Day: September 2, 2010

NOAA Reopens More than 5,000 Square Miles in the Gulf to Fishing, September 2, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2010.  NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 5,130 square miles of Gulf waters stretching from the far eastern coast of Louisiana, through Mississippi, Alabama, and the western Florida panhandle. The reopening was announced after consultation with FDA and under a re-opening protocol agreed to by[Read More…]

Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]

P&G Voluntarily Recalls a Small Amount of Dry Cat Food

CINCINNATI–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2010.  The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food products due to potential salmonella exposure.   No illnesses have been reported, and no other Iams pet food products are involved. Only one[Read More…]

Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2010.  The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Swing sets Units: About[Read More…]

Enhanced Travel Website to Help Steer Midwest Motorists

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2010.   Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig today announced that Illinois along with the other Lake Michigan Interstate Gateway Alliance (LMIGA) partners are launching a new travel website to enhance services provided by the Gateway Traveler Information System.  Formerly known as the Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee (GCM) Priority[Read More…]

Illinois Community College Leaders Express Concerns Over Taxpayer Support for Proprietary Schools

ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2010.  Two Illinois community college leaders today joined the chorus of voices raising concerns over taxpayer support for proprietary (for-profit) colleges through state and federal financial aid programs. Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Vice-Chair Suzanne Morris and College of Lake County President Dr. Jerry Weber were among a[Read More…]

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