Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC and Health Canada. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Toro[Read More…]
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FTC Alleges Deceptive Privacy Practices in Google’s Rollout of Its Buzz Social Network
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2011. Google Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it used deceptive tactics and violated its own privacy promises to consumers when it launched its social network, Google Buzz, in 2010. The agency alleges the practices violate the FTC Act. The proposed settlement bars[Read More…]
IDOT and Motorcycle Advocates Launch First ‘Gear Up’ Campaign
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) and other motorcycle advocates joined forces to kick off a statewide campaign called “Gear Up,” designed to promote continuing rider training and proper gear use. The campaign is highlighting[Read More…]
Successfully Stop Smoking – Expanded Quitline Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2011. The Illinois Tobacco Quitline has added weekend hours for the first time and expanded its daily hours of operation until 11 p.m. to provide more opportunities for Illinoisans trying to quit smoking, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, announced today. The expanded hours for[Read More…]
IL Health Department Recommends Water Well Testing for Private Wells Near Plainville
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising residents who obtain their drinking water from private wells in the Plainville area (Adams County) to test their water for possible groundwater contamination. Routine testing of Plainville’s community water supply wells by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency[Read More…]
O’Fallon Hotel Pool Closed as Madigan Acts on Concerns Raised by Public Health Officials
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2011. The swimming pool at a Metro-East hotel will remain closed pending a hearing next month on alleged public health and sanitation violations contained in a complaint filed this week by Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Yesterday in St. Clair County Circuit Court, Attorney General Madigan obtained a temporary[Read More…]
EPA Streamlines Regulations for Car and Truck Fuel Conversion Systems
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 30 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems. The conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels, which may appeal to consumers concerned about energy security, fuel costs, or emissions. These changes reflect the EPA’s[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 30, 2011 (12 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 12 P.M. EDT.Operators of nuclear power stations in Japan have been urged to ensure their facilities have emergency power sources. Industry Minister Banri Kaieda Wednesday attributed the nuclear emergency in Japan to the loss of cooling systems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 30 March 2011 (16.30 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2011 – Update 16:30 UTC On Wednesday, 30 March 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan. 1. Current Situation Overall at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, the situation remains very serious. With respect to the water that is present[Read More…]
HHS Launches New Consumer-Focused Immunization Website www.vaccines.gov
New Tool That Will Give Consumers More Information about Vaccines and Immunizations and Help Them Make Informed Decisions About Preventive Health Washington, D.C.–(ENEWPF)–March 30, 2011. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today unveiled an innovative new website to help parents and other consumers learn about the most effective[Read More…]
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