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Cribs Recalled After Two Infant Deaths

Simplicity for Children has just issued their fourth recall in two years. The cribs, manufactured in China, are marketed under the Graco brand name. Simplicity recalled the product after two infants died because the drop-rail sides of their cribs were installed upside down. Both infants became trapp

By Claude Wyle

/ 26 Sep 2007

Hoping to Reduce Auto Accidents: Cell Phone Use Banned for Teenage Drivers

That’s it. The California Governor has signed into law a ban on teenage use of cellphones and texting and laptop computers while driving. In an effort to reduce distraction behind the wheel, and the resulting motor vehicle collisions, teenagers are now forbidden from using these devices while drivin

By Claude Wyle

/ 25 Sep 2007

Mattel Accepts Part of the Blame for Dangerous Recalled Toys

In a rare move, Mattel apologized to China and to its customers for its part in the recall of 21 million dangerous and defective toys. Mattel uses Chinese manufacturers to make about 65% of its toys, and derives a huge percentage of its profits from Chinese made toys. Mattel admitted that a substant

By Claude Wyle

/ 24 Sep 2007

Big Victory for San Francisco Pedestrians

Good news for San Francisco pedestrian safety; 19th Avenue between Junipero Serra Boulevard and Lake Street, one of San Francisco’s most dangerous streets for pedestrians, will be designated a Safety Enhancement Double Fine Zone in the next California legislative session. This residential street has

By Claude Wyle

/ 23 Sep 2007

South San Francisco Woman Suffers Brain Injuries in Hit and Run

A South San Francisco woman was struck by yet another hit and run driver while walking her dog this last Tuesday. The dog was killed and this woman suffered severe brain injuries. Although she is expected to survive this pedestrian accident, she will have to live with the day to day nightmare of ser

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Sep 2007

Quong Hop & Co. Recalls Tofu Due to Potential Contamination

Quong Hop & Co., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling all the Soy Deli brand tofu that has a code date of December 17, 2007 and is also recalling some kinds of Soy Deli and Quong Hop tofu with a code date of September 23, 2007.The other kinds of tofu being recalled includes a 30 ounce Soy Deli

By Wayne Schlaht

/ 21 Sep 2007

Big Rig Crash On San Mateo Bridge Injures Drivers and Pedestrians

In yet another bizarre crash involving multiple trucks, three people suffered major personal injuries, including the driver of one of the trucks, a passenger in another truck and someone standing on the shoulder who was hit by flying debris. The truck accident on the San Mateo Bridge happened when o

By Claude Wyle

/ 21 Sep 2007

Dole Announces New E.Coli-Related Salad Recall

Dole Food Co. announced yet another recall, this time of “Dole Hearts Delight” bagged salads in the United States and Canada Monday, after finding that the salads may contain E. coli. Although, according to Dole, no one has been reported sick from eating the salads, some salad in Canada has been fou

By Claude Wyle

/ 19 Sep 2007

Crocs Shoes And Escalator Accidents

Crocs shoes, those popular plastic clogs with the soft soles that children love to wear, have been linked to accidents worldwide that involve the shoes becoming caught in escalators. Mostly small children are suffering toe and foot injuries in San Francisco and throughout the world. Officials at air

By Claude Wyle

/ 18 Sep 2007

Brain Damage A Cruel Legacy From Iraq War

The war in Iraq is still raging, but one legacy is already making itself known across America: an epidemic of brain-damaged GIs. Thousands of troops have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, or TBI. These blast-caused head injuries are so different from the ones doctors are used to seeing fro

By Claude Wyle

/ 16 Sep 2007

Manufacturers Had Prior Knowledge of Dangerous Popcorn Chemical

According to documents released to Cox Newspapers, an Environmental Protection Agency report was kept secret after the agency received pressure from the popcorn industry, and popcorn manufacturers knew of the potential health risks associated with a chemical called diacetyl in microwave popcorn for

By Claude Wyle

/ 15 Sep 2007

Barbie Barbells Recalled due to Toxic Lead Hazard

Mattel Inc., has issued a recall of Barbie Barbells and other Barbie accessories. The company issued a recall voluntarily after learning Barbie’s Barbells contain lead-based paint. This may not be a problem for Barbie, but could be toxic to children and lead to serious injury if children put the toy

By Claude Wyle

/ 14 Sep 2007