Canada has marked one year since distracted driving legislation was passed, yet violations resulting in citations average around 10 per day, according to local police. While the numbers dropped shortly after the passage of the legislation, it seems that people have forgotten or are ignoring the law. The law is one Canada’s toughest distracted… read more

The hit TV show “Glee” and its character Quinn Fabray have been enlisted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help get the message out about the dangers of texting while driving. A new PSA has the aforementioned character texting to let her friends know that she will be late when another vehicle crashes… read more

Bags of Roasted and Glazed Pecan Pieces Salad Toppings under the Naturally Fresh brand have been recalled voluntarily by Bay Valley Foods. The bags may include almonds but there is no indication of this ingredient on the label. This could severely affect people who are allergic to almonds. The bags were sold in eight states… read more

Although Michigan will qualify for grant money as part of federal funding geared toward squelching distracted driving this year, the state will not qualify next year due to the fact that their current laws do not contain specifics targeting teen driving. The current statute that took effect in July 2010 only bans texting, as opposed… read more

Sometimes, the best way to draw attention to a serious issue affecting highway safety is to use a celebrity’s situation as a cautionary tale.  The visibility of such persons can bring awareness to important subjects that might otherwise get overlooked by citizens across the country.  This next report illustrates the importance of always remaining at… read more

Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods is recalling mislabled lots of Smoked Tomato Sauce in Washington state and Oregon. The 24 ounce glass jars actually consist of a vodka sauce that contains milk, which does not appear on the labels and may be hazardous to persons who are allergic or sensitive to dairy.  Consumers may bring affected… read more

The Nebraska State Fair, which is set to take place up until Labor Day, features a driving simulator that will illustrate to vistors the dangers of distracted driving. The booth is being brought to visitors by the University of Nebraska-Kearney. The Nebraska Safety Center will also have safety information and a motorcycle display alongside the… read more

A new Ohio law is set to ban texting while driving. Starting at the end of August, this activity will be a secondary traffic offense in Ohio, meaning that a citation for texting can only be issued if the driver is pulled over for some other violation. Younger drivers are now prohibited from using any… read more

With kids headed back to school, the Simi Valley Police Department reminds drivers to obey traffic laws and be courteous to those they share the road with. In particular, drivers should avoid distractions such as using a cellphone or eating food behind the wheel. Drivers should watch for pedestrians and bicyclists and allow ample tme… read more

At Charlotte High School in Florida, one volunteer is on a mission to get high school students to stop texting and driving. At lunchtime, she asks the students to sign a petition in which they pledge to not text behind the wheel. When they sign this petition, students receive a “Texting Kills” bracelet. She has… read more

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and police in that same area have begun to crack down on distracted driving. According to them, driving while operating a mobile electronic device is the third biggest contributor to fatal car crashes. Texting while driving makes it 23 times more likely to crash, whereas talking on the phone… read more