Roadcheck 2013 Attempts To Promote Commercial Truck Safety
Given their size, commercial vehicles must meet rigorous standards in order to ensure safety along the highway. Even a minor mistake could have serious repercussions, and it’s thus vital that benchmarks be met so that the threat of a collision can be reduced and the damage that occurs during a crash can be mitigated. In… read more
El Centro Conference Focuses on Prevention of Elder Abuse
In a bid to get officials to take elder abuse more seriously, a conference dedicated to the topic was held yesterday in El Centro, California. The Imperial County Area Agency on Aging put on the event, which brought together 100 persons involved with social services, behavioral and public health organizations, and law enforcement entities. Persons… read more
Berry Recall Prompts Fears of Hepatitis A in California And Elsewhere
A series of berries have been recalled because of the possibility that they might be contaminated with Hepatitis C. Unfortunately, it would appear that a number of illnesses across the country and locally here in California may already be attributed to the food, and thus it’s imperative that consumers take this recall seriously. Townsend Farms… read more
Crash Hazard Prompts Chrysler to Recall 180,131 Jeep Wranglers
Chrysler has announced the recall of 180,131 Jeep Wrangler automobiles of the 2012 and 2013 model years. At issue is the fact that the vehicles’ transmission oil cooler line may develop a hole as a result of continued wear by the power steering line. This can cause the vehicles to emanate transmission fluid, which can… read more
New York Toughens Laws For Younger Distracted Drivers
New York is ratcheting up the penalties that younger drivers can expect to face if they’re caught texting at the wheel or otherwise using their cellphone in any regard. Both the Assembly and the Senate have voted to approve a law that would affect persons who have probationary or junior licenses or permits. If such… read more
254,396 Jeep Patriot and Compass Vehicles Recalled By Chrysler
Jeep Patriot and Compass automobiles of the 2010 through 2012 model years have been recalled by Chrysler because of a safety issue that might crop up during certain crashes. On an astounding 254,396 vehicles, the side airbags or the seatbelt pretensioners might not deploy properly because of a software malfunction. This condition would most likely… read more
Don’t Underestimate The Foodborne Illness Threat
If you pay attention to this blog, you’ll know that we often bring you information related to product recalls issued because of worries about the threat of foodborne illness. If you’re a relatively healthy individual, you might think that such concerns are exaggerated, that after a day of feeling bad you’ll be able to bounce… read more
Chrysler Disputes NHTSA’s Call for 2.7 Million Vehicle Recall
In most cases, when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asks a company to voluntarily issue a recall, compliance isn’t far off. In fact, you have to go all the way back to 1996 to find an instance where an automaker decided to challenge the directives of the agency. Chrysler was at the center of… read more
Protect Kids This Summer In Your Role as a Driver And a Parent
Safety is an ever-important topic, especially in the summer months when young kids are out of schools and playing in and around neighborhoods. You might not be used to a kid darting out in the street to retrieve a baseball in the winter, but such occurrences are common in the summer months. To ensure kids,… read more
FDA Official Explains the Prescription Drug Ad Regulatory Process
They’re so prevalent that they’ve become the target of numerous jokes that you might see on late night television: prescription drug ads that feature a voice explaining the potential side effects of a drug as quickly as possible. But while some might scoff about such promotional materials, it’s important to realize that warnings about drugs… read more
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bowlpaks Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
168 cases of Cinnamon Toast Crunch bowlpaks available across the country from food service establishments are being recalled by General Mills because there’s a possibility that the items could be contaminated by Salmonella. Those single serve items with Better if Used By dates of either August 31 or September 2 of this year are impacted… read more
Fire Threat Prompts Ford to Recall 390,783 Vehicles
A whopping 390,783 Lincoln MKT, MKZ, and MKS vehicles, Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles, and Flex, Fusion, Taurus, and Explorer vehicles, all of the 2013 model year, are being recalled by Ford because of an issue that could imperil driver safety. Cracks can apparently form in the fuel delivery module, a defect that might… read more
