Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. Kerry Inc. of Beloit, WI is recalling two lots of Golden Dipt® Jalapeño Breader that were sold to foodservice distributors because one of our suppliers recalled an ingredient used in our mix for the potential presence of E. coli O121. Kerry Inc. was notified by[Read More…]
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Baptista’s Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps®
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. Baptista’s Bakery, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of 30 oz. Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps® packages because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life[Read More…]
IKEA N.A. Services, LLC Voluntarily Issues Expanded Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Almond, and/or Hazelnut on Certain IKEA Chocolate Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. CHOKLAND MÖRK, CHOKLAND MÖRK 70%, CHOKLAD LINGON & BLABAR, CHOKLAD NÖT, GODIS CHOKLADKROKANT, GODIS CHOKLADRAN and CHOKLAD LJUS, are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and/or Almond. “All Best Before Dates,” Sold from April 30, 2015 to July 1, 2016. IKEA had samples of[Read More…]
CDC Models Risk of Zika Virus Importation Resulting from Travel to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. According to the Brazilian Tourism Board, approximately 350,000 – 500,000 international visitors and athletes from 207 countries are expected to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Games). This travel volume represents a very small fraction – less than 0.25%[Read More…]
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Medical Marijuana
Congress under Pressure to Protect Patients and Move CARERS Act Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. Today, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism will hold a hearing entitled, “Researching the Potential Medical Benefits and Risks of Marijuana.” Senators will hear from witnesses from the FDA, NIDA, as well as medical[Read More…]
Two Flavors of Betty Crocker Cake Mix Recalled
Consumers reminded not to consume uncooked cake batter or raw flour products MINNEAPOLIS – (ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. Out of an abundance of caution, two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix sold in the U.S. and one flavor sold in Canada have been added to General Mills’ previously announced flour recall[Read More…]
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Testifies Before the House Judiciary Committee, July 12, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016 Testimony as prepared for delivery Good morning, Chairman [Bob] Goodlatte, Ranking Member [John] Conyers and distinguished members of the Committee. I am grateful for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss how we can continue working together to ensure the security of our nation,[Read More…]
‘Get EMPOWERED’ Event at Prairie State College on July 28 Features Chocolate Expert Valerie Beck
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the 2nd Annual “Get EMPOWERED!” event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2016, in the Conference Center of the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The theme this year is “Your[Read More…]
Behr Iron & Steel Inc. Sentenced on OSHA Violation Causing Death of Employee
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. A Rockford-based company was sentenced today by U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston for willfully violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, resulting in the death of an employee at the company’s facility in South Beloit, Ill. BEHR IRON & STEEL INC., a high volume ferrous[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth’s Bipartisan Government Waste Reduction Legislation Passed by House Oversight Committee
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth’s (IL-08) bipartisan GREAT (Getting Results through Enhanced Accountability and Transparency) Act to help reduce waste and unnecessary duplication across the federal government passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee this afternoon. The legislation, which is sponsored in the Senate by Homeland Security[Read More…]
