Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., (“Del Monte Fresh”) is initiating a voluntary recall of Granny Smith green apples because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or[Read More…]
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Del Monte Recalls Limited Quantity of ‘Fresco Fresh’ Brand Parfait Yogurt Cups Due to Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., (“Del Monte Fresh”) is initiating a voluntary recall of “Fresco Fresh” brand parfait yogurt cups because they may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening[Read More…]
Study Finds Wildflowers Contain More Neonics than Treated Fields
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015. A new study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, has found that wildflowers bordering fields that are treated with neonicotinoids contain a higher concentration of the bee-toxic pesticides than the actual treated fields, pointing out an often overlooked avenue of exposure for bees. Widely-used neonicotinoids, which[Read More…]
Clues to Opioid Abuse from State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
CDC study shows urgent need for improved prescribing practices Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015. Drug overdose is the leading cause of injury death in the United States – mostly due to abuse and misuse of prescription opioid pain relievers, benzodiazepines (sedatives/tranquilizers), and stimulants. Information from state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs)[Read More…]
New Campaign Targets Popcorn Companies’ Use of Bee-Toxic Insecticide
Consumers demand Pop Secret and Pop Weaver stop using neonicotinoid-coated corn seeds WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2015—Center for Food Safety today launched a new campaign asking Pop Secret and Pop Weaver, two of the largest popcorn companies in the country, to source their popcorn from seeds that are free of neonicotinoid[Read More…]
New Report Reveals Broken Animal Drug Safety Review System
Limited public information, incomplete analysis and fragmented system jeopardize public and animal health Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2015. Today, Center for Food Safety released a new report, “America’s Secret Animal Drug Problem: How lack of transparency is endangering human health and animal welfare.” The comprehensive report surveys the current available safety[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015 – 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Last December — more than 13 years after our nation was attacked by al Qaeda on 9/11 — America’s combat mission in Afghanistan came to a responsible end. That milestone was achieved thanks to the courage and the[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Rule to Improve Information About Access to Credit in the Mortgage Market
Bureau Takes Steps to Simplify the Reporting Process for Financial Institutions WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to improve information reported about the residential mortgage market. The rule will shed more light on consumers’ access to mortgage credit by updating the[Read More…]
At the University of Chicago, a Coalition of Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Adjunct Professors Demand Union Rights and a Living Wage
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2015. A coalition of undergraduates, graduate students, and adjunct professors will assemble on Friday, October 16 at 3 p.m. at the University of Chicago administration office, 5801 S. Ellis Ave. (quadrangle side of Levi Hall) to demand a living wage of at least $15 an hour for all[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Oct. 10, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending October 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 255,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 1,000 from 263,000 to 262,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
