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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards 2007-10-31 -- The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash...SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure 2007-10-31 -- Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 2007-10-31 -- Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Halloween "Ugly Teeth" Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 2007-10-31 -- The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 2007-10-31 -- Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Wider Age Range for Meningitis Vaccine 2007-10-31 -- On October 18, 2007, FDA approved expanding the age range for Menactra, a bacterial meningitis vaccine, to include children ages 2 to 10 years.Labeling Revised for Erectile Dysfunction Drugs 2007-10-31 -- Labeling changes that give more prominence to the potential risk of sudden hearing loss have been approved for erectile dysfunction drugs in the class that includes Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra.What are some Halloween safety tips? 2007-10-31 -- This Halloween, be sure to keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where trick or treaters' costumes could brush against the flames. For more safety tips for Halloween costumes, treats, and decorations, visit USA.gov's link to...FDA Approves Tasigna for Treatment of Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia 2007-10-31 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tasigna (nilotinib) capsules for treatment of Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in adult patients whose disease has progressed on or who cannot tolerate other...New Center Assignments for Moon Exploration 2007-10-31 -- NASA announced Tuesday which agency centers will take responsibility for specific work to enable astronauts to explore the moon.NASA to Establish Nationwide Lunar Science Institute 2007-10-31 -- NASA has announced its intent to establish a new lunar science institute.One in Seven Americans Age 71 and Older Has Some Type of Dementia, NIH-Funded Study Estimates 2007-10-31 -- A new analysis suggests that about 3.4 million Americans age 71 and older -- one in seven people in that age group -- have dementia, and 2.4 million of them have Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study, supported...Las Vegas Company, Businessman Banned from Selling Business Ventures and Asset Protection Goods and Services 2007-10-31 -- A Las Vegas company and businessman, accused of deceptively marketing a business opportunity involving dubious "asset protection" services, are banned from selling business ventures and from marketing asset protection...House of Thaller, Inc. Recalls Smoked Salmon Dip Because of Possible Health Risk (Oct. 29) 2007-10-31 -- The product was distributed to AL, AR, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV. The product reached consumers packed under the Kroger brand and was sold in the Kroger Seafood...Digital Color Printers Recalled by Oki Data Americas Due to Risk of Electrical Shock 2007-10-30 -- The recalled digital color printers have an internal electrical problem that could result in electrical shock to consumers.Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard 2007-10-30 -- The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Connecticut Electric Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard 2007-10-30 -- The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Remarks by Secretary Michael Chertoff and New York Governor Eliot Spitzer on Secure Ids 2007-10-30 -- Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and New York Governor Eliot Spitzer field questions from the press on the topic of Secure Ids on Saturday, October 27, 2007.Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Elaine Duke's Appointment as Deputy Under Secretary for Management 2007-10-30 -- Elaine Duke is named the Department of Homeland Security s first Deputy Under Secretary for Management. Elaine will begin her new role by leading the day-to-day operations of the Management Directorate while Paul Schneider serves as the acting Deputy...Federal Coordinator Donald E. Powell Addresses Breakbulk Transportation Conference 2007-10-30 -- Federal Coordinator Donald E. Powell discussed recovery of the Port of New Orleans and the key role it plays in the nation's economy and security. |
