The food service industry can help prevent norovirus outbreaks Norovirus Questions and Answers. Entire infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Most norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food occur in food service settings, according to a Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infected food workers are frequently the[Read More…]
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Wyden, Merkley and Sanders Introduce New Bill to Bring Accountability to the VA
Bill Would Boost VA Accountability, Streamline Hiring Process and Shorten Wait Times to Medical Care Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2014. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and several of their Senate colleagues in introducing a bill late yesterday to bring accountability to the Department of[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Jazz Professor Wins Award for Best Live Performance Album
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Paul Wertico, a professor of jazz at Roosevelt University and a member of the Chicago- based trio of Wertico Cain & Gray, has won top honors from the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Live Performance category for the album Sound Portraits. Known for championing original[Read More…]
Senator Durbin to CN: Keep Your Promises To Illinois Communities
Senator’s letter in response to concerns raised by officials and residents in communities along the EJ&E WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. In response to concerns raised by communities across Illinois, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday called on Canadian National to address ongoing safety and traffic issues including: Canadian National’s lack[Read More…]
Mission Archery Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: June 03, 2014 Recall number: 14-197 Recalled Mission MXB crossbow Recall Summary Name of product: MXB crossbows Hazard: The crossbow can fire[Read More…]
EPA’s Response on Pesticide Drift and Children’s Health Challenged
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Environmental advocacy groups filed an Administration Objection and a court appeal last week in order to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) refusal to quickly correct errors in pesticide registrations and immediately implement measures to protect children from exposure to dangerous pesticides that drift from fields[Read More…]
Ocean Spray Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of 8-ounce Greek Yogurt Covered Craisins® Dried Cranberries
Isolated to One UPC Code and Two Dates Sold in 24 States Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Ocean Spray today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling two production lots of Ocean Spray® Greek Yogurt Covered Craisins® Dried Cranberries because the products may contain yogurt covered peanuts.[Read More…]
Governors State University’s Community Garden Plots are Now Available
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014 – Gather up all your gardening tools and put them to good use at Governors State University’s organic community garden. Plots are now available. The university’s sustainable garden gives area residents a chance to use organic methods to grow the vegetables of their choice. The[Read More…]
‘Vote Medical Marijuana’ Campaign Airs TV Ads Calling Out Congressional Opponents of Medical Marijuana
Patient advocates are producing ads in an effort to educate public, hold federal policymakers accountable Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2014. The medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is running 30-second TV advertisements on MSNBC in Maryland and South Florida over the next few days to draw attention to[Read More…]
University of Chicago Alumni Demand Trauma Center as U of C Preps Obama Library Bid
Alumni announce they will not donate to University until they open trauma center Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2014. As the University of Chicago prepares its bid for the Obama presidential library, alumni are joining a growing chorus of voices demanding that the school open a trauma center. During the University’s annual[Read More…]
