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CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: It' s Not Too Late to Vaccinate! with Joseph Bresee, MD

8:02 pm Eastern | USA News

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Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk.

8:02 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk. Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens was notified by their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc. that they are recalling numerous lots of their hard cooked eggs due to the potential for contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Some of these eggs were introduced into our process to manufacture these effected products. read more »

Greencore, USA – Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk

8:02 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

Greencore, USA – Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk Greencore, USA is recalling approximately 550 pounds of egg salad sandwiches. The sandwiches contain eggs manufactured by Michael Foods Inc that are the subject of a previous recall due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. read more »

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter Jan. 25 - Feb. 1

3:57 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

DOVER (Feb. 3, 2012) - To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents issued 21 citations between Jan. 25 and Feb. 1.read more »

Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

1:05 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. read more »

Governor's Weekly Message - Federal Agriculture Secretary Pledges Support to Delaware Farmers

3 Feb 12:18 | US Politics and Govt

Governor Markell focuses on Delaware's largest industry: agriculture. Delaware has 2,480 farms that cover more than 40% of Delaware, over 490,000 acres. Agriculture drives about $8 billion dollar of economic impact each year for Delaware.read more »

Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard

3 Feb 12:10 | US Politics and Govt

The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. read more »

Governor's Weekly Message Transcript - Federal Agriculture Secretary Pledges Support to Delaware Farmers

3 Feb 11:59 | US Politics and Govt

Most Delawareans, and a growing number of Americans, know that our largest industry is actually agriculture- which drives around $8 billion dollar of economic impact each year.read more »

Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes

3 Feb 11:10 | US Politics and Govt

The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers. read more »

Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk.

3 Feb 08:02 | US Politics and Govt

Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk. Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens was notified by their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc. that they are recalling numerous lots of their hard cooked eggs due to the potential for contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Some of these eggs were introduced into our process to manufacture these effected products. read more »

Governor Beebe Announces Intent to Grant Pardons

3 Feb 01:00 | US Politics and Govt

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant seven pardons. An additional 26 clemency requests were denied and 23 had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The seven applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole-and-probationary requirements and paid all fines related to their senten...read more »

W & C International Import Inc. Issues an Alert on Un-eviscerated “Rely� Sardine Anchovies

2 Feb 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

W & C International Import Inc. Issues an Alert on Un-eviscerated “Rely� Sardine Anchovies W & International Import Inc. is recalling “Rely� Sardine Anchovies because the product was found to be un-eviscerated. The recalled “Rely� Sardine Anchovies were distributed nationwide in 7.0 oz. plastic packages. The “Rely� Sardine Anchovies are a product of China. read more »

W & C International Import Inc. Issues An Alert On Un-Eviscerated "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker

2 Feb 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

W & International Import Inc. is recalling "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker because the product was found to be un-eviscerated. The recalled "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker was distributed nationwide in bulk cardboard boxes. read more »

S&M USA Enterprise Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella

2 Feb 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

S&M USA ENTERPRISE is recalling ZHANG ZHOU BRAND TREMELLA because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. read more »

Updated News Release With Corrected Lot Numbers: Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food

2 Feb 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

Advanced Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of its dry Dog Power Dog Food- due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured between Jan. 4, 2011, and Nov. 18, 2011. read more »

Bedford Laboratories Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Patient Level Recall Of Acetylcysteine Solution , USP, LOT 1877093

2 Feb 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

Bedford Laboratories Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Patient Level Recall Of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, LOT 1877093 Bedford Laboratories, today issues updated guidance on the following nationwide voluntary product recall originally initiated on December 20, 2011 read more »

Wegmans Recalls Various Prepared Foods That Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs Produced by Michael Foods

2 Feb 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling hard-cooked eggs, as well as prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs, sold between January 23 and February 1, 2012 because the eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.read more »

Division of Fish and Wildlife seeks volunteers for 2012 to monitor frog calling

2 Feb 15:51 | US Politics and Govt

DOVER (Feb. 2, 2012) - The sound of frogs calling in the night is more than just a sign of spring's arrival. Frog calls can also be an important way to determine where different species live and how populations are doing over time - and many scientists now believe keeping track of these small amphibians can provide valuable information about our natural world.read more »

Crab pots left in the water for winter removed from Inland Bays during Jan. 29 cleanup

2 Feb 15:47 | US Politics and Govt

INLAND BAYS (Feb. 2, 2012) - The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement partnered with The Center for the Inland Bays on a cleanup of the Inland Bays in Sussex County on Jan. 29 that netted more than 70 crab pots left in the water for the winter.read more »

World Wetlands Day draws attention to new DNREC website

2 Feb 12:28 | US Politics and Govt

DOVER (Feb. 2, 2012) - DNREC's Delaware Wetlands website landed with a splash today in coinciding with celebration of World Wetlands Day. The newly revamped website at http://de.gov/delawarewetlands is replete with online tools ,making it possible for all Delawareans to get involved in the ongoing effort to conserve our wetlands - the site is primed to host landowners, educators, volunteers, biologists, and environmental decision makers.read more »

HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

2 Feb 11:05 | US Politics and Govt

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards. read more »

LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard

2 Feb 10:35 | US Politics and Govt

The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. read more »

Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard

2 Feb 10:05 | US Politics and Govt

The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. read more »

Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

2 Feb 09:05 | US Politics and Govt

A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers. read more »

American Vegetable Soybean and Edamame Facility to Open in Mulberry

2 Feb 01:00 | US Politics and Govt

American Vegetable Soybean and Edamame Inc. (AVS) recently announced it is opening an edamame processing facility in Mulberry, Arkansas. The company plans to invest $5.8 million in the facility which will eventually employ approximately 51 people.read more »

Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update

1 Feb 20:02 | USA News

This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region. read more »

Michael Foods Recalls Hard-Cooked Eggs Packed In Brine Sold In 10- And 25-Pound Pails Because Of Possible Health Risk

1 Feb 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

Michael Foods, Inc. is recalling specific lot dates of hard-cooked eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use that were produced at its Wakefield, Nebraska facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. read more »

9-1-1 Phone Outage

1 Feb 18:40 | US Politics and Govt

Due to technical difficulties experienced by a service provider a 9-1-1 outage affecting home telephone service in the Loganton Borough, Greene Township, and Logan Township areas of Southeastern Clinton County have been reported.

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9-1-1 Phone Outage

1 Feb 15:00 | US Politics and Govt

affecting home telephones in the Loganton, Greene Township, Logan Township areas of Southeastern Clinton County.

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Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife announces fishing and hunting photo contest winners

1 Feb 13:38 | US Politics and Govt

DOVER (Feb. 1, 2012) - The judges' decisions are in: the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife's first fishing and hunting photo contests each have first and second place winners and three honorable mentions.read more »

Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard

1 Feb 12:35 | US Politics and Govt

An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard. read more »

Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

1 Feb 12:05 | US Politics and Govt

The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards. read more »

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

1 Feb 11:05 | US Politics and Govt

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. read more »

President Global Corporation Announces Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers Recall For Undeclared Egg

1 Feb 08:02 | US Politics and Govt

President Global Corp., Buena Park, CA is recalling all codes of Bin-Bin Snow Rice Cracker net weight 5.3oz (150g) and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers net weight 15.8oz (450g) because of undeclared egg allergens. read more »

Pfizer Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lo/Ovral-28 and Norgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Due to Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets

1 Feb 08:02 | US Politics and Govt

Pfizer Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lo/Ovral-28 and Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Due to Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets Pfizer Inc. announced today that it has voluntarily recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)Tablets and 14 lots of Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets (generic)for customers in the U.S. market. read more »

Vitaflo USA Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Renastart 14.11 oz ( 400g) Cans Batch Number 12832 Due to Possible Health Risk

31 Jan 20:06 | US Politics and Govt

Vitaflo USA Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) Cans Batch Number 12832 Due to Possible Health Risk Vitaflo USA has announced a voluntary recall of Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) cans, Batch Number 12832 (shown on underside of can), because some of the product shipped throughout the United States during the period December 29, 2011 through January 26, 2012 has been incorrectly labeled.read more »

How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company, East Lansing, Michigan, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Products " Peanut Butter Buckeye" and “Peanut Butter Smoothie� Date Code 01/23/2012 and Earlier

31 Jan 20:06 | US Politics and Govt

How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company, East Lansing, Michigan, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Products "Peanut Butter Buckeye" and “Peanut Butter Smoothie� Date Code 01/23/2012 and Earlier How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company Inc.read more »

Gemini Food Corporation and Tong Enterprises Announces Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers Recall For Undeclared Egg

31 Jan 20:06 | US Politics and Govt

Gemini Food Corporation of City of Industry, CA and Tong Enterprises of Hayward, CA are recalling all codes of Bin-Bin Snow Rice Cracker net weight 5.3oz (150g) and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers net weight 15.8oz (450g) because of undeclared egg allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, run the risk of suffering serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. read more »

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

31 Jan 11:35 | US Politics and Govt

The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. read more »

Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

31 Jan 10:35 | US Politics and Govt

The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard. read more »

First State Heritage Park Commemorates Black History Month

31 Jan 10:17 | US Politics and Govt

DOVER (Jan.31, 2012) - On Saturday, Feb. 4, the First State Heritage Park's monthly First Saturdays in the First State programming turns a special focus on the history of African Americans. Living history performances at the John Bell House provide "Windows on the African American Experience" through three historical vignettes from the 18th and 19th centuries.read more »

Walgreen Co. Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of 13 Oz. Chocolate-Covered Raisins As Product May Contain Peanuts, Almonds, Soy Due to Packaging Error

30 Jan 20:02 | USA News

Walgreen Co. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of 13-oz. Walgreens Chocolate-Covered Raisins because the packages may contain Walgreens Bridge Mix with peanut, almond and soy ingredients. The error occurred when Walgreens Bridge Mix was mistakenly packaged with the Walgreens Chocolate-Covered Raisin labeling. read more »

Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion

30 Jan 20:02 | USA News

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from retailers one lot of AVEENO® BABY CALMING COMFORT® LOTION (full product details below) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. This is not a consumer level recall and no action is required by consumers. read more »

Cornyn, Rendell To Speak at Forum

30 Jan 11:11 | US Politics and Govt

Having trouble reading this e-mail? View it on your browser http://www.txdot.gov/txdot_library/newsletters/txdot_update/2012/default.html. read more »

Measles Case Identified

30 Jan 07:01 | US Politics and Govt

Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) confirmed a case of measles in a 6-year-old girl from Clayton. The case was clinically diagnosed by the child's physician on Jan. 13 and confirmed by Lab Corp on Jan. 23. The child was not hospitalized and did not suffer any complications due to the illness. DPH notified the child's school, Caravel Academy, of her illness. The child had been previously vaccinated for measles and had not traveled recently. No other cases have been identified as a result of exposure to this case at this time. Caravel Academy has notified appropriate staff and parents and has been following DPH's recommendations.read more »

Governor Beebe Announces 19 Appointments to Boards and Commissions

30 Jan 01:00 | US Politics and Govt

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Joseph Beck, M.D., Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas State Medical Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2016. William Dudding, M.D., Fort Smith, reappointed to the Arkansas State Medical Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2017. Glen Glover, El Dorado, to the State Rehab...read more »

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy Protein In Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes

28 Jan 08:02 | US Politics and Govt

Out of regard and concern for our consumers, Pinnacle Foods Group LLC is recalling certain Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes. The product may contain soy protein, an undeclared allergen. read more »

Fact Sheet: Protect Yourself Against H3N2v and Seasonal Influenza (Flu)

27 Jan 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

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Cephalon, Inc. issues a voluntary nationwide recall of Treanda® ( bendamustine HCL) for Injection 25mg/Vial Due to Particulate Matter

27 Jan 20:02 | US Politics and Govt

Cephalon, Inc. issues a voluntary nationwide recall of Treanda® (bendamustine HCL) for Injection 25mg/Vial Due to Particulate Matter Cephalon, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Treanda® (bendamustine HCL) for Injection 25mg/8mL; lot TB30111, expiration date 12/2012. This product lot is being recalled due to the presence of particulate matter found in a single vial, which has been identified as glass fragments read more »

Texas Department of Transportation TxDOT News Releases Update

27 Jan 15:15 | US Politics and Govt

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