Soy Recall

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Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in 11-Ounce Single Serve Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor in Plastic Bottles

Contact:
Marguerite Copel
(214) 721-1273

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Mount Crawford, Virginia -- April 23, 2008 --- WhiteWave Foods Company is voluntarily recalling 11-ounce plastic single serve bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor because it may contain undeclared milk protein. The individual bottles are printed with both a "use by" date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 08) and a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 2529360028. Consumers can find this information on the back of the individual bottle.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein run the risk of a health problem or illness if they consume this product. Some reactions have been reported.

This affected product was distributed nationwide and reached consumers through retail and foodservice outlets. WhiteWave's sales team is working with distributors to actively recover any affected product remaining on store shelves.

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT

This recall includes only 11-ounce single serve plastic bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor with both a "use by" date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 08) and a UPC code of 2529360028. Consumers should look for this information on the back of the bottle.

The Company apologizes for any inconvenience to its customers. Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact the Company at 1-800-587-2259.

The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of this recall.

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Drive Sensibly

Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.

	Fuel Economy Benefit:	5-33%
	Equivalent Gasoline Savings:	$0.16-$1.07/gallon

Observe the Speed Limit

While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.

As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas.

Observing the speed limit is also safer.

	Fuel Economy Benefit:	7-23%
	Equivalent Gasoline Savings:	$0.23-$0.74/gallon

Remove Excess Weight

Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2%. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.

	Fuel Economy Benefit:	1-2%/100 lbs
	Equivalent Gasoline Savings:	$0.03-$0.06/gallon

Avoid Excessive Idling

Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Cars with larger engines typically waste more gas at idle than do cars with smaller engines.

Use Cruise Control

Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas.

Use Overdrive Gears

When you use overdrive gearing, your car's engine speed goes down. This saves gas and reduces engine wear.

Note: Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $3.23/gallon.

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Wal Mart Key Chains

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2008 Release #08-250

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 925-6278 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: "Hip Charm" Key Chains

Units: About 12,000

Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Importer: FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.

Hazard: The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC on April 16, 2008, that the key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was discovered to have high blood-levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing this key chain.

Description: The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words “Hip charm” and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product’s packaging.

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.walmartstores.com

E-85? Can YOU Run It?

E-85 is a clean, domestic, and renewable fuel made mostly from ethanol. The mix is 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline. E-85 has a number of advantages over tradtional unleaded:
It degrades quicker if spilled,
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Lower Costs (with an optimized vehicle.)

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The Model - T was originally designed to run Ethanol.
If every kernel of corn in the U.S. to make Ethanol, it would reduce foreign oil independence only 24%
Generally, there is little to no extra cost between "standard" and "flex fuel" (E-85 compatible) car models.

Remember to check all the facts, talk with a professional before switching to E-85 or purchasing an E-85 vehicle. I take no responsibility for any problems that arise :)

Malt - O - Meal Recall

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Malt-O-Meal Company Initiates Voluntary Recall of Unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Malt-O-Meal Consumer Affairs
877-665-9331

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Minneapolis, MN -- April 5, 2008 -- Malt-O-Meal announced today that it is voluntarily recalling its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced with "Best If Used By" codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") and March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809") because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled product was distributed nationally, marketed under the Malt-O-Meal brand and as some private label brands including Acme, America's Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw's, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality. A comprehensive listing of impacted products can be found at www.malt-o-meal.com/recallinfo.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this situation. All other Malt-O-Meal products are unaffected by this action and are safe for continued sale and consumption. The products affected by this recall represent less than one-half of one percent of the company's annual production of ready-to-eat cereal.

"Our first and highest priority is the safety of the consumers who use our products," said Malt-O-Meal President and CEO Chris Neugent. "It's important that we spread the word about this situation quickly and broadly in order to remove even the slightest possibility that someone will consume something harmful. We apologize for this situation and promise to do everything to complete the recall as quickly as possible."

The recall was initiated after the company's internal routine food safety testing detected the presence of Salmonella in a product produced on March 24, 2008. The company immediately commenced an investigation to determine the root cause of this one positive finding as well as the extent of any possible exposure. Initial results from this follow-up investigation indicate that additional product may have been exposed to this contaminant. Thus, out of an abundance of caution to protect consumers, the company has chosen to voluntarily remove all unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat products with "Best If Used By" codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") and March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809"). Investigation into the source of the Salmonella has determined a root cause of this situation and corrective measures have been taken to ensure that there is no reoccurrence of this issue.

Persons infected with Salmonella may experience a variety of symptoms and illnesses. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, persons infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more severe illnesses, some potentially life threatening.

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-665-9331. Information regarding this recall, including images of the Malt-O-Meal product packaging, also will be posted to the company's website at www.malt-o-meal.com/recallinfo.

Tuberculosis

Governor Blagojevich announces record low in Illinois for new tuberculosis cases

State follows national trend, but health officials urge vigilance as drug resistant cases increase nationwide

CHICAGO, Ill. – In recognition of World Tuberculosis Day, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich announced today a record low for the number of new tuberculosis cases in Illinois. Governor Blagojevich is joining in the World Tuberculosis Day global campaign, “I Am Stopping TB” and issued a proclamation declaring March 24, 2008 as World TB Day in Illinois to raise awareness that the fight against tuberculosis is not over.

“Tuberculosis is not a disease many of us think about anymore thanks to the wonderful advances in medicine and the hard work of public health staff. But TB is still impacting hundreds of people annually in Illinois and millions of people world wide. I urge all citizens to increase their awareness and understanding of tuberculosis and to join the global effort to stop the spread of this disease,” said Governor Blagojevich.

Tuberculosis is a contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that is transmitted from person to person by tiny airborne particles of bacteria. While it can affect any part of the body, such as the brain, kidneys or spine, tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. General symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, fever and night sweats. When tuberculosis attacks the lungs, symptoms can include a persistent cough that sometimes produces blood and chest pains.

521 cases of active tuberculosis were reported in Illinois in 2007, a decrease from 569 cases reported in 2006. However, reports show Illinois still ranks fifth for the highest number of tuberculosis cases in the nation.

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is at its highest rate ever according to the “Anti-tuberculosis Drug Resistance in the World” report released at the end of February 2008 – and Illinois is following the national trend. The number of drug-resistant TB cases in Illinois increased by 25 percent (28 cases to 35) from 2006 to 2007.

“Tuberculosis cases resistant to drugs are something we need to take very seriously. Last June a Georgia man infected with extremely drug-resistant TB flew to various countries, risking the health of those passengers traveling with him on those flights,” said Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health Director. “We all need to be aware of the risks of tuberculosis, especially since drug-resistant case of TB have been increasing, and take precautions against being infected or infecting others with this disease.”

Illinois is again following the national trend in that the majority of TB cases are among individuals who were born in foreign countries where TB is common, such as Mexico, India and the Philippines. In 2007, 59 percent of tuberculosis cases in Illinois were foreign-born, up from 54 percent the previous year.

Tuberculosis is usually curable, but a person with the disease must faithfully adhere to prescribed drug therapy for six months or longer. Many patients comply with the strict drug regimen at first, but some stop taking their anti-TB medication after they start to feel better. Failure to follow the therapy for the full length of time prescribed may allow the tuberculosis to return. In some cases, the re-established infection cannot be treated with the usual antibiotics.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) focuses on finding tuberculosis cases and making sure they are treated promptly and completely. IDPH also looks for those who have had close contact and been exposed to someone with tuberculosis for treatment if they are infected, although not necessarily sick. These goals are achieved through four programs.

• Data – surveillance and collection of data to watch for trends and see which areas need more resources.
• Nurses – IDPH has nurses which act as consultants for local tuberculosis programs across the state and help secure resources for treatment.
• Funding – IDPH awards approximately $100,000 a year in federal funds to counties with high incidence of tuberculosis to assist with treatment such as paying nurses to deliver medication to patients to make sure the full course is taken.
• Training and education – TB 101 for nurses in counties with low incidence, nurse case manager course, and physician update course.

The Governor's proclamation reads as follows:

WHEREAS, 521 cases of active tuberculosis disease were reported in Illinois in 2007, and an estimated 650,000 Illinoisans are infected with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis; and

WHEREAS, Illinois reports the fifth highest number of tuberculosis cases of any state in the nation; and

WHEREAS, there is a disproportionate burden of TB in minorities and persons born outside the United States ; and

WHEREAS, each year thousands of household members, health care employees and others who share the air of infectious tuberculosis patients are at risk of becoming infected with the tuberculosis bacterium and progressing to active disease; and

WHEREAS, in 2007 there was an 8.4 percent decrease in the number of patients in Illinois with active tuberculosis, but a 25 percent increase in the number of drug-resistant cases of tuberculosis; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Public Health is working to promote prompt diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis cases, implementation of strategies to prevent tuberculosis in children, improved working relationships between public health providers and private providers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, managed care organizations and others, and decreased tuberculosis transmission in health care facilities and community settings; and

WHEREAS, maintaining control of TB in Illinois requires strengthening current TB control and prevention systems, and progress toward the elimination of TB cannot occur without mobilizing support and engaging in global TB prevention and control; and

WHEREAS, this year's World Tuberculosis Day global theme of “I Am Stopping TB” and national theme of “Partnerships for TB Elimination” recognize that tuberculosis prevention and control is possible, that every individual can have a role in stopping TB, and that Illinois is committed to working toward the elimination of tuberculosis;

Therefore, I, Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor of the State of Illinois, proclaim March 24, 2008, as WORLD TB DAY in Illinois and urge all citizens to increase their awareness and understanding of tuberculosis infection and disease and to join the global effort to stop the spread of this disease.

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TB FACTS
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What is tuberculosis?	Tuberculosis Cases by Illinois County
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious and potentially life-threatening disease transmitted through the air. While it can affect any part of the body (such as the brain, the kidneys or the spine), TB usually affects the lungs. When first infected with the TB germ, people usually do not feel sick or have any symptoms. However, they may develop active TB disease in the future. Although both preventable and curable, tuberculosis once was the leading cause of death in the United States. Today in Illinois, less than 30 deaths a year are attributed to tuberculosis and the number of cases in the state has fallen more than 40 percent in the past 10 years, reaching an all-time low of 633 in 2003. What is the difference between TB infection and TB disease? People with TB infection have the TB germ in their bodies but are not sick because the germs are inactive and, therefore, cannot be spread to others. Because these people may develop the disease in the future, they often are given preventive treatment. People with TB disease are sick from the germs that are active in their bodies. They exhibit symptoms of the disease and, if they have TB of the lungs or throat, can spread the disease to others. Physicians can prescribe drugs to cure TB. Are some people at greater risk of getting TB? Although anyone may get TB, the following people are at higher risk: Persons who have been in close contact with an active TB case Persons who are infected with or at risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Foreign-born persons from countries where TB is common Persons with other medical conditions, such as diabetes, silicosis, end-stage renal disease and some forms of cancer, that increase the risk of TB once infection has occurred Persons 65 years of age or older Residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes or prisons Persons who abuse alcohol or use intravenous drugs Persons in occupations that serve groups at high risk for TB Minority and other medically underserved populations How serious is the problem among minorities? TB disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority groups. This is particularly true among children. In the U.S., more than 80 percent of childhood cases of TB occur in minority groups. Overall, from 1985 through 1993, TB cases increased among non-Hispanic blacks by 18 percent, among Asians and Pacific Islanders by 48 percent and among Hispanics by 67 percent. In contrast, cases among non-Hispanic whites decreased by 18 percent. What are the symptoms of TB disease? The general symptoms of TB disease include feeling sick or weak, weight loss, fever and night sweats. TB of the lungs causes the general symptoms plus coughing, sometimes producing blood, and chest pain. Other symptoms depend on the part of the body that is affected. How is TB spread? TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with TB disease of the lungs or throat cough or sneeze, they can put TB germs into the air. Then other people who breathe in the air containing these germs can become infected. People with TB disease are most likely to spread it to people with whom they spend time with every day, such as family members or coworkers. (Remember, though, a person must have active TB disease to spread it; persons who are infected but do not have the disease cannot spread TB to others.) If a person thinks he or she has been in close contact with someone with TB disease, it is important to go to a clinic or health department for a TB skin test. How is a person tested for TB? The tuberculin skin test is used to find out whether a person is infected with the TB germ. It does not tell whether the person has TB disease. For the skin test, a small amount of fluid--called tuberculin--is injected under the skin in the lower part of the arm. Two or three days later, a health care worker checks the site of the injection to see if there has been a reaction. What does a positive reaction mean? A positive reaction to the tuberculin skin test usually means that the person has been infected with the TB germ. It does not necessarily mean that the person has TB disease. Other tests, such as a chest X-ray and a sample of sputum, are needed to see whether the person has TB disease. How is TB disease treated? TB disease can be cured by taking several drugs for six to nine months. It is very important that people who have TB disease take the drugs exactly as prescribed. If a person stops taking the drugs too soon or if the drugs are not taken correctly, the germs that are still alive may become resistant to the drugs. This makes the disease much harder to treat. Generally, after the first several weeks of drug therapy, most TB patients become non-infectious. How is TB infection treated? The drug used to prevent TB infection from developing into TB disease is isoniazid. It must be taken for six to 12 months. The drug may cause liver problems in certain people, especially older individuals and people with liver disease. Therefore, people who are taking isoniazid should be monitored carefully for signs of adverse reactions

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FREE TRANSIT RIDES FOR ILLINOIS SENIORS OFFICIALLY BEGINS TODAY. THROUGH GOVERNOR BLAGOYEVICH’S FREE RIDE INITIATIVE, ILLINOIS RESIDENTS 65 AND OVER CAN USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WITHOUT CHARGE. STATE DEPARTMENT ON AGING DIRECTOR CHARLES JOHNSON SAYS A LOT OF PEOPLE STAND TO BENEFIT. <> YOU CAN CONTACT THE COLES COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING AT 3-4-8…8-4-1-0 OR THE CHAMPAIGN URBANA TRANSIT DISTRICT AT 3-4-8…8-1-8-8 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 22^ND, THE NEOGA YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTER IS HOSTING AN ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST FROM 7 TO NOON AT 3-69 NINTH STREET IN NEOGA. IT’S RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE – JUST 3 DOLLARS FOR ADULTS, 2.50 FOR SENIORS AND ONE DOLLAR FOR KIDS - ALL PROCEEDS WILL FUND FUTURE NEOGA YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS.

THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT THE LUCK OF THE IRISH WONT SAVE YOU FROM A D-U-I IF YOU DRINK AND DRIVE. ON SAINT PATRICK’S DAY LAST YEAR, HALF OF THE FATAL ACCIDENTS INVOLVED ALCOHOL. THE I-S-P PLANS TO STEP UP ITS PATROLS TODAY IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS ATTRIBUTED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

EVENTS:

6, COLES COUNTY BOARD HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE, COURTHOUSE.