Campaign Seeks Reduction In Wildlife Collisions in California
This week marks something called Watch Out For Wildlife Week, and because of the designation, numerous agencies from across California are attempting to get motorists to be cautious when driving along roads that are typically privy to attempts to cross by animals. Caltrans, the University of California-Davis’s Road Ecology Center, and the California Department of… read more
Safety Campaign A Non-Starter For Florida Texting and Driving Ban
Florida, whose recently passed ban on texting and driving was rather lax in the first place, will reportedly not have a campaign in place in order to raise awareness about the relatively lenient law. On October 1, it becomes illegal to text within the state. However, the law is a secondary offense, so a person… read more
4,565 Aliner Travel Trailers Recalled Due To Door Fastening Risk
Aliner travel trailers of the 2006 through 2013 model years are being recalled by Columbia Northwest due to a potential injury risk associated with being unable to exit the vehicles. 4,565 trailers could be affected by an issue wherein the deadbolt can be jammed due to a certain method with which the key is taken… read more
Drugs Imported From Ranbaxy Plant Barred From United States Entry
A Mohali, India-based plant will no longer be allowed to ship drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration into the United States until such time that the plant is brought into line with current good manufacturing practices. The FDA put forth this import alert pertaining to a Ranbaxy plant after inspections from last year… read more
Parents Can Do Their Part During Child Passenger Safety Week
There will never come a time when car seat safety doesn’t remain imperative. But next week, the issue is of particular import due to the week’s designation as National Child Passenger Safety Week. Agencies across the nation will be observing the event, and the California Highway Patrol is no different. All around California, parents concerned… read more
Avoid Being Taken Advantage Of By Financial Scammers
As people age, they unfortunately could find themselves the target of fraud. It’s not uncommon for scam artists to prey on those they think they can confuse, bully, or otherwise take advantage of. Thankfully, there are ways that older citizens can fight back against this type of shameful behavior, and Berks County, Pennsylvania offers a… read more
Pedestrians Should Take An Interest In Their Own Safety
Although pedestrians should be given the right of way in most all situations, this doesn’t always end up being the case, which is why it’s up to people on foot to always be cognizant of their environment. In order to ensure safety, citizens of California may look to a report out of Virginia that nevertheless… read more
Compounding Clarity Act Seeks To Expand FDA Oversight
If you follow recalls, you will have noticed a recent surge in the last few months in the number of announcements related to compounding pharmacies. That’s because the Food and Drug Administration appears to have taken a renewed interest in compounded medication on the heels of a fungal meningitis outbreak that reportedly killed 64 people…. read more
Bill Seeks to Delay FMCSA Guidance on Commercial Drivers’ Sleep Apnea
A bill has been proposed in Congress that would force the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to delay any action on correcting sleep apnea in commercial drivers. The FMCSA has been attempting to unroll guidance on this topic so that certain susceptible demographics could be diagnosed by a doctor and given access to therapies that… read more
2.2 Million Dehumidifiers Recalled By Gree Due to Overheating Threat
Dehumidifiers under a number of brand names (including Kenmore and Frigidaire) are being recalled by the China-based Gree Electric Appliances due to a serious fire hazard posed. 165 incidents have already been reported in conjunction with the defect that these dehumidifiers could suffer from, and of those, 46 involved a fire actually breaking out and… read more
Creafuse Powder Recalled By Ge Pharma Due to Stimulant Presence
Creafuse Powder Fruit Punch and Creafuse Powder Grape are being recalled by the North Haven, Connecticut-based Ge Pharma because of a drug that the Food and Drug Administration says could cause a host safety issues. The recall affects Lot GE4568 and GE4570, each of which would have been available across the country. The 600 gram… read more
Don’t Underestimate The Threat Of An Incoming Lightning Storm
One type of weather phenomenon that too many people tend to underestimate is a thunderstorm. But early on in the football season, we’ve already seen some college and pro games delayed due to worries about lightning striking the field. Some question whether such precautions are necessary, especially when the lightning is still miles and miles… read more
