Category: Galfand Berger Blog
Which Parts of Pennsylvania Have the Highest Rate of School Bus Safety Violations?
Did you know that more than one quarter of all traffic violations involving school buses and school zones occur in the first two months after the new school year starts? As drivers adjust to the influx of students and buses on the roads, more accidents and infractions happen. Each year, a cohort of organizations, including[…]
Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall
This week, Johnson & Johnson issued a voluntary recall for five of its sunscreen sprays after the company identified that they contained trace amounts of benzene. Benzene is a highly flammable chemical. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) determined that exposure to benzene can cause cancer in humans, which makes it[…]
February is American Heart Month
Every February, organizations across the nation like the American Heart Association (AHA), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHBLI) and The Heart Truth join together to commemorate American Heart Month by encouraging individuals to reduce their chances of developing heart disease by making healthy lifestyles choices. Cardiovascular disease runs rampant in the United States,[…]
Consumer Alert: Major Dog Food Recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning all pet lovers about a large-scale recall of contaminated dog and cat food products. So far, the agency is aware of approximately 70 pets that died and 80 others that are ill after the eating various Sportmix pet food products. Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. manufactured the food[…]
This Year’s Holiday Safety Tips
As people across the country are gearing up to ring in the holiday season and to celebrate the new year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding Americans that with the festivities can come unexpected property damages and injuries. Holiday home hazards include cooking fires, fireplaces and woodstoves, unsafe toys, and popular decorations like[…]