SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) closed the Schnucks grocery store at Sangamon Center North in Springfield Thursday, July 28, 2011 after discovering a contractor improperly removed and resurfaced flooring materials containing asbestos, which released fibers into the air. The asbestos fiber release has made[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Unapproved Emergency Birth Control Medicine Possibly in U.S. Distribution May Be Ineffective and Unsafe
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning U.S. consumers not to use the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital. These products may be counterfeit versions of the “morning after pill” and may not be safe or effective in preventing pregnancy. Evital[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard
Consumers will save $1.7 trillion at the pump, $8K per vehicle by 2025 WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. President Obama today announced a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Status of Debt Ceiling Negotiations (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)-July 29, 2011- This morning, President Obama spoke on the status of the debt ceiling negotiations from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House. The President urged Republicans and Democrats in Congress to find a bipartisan solution to avoid default that he can sign by Tuesday. Though we[Read More…]
Volvo Recall of Certain Model Year 2007 S80 Passenger Cars
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2011. Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007 S80 passenger cars manufactured from March 8, 2006 through May 16, 2007. The power steering reservoir return hose may have been incorrectly routed, which can result in increased pressure in the power steering system. The power steering return[Read More…]
Ohio Firm Recalls Jerky Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Alergen
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011 – Curly’s Custom Meats, a Jackson Center, Ohio establishment is recalling approximately 33 pounds of teriyaki-flavored beef jerky products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, derived from a spice blend, which is not noted on the label. The products[Read More…]
Long-Term Marijuana Use Not Associated With Deficits In Cognitive Performance, Study Says
“[A]fter controlling for education and other characteristics, there were no significant differences associated with cannabis consumption” Melbourne, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. The consumption of cannabis, even long-term, poses few adverse effects on cognitive performance, according to clinical trial data to be published in the scientific journal Addiction. Investigators at the University[Read More…]
Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Announces Plans for New Dosing Instructions for TYLENOL® Products
Fort Washington, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (“McNeil”) yesterday announced plans for new dosing instructions lowering the maximum daily dose for single-ingredient Extra Strength TYLENOL® (acetaminophen) products sold in the U.S. from 8 pills per day (4,000 mg) to 6 pills per day (3,000 mg). The[Read More…]
Deadline Approaching For 2011 Illinois State Fair Photo Contests And Talent Competition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. Time is running out to enter the Illinois State Fair Dog Photo Contest, Baby Photo Contest and Talent Competition. The deadline for each competition is Aug. 2, 2011. Entry forms for the contests are available in the Special Events Office, located in the Emmerson building on[Read More…]
Rules to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation Adopted during Elder Abuse Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. State regulations designed to protect elders from financial exploitation took effect yesterday. They were approved by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules on July 12. The regulations are needed to implement legislation signed last summer by Governor Quinn that required the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and[Read More…]
