Child Restraint Safety Tips
According to news sources, almost 30 of 45 children who were in fatal car crashes were restrained improperly. A correctly installed car seat could have saved that child 34 percent of the time. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a restraint that is properly installed can decrease the chance of death by 71… read more
Accidental Poisoning on the Rise in Children
A new study reports that accidental poisoning of children by prescription drugs has increased significantly over the years, according to news sources. A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics showed that the number of accidental drug poisoning among American youngsters has gone up 22 percent from 2001 to 2008. The study looked at 454,000… read more
Bikes Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Bridgeway International, in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for their bicycles due to a fall hazard, according to news sources. About 91,000 products are affected by this recall. The product is the “NEXT” men’s 26-inch hybrid bikes, which are red or orange in color. The frame bears… read more
Undercooked Chicken Recalled by USDA
Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc., in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, has issued a recall for their chicken breast products that may be undercooked, according to news sources. Approximately 360 pounds of the breaded chicken breast product are being recalled. The products would have been sold to consumers at… read more