Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed a new rule yesterday restricting the use of pesticides on crops when honey bees are present for contracted pollination services. While the rule would apply to nearly all insecticides, including neonicotinoids that have been linked to bee population[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
The Popcorn Factory, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Product
Lake Forest, Ill –-(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. The Popcorn Factory of Lake Forest, Illinois is voluntarily recalling 600 4oz bags of “Lite Works Dill Pickle Popcorn,” (the “Product”) because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening[Read More…]
Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015 Great States Corporation Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mower, model 60517 Recall Summary Name of product: Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower Hazard: The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user. Remedy: View Details Replace[Read More…]
Nantucket Distributing Recalls Mason Jar Night Light Due to Burn Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. Mason Jar Night Lights Recall Summary Name of product: Mason Jar Night Light Hazard: The plastic around the base of the light bulb can melt, posing a burn hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Call Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shop andThat! or andThat! toll-free[Read More…]
EPA Proposes Increases in Renewable Fuel Levels
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. Today the EPA announced proposed volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and also proposed volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2017. The proposal would boost renewable fuel production and provide for ambitious yet responsible growth over[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on IRS Breach
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2015 “I am very concerned about the recent IRS announcement that hackers gained access to past tax returns of more than 100,000 people. For information about the breach and how you can protect yourself, please visit: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Get-Transcript-Application-Questions-and-Answers While the investigation is ongoing, signs suggest that these[Read More…]
A Patient’s Budding Cortex — In a Dish?
Networking neurons thrive in 3-D human “organoid” Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. A patient tormented by suicidal thoughts gives his psychiatrist a few strands of his hair. She derives stem cells from them to grow budding brain tissue harboring the secrets of his unique illness in a petri dish. She uses[Read More…]
Antibiotic Approved for Treating Infant Abdominal Infections
NIH-funded study evaluated meropenem in children under 3 months Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. The antibiotic meropenem was approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration for treating abdominal infections in children less than 3 months of age. The approval came after a study by a National Institutes of Health[Read More…]
Canadian Senate Committee Report Finds Neonicotinoids Play Role in Bee Mortality
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015. A report released by the Canadian Senate’s Committee on Agriculture and Forestry this week acknowledges that neonicotinoids are harmful to bees, although it adds that more scientific data is needed before making any policies in response. The report was released exactly one week after a similar[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Eric Shultz Aboard Air Force One, May 28, 2015
En Route Joint Base Andrews–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015 – 3:02 P.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One en route back to Washington, back from Miami where the President had a really worthwhile day touring the National Hurricane Center, discussing climate change, and then as you saw,[Read More…]
