WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2010. With child obesity and child hunger both on the rise, Congress has a critical opportunity to help children be healthy and succeed in school by improving access to and the quality of the U.S. child nutrition programs and the Women Infants and Children (WIC), witnesses told[Read More…]
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‘Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips – Sweet Maui Onion’ and ‘Hawaiian – Sweet Maui Onion Rings’ Recalled Because of Possible Health Risk
Algona, Washington–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2010. Out of regard and concern for our consumers, Tim’s Cascade Snacks of Algona, Washington is recalling ‘HAWAIIAN® Kettle Style Potato Chips – SWEET MAUI ONION’ AND ‘HAWAIIAN – SWEET MAUI ONION RINGS‘ because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can[Read More…]
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 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: Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Units: About 900 Manufacturer/Distributor: American Electric Lighting,[Read More…]
Children’s Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 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 Bangles Units: About 1,200 Importer: Chandigarh Fashion Inc., of[Read More…]
Boys’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 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: Boys’ Hooded Jackets Units: About 75 Importer: Ten West Apparel,[Read More…]
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 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: Innovations and “At Home with Meijer” Roman Shades and Roll-Up[Read More…]
Children’s Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 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: Scooby Doo, Tweety and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets Units:[Read More…]
Food, Electricity, Water Top Priorities for Post-Quake Chile, UN Relief Wing Reports
CHILE–(ENEWSPF)–3 March 2010 – The situation in the main areas of Chile affected by the recent earthquake is still critical, the United Nations relief wing reported today, noting that access to food and the restoration of electricity and drinking water are still the top priorities. According to the Office for[Read More…]
Incorporating the Best Ideas from Both Parties Into Health Care Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2010. Yesterday the President sent a letter to Congressional leaders outlining four additional Republican ideas he’d be willing to include. These ideas were identified as priorities by GOP members attending Thursday’s bipartisan meeting: Combating waste, fraud, and abuse by engaging medical professionals to conduct random undercover investigations[Read More…]
Excerpts from President Obama’s Remarks on Health Insurance Reform, March 3, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2010. Please find below excerpts from President Obama’s remarks this afternoon as prepared for delivery: “I don’t believe we should give government bureaucrats or insurance company bureaucrats more control over health care in America. I believe it’s time to give the American people more control over their[Read More…]
