Day: February 27, 2014

Statement on Condition of Attorney General Eric Holder, Feb. 27, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Director of Public Affairs Brian Fallon released the following statement this morning: “During his regular morning meeting with senior staff, the Attorney General began experiencing symptoms including faintness and shortness of breath. As a precaution, the Attorney General was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center to[Read More…]

‘Yoga Mat’ Chemical Found in Nearly 500 Foods

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  The controversial “yoga mat” chemical that Vani Hari, creator of FoodBabe.com, campaigned to remove from Subway sandwich bread has turned up in nearly 500 items and more than 130 brands of bread, stuffing, pre-made sandwiches and snacks, according to an analysis by the Environmental Working Group.[Read More…]

Newer Diabetes Drugs Cost More, But May Not Work Better

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  Two newer classes of drugs to treat adult-onset diabetes may be no more effective than the old standby, yet they cost significantly more over the course of a patient’s disease. That’s according to a National Science Foundation-funded study by researchers at the University of Michigan, Mayo[Read More…]

Northwestern Medicine Debuts New Prostate Test, Reducing Need for Invasive Biopsies

New prostate cancer screening option combines existing tests to substantially increase accuracy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  Northwestern Medicine® is the first health care provider in the country to offer a new non-invasive blood test for prostate cancer that is nearly three times more accurate than the current standard prostate-specific antigen (PSA)[Read More…]

Congo: New Opportunity on DDR for Congo Peace Process

Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  Ahead of the March 5-6 meeting of the International Contact Group on Congo, the Enough Project released a new report today outlining challenges to the successful implementation of the national disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration, or DDR, strategy known as DDR III. The report, “Crafting a[Read More…]

STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 26, 2014 Recall number: 14-116 Shield Throat Protector Front View Recall Summary Name of product:  STX Shield throat protector Hazard:  The[Read More…]

Yamaha Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 26, 2014 Recall number: 14-717 Yamaha model YZ250FEL Recall Summary Name of product:  Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles Hazard:  The off-road motorcycle’s[Read More…]

Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 25, 2014 Recall number: 14-716 2013 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI Recall Summary Name of product:  Recreational off-highway vehicles Hazard:  The vehicles’[Read More…]

Genie Recalls Garage Door Openers Due to Fire Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 25, 2014 Recall number: 14-114 Recalled Genie Pro TriloG 1200 garage door opener Recall Summary Name of product:  Garage door openers[Read More…]

Rollerblade USA Recalls Tempest Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 25, 2014 Recall number: 14-113 Tempest 90 Men’s 07302200741 Recall Summary Name of product:  Rollerblade® Tempest Inline Skates Hazard:  The mounting[Read More…]

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