February 9 2012 – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) announced today the 29 films selected for the American Film Showcase, an international cultural diplomacy initiative that brings people together worldwide through film. The Showcase, a partnership between the [...]
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Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day
February 7, 2012
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February 7,2012 – Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of the sodium comes from common restaurant or grocery store items. The latest Vital Signs report finds that 10 types of foods are responsible for more than 40 percent [...]
Read moreInternational Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
February 6, 2012
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February 6,2012 – Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State ,” Today we mark the ninth annual International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). It is estimated that 100 to 140 million women around the world have undergone this brutal procedure and three million girls are at risk every year. We must continue [...]
Read moreNest Collective Voluntarily Recalls Select Revolution Foods Jammy Sammy
February 6, 2012
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Nest Collective Voluntarily Recalls Select Revolution Foods Jammy Sammy – Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Snack Size Sandwich Bars Due to a Labeling Error (Undeclared Peanut on Inner Wrapper) February 3, 2012 — Nest Collective ™ announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 8150 selling units of its Jammy Sammy™ – Strawberry Jam & Peanut [...]
Read moreChild abuse and neglect cost the United States $124 billion
February 2, 2012
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February 2, 2012 – The total lifetime estimated financial costs associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment (physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect) is approximately $124 billion, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published in Child Abuse and Neglect, The International Journal. This [...]
Read moreVitaflo USA Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) Cans
January 31, 2012
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January 30, 2012 – 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. Renastart is a powdered medical food [...]
Read moreEPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation
January 31, 2012
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The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures January 31, 2012 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it will provide beach grants to 38 states, territories and tribes to help protect the health of swimmers at America’s beaches. The agency also launched an improved website for beach advisories and closings, which [...]
Read moreInfant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
January 25, 2012
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January 25,2012 – 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. About 25,000 Infant Rattles distributed by [...]
Read moreMexican Wrestling Action Figures Recalled by Lee Carter Co
January 25, 2012
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January 25, 2012 – 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. About 7,000 packs of Super [...]
Read moreJones’ Seasoning Voluntarily Recalls Original and Spicy Southwest Blend Mock Salt
January 25, 2012
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January 25, 2012 – University Place, Washington- Jones’ Seasoning Blends LLC announced a voluntary recall of Jones’ Mock Salt Original as well as Jones’ Mock Salt Spicy Southwest Blend due to the potential contamination of Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, [...]
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