Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts Recalls Raw and Dry Roasted Hazelnut Kernels Because of Possible Health Risk
Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts of Eugene, OR is recalling 6,712.5 lbs. of raw and dry roasted hazelnut kernels because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Donations
December 22, 2009 by Bill
Filed under Finance/Credit
Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. Read more…
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter Concerning Dyna-E International, Inc.; FTC Approves Final Consent Orders in Three Matters Concerning Pure Bamboo, LLC Sami Designs, LLC, and CSE, Inc.
Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Dyna-E International, Inc. and a letter to the public commenter. Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved final consent orders in the three matters concerning Pure Bamboo, LLC; Sami Designs, LLC, doing business as (d/b/a) Jonano; and CSE, Inc., d/b/a Mad Mod, and also sent letters to the public commenters.
Oklahoma Man Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Kickback Scheme Involving Government Contract in Afghanistan
December 22, 2009 by Bill
Filed under Scams & Frauds
An Oklahoma man was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for his role in a scheme to solicit kickbacks in connection with the award of a private security services subcontract to protect U.S. government personnel and contractors in Afghanistan, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division, Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney of the Antitrust Division and U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young Children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed.
Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Dorel Juvenile Group to Announce Recall of Infant Car Seat/Carriers
When used as an infant carrier, the child restraint handle to the seat can loosen and come off, posing a fall hazard to infants.
CPSC Extends the Stay of Enforcement on Testing and Certification Requirements for Many Children’s Products; New Flexibility Granted on Component Parts Testing Policy for Lead
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously (5-0) to extend a stay of enforcement on testing and certification of many regulated children's products. While enforcement of specific CPSC testing requirements has been stayed, the products must still comply with all applicable rules and bans.
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Dated: DEC 15, 2009 GM IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC DTS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, ¿TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS¿. THE TIRE AND LOADING INF…
South Carolina Police Officer Sentenced for Kidnapping, Carjacking, and Other Crimes
David Allen Dietz, of Lexington, South Carolina, a former policeman and probation officer who was employed by the Department of Social Services at the time of his arrest, was sentenced to 35 years in prison on charges of kidnapping, carjacking, use and discharge of a firearm in connection with a violent crime, and interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle.
South Carolina Man Sentenced in Armed Bank Robbery Attempt
Bruce Lee Windsor, of Greenville, South Carolina, was sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for armed bank robbery and carrying a firearm during a crime of violence.