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Posted on April 23, 2012

British Scientists Want to Make Cars Safer For Older Drivers

A team of British researchers has embarked upon the creation of technology that they say could keep elderly drivers driving longer and in a safer fashion than had previously been possible. Scientists from Newcastle University have outfitted a Peugeot Ion with various tracking devices that can keep track of levels of stress, concentration, and driving… read more

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Posted on April 20, 2012

FDA Says Fish Affected By Oil Spill Don’t Pose Safety Risk

On the heels of an oil spill that many people feared would cause long term damage to the environment, the Food and Drug Administration has said that consumers shouldn’t worry about the safety of fish currently on the market. Consumers have recently grown concerned about the issue following the release photos which showed fish from… read more

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Posted on April 18, 2012

Commercial Driver Medical Examiners Must Undergo Training

A new ruling has just been passed that could affect everyone who shares the road with a big rig truck. Every two years, commercial drivers are required to submit to a medical examination with the Department of Transporation.  Around three million of these are performed every year in order to make sure that the driver’s… read more

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Posted on April 6, 2012

Recalled Ford Focus Pulled From Avis Budget’s Rental Fleet

When a recall gets issued, people are likely to only pay attention if they are the owners of the vehicle.  But what happens if someone has to rent a vehicle but the rental company isn’t keeping tabs on recalls? In a bid to protect consumers that may need to rent a car, the Avis Budget… read more

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Posted on April 4, 2012

Cephalosporin Livestock Ban Aims to Improve Consumer Health

Because of worries that it could actually adversely affect human beings, the Food and Drug Administration has taken steps to ban cephalosporin in livestock. The thinking works like this:  although antibiotics such as cephalosporin are a great way to treat infections, extended application can actually cause the person being treated to become susceptible to strengthened… read more

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Posted on March 22, 2012

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

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Posted on March 8, 2012

Group Asks FDA For Stricter Rules on Soda Caramel Coloring

A group is charging soda makers with endangering the public’s health by including what they say is a cancer-causing chemical in their products. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to ban 4-methylimidazole from soda.  The group has claimed that studies have shown unsafe levels of the… read more

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Posted on March 6, 2012

FDA Tells Spinal Implant Maker Synthes to Fix Plant Problems

First came the recalls that were initiated against hip implants and infant Tylenol made by subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson.  These were owing to serious safety concerns with the products.  Now, another potential Johnson & Johnson company is being warned of its product’s deficiencies by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA fired off a… read more

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Posted on March 1, 2012

Recall: Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Gas Cylinders

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 29,026,000 units of Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders after it was found that the recalled product posed a fire hazard to consumers. The voluntary recall was announced by the company, Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, due to the cylinders containing a potentially faulty… read more

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Posted on February 21, 2012

Shimano Recalling about 213 Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 213 units of Mountain Bicycle Handlebar Stems due to a fall hazard arising from the defective component. The company, Shimano American Corporation, announced the recall due to issues relating to the bolts used to hold the front plate to the stem body being pilled… read more

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Posted on February 8, 2012

Recall: Grand Strand Chicken Salad Sandwiches

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Grand Strand Sandwich company Chicken Salad Sandwiches due to the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the hard cooked eggs ingredient used in the sandwiches. The company announced the recall of the product after it was discovered that the sandwich contained hard cooked eggs which… read more

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Posted on February 3, 2012

Bumbleride Recalls Strollers Due to Faulty Front Wheel

Bumbleride has had to recall their Indie and Indie Twin strollers due to a defect that creates a possible fall hazard. 28,000 units are affected by this recall, which encompasses model numbers I-107, I-110, and I-205 in the single stroller product, and IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 in the twin stroller set.  Both products were produced… read more

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