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The Infiniti JX35 sport utility vehicle of the 2013 model year (the first model year available) is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The NHTSA has received two complaints which claimed that the emergency brake suddenly activated during normal operation.  If a recall is eventually issued because of the investigation, it would… read more

Cut ‘N Clean, Comfort (Cooking) Greens Kits are being recalled by the Oxnard, California-based San Miguel Produce.  The recall is due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in an ingredient supplied by Gills Onions.  48 cases in total are affected.  Listeria monocytogenes have the potential to cause serious illness.  Consumers are encouraged to cease use… read more

As of a couple days ago, Alabama became the 39th state to enforce a ban on texting on your cell phone while driving. Most drivers seem to be happy that the law has taken effect, and the Public Safety Department believes that many people will abide by the new law.  Anyone caught breaking this law… read more

A law was passed in Idaho one month ago that allows officers to stop drivers who are texting while driving, and a new report shows that not all violators are teens. One parent who was pulled over for using her phone discusses how she threatened her teenager with the loss of a driver’s license in… read more

With imported foods becoming increasingly common, ensuring the safety of such items becomes critical.  A new report from the Chicago Tribune discusses the progress that has been made in assuring the safety of food that comes from abroad and offers tips on how we as consumers can protect ourselves from foodborne illness. The Government Accountability… read more

With more and more citizens opting to ride their bicycles to and from their destinations, officials from across the entire world are struggling to come up with innovations that could improve bike safety along the roads.  Many such innovations are geared toward things like improved bike lanes and new laws geared toward cyclists, but one… read more

Despite the fact that both texting while driving and talking on a handheld phone while driving have been illegal in Yakima, Washington for more than two years, people still do it.  In fact, the Captain of the Yakima Police Department says 2011 saw 600 citations handed out to offenders.  An offense runs a violator $124,… read more

With deaths on construction sites continuing to be a prevalent threat, a new report offers tips that can be followed to avoid falling from a ladder, one of the most common types of accidents that can occur.  The first tip stresses a need to follow the height and weight requirements of the ladder being used,… read more

Now that a texting ban has officially gone into effect in Alabama, officials with the Huntsville Police Department are trying to spread awareness about both the new ban and the dangers of texting while driving.  Teens in particular are being targeted, as text-based communication has become such an ingrained part of youth culture.  The Regional… read more

Last year, Ford was forced to recall 425,000 Windstar minivans once it was discovered that salt placed on the road following blizzard conditions could cause corrosion and breakage in the vehicles.  Ford blames frames provided by the Dana Corporation for the defect and ensuing recall, and they have now filed a lawsuit against the company. … read more

The threat of distracted walkers is more apparent than ever.  According to the Governors Highway Safety Association’s deputy executive director, the issue is akin to the issue of cellphone usage in motor vehicles a decade ago.  Injuries to distracted pedestrians are four times as great as they were seven years ago, but underreporting has left… read more

In Largo, Florida, the police department is placing decals on its squad cars which state “Share the road, it’s the law.”  The decals are designed to bring awareness to the fact that motorists are required by law to give bicycles at least three feet of space when passing.  Cyclist groups asked the Large Police Department… read more