WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. The US Environmental Protection Agency today released peer reviewed results from the first round of its own independent toxicity testing on eight oil dispersants. EPA conducted testing to ensure that decisions about ongoing dispersant use in the Gulf of Mexico continue to be grounded in the best[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Coast Guard and EPA Send Directive to BP on Oil Spill Waste Management Plan
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. Today, the U.S. Coast Guard, with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreement, issued a directive to BP on how the company should manage recovered oil, contaminated materials and liquid and solid wastes recovered in cleanup operations from the BP oil spill. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with EPA,[Read More…]
NOAA and University Scientists Launch Research Cruise to Determine Effects of Oil Spill on Endangered Whales
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. NOAA ship Gordon Gunter will depart today to continue its mission to evaluate the effects of the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill on whales and dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, including the endangered sperm whale. This project includes leading researchers from Cornell University, Oregon State University,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs and National Incident Commander Thad Allen, July 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010 – 1:46 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. We are lucky to be joined today by our National Incident Commander — and I’m sure you all read the press release yesterday, newly retired Admiral Thad Allen, joining us today sans his several decades of uniform, to[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Briefing on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, July 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. President Obama and Vice-President Biden received a briefing today from Secretary Napolitano, Secretary Chu, Secretary Salazar, Administrator Jackson, Administrator Lubchenco, Carol Browner and other senior administration officials on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Secretary Napolitano and National Incident Commander Allen provided a situational update and[Read More…]
I Dolce Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in ‘Gelato’
Warwick, RI–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. I Dolce Inc. dba Roba Dolce of Warwick, RI is recalling its 33.8 oz (1 Liter) packages of Roba Dolce Double Chocolate Chunk Gelato because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if[Read More…]
Feline’s Pride Issues Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination
Buffalo, NY–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. Feline’s Pride is announcing a voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. People handling raw pet food can[Read More…]
Tri-Union Seafoods Issues Precautionary, Voluntary Recall of Limited 12-Ounce Chicken of the Sea Brand Solid White Tuna in Water
San Diego–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is issuing a precautionary, voluntary recall of a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 12-ounce solid white tuna in water. Due to a production error, the product does not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness, and the company is conducting[Read More…]
Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: External laptop battery Units: About[Read More…]
Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced yesterday 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…]
