At least 20 people received food poisoning and some were hospitalized because of a salmonella outbreak at Iguana Joe’s in Atascocita, TX. The salmonella outbreak lead to the restaurant closing. Harris County public health officials say they closed the restaurant because it failed to address repeated food safety violations, which resulted in food poisoning. Over the last two months, the …
How Firework-Related Injuries Occur
You might have enjoyed some fireworks this 4th of July, but each year around 10,000 people are treated in the emergency room because of fireworks related injuries. Fireworks injuries can occur to anyone, but usually the victims are children ages 5-19 and adults ages 25-55. Here are some of the typical ways burn injuries related to fireworks occur: Using non-consumer …
Top 3 Designated Driver Apps
In 2011, there were 1,213 drunk driving fatalities in Texas, which is one of the highest amount of drunk driving fatalities in the nation. During holidays like the 4th of July, Texas drunk driving accidents are usually more likely to occur than at other times. To help you find designated drivers this holiday weekend, here are some designated driver smartphone …
How to Bike Safely in Dallas-Fort Worth
It’s fun to ride your bicycle on winding, empty, country roads. But now many cyclists ride their bikes as they commute around the city, which is very dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control, across the U.S. each year more than 500,000 people are treated for bicycling injuries from biking accidents. It’s important to know how to navigate your …
Food Poisoning Strikes Airplane Passengers
During a recent trans-Atlantic flight, 15 people took ill in a possible case of food poisoning, officials told ABC News. The passengers on the plane had stomach cramps and were vomiting, which are signs of food poisoning. Inspectors with the local health department and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met Delta Flight 72 as it arrived at Kennedy …
CPSC’s June Product Recalls
There are many ways you or your loved ones can receive injuries from products you have around your home. But most injuries from products are the result of a negligent company. To help protect your family, here are some of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s product recalls from June: Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards The …
Nap Nanny Infant Recliners Recalled After Five Infant Deaths
From 2009 to now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received at least 92 incident reports involving the Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill products, including five infant deaths. The reports included infants hanging or falling over the side of the products, including some infants who were restrained in the product’s harness. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using all …
4 Ways to Prevent House Fires
Each year around 3,400 people are killed in house fires, which are the third most common cause of accidental deaths at home. Deaths and burn injuries from fires are usually due to the negligence of someone else, and could have been avoided. To help you protect your loved ones from burn injuries, here are four ways you can prevent a …
Top 3 Types of Biking Accidents
During picturesque June days, you might love riding your bike around Dallas. But even though you might enjoy cycling during the summer, Dallas bicycle accidents occur often. To protect yourself from getting in a biking accident, here are three common biking accidents and how you can avoid them: The Right Cross Biking Accident: The most common biking accident is when …
How to Prevent Dog Bites at Dog Parks
It can be fun to take your dog to a dog park on beautiful summer days, but it can also scary if your dog or others dogs are aggressive and prone to attacking or biting other dogs or owners. Here are four tips on how you can prevent your dog from showing aggression while at the dog park: Show authority: …
