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The Salt Lake City, Utah-based Be Amazing! Toys has announced the recall of Super Star Science! and Monster Science Colossal Water Balls.  These products are composed of polymer balls that can take on water and blow up to 400 times larger than they are when in the package.  Unfortunately, if a child were to swallow… read more

The director of such movies as “Grizzly Man” and “Rescue Dawn” is attempting to get the word out about the importance of refraining from texting while at the wheel of a vehicle.  After first directing a Public Service Announcement for AT & T’s high profile It Can Wait campaign, he has decided that he could… read more

Yesterday, we explained the steps that the Nevada Highway Patrol is taking in order to ensure the safety of Interstate 15, and in that story, the California Highway Patrol hinted that they would be stepping up their own enforcement efforts along that stretch of road.  Now, that has apparently become a reality, with the CHP… read more

Those thinking about getting plastic surgery must make sure they’re taking the steps necessary to protect themselves from a botched operation.  The doctor overseeing the procedure must be capable of safely conducting it, and patients themselves should take an active role in choosing the right facility.  A new report out of San Francisco outlines some… read more

The drive on Interstate 15 through Nevada is familiar to any Los Angeles citizens who have traveled to Las Vegas for a long weekend.  Those same drivers will also be able to attest to some of the aggressive tactics that take place on this stretch of road, with many people attempting to speed back to… read more

Police in the city of Manhattan Beach are attempting to reduce instances of pedestrians being struck in the streets.  They recently conducted an operation that sought to improve the safety of pedestrians, cracking down on drivers and pedestrians alike for committing actions that could contribute to a vehicle strike.  21 tickets were handed out in… read more

On the heels of a Canadian train derailment that led to the deaths of 47 people, a report has come out which looks at the fight between rail industry groups and the current administration.  The administration wants to adopt new rules that would retrofit certain railcars with safety measures that would prevent a breach in… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is affixing a new warning label to an anti-malaria medication called mefloquine hydrochloride.  Previously going by the name Lariam, the product can lead the user to experience psychiatric or neurologic issues.  For instance, the user could face anxiety, hallucinations, depression, ear ringing, or dizziness accompanied by balance issues.  Unfortunately, this… read more

A new report out of Bakersfield relates the California Highway Patrol’s efforts in the month of August to raise awareness about the importance of never leaving a child alone in a hot car.  Ahead of the month’s designation as Purple Ribbon month, a representative of the CHP took to a local radio show to emphasize… read more

The I-80 Challenge has been going on since last week, and a new report checks in on the successes had by the California Highway Patrol with a particular emphasis on the Solano area.  The event finds police officials in every state containing a section of Interstate 80 cracking down on drivers whose actions could endanger… read more

A roller coaster accident in Texas last week captured the eye of the nation, with some officials even stating the need for laws that could be put in place at the national level to govern amusement attractions.  Many people worry about the safety of attractions in their own states, especially those 17 that don’t have… read more

The summer often brings to the fore numerous electrical hazards that citizens wouldn’t necessarily be privy to at other times of the year.  People spend more time outside, but that time can prove dangerous if it leads to an overlooked safety hazard.  To make sure that your family is protected from common threats, you might… read more