WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to illnesses possibly associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS was informed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that[Read More…]
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Produce Valley, Inc. Initiates Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk
Duarte, Ca–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2010. Produce Valley, Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of a product which contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that is currently bring recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause[Read More…]
Barcel Announces Voluntary Recall
Irving, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2010. Barcel was notified by one of its suppliers that a seasoning used in Barcel Tostachos contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., which has voluntarily recalled several lots of this ingredient because of potential Salmonella exposure. In response, Barcel announced today that[Read More…]
Haselson International Trading Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 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. Name of Product: Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Units: About 23,000 Distributor: Haselson[Read More…]
Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 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. Name of Product: Mobile Power Packs Units: About 5,000 Manufacturer: Tumi, of South[Read More…]
Congressman Dennis Kucinich Announces He Will Vote in Favor of Passing President Obama’s Health Reform Proposal
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2010. Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) announced this morning that he will vote in favor of passing President Obama’s health reform legislation. Congressman Kucinich previously voted ‘no’ on the earlier House bill as it did not contain universal coverage. Kucinich has been a vocal supporter of expanding the[Read More…]
Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding VSA Modulator Recall
Torrance, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the U.S. to modify the Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel “soft” or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets[Read More…]
IDOT, Illinois State Police and Local Law Enforcement Say Luck Will Not Get You Home This St. Patrick’s Day
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) are partnering with numerous law enforcement agencies throughout the state during St. Patrick’s Day to remind everyone to act responsibly by designating a sober driver if they plan on consuming alcohol. The departments are providing[Read More…]
Administration Announces Opening of Exam Window for National Financial Capability Challenge
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. Starting this week, students from across the country may begin the National Financial Capability Challenge for a chance to be recognized by the Obama Administration for their outstanding achievement. The Challenge, which was unveiled in December 2009 by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Education Secretary Arne Duncan,[Read More…]
IRC Welcomes Introduction of the Refugee Protection Act of 2010 in the Senate
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–16 Mar 2010 – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) says it welcomes the introduction of the Refugee Protection Act of 2010, introduced yesterday by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.). The measure would change existing asylum policies to ensure more people who need and deserve US protection can benefit from it. [Read More…]
