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FDA Takes Action Against Cream Cheese Companies, Executives

May 15th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the shut down of cream cheese and seafood operations at Lifeway Foods, Inc. and its subsidiary, LFI Enterprises, Inc., both Illinois companies, until they are found compliant with food-safety laws.
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Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year, CDC Study Shows

May 6th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



FDA Completes Final Analysis of “Total Body Formula” And “Total Body Mega Formula” Products

May 1st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s final analysis of certain flavors of “Total Body Formula” and “Total Body Mega Formula” has detected hazardous amounts of chromium.



MU Sanitarian Provides Tips to Keep Outdoor Dining Safe

May 1st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

Ants and bad weather aren’t the only things that can ruin a picnic. When food gets too hot or too cold, the chances of contamination and food-borne illness increase. Taking a few preventative measures when dining outdoors can reduce the risk of food poisoning greatly.



New FTC Videos Help Consumers Spot Phishing Scams

Apr 4th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The Federal Trade Commission has released three 60-second videos to help alert consumers to phishing scams.



EPA Announces Federal Clean Diesel Program

Apr 2nd, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

Through the Federal Clean Diesel Program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award grants of more than $4 million to assist eligible partners within the ten Blue Skyways Collaborative states to achieve voluntary emission reductions more quickly than will be accomplished through new regulations that do not affect older but still viable diesel engines.



Greka Violates Enforcement Order: U.S. EPA Steps In, Takes Over

Apr 1st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is immediately assuming control of all clean up efforts at Greka’s Bell Lease, located at 6801 Palmer Road in Santa Maria. The EPA is taking swift action to complete clean up efforts at the Bell facility, mobilizing clean up contractors who begin work at the site today.



FSIS to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Challenges And Solutions for Reducing the Incidence of E. Coli O157:H7 in Raw Beef

Mar 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a public meeting to discuss challenges and proposed solutions in moving forward to address recalls and illnesses related to E. coli O157:H7.



Major Agreement for Island of Vieques Cleanup Finalized

Mar 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the finalization of a federal facility inter-agency agreement (FFA) with several agencies and jurisdictions for the cleanup of portions of the Island of Vieques and its surrounding waters.



EPA Fines Pacific Marine And Industrial Corp. $20,000 for Used Oil Violations

Mar 25th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a $20,000 settlement with Pacific Marine and Industrial Corp., for used oil and hazardous waste management violations at its power plant facility in Puerto Rico, Saipan.