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Elderly San Francisco Driver Causes Pedestrian Death

A 90-year-old woman turned left onto Pine Street from Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California, last Sunday night. Six pedestrians were crossing the street in the intersection at the time. Although most of the pedestrians managed to avoid the automobile, the negligent driver struck and killed Su

By Claude Wyle

/ 18 Oct 2007

Salmonella Food Poisoning, Now in Pot Pies, A National Epidemic?

Health officials reported that Con Agra Food’s Banquet pot pies could be connected to 139 cases of salmonella food poisoning in 30 states. ConAgra stopped production of the pot pies. ConAgra said their pies were safe, if properly cooked, but they also advised consumers not to eat their chicken or tu

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Oct 2007

Unsafe Left Turn Causes Fatal San Francisco Motorcycle Accident

This last Thursday, a negligent car driver made a left turn into the path of a motorcyclist in San Francisco, causing the motorcycle to collide with the side of the car. This dangerous left turn caused the wrongful death of 37-year-old Teterio Carpenter. The fatal motorcycle accident occurred at app

By Claude Wyle

/ 11 Oct 2007

Dangerous San Francisco Intersection Claims Another Life

Sloat and 19th Avenue is arguably the most dangerous intersection in the city of San Francisco. Last year, seven people suffered fatal injuries at this intersection. Wednesday, a 21-year-old pedestrian was killed during a head-on collision in which one car jumped the curb. An unidentified mother and

By Claude Wyle

/ 9 Oct 2007

San Francisco Muni Bus Causes Pedestrian Accident

A San FranciscoMuni Bus struck a pedestrian early Tuesday morning, at the corner of 6th and Market Street, in San Francisco, California. Passengers on the bus yelled at the driver to stop, but it was too late; the bus ran right into the woman. The pedestrian survived this Muni Bus collision, but suf

By Claude Wyle

/ 8 Oct 2007

Unwanted Ingredient in Salmon Spread Prompts Recall

Eating Jensen’s Smoked Salmon and Onion spread will give you more than just bad breath. “Listeria monocytogenes,” a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, has worked its way into Jensen’s product line. Listerine won’t work on Listeria, so if this product is in your fridge, t

By Claude Wyle

/ 7 Oct 2007

Alcohol to Blame in Fatal Highway Accident

Another drunk driver has needlessly taken the life of another. Early Thursday morning, Zhang Bailan was driving south on Highway 101 in San Francisco California. He had been drinking earlier that night, and struck another vehicle as he attempted to exit onto Third Street. The driver of the car Baila

By Claude Wyle

/ 6 Oct 2007

635,000 Chinese Toys Recalled by US Product Safety Commission

More than 635,000 Chinese Toys have been recalled by the US Product Safety Commission. The majority of the toys are unsafe because they contain toxic levels of lead. Children can suffer serious injuries from lead exposure. Other products are unsafe due to faulty manufacturing or design. Since roughl

By Claude Wyle

/ 5 Oct 2007

Muni Riders Rescue Fellow Rider

Riders on the L-line streetcar witnessed horrific drama Tuesday night, as Muni riders saved a fellow rider from serious injuries. The drama began when the hand of an unknown rider became trapped in a Muni door. As the train accelerated, the man was dragged against the asphalt. Panicked passengers tr

By Claude Wyle

/ 4 Oct 2007

Deceitful Marketing Lands Proctor & Gamble in Hot Water

Proctor & Gamble has been marketing Vicks Early Defense Foaming Hand Sanitizer to school children as an antimicrobial product. The only problem is, this product has not been proven safe or effective for this claim, and may not protect children from illness. In response, the FDA issued a warning lett

By Claude Wyle

/ 3 Oct 2007

Ice Cream Recalled Due to Undisclosed Ingredient

Thousands of pints of Private Selection ice cream sold in Ralphs and Food-4-Less stores will soon be destroyed. While this may be tragic for some ice cream lovers, it may be a matter of life-and-death for people afflicted with egg allergies. This is because the product may contain eggs, but eggs are

By Claude Wyle

/ 2 Oct 2007

Injured Bicyclist Closing in on a $150,000 Settlement

San Francisco Police Officer, Philip Welsh, struck Robert Kellogg, a bicyclist, approximately three years ago today. Officer Welsh was on duty and dressed in uniform when he smashed into Kellogg at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Stockton and Green Streets. Rather than assisting the injured

By Claude Wyle

/ 1 Oct 2007