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A new study has shown that consumers might not be receiving the notification that they need in regards to drugs that have been recalled. A group of researchers with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have looked at drug recall notices issued by the Food and Drug Administration between 2004 and 2011.  They uncovered a… read more

Another product has been recalled because of the danger it could pose to its child users. The recall was announced by the Miamisburg, Ohio-based Evenflo Incorporated, and concerns their convertible high chair product.  The item can transform from a high chair into a table and chair that toddlers are able to use.  There are three… read more

Yet another item has had to be recalled because its label fails to disclose an ingredient that could cause an adverse reaction in certain people. The Lake Mills, Wisconsin-based OSKRI Corporation announced the recall, which concerns its “Peach Granola” product.  The item in question was available in a 3.53 ounce plastic bag with a stamp… read more

The ongoing recall affecting trailers equipped with Dexter Axle Brand electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps has been expanded to include a trailer manufactured by the Belmont Machine Company. This recall expansion has been announced in cooperation with a request from the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in response to a potential brake failure… read more

It’s becoming harder and harder for drivers who want to text or talk on their cell phone to engage in that practice and not put themselves at risk of incurring a substantial financial penalty. New Jersey already has laws on the books banning any cell phone usage while behind the wheel of a vehicle, putting… read more

A food product is being recalled due to the potential danger the item could pose to consumers. The item in question is a form of heavy whipping cream produced by the Solway, Minnesota-based Blackstar Dairy.  The item, which was distributed by Trudeau Distribution, was only available in retail stores through Minnesota.  All versions of the… read more

Texting while driving bans have been sweeping the nation, but as this next story illustrates, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s becoming easier for law enforcement officials to crack down on the practice. In Iowa, officers have had trouble issuing citations for a texting while driving offense.  The breach is considered a secondary offense in… read more

Owing to the fact that recent reports have pegged it as the most dangerous city in the country for pedestrians, Orlando is launching measures designed to cut down on both pedestrian accidents and improve the way the area is perceived. The new initiative is going by the moniker “Best Foot Forward.”  A far-reaching partnership between… read more

Ohio law enforcement officers are offering training seminars to commercial drivers in order to make state roads safer for all citizens. Late last month, authorities initiated a program known as “Truck Shield.”  This safety training program is designed to teach commercial drivers such as truckers and bus drivers how to tell if someone they’re sharing… read more

All commercial drivers be forewarned:  authorities are going to be on the lookout this week for any violations of safety rules and regulations. A new report, which ostensibly focuses on the city of Tuscon, Arizona, but is also appropriate for the rest of the country, details how inspectors are going to be out in full… read more

Text messaging is becoming continually more widespread in the United States, a trend many law enforcement offers across the country view as cause for concern. In 2011, Americans read or composed approximately 196 billion text based messages, a figure marking a 50 percent increase from 2009. In response to the increasing prevalence of text messaging,… read more

The state of New York is one step closer to bringing a bill into law that would attempt to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and other drivers alike. In a unanimous vote, S7138 has passed through the State Senate.  The bill aims to make motorcycle awareness training a mandatory component of the courses that… read more