Press Releases on June 9, 2014

Lifetime cancer risk from heart imaging tests is low for most children; more complex tests may raise risk

Study Highlights Standard X-rays don’t significantly raise cancer risks among young children. However, children undergoing more complex procedures with higher radiation doses like cardiac catheterizations and computed tomography (CT) scans have higher …

Presidential Memorandum -- Federal Student Loan Repayments

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 09, 2014 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SUBJECT: Helping Struggling Federal Student Loan Borrowers Manage Their Debt A college education is …

USDA Announces Funding Availability for Biomass Crops for Energy

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications June 16 from energy facilities interested in receiving forest or agricultural residues to generate …

USDA Releases State by State Impacts of Limited Wildfire Suppression In Recent Years

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2014 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released information showing how limited federal firefighting budgets have impacted states over the last two fiscal years (FYs 2012 and 2013). The state-by-state report provides examples …

Organic Trade Association to lead panel discussion at United Fresh 2014

Panama: 2014 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report

Summary: KEY ISSUES Background. Panama’s economic performance remains buoyant. Real GDP growth slowed to 8.4 percent in 2013, after the strong expansion in 2011–12, and is projected at above 7 percent in 2014. Inflation is declining, though it is resilient …

NREL Finds Up to 6-cent per Kilowatt-Hour Extra Value with Concentrated Solar Power

News Release NR-2714 June 9, 2014 Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) projects would add additional value of 5 or 6 cents per kilowatt hour to utility-scale solar energy in California where 33 percent renewables will be mandated in six years, a new report by …

Obama Administration Announces Additional Support to Help Communities Boost Local Food Economies

Washington, D.C., June 9, 2014 -- Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Local Food, Local Places, a federal initiative that will provide direct technical support to rural communities to help them build …

FACTSHEET: Making Student Loans More Affordable

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release June 09, 2014 President Obama declared 2014 a year of action vowing to use the power of his pen and phone to help ensure that hardworking Americans have the opportunity to succeed. And this …

Navitas Naturals Issues Voluntary Recall for Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder Products

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Pet Center, Inc. Voluntary Recall of 3 oz bag of Lamb Crunchy’s Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

American Importing Co, Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almonds Mispacked As Cinnamon Crunch Granola

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Rome Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Minced Crab Meat Because Of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Sun Tree LLC Recalls 12oz Packaged California Grown Shelled Walnuts Due to Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Belleville Farmer’s Market Recalls Shelled Walnuts Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Whole Foods Market Recalls Thai Soba Noodle Salad in Five States, Due to Undeclared Allergen

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Brunkow Cheese Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy In Jalapeno Pepper Raw Milk Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese

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Ocean Spray Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of 8-ounce Greek Yogurt Covered Craisins® Dried Cranberries Which May Contain ...

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Health Matters America, Inc, Recalls Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder and Sprouted Chia/flax Seed Powder Due to Possible Health ...

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Glutino Voluntarily Recalls Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Snack Crackers (4.25 oz. and 20 oz.) Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …