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Mislabeled high fire risk kids nightwear recalled by Big W

Big W stores in Australia have apologized after selling inflammable children’s night wear labeled as “low fire danger”. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) deputy chair Peter Kell said in a statement, "The ACCC enforces a mandatory standard for the labelling of children's nightwear,” "It is designed to reduce the risk of burns injuries to children by providing specific information on the fire hazard," he said. "There is considerable research which shows that clear labelling helps minimise the risk of these injuries, which is why the ACCC regularly monitors compliance."

1 Apr 2010

Cigarette filters contain pig’s blood

The next time you light up a cigarette you may be puffing on a filter which contains pig’s blood. A recent Dutch research found that pig hemoglobin was being used to make filters of cigarettes more effective in blocking harmful chemicals before they enter the smoker’s lungs.

1 Apr 2010

U.N. releases report on poverty in Afghanistan

A new U.N. report (.pdf) finds that "the majority of Afghans live in dire poverty, despite an estimated $35 billion in aid being poured into the country between 2002 to 2009," the Associated Press reports (3/30).

1 Apr 2010

Majority of consumers underestimate grocery prices

Almost one in three U.S. households shop on a budget - and one in six can only afford basic necessities. So it's no wonder that 78 percent of budget shoppers - twice as many as those who shop without a budget (37 percent) - try to track how much their groceries are likely to cost as they roll through the aisles.

1 Apr 2010

CompPharma's standardized directory of workers' compensation pharmacy industry

CompPharma, a consortium of workers' compensation pharmacy benefit managers, has compiled a directory of terms and definitions describing various aspects of the workers' compensation pharmacy industry.

31 Mar 2010

Natural Vines introduced for sophisticated licorice customers

American Licorice Company, one of the nation's most respected licorice manufacturers, has introduced Natural Vines, a new line of premium, gourmet soft licorice created for the discerning licorice connoisseur.

31 Mar 2010

STAAR Surgical Company enters into 'Stipulation for Settlement' to resolve pending disputes

STAAR Surgical Company, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that STAAR and all other parties to the matters Parallax Medical Systems v. STAAR Surgical Company and Scott C. Moody, Inc. v. STAAR Surgical Company entered into a Stipulation for Settlement that globally resolves all pending disputes among them.

31 Mar 2010

Versar awarded $7.6M contract to review and evaluate pesticide product

Versar, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a five-year, $7.6 million contract to review and evaluate pesticide product and residue chemistry data by the Office of Pesticide Programs, Health Effects Division, of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

31 Mar 2010

HCCMIS selected as nominee for 2010 Techpoint MIRA Awards

HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC has been selected as a nominee for the 2010 Techpoint MIRA Awards. Now in its 11th year, the MIRA Awards acknowledge advancements made by businesses, schools and individuals in technology-related industries.

31 Mar 2010

Ukraine uses EDAPS Tax Stamp System to control illicit sales of tobacco products

The most recent edition of the authoritative Tobacco Atlas, released by the American Cancer Society and World Lung Foundation, ranks nations on their success in combating illegal sales of cigarettes and tobacco products.

31 Mar 2010

Donors will gather at U.N. Wednesday to discuss Haiti relief, recovery

At a donors conference beginning on Wednesday at the U.N. in New York, Haitian President Rene Preval will lay out a $3.8 billion plan "to begin radically reshaping his country's post-earthquake economy and infrastructure," the Washington Post reports.

31 Mar 2010

Tips for avoiding ID theft while buying a home

IdentityTruth, the leading provider of a new breed of identity theft monitoring services to help consumers avoid identity theft and safeguard their privacy and identity, today is sharing its tips for avoiding ID theft when buying a home.

31 Mar 2010

EvoLife Laboratories introduces cancer care products in USA

EvoLife Laboratories, a world leader in the development of products for skin, oral, nail, hair, hygiene care specifically designed for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, announced the launch of its products in USA.

31 Mar 2010

New cakes and frostings may someday contain less fat and calories

Delicious new cakes and frostings may someday contain less fat and fewer calories, thanks to work by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists such as Mukti Singh. She's based at the ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Ill.

31 Mar 2010

Call to ban Miaow-Miaow - Mephedrone

Mephedrone also known as “m-cat” or “miaow-miaow” is a synthetic stimulant drug that has effects similar to amphetamines and ecstasy. Mephedrone use has spread fast in UK since it emerged at a pop festival on the Isle of Wight in July last year.

30 Mar 2010

Two thirds of new cars in Australia are not pedestrian-safe, says report

In a disturbing new report, a leading road crash unit says that two thirds of the new cars sold in Australia do not meet up to the international standards for pedestrian safety.

30 Mar 2010

BRIC ministers reach agreement on promoting global food security

Brazil, Russia, India and China, collectively known as BRIC, have reached an agreement to promote global food security, the Moscow Times reports (Anishyuk, 3/29).

30 Mar 2010

Dr Patel ignored advice from colleagues

The charges of manslaughter that Dr Patel has been facing over three patients he had operated on between 2003 and 2005 are now on trial in the Supreme Court in Brisbane. The patients were Mervyn John Morris, 75 , Ames Edward Phillips, 46, and Geradus Wihelmus Gosewinus Kemps, 77. Dr Patel is also charged with one grievous bodily harm case besides these three manslaughter charges to Ian Rodney Vowles, 62.

30 Mar 2010

Kylie Minogue supports breast cancer initiative

Australian singer Kylie Minogue is part of this year’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign. Kylie is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with the disease in May 2005. She had to cancel her Showgirl world tour’s Australian leg because of that.

30 Mar 2010

Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET products available in New York City from Dr. Shapiro

Dr. Siegal's Direct Nutritionals, LLC, the global distributor of Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® brand products, today announced that it has begun supplying its products to the New York City medical practice of obesity expert and bestselling author Dr. Howard Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro is the only physician in New York City to whom Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® products are supplied.

29 Mar 2010