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TS30 and TS35 coach buses of the 2007 through 2013 model years are being recalled by Temsa Global because of a potential missing label.  The label, which could be gone from 249 of these buses, is supposed to direct occupants toward the release mechanism for the closest emergency exit window, but when that’s missing, persons… read more

The Taiwan-based Nan Far Woodworking has announced the recall of round Rockland Furniture cribs that were only sold at J.C. Penney between the beginning of January 2005 and the end of 2008.  These cribs, which will each contain a model number of 343-8314, have drop-sides that are in danger of not working properly.  If they… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has released a consumer health update geared toward those persons who suffer from diabetes.  In particular, the organization is attempting to warn consumers about the danger posed by purported treatment options that fail to meet the standards set by the FDA for labeling.  What separates this warning from others of… read more

One situation that many residents of California might be confronted with in the coming weeks is a door-to-door salesperson dropping by to offer work unsolicited.  Unfortunately, there’s a chance that this person’s services might be fraudulent or come at a cost that consumers weren’t expecting.  The Better Business Bureau has offered some advice to citizens… read more

If you’ve driven on California roads and highways for any substantial amount of time, no doubt you’ve seen some type of large debris placed in or alongside lanes of travel.  A new report shows that this refuse can pose a severe hazard to travelers. The report relates the tragic case of a California Highway Patrol… read more

Many people taking trips to the beach or a California park will opt to bring along a cooler, but the worry is that improper packing could leave one susceptible to foodborne illness.  If you’re preparing meat and other perishable food and storing it in a cooler at any point this summer, then heed the tips… read more

Prompted by recent accidents, the National Transportation Safety Board is looking into the possible adoption of new safety standards on school buses.  The NTSB will meet today to analyze what happened in two separates bus accidents from 2012 that each killed a single student and injured a handful of others.  In each instance, the bus… read more

Two products, one designed to control nervous appetite and one meant to help burn fat, are being recalled by the Grand Prairie, Texas-based Herbal Give Care due to the presence of an undeclared drug that could harm users.  Esbelin siloutte and Esbeli siloutte te Herbal Blend with L-Carnitine are each being recalled because of the… read more

The Matthews, North Carolina-based Renaissance Imports has announced the recall of Gemma II girls’ boots under the Autumn Run brand.  5,000 pairs of boots ranging from size 5 to size 11 are potentially affected by the recall, which was issued because the boot’s sole could have an exposed staple.  This staple could cut the person… read more

Many gardens are in full bloom at this time of the year, and citizens across California and the country might take the opportunity to start the process of home canning with fresh produce.  However, one must always take the precautions to ensure that foodborne illness doesn’t get canned along with all other ingredients.  A new… read more

A report out of Arizona, a state that’s certainly no stranger to heightened temperatures, provides safety tips for hikers in the hope that the advice can be used to prevent a potential injury or tragedy.  If you’re going for a hike anytime in the near future, you might put the strategies described by the Daisy… read more

Many California citizens, instead of opting to travel to the beach this summer, may instead choose to take their kids to go fishing at one of the many lakes or rivers further inland.  If you plan on going fishing with your children at any point this summer, then make sure that you at least consider… read more