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…]
Day: May 18, 2011
UN-AU Mission Investigates Fresh Round of Air Strikes in Sudan’s Darfur Region
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 May 2011. Sudanese armed forces have carried out another round of air strikes against a village in Darfur, this time striking a settlement in the north of the war-torn region, the joint United Nations-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) reported today. Government aircraft struck the village of Sukamir, about[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…]
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, May 18, 2011
En Route New London, Connecticut—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2011 – 9:39 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Okay, before I take your questions, just wanted to let you know that on Friday President Obama will visit CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, to meet with a broad range of the intelligence community, to thank them[Read More…]
Statement from the White House Press Secretary on S. 940 Re: Repeal of Oil Subsidies
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2011. It is disappointing that at a time when oil companies are posting near record profits, Republican Leadership in the Senate led an effort to protect billions of dollars in tax breaks for the oil and gas industry that even oil and gas CEO’s in the[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…]
Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2011. Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced that it is recalling its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Boss Pet has been notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., that a batch[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…]