Gretna, LA–(ENWSPF)–April 2, 2010. Zatarain’s has announced a voluntary recall of Zatarain’s Original Dirty Rice Mix, 8 oz. package with UPC Code 7142909535 and a “BEST BY” date of JAN 19 12H. Zatarain’s Original Dirty Rice Mix packages with this date code contain undeclared wheat and barley ingredients. People who[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 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. Name of Product: Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Units: About 5,800 Distributor: Agio International Co. of Hong Kong. Hazard:[Read More…]
Bauer Recalls Children’s Hockey Sticks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades Units:[Read More…]
Chrome Shelving Recalled by King Long Metal Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENWESPF)–April 2, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Six Tier Chrome Shelving Unit Units: About 6,800 Manufacturer: King Long[Read More…]
Watkins Incorporated Recalls Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning Because of Possible Health Risk
Winona, MN–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2010. Watkins Inc. of Winona, MN, is recalling 306 units of its individual 4.6 ounce containers and 283 units of its 0.9 ounce packages of Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, April 2, 2010
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of March 21-27, 2010, nationally most key flu indicators remained about the same as during the previous week;[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Health Insurance Reform in Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2010 – 3:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Portland! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Portland. AUDIENCE: Yes we can! Yes we can! Yes we can! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you,[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2010 Health reform legislation signed by President Obama includes a Small Business Health Care Tax Credit to help small businesses afford the cost of covering their workers. Key Facts about the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit The tax credit, which is effective immediately, can cover up[Read More…]
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Pledges More Than $300 Million to Haiti’s Long-Term Recovery
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2010. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) pledged to extend the emergency phase of its work in Haiti for up to twelve months and committed more than $300 million towards Haiti’s long-term recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of January 12. The[Read More…]
NEW REPORT: Homeownership Done Right
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2010. Today the Center for American Progress released a new report, “Homeownership Done Right: What Experience and Research Teaches Us,” that reviews the considerable evidence that lower-income and minority homeowners benefit from well-designed affordable homeownership programs, many of which are weathering the foreclosure crisis reasonably well. The[Read More…]
