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Topps Meat Co. Recalls Tainted Beef

Twenty-three people in eight states fell ill after eating E.coli-laden hamburgers from Topps Meat Co. The average person recovers from E. coli poisoning in less that a week. However, E. coli can be fatal or cause serious injuries to the very young, the elderly, or those with compromised immune syste

By Claude Wyle

/ 30 Sep 2007

Dangerous Playpens Recalled After Strangulation Death

Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., recalled nearly half a million playpens after the wrongful death of a 10-year-old boy. The infant was strangled to death when he became caught in a looped restraining strap. The company blames the parents for the death, claiming they should never have left the child in the

By Claude Wyle

/ 29 Sep 2007

Speeding Teen Driver Causes Fatal Auto Accident

Rachel Vargas, a 14-year-old, suffered fatal injuries when the car she rode in spun out of control and hit into the center divider on Interstate 680, near Pleasanton. Police say the driver, Drori Levi was driving at an extremely high rate of speed, which likely was the cause of this auto accident. F

By Claude Wyle

/ 28 Sep 2007

The Dangerous Streets of San Francisco

Whether you are driving in San Francisco, or trying to walk across a busy street, you will always be risking personal injuries or wrongful death. Although it’s never really been easy to negotiate the Streets Of San Francisco, this year marks a troubling spike in motor vehicle collision deaths, and d

By Claude Wyle

/ 28 Sep 2007

Wrongful Death of Caltrans Highway Worker

In Dublin, California, near the 580-680 interchange, a negligent driver lost control of his Porsche, hit a Caltrans truck, bounced off, and struck and killed Djuan Bush, age 24, of San Leandro, before striking another truck. Mr. Bush, a Caltrans employee, was hit by the Porsche as he was working on

By Claude Wyle

/ 27 Sep 2007

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