BUDA, TX —(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2014. Jardine Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Chili Mix products because they may contain undeclared peanut proteins. We were notified by one of our third party suppliers that one of the spice ingredients purchased contains peanut proteins, an allergen which is not declared on the products’[Read More…]
Year: 2014
Merb’s Candies Announces Voluntary Recall of Caramel Apples
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2014. Merb’s Candies, is issuing a voluntary recall of the Merb’s Candies brand Bionic Apples and Double Dipped Apples because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly[Read More…]
Another Look at For Our Fallen: Honoring Victims of Violence in Chicago & Standing Against Police Brutality
Memorial and Protest to be held Tuesday, December 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the Heartland Cafe, 7000 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2014. On December 17th, hundreds of people attended The Chicago Light Brigade’s annual memorial for victims of violence in Chicago. The gathering was not only a[Read More…]
Number of People Affected by Ebola Tops 20,000 – UN Health Agency
UNMEER Head Anthony Banbury (right) meeting with local community and religious leaders in Kouremale, Guinea, to discuss Ebola response. Photo: UNMEER/Martine Perret GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–29 December 2014 – The head of the United Nations Ebola emergency response mission is set to open a treatment facility in Liberia near the Sierra Leonean border[Read More…]
City of Chicago Offers Christmas Tree Recycling From January 3 – January 17
Seasonal City Program Provides Chicagoans with an Easy and Environmentally-Friendly Tree Disposal Service CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, along with the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) in partnership with the Chicago Park District, today announced that the City’s annual Christmas tree recycling program will run from Saturday,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Continued Efforts to Protect Consumers from Deceptive Business Practices
Week Long Undercover Investigation Targeted ‘Notarios’ to Ensure Consumers Are Protected from Predatory Business Practices CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) today announced the results of a third investigation of immigration service providers in 2014. This investigation of immigration service[Read More…]
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby on Today’s Airstrike in Somalia, Dec. 29, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2014. The U.S. military conducted an airstrike in Somalia today against the al-Shabaab network. The target of the strike was a senior al-Shabaab leader. The strike took place in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia. At this time, we do not assess there to be any civilian or[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Combat Cyberbullying
Also Signs Legislation to Terminate Pension Benefits of Public Employees Convicted of Felonies CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law that makes it a crime to distribute private images without a person’s consent. The law seeks to combat the growing epidemic whereby former romantic partners[Read More…]
Third Company Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing on Ocean Shipping Services for Cars and Trucks
Company Agrees to Pay $59.4 Million Criminal Fine Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2014. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), a Japanese corporation, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $59.4 million criminal fine for its involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices, allocate customers, and rig bids of international ocean[Read More…]
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Bob Fioretti Reminds Candidates of Mayoral Debates in Letter
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2014. Bob Fioretti sent the below letter to candidates for Chicago mayor today to remind them of the proposal for five debates. As of today, no one has publicly accepted the idea of multiple debates, nor have they put out their own proposal. December 29,[Read More…]