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• Salmonella Food Poisoning, Now in Pot Pies, A National Epidemic?

  Claude Wyle | October 12, 2007 9:49 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Health officials reported that Con Agra Food's Banquet pot pies could be connected to 139 cases of salmonella food poisoning in 30 states. ConAgra stopped production of the pot pies. ConAgra said their pies were safe, if properly cooked, but they also advised consumers not to eat their chicken or turkey pot pies, until the pies are adequately investigated. The Centers for Disease Control and...

• Big Victory for San Francisco Pedestrians

  Claude Wyle | September 23, 2007 12:46 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 a higher rate of pedestrian accidents, many of which involve children or the elderly, which will...

• "Sarge" Toy Car Poses Lead Poisoning Risk

  Claude Wyle | August 18, 2007 6:17 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Today's toy box seems to pose a greater risk to children of lead poisoning that old, lead-based paint, ever did. Mattel announced earlier this week that the "Sarge" die cast toy cars, imported from China, may contain excessive lead levels. Parents should frequently consult the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to keep their children's toy box non-toxic. For more information on this...

• Truck v. Bicycle Accident: San Francisco Fatality

  Claude Wyle | July 26, 2007 9:25 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  No Charges in Fatal SF Truck vs. Bicycle Accident San Francisco police have not filed charges against the truck driver of a big rig that crushed to death a San Francisco Bicyclist yesterday afternoon in the city's Bayview District. According to police, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer, was driving north on 3rd Street, along with a bicyclist traveling in the same direction on 3rd. The truck began to...

• Easy Bake Ovens Recalled, Can Cause Burns to Children

  Claude Wyle | February 06, 2007 4:45 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  About 985,000 Hasbro Easy-Bake Ovens, now manufactured in China, have been recalled for repair because they pose an entrapment and burn hazard hazard for children. Parents and caregivers should immediately take these dangerous products away from children under 8 years of age to avoid serious personal injuries, specifically burns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary...

• Pedestrian Attorneys Seek Accountability From Muni

  Claude Wyle | September 03, 2007 4:46 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  In SAN FRANCISCO, the fourth victim of a Muni-involved pedestrian crash in two weeks was struck by a Muni train Tuesday. According to the Muni's own spokesperson, as of last week, San Francisco Muni vehicles had been involved in 956 accidents this year alone, 39 with pedestrians, five of which were fatal. San Francisco pedestrians are being run over at an astoundingly high rate, and The City...

• Choking Hazard Posed by Playskool Sippy Cups

  Claude Wyle | August 21, 2007 4:10 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  After receiving reports of children chewing through the spout of Playskook Sippy cups and choking, CVS Pharmacy has announced a recall of the product. Consumers of the product should immediately discard the product and may receive a full refund from CVS stores. For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Underage Drinking Linked to Fatal Auto Accident

  Claude Wyle | July 24, 2007 2:04 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Police believe alcohol and inexperience were primary collision factors in the fatal crash that killed four last night in Almaden Valley, San Jose. Erik James Sattersom sped along a curvy road with a limit of 35 m.p.h. at speeds upwards of 80 m.p.h. He lost control of his car, struck an elderly couple standing at the side of the road, and then smashed into two trees. The elderly couple,...

• Catastrophic Highway Accident Linked to Shoddy Scaffolding

  Claude Wyle | July 01, 2007 3:45 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Three people suffered serious injuries early yesterday morning when scaffolding on a highway onramp near Chico, California collapsed. Miraculously, no fatalities occurred when thirty-six tons of steel crashed on top of the vehicles underneath. Three survivors suffered serious injuries, including multiple broken bones. One brave FedEx driver was trapped in his truck for more than three hours...

• San Francisco Muni Light Rail Trains Collide

  Claude Wyle | July 21, 2009 8:01 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  In the last three months, nine people have been killed, and more than 170 injured in a series of crashes on the nation’s aging public transit systems. This horrific streak began in Boston, on...