Food safety tips for pregnant women during the holidays
The birth rate among women in their early forties increased in 2009, while it dropped among younger age groups […]
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Top three safety tips for children’s toys this holiday season
Although new toy safeguards have contributed to a decline in toy recalls since 2008 and toy-related fatalities decreased in 2009,
Recall of the Week: Children’s flashlights sold at Dollar Tree Stores due to fire and burn hazards
Dollar Tree Stores is recalling about 275,000 Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Iron Man 2 projector flashlights. The flashlights can cause the
New campaign on crib safety for parents, grandparents, and caregivers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is joining three child safety organizations to launch a crib safety video, “Safe Sleep
Should you refuse to be x-rayed by an airport body-scanning machine?
The Transportation Security Administration plans to have 450 body-scanning machines operating at 33 airports by the end of the year.
Bravo Sports trampolines are being recalled due to fall hazard
About 160,000 Bravo Sports trampolines are being recalled. Incorrectly assembled trampolines can allow the top rails and legs to bend
Recall of the Week: Fischer-Price toys, tricycles, and high chairs due to safety issues
About 11 million Fisher-Price tricycles, toys, and high chairs are being recalled due to choking hazards and faulty construction. The
Olympia Food Co-op Harvest Dinner a fall delight
Yesterday, the Olympia Food Coop celebrated the fall harvest with its Sixth Annual Harvest Dinner. It was great fun. The
Remembering 9-11 after nine years
On Sept. 11, 2001, I was in Madrid visiting my daughter. When I learned about the attacks by terrorists on