Year: 2010

UN Condemns Deadly Roadside Bombing in Southern Afghanistan

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 December 2010 – The United Nations envoy in Afghanistan has strongly condemned today’s roadside bombing in the southern province of Helmand that reportedly killed 14 civilians and wounded many others, including children. “We offer our sincere condolences and those of the entire United Nations family in Afghanistan to[Read More…]

Haiti: UN Urges Massive Campaign to Boost Prevention Measures in Cholera Epidemic

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 December 2010 – United Nations humanitarian officials are calling for “massive mobilization activities” in Haiti to promote prevention and early treatment in the cholera epidemic which has already killed more than 2,760 people and infected over 130,000 others, nearly 71,000 of whom were hospitalized. Major gaps and constraints[Read More…]

GM Recalls Certain Model Year 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS Vehicles

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2010 Potential Number of Units Affected: 95,927 Summary: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS Vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of the passenger sensing system mat in the front passenger seat may cause the mat to kink,[Read More…]

Chrysler Recall of Certain 2009 Dodge Journey Vehicles

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2010 Potential Number of Units Affected: 65,180 Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2007, through September 7, 2008. The wires within the front door wire harnesses may fatigue and break, which can interrupt the circuits for the side[Read More…]

Chrysler Recall of Certain 2011 RAM 1500 Trucks

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2010 Potential Number of Units Affected: 56,611 Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured from September 2009 through December 2010. Some vehicles may experience a noise (growl, grind) coming from the rear axle bearing which could eventually seize. Consequence: A failure of[Read More…]

GMC Recall of Certain 2011 Models

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2010 Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,262 Summary: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado LD and GMC Sierra LD vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear[Read More…]

Ford Recall of Certain Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2010. Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,737 Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal[Read More…]

California Firm Recalls Teriyaki Beef Jerky Products

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Dec. 30, 2010 – Bach Cúc Beef Jerky, Inc., a South El Monte, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,874 pounds of teriyaki beef jerky products because they contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Wheat is a known allergen,[Read More…]

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