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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Jigzone Puzzle
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Ford Recalling 2013 Escapes
Positioning of carpet padding could lead to the risk of a crash
Ford is recalling 8,266 model year 2013 Escape vehicles in the U.S. manufactured from March 8, 2012 through June 7, 2012.
Due to mis-positioned carpet padding, the center console trim panel may be pushed outboard of the intended position, reducing clearance relative to the pedal package.
The reduced clearance may result in the driver’s foot contacting the side of the brake pedal while transferring the foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.
Read the entire article here.
Monday, July 16, 2012
RECALL: AquaMax Products: Potential Elevated Vitamin D
PMI Nutrition International Initiates Voluntary Recall of AquaMax™ Products; Expands Voluntary Recall of Mazuri® and LabDiet®Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level
PMI Nutrition International is initiating a voluntary recall of certain varieties of the AquaMax™ feed products with specific lot codes listed below, due to the potential for elevated vitamin D levels. Although no customer complaints have been received to date, the products are being recalled due to analytical test results that indicate a potential for elevated levels of vitamin D.
The company is also expanding its previously announced voluntary recalls to include additional varieties of the Mazuri® and LabDiet® feed products with specific lot codes listed below due to analytical test results on additional lots of retained samples that indicate a potential for elevated levels of vitamin D. Elevated vitamin D levels may cause death, or otherwise be harmful to animals and fish if fed for extended periods potentially resulting in lack of interest in eating, weight loss and possible joint stiffness. These products are being added to those from earlier recalls announced on July 3, 2012 and July 6, 2012* which were initiated after receiving a small number of customer complaints which involved animal illness and small bird and guinea pig mortality.
All products included in these recalls were manufactured at the Richmond, IN feed plant and were distributed nationwide and to Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Mexico, Cambodia, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Chile, and the United Kingdom, starting April 2, 2012 through May 8, 2012. Dealers have been contacted and asked to hold these products and to notify and retrieve the product from customers. The affected product should not be used, and where applicable, be returned to the retail dealer.
Lot numbers are laser printed on the back of each paper bag, near the top. Lot numbers are formatted as follows: APR= Month / 17=Day of Month / 12 =Year / 2 =Plant Code.
See the complete list of recalled items and the entire article here.
RECALL: Corn Chowder Soup Products
Indiana Firm Recalls Corn Chowder Soup Products That May Contain Foreign Materials
Morgan Foods, Inc., an Austin, Ind. establishment, is recalling approximately 94,850 pounds of corn chowder soup products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The products subject to recall are: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
- 18.8-ounce cans of “Hill Country Fare Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder”
- “Wegman’s Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder”
- “Chef’s Cupboard Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder”
- “America’s Choice Chicken Corn Chowder Chunky” with “best-by date” of “01 Mar 2014” stamped on the bottom of the can. The cans are also distributed in trays of 12 (twelve) with a case code of “B2912” on the case tray.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “P-1469” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. They were produced on February 29, 2012. The “Hill Country Fare Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder” product was shipped to retail stores in Texas. The “Wegman’s Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder” product was distributed to retail stores in New York. The “Chef’s Cupboard Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder” product was distributed to retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. The “America’s Choice Chicken Corn Chowder Chunky” product was distributed to retail stores in Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The problem was discovered when the company received two consumer complaints about finding pieces of a marker pen in the product. FSIS and the company have received no reports of injury or illness at this time. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness from consumption of these products should contact a healthcare provider.
Read the entire article here.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Respond To Unwanted Robocalls -- FTC Has A Way
Agency Announces Robocall Summit to be Held October 18 in Washington
Few things are as annoying as those recorded "robocalls" -- especially if your just sitting down to dinner. But what should you do when you get one?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued tips for consumers, as well as two new consumer education videos explaining robocalls and describing what to do when you get one. The agency also is hosting a robocall summit later this year to develop new strategies to stop illegal robocalls.
"The FTC hears from American consumers every day about illegal robocalls and how intrusive they are," said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz. "We're ratcheting up our efforts to stop this invasion of consumers' privacy."
Read the entire article here.
Recall: On Winn-Dixie Brand Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Dinner
By FoodSafety.gov
Winn-Dixie today announced an immediate Class II voluntary recall of Winn-Dixie Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet Dinners sold in the 5.8 oz. package with a UPC code of 2114018080, and a sell-by date of May 14, 2013. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the reason for the recall is the potential for the product to contain small metal fragments.
For Anyone Allergic To Eggs
Cass-Clay Creamery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Peppermint Bon Bon Ice Cream
Cass-Clay Creamery of Fargo, N.D., is voluntarily recalling Hornbacher's Peppermint Bon Bon Light (half gallon/1.89 liter), Schroeder Peppermint Bon Bon (1.75 quart/1.65 liter) and SunnyBrook Peppermint Bon Bon Light (half gallon/1.89 liter) because they may contain undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Recall Of Andante Dairy Cheese
CDFA Announces Recall Of Andante Dairy Cheese
Multiple lots of cheeses made by Andante Dairy in Petaluma, California are the subject of a recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. The quarantine is based on a determination that a lack of proper pasteurization could have allowed dangerous pathogens to survive in the products.
Safety Recalls For Friday, July 13
Chicco Polly High Chairs Recalled
The pegs on the rear legs of the high chair pose the potential for bruising or laceration
Read the entire article here.
Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks
A lack of traction poses a slip and fall hazard
Read the entire article here.
Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools
Unexpected breaking or collapse of the stool poses the risk of falling
Read the entire article here.
Volvo Recalling S80 Vehicles
The potential for a transmission problem could lead to a crash
Read the entire article here.
TBC Recalling Mirada and Big Foot/Big O Tires
A manufacturing anomaly poses the risk of a vehicle crash
Read the entire article here.
Isuzu Recalling Amigos and Rodeos
Corrosion in the suspension system could lead to handling problems and crashes
Read the entire article here.
Buona Vita Recalls Various Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products
The recalls were prompted by the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Read the entire article here.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Sedona Labs Recalling iFlora Children’s Dietary Supplements
The products carry the risk of Salmonella contamination
Sedona Labs is voluntarily recalling certain lots of our iFlora® Kids Multi-Probiotic® and iFlora™ 4-Kids Powder distributed between 3/16/2011 and 5/3/2012.
The decision was made after Sedona learned that its supplier of Galactooligosaccharide (GOS), an ingredient in the products, has recalled GOS due to a possible Salmonella contamination.
iFlora® Kids Multi-Probiotic® has been sold throughout the US to health food stores and Internet retailers. iFlora™ 4-Kids Powder has been sold via health care professionals.
See the lots and UPC codes included in this recall and read the entire article here.
Safety Recalls For Thursday, July 12
Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold With Digital SLR Cameras
A short circuit in the battery pack presents a possible burn hazard
Read the entire article here.
Standard Process Recalls Three Dietary Supplements
The potential for Salmonella contamination is being cited
Read the entire article here.
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets
The light sets pose a fire and electrical shock hazard
Read the entire article here.
Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws
A problem with the lower guard poses a laceration hazard
Read the entire article here.
Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets
A problem with the see-saw seats poses a fall hazard
Read the entire article here.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Bulk Romaine Lettuce Recalled in California, Nevada
No carton Romaine or bagged Romaine products are affected, officials say.
Nearly two dozen cases of bulk Romaine Lettuce sold at Vons and Pavilions stores in California and Nevada are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Pacific International Marketing, also known as Pacific, issued a voluntary recall on July 6 recalling 19 cases of the lettuce sold in bulk produce bins from July 2 through July 4.
The lettuce heads are banded with a red twist tie marked “Safeway” and were distributed in bulk with the code 12EASROM182 on the RPC code.
The recall affects RPCs only, officials said, and no carton Romaine or bagged Romaine products are affected.
Read the entire article here.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Exercise and Weight Loss: 5 Truths
Experts Weigh In on How Much Exercise Affects Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
You've heard it time and again -- to lose weight, you need to exercise and watch your diet, so that your calories burned exceed your calories consumed.
But if you've been working out and your extra pounds won't budge, you may be wondering why that seemingly simple strategy isn't working.
Don't hang up your sneakers and throw in the towel. If you do, you're going to miss out on the biggest weight perk exercise has to offer, experts tell WebMD.
Read the entire article here.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Car-Sharing: A Growing Trend But Is It For You?
There are pluses and minuses to car-sharing and on-demand rentals
If you’ve noticed, car-sharing companies are growing in popularity, and many find them to be a more convenient alternative to rental car agencies.
Companies like Zipcar or City CarShare are pulling in new consumers by the thousands, and the customer base is primarily made up of those who live in big cities, and don’t need a car every day. Also, a big portion of these customers just don’t want to own a car.
Rental companies like Thrifty and Budget may provide the convenience of having access to a wider selection of vehicles, and a bigger network of repair and support services, but some are also known to have really poor customer service.
Read the entire article here.
In Treatment for Leukemia, Glimpses of the Future
Second Chance: Lukas Wartman, a leukemia doctor and researcher, developed the disease himself. As he faced death, his colleagues sequenced his cancer genome. The result was a totally unexpected treatment.
By Gina Kolata, The New York Times
ST. LOUIS — Genetics researchers at Washington University, one of the world’s leading centers for work on the human genome, were devastated. Dr. Lukas Wartman, a young, talented and beloved colleague, had the very cancer he had devoted his career to studying. He was deteriorating fast. No known treatment could save him. And no one, to their knowledge, had ever investigated the complete genetic makeup of a cancer like his.
So one day last July, Dr. Timothy Ley, associate director of the university’s genome institute, summoned his team. Why not throw everything we have at seeing if we can find a rogue gene spurring Dr. Wartman’s cancer, adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia, he asked? “It’s now or never,” he recalled telling them. “We will only get one shot.”
Dr. Ley’s team tried a type of analysis that they had never done before. They fully sequenced the genes of both his cancer cells and healthy cells for comparison, and at the same time analyzed his RNA, a close chemical cousin to DNA, for clues to what his genes were doing.
Read the entire article here.
Sunday, July 08, 2012
How to detect and fix a machine infected with DNSChanger
By Topher Kessler, CNET
The FBI will be closing the DNSChanger network on Monday, after which thousands worldwide are expected to no longer be able to access the Internet.
This malware scam has been widespread enough that even third-party companies like Google and Facebook and a number of ISPs like Comcast, COX, Verizon, and AT&T have joined in the effort to help remove it by issuing automatic notifications to users that their systems are configured with the rogue DNS network.
If you see this or similar warnings when using Google or other services, then be sure to check your system for malware.
(Credit: CNET)
If you have recently received a warning when performing a Google search, browsing Facebook, or otherwise using the Web that claims your system may be compromised, then you might consider taking a few steps to check your system for the presence of the malware. This can be done in a couple of ways. First you can check the DNS settings in your system to see if the servers your computer is using are part of the rogue DNS network.
Read the entire article here.
Mosquitoes Remade
Scientists reinvent agents of illness to become allies in fight against disease
It’s a bit unnerving that Scott O’Neill bursts out laughing at the basic premise behind the story you are beginning to read.
He is dean of the science faculty at Monash University in Australia and lead scientist for research on developing bacteria-infected mosquitoes as a public health tool. The premise put forth was that scientists suddenly have made visible progress on a daydream that has been around for at least 50 years. Apparently, though, O’Neill thinks the “suddenly” is funny.
To the general insect-bitten public, a mosquito that fights disease instead of spreading it is the flying car of public health. Twentieth century science was supposed to create all kinds of marvels. But it’s a new millennium, cars are still grounded and mosquitoes are still dangerous. They pass along maladies, including malaria, yellow fever and dengue, that together kill hundreds of thousands of people each year, and often stump vaccine makers and drug developers. Small, frail-bodied creatures, easily knocked out of the air with the slap of a rolled-up science magazine, rank among the deadliest animals on Earth.
But now, retrofitted Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that might interrupt disease transmission are flying around freely in a wave of real-life tests.
Read the entire article here.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Safety Recalls For Saturday, July 7
Bath Petals Recalls Soy Candles
Overheating can produce fire and laceration hazards
Read the entire article here.
Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation System Bottles Recalled
iSi North America recall prompted by explosion hazard
Read the entire article here.
Fruiti Pops, Inc. Recalling Frozen Dessert Bars
Undeclared eggs in the product could make some consumers ill
Read the entire article here.
GM Recalling Chevrolet Captivas
A problem with the parking brake could cause a crash
Read the entire article here.
Volkswagen Recalling Some Audi Q5 Vehicles
A problem with the sunroof glass panel could cause it to break in cold weather
Read the entire article here.
Toyota Recalling Some 2011 Lexus Models
Accelerator pedal problem poses an accident hazard
Read the entire article here.
BI-LO Issues Class II Recall On Southern Home Brand Bacon Ranch Salad Mix & Creamy Parmesan Salad Mix
Today BI-LO announced an immediate Class II voluntary recall of two store brand products, the Southern Home Bacon Ranch Salad Mix and the Southern Home Creamy Parmesan Salad Mix. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the reason for the recall is the potential for the product to contain small metal fragments.
Friday, July 06, 2012
DOT Construction Signs Hacked To Read 'Impeach Obama'
By Todd Walker, Channel 2 News
Several electronic road construction signs around Anchorage were hacked late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Signs that normally display closure and detour information, like the one on Minnesota Drive near 100th Avenue, were changed to read “Impeach Obama.” That particular sign wasn’t fixed until sometime between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Thursday.
It happened because DOT says it doesn't lock the boxes on the signs that hold the message control pad.
Read the entire article here.
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