Discovery of wild-born salmon in NY river raises hopes for restoration of speciesAugust 19th, 2009 NY salmon resurgence indicates species recoveryALBANY, N.Y. — For the first time in more than a century, scientists have found wild-born Atlantic salmon in a Lake Ontario tributary that once teemed with the fish.
Product Recalls: yogurtAugust 12th, 2009 Product Recalls: yogurtThe following recall has been announced:
— Liberte Brand Products is recalling 6-ounce Liberte Mediterranee Wild Blackberry Yogourt products with the code date of Sept. 2. The product might contain walnuts and plums not declared on its packaging.
A Swiss chocolate that doesn't meltJuly 16th, 2009 MOSCOW - A Swiss company has claimed to have developed a new chocolate that won't melt in hands or room temperature, and it eyes India and China as potential markets for the new product, according to a media report Wednesday. The chocoloate "Volcano" produced by Barry Callebaut company will only melt when the temperature crosses 55 degrees Celsius, RIA Novosti news agency reported quoting Germany's Die Spiegel newspaper.
Product Recalls: in-wall electronic timersJuly 1st, 2009 Product Recalls: in-wall electronic timersThe following recall has been announced:
— About 240,000 Intermatic model ST01 and EI600 in-wall electronic timers, made in Mexico by Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, Ill., because the product might pose a shock hazard to consumers trying to replace its battery. The company has received 12 reports of consumers receiving a minor shock while changing the timer's battery.
Product Recalls: framing nailersJune 25th, 2009 Product Recalls: framing nailersThe following recall has been announced:
About 9,000 Dewalt D51825 and D51850 framing nailers, made in Mexico and distributed by Dewalt Industrial Tool Co. of Towson, Md., because the product's bump action trigger could have been incorrectly assembled.
Product recalls: cheeseJune 22nd, 2009 Product recallsThe following recalls have been announced:
— Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Mich., is recalling all lots of muenster, brick, queso quesadilla Michigan and farmers cheeses because they could be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Product recalls: supplementJune 15th, 2009 Product recalls: supplementThe following recalls have been announced:
— Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling bottles and packages of the supplement Stamina-Rx, because they could contain benzamidenafil, a chemical that is not listed on its packaging.
Product Recalls: strollers, bicyclesJune 2nd, 2009 Product Recalls: strollers, bicyclesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 22,500 Bugaboo Bee strollers, made in Taiwan and distributed by Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif., because one or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing the stroller to roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child.
Police: The proof is in the pudding in 3 Pa. burglaries; chocolate sauce and paint help, tooMay 5th, 2009 Police: Proof is in the pudding in Pa. burglariesBETHLEHEM, Pa.
Product Recalls: Crouton productMay 2nd, 2009 Product Recalls: Crouton productThe following recall has been announced:
—Sugar Foods Corp. is recalling 531 cases of The Farmers Market Butter & Garlic crouton product because the croutons could contain undeclared milk allergens.
Product Recalls: nail polish removerApril 28th, 2009 Product Recalls: nail polish removerThe following recall has been announced:
— Personal Care Products is recalling non-acetone nail polish remover because it could cause chemical burns to the fingers of users. Personal Care has received two complaints of burns to the fingers.
Product Recalls: women's chenille robesApril 24th, 2009 Product Recalls: women's chenille robesThe following recalls have been announced:
—About 162,000 full length women's chenille robes, made in Pakistan and sold by Blair LLC, because some robes present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame. The company has received three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.
Product Recalls: toaster oven broilersApril 23rd, 2009 Product Recalls: toaster oven broilersThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 106,000 toaster oven broilers, made in China and imported by Haier America Trading LLC., of New York, because electrical connections in the products can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards. The company has received two reports of minor burns, one report of a minor electrical shock, and one report of minor property damage.
Product Recalls: chocolate chip cookiesApril 23rd, 2009 Product Recalls: chocolate chip cookiesThe following recall has been announced:
— Alternative Baking Co. Inc. is recalling several types of chocolate chip cookies with code dates of 015 through 036 because the chips appear to contain undeclared milk.
California and Oregon governors seek another salmon disaster declarationApril 21st, 2009 Governors seek salmon disaster declarationGRANTS PASS, Ore. — The governors of Oregon and California are asking the federal government to declare another West Coast salmon fishery failure — the third in four years.