Category Archives: Safety Tips

Chobani Recalls Greek Yogurt Cups

Chobani is voluntarily recalling their Greek yogurt cups due to the discovery of mold in -->

Toy-Related Injury & Death Statistics – Keeping Your Children Safe

In 2011, there were an estimated 262,300 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. -->

Wilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Consumers should stop using this product immediately. Wilton Industries is recalling the Chefmate Tea Kettle -->

Salmonella Warning for Vegetarians

Scientists have recently  traced a large outbreak of salmonella to tempeh, the popular meat substitute. -->

A Simple Device That Can Detect Concussions

As the high school and college football seasons approach us, parental concerns regarding the risk -->

Boating Safety Tips

With the increasing number of tragic boating accidents on the Hudson River, we remind everyone -->

Kids & Seatbelt Safety

Seatbelts have saved more than 69,000 lives from 2006 to 2010. Teens have the lowest -->

7 Foods Most Likely to Make You Sick

At least 9 million people in the U.S. suffer from a foodborne illness every year. -->

Nursing Home: Epidemic of Poor Dental Hygiene

The daughter of a World War II veteran, Katherine Ford, visited her father regularly at -->

New Study Suggests Less Football Practice Won’t Help Reduce Risk of Concussion

A new study, conducted by researchers from the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering -->

Motorcycle Crash on Old Hopewell Road Leaves Man Seriously Injured

A Wappingers Falls man is in critical condition after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle -->

SCS Direct Recalls Thermobaby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard

SCS is recalling the Thermobaby Bath Seat that was sold exclusively at Amazon.com. The product -->

The 5 Most Dangerous Recalled Drugs

Many drugs have been pulled off the market in the past few years due to -->

Safe Swimming: Safety Tips for Safer Swimming This Summer

Swimming can be enjoyed by people of all ages and with the weather heating up -->

Macy’s Recalls Infants’ First Impressions Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Infants’ First Impressions Varsity Jackets has been recalled because the snaps on the jackets can -->

5 Star Kids Apparel Recalls Boys’ Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop usage immediately. The long-sleeve hooded jackets have -->

Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire Hazard

Masterbuilt Manufacturing recalls Electric Smokehouse Smokers due to a fire hazard. The wood chip tray -->

Medical Malpractice: 10 Most Shocking Medical Mistakes

As a patient, you believe you are in good hands, but even the best doctor -->

One Child’s Death is Too Many: Preventing Backovers in Driveways

Most victims of backovers in driveways are the elderly and children. The driver of the -->

The City of Poughkeepsie Issues Boil Alert

The City of Poughkeepsie is advising every customer of its water system to boil water -->

Hiking Safety Tips

The Hudson Valley and upstate New York offer some of the best hiking trails in -->