Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. Organic Food Bar, Inc. of Fullerton, CA is recalling the specific listed lots of Chocolatey Chocolate Chip RAW Organic Food Bars listed below, because they may contain undeclared peanut proteins. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious[Read More…]
Day: April 15, 2011
Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of 6 Lot Numbers Of Archer Farms Ground Turmeric Due To Excessive Lead Levels
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. B&M, Inc. of Mount Vernon, Missouri is voluntarily recalling Archer Farms Ground Turmeric sold at Target stores in glass bottles with a net weight of 2.6 oz. (74g), due to elevated levels of lead. Lead can accumulate in the body over time. Too much can[Read More…]
Libya: UN Warns Funding Shortfall Could Slow Aid Effort for Victims of Conflict
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 April 2011 – The United Nations refugee agency warned today that a lack of funding could undermine its ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to tens of thousands of people displaced by the unrest in Libya, saying it has so far received slightly over half of the funding[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Park Week 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. Every day, America’s national parks — from the smallest historic sites to the largest natural spaces — contribute to our Nation’s collective health and spirit. These places preserve our unique history and iconic symbols. They protect ecosystems and serve as reservoirs of biodiversity. They are[Read More…]
Statement by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on House Republican Budget Vote
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. The President agrees with House Republicans that we must reduce our deficit and put our country on a fiscally sound path, but we disagree with their approach. The House Republican plan places the burden of debt reduction on those who can least afford it, ends[Read More…]
Message From President Obama Regarding Passover
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 15, 2011. My family and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating the sacred festival of Passover. On Monday evening, Jewish families and their friends in America, Israel, and around the world will gather around the Seder table and retell the story of the Exodus, one[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, April 15, 2011
En Route Joint Base Andrews–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011 – 1:39 P.M. EDT. MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. I don’t have any opening announcements or statements, so I will take your questions. Q The President said in an interview today that the debt ceiling won’t be raised without spending cuts. Can you explain[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton to the Press on Libya, April 15, 2011
BERLIN–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Goodness. First, let me thank you for being patient with my schedule and giving us a chance to postpone this so that I could talk to you. First, I want to thank Chancellor Merkel and Foreign Minister Westerwelle for hosting us here in Berlin.[Read More…]
Army Released March Suicide Data
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. The Army released suicide data today for the month of March. Among active-duty soldiers, there were seven potential suicides: none have been confirmed as suicide, and seven remain under investigation. For February 2011, the Army reported eight potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Relief Effort to Help Victims of Japan Quake and Tsunami
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a statewide humanitarian relief effort to harness Illinois’ technological and agricultural resources to provide vital supplies for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will donate 2,000 critically-needed radiation detectors to assist[Read More…]