CINCINNATI–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats. Cats that[Read More…]
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Dritz™ Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced 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…]
IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. NOTE: Expands previous recalls of Roman and roller blinds and has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm[Read More…]
Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced 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…]
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced 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…]
Reducing Childhood Obesity Through a Focus on Schools as Part of a Multi-Sectoral Approach
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. Background Childhood obesity is one of our nation’s leading health threats. Today, nearly one in three children and youth is already overweight or obese. The obesity epidemic is clearly taking its toll, as more and more kids are developing conditions and diseases that we would normally[Read More…]
CAP: How Bush Administration Inaction Created the BP Disaster
WASHINTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2010. Big Oil spent millions of dollars to sweep—and keep—George W. Bush and Dick Cheney in the White House. And it got its money’s worth. The new administration and its staunchly pro-oil congressional allies returned the favor by enacting one of the most pro-oil, anti-environment pieces of[Read More…]
DHS Testimony Re: ‘Deep Impact: Assessing the Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on States, Localities and the Private Sector’
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2010. Testimony of Assistant Secretary Juliette Kayyem before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, “Deep Impact: Assessing the Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on States, Localities and the Private Sector.” (Remarks as Prepared) Chairman Pryor, Senator Ensign and Members of the Subcommittee:[Read More…]
Top UN Envoy Deplores Deadly Attack on Afghan Wedding Party
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–10 June 2010 – The top United Nations official in Afghanistan has condemned last night’s attack on a wedding party in the southern province of Kandahar, which reportedly killed around 40 people and wounded at least 70 more. “I am shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of life[Read More…]
New UN Report Highlights Bleak Economic Situation for Palestinians
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–10 June 2010 – The economic situation in the occupied Palestinian territory has seen some improvement but remains precarious, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where the continued Israeli blockade undermines prospects for employment and growth, says a new United Nations report. The International Labour Organization (ILO), in its annual[Read More…]
