Day: May 18, 2011

Suburban Police Officer Charged With Battering Teen

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A South Suburban Police Officer has been charged with intentionally injuring a teenager that he was taking into custody after the youth made a wisecrack to the officer in front of other teens, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. Lynell Porch, 39, was[Read More…]

Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2011.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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 recalled consumer product.[Read More…]

Durbin Raises Concerns with FDA About Melatonin in Baked Goods

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today raised concerns with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about baked goods containing neurohormone melatonin that, because they are marketed as dietary supplements, do not require approval by the FDA for use as additives in food. Durbin asked the FDA[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Second Army Casualty, May 17, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Sgt. Robert C. Schlote, 26, of Norfolk, Neb., died May 14, in Omaha, Neb., from a non-combat related medical illness.  He was assigned to the 195th Forward Support Company,[Read More…]

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall for Certain Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2011.  Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Inc. of Waukegan, Illinois is voluntarily recalling lot no. 11123 of its Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,[Read More…]

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