Auto Accident Fatalities the Lowest They’ve Ever Been
Despite the often troubling news about rampant distracted driving deaths and accidents along the roadways, new information seems to suggest that roads are safer today than they have been in years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced their estimate of the number of fatalities that occurred due to an automobile accident in 2011. … read more
Henry Farms Soybean Sprouts Listeria Fear Sparks Recall
Today marks the second time in as many days that there’s been a recall of sprouts. This time, though, the recall affects soybean sprouts as opposed to alfalfa sprouts. The Woodford, Virginia-based Henry’s Farm Inc. announced the recall, which encompasses Natural Spring Water Soybean Sprouts and bulk Soybean Sprouts. The f first item mentioned was… read more
Laceration Hazard Forces Recall of 3,000 Gerber Instant Knives
The threat of inadvertent laceration has caused the recall of an item meant to lacerate. The Portland, Oregon-based company Gerber Legendary Blades has announced a recall of their Gerber Instant Knife. These black knives have a 3.18 inch blade that can be splayed outward or retracted thanks to the assistance of a spring. Affected model… read more
Maryland Parents Can Use Skype to Get Car Seat Install Instructions
A pilot program being instituted by the state of Maryland aims to help parents protect their children from harm in the event of a motor vehicle collision. Kids in Safety Seats, otherwise known as KISS, has created a program wherein parents will be able to get assistance with installing a child safety seat via Skype. … read more
Helicopters Trauma Patient Rescue Rate Higher Than Ambulances
If you’re involved in a life-threatening accident that requires immediate medical attention, then it’s imperative that you get to a trauma center as quickly as possible, and a new study suggests that you might be better off traveling by air than on the street. The Journal of the American Medical Association has just published a… read more
Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster Recalled
Another recall announcement is making its rounds through the various media outlets, this time concerning the potential presence of a nut allergen in a chocolate drink. The specific item in question is called the Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverage. Odwalla produced the item, which was available across the country at various retail outlets, although one… read more
Technology to prevent drunken driving in development
A collaborative effort between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers could potentially lead to the development of auto safety technology that would greatly reduce the number of drivers under the influence of alcohol on the roads. The four-year-old project, officially titled the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS),… read more
Undeclared Allergen Prompts Al Baghdadi Potato Product Recall
Yet another product is being recalled from store shelves because of the presence of an undeclared allergen. This announcement concerns a stuffed potato product made by Michigan-based Al Baghdadi Food Inc. Specifically, the item is called Fully Cooked Potato Chop Middle Eastern Brand Mashed Potato Stuffed with Beef Filling Artificially Colored. Each package contains 12… read more
FDA Seeks Injunction Against California Sea Food Company
The Food and Drug Administration is moving forward with plans to shut down a seafood distributor that they say is endangering public health. A permanent injunction is being sought by the FDA against Fujino Enterprises Inc., more commonly known as Blue Ocean Smokehouse, a company based out of Half Moon Bay. That injunction would… read more
SOUND to Prevent Medical Devices Based Off Recalled Designs
An act being considered by the Senate and the House of Representatives takes aim at medical devices whose design was based off of previously recalled products. The Safety of Untested and New Devices Act, known as SOUND, was brought about largely because of complications with a transvaginal mesh implant that had numerous complications. The issue… read more
Adjustable Mattress Bases Recalled by Leggett & Platt
The number of recalls that get issued on a semi-regular basis can put just about anyone on edge. And as you’re soon about to see, even sleeping in your own bed could be a hazard! The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that Leggett & Platt has had to recall its power foundations that… read more
AmerTac Recalls LED Night Lights Due to Fire Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 227,000 units of LED NIght Light by American Tack & Hardware Co., due to the recalled product posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled lights can reportedly overheat, smolder and melt as a result of a potential electrical short circuit in the night light…. read more
