‘Silver Alert’ System may Prevent Elder Abuse
According to a news source, a bill proposed by the Michigan Senator that creates a “Silver Alert” for senior citizens is part of the package that has recently passed today. The “Silver Alert” follows the system already put to good use with the Amber Alert but addressing the safeguarding of Michigan’s elder residents. The bill… read more
Stuffed Olives With Almonds may be Contaminated, Recall Issued
The Food and Drug Administration along with the distributer Pure Italian, LLC and manufacturer Bio Gaudiano announced a recall of the Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds. According to the report, there’s a chance the products sold in packages of different sizes have been contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium may cause severe illnesses… read more
Ground Beef recalled due to E. coli Scare
According to the reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there was a recall issued for about 131,300 pounds of ground beef due a possible contamination. News sources say that because a family in Ohio fell ill after ingesting meat contaminated with E. coli., the recall was made necessary. The products listed as unsuitable for… read more
CPSC issues a Recall Alert for Shattering Glass Bowls
According to different news sources, a health report from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that a recall alert was issued for over 18,000 glass bowls and containers that shatter under abrupt temperature changes. The allegedly dangerous products were all manufactured by the Ohi-based Libbey Glass and have mostly been sold to commercial food… read more
Bicycle Bash promotes Awareness
According to news sources, there’s a bicycle bash scheduled for November 6th in Tampa Bay, Florida, to promote awareness, safety and bring drivers and riders together so all may learn to share the road. The event, promoted by a local alliance of 12 different Tampa Bay bicycle stores, aims to educate teenagers and adults regarding bicycling… read more
Motor Coach Issues a Recall for 1,962 Vehicles
There was a vehicle recall released from Motor Coach Industries, Inc related to the models E and J from the year 2003 and 2007 to 2012. According to the news the company has stated that the main issue with these vehicles is that the body roll and road inclination characteristics may affect the slip angle calculation… read more
Possible Health Risks related to Licorice, FDA alerts
There was a FDA warning issued a few weeks back that warned consumers of the danger of eating too much of the licorice candy. More news sources just now surfaced talking about the properties that are present in the Halloween candy that allegedly may lead to dropping levels of potassium. Such condition may cause arrhythmia in… read more
Brain Trauma ER Visits on the Rise Among Children
Visits to the emergency room for brain injuries caused by sports activities in children and adolescents has risen 60 percent since 2001, according to recent news sources. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that most injuries were related to bicycling, football, basketball, soccer, and playground activities. Seventy-one percent of the visits were by… read more
Fire Safety and Prevention Tips
The leading causes of fires in the home stem from cooking, heating and electrical equipment, candles, and smoking related materials. These are all issues that can be prevented if people take the time to plan, according to recent news reports. This year’s campaign focuses on preventing the leading causes of home fires—cooking, heating and electrical… read more
California Healthcare Officials Launch Campaign Against Hospital Infections
A campaign that focuses on infection prevention and improved medical outcomes has been launched by the California Hospital Association, according to recent news sources. The California Hospital Association president stated, “Hospitals across California are making huge strides in improving the quality of care by advancing a culture of safety. Our campaign will highlight these efforts,… read more
1,800 School Buses Recalled
A school bus manufacturer is issuing a recall for buses in order to fix a defective part that poses a fire hazard, according to recent news reports. More than 1,800 buses are subject to recall. The bolt that is part of the clamp assembly has been proven to break under pressure, which leads to a… read more
Costume Safety Tips For Halloween
Halloween is a fun time for both children and adults, as the living dead, movie characters, and reality TV stars inspire imaginations and costumes. Adhere to these safety tips in order to ensure your child has a safe and fun Halloween, regardless of what they dress up as. Safe costume tips: If you’re purchasing a… read more