Feeling vulnerable? Farmers are... Consumers should be...
Just more reasons to grow your own!<<<
Today’s average consumer, may not be aware that their food comes from farmers.
Excellent articles, thanks for posting them.
An *excellent* group for canning advice is
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canning2/
Lots of messages; one can always choose to read on the website or to get the digest form in order to cut down on email.
Here are some resources I have used
http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/gardening-q-a-how-to-produce-quality-rose-hips/index.html
HGTV used to have an article on drying rose hips
but it doesn’t seem to be online anymore.
http://www.kstrom.net/isk/food/wildrose.html
Here is a recipe for rose hip syrup that was used
during WWII. It comes from We’ll Eat Again by
Marguerite Patten (it’s also in the message
archives on the food-storage group, Venera)
>Rose Hip Syrup
>
>This syrup is suitable for infants, very palatable and so rich in vitamin
C
>that 1 oz is suffiecient for 1 month. It is 15 - 20 times as rich as
>orange
>juice.
>
>2 lbs rose hips, ripe and red
>1 lb 2 oz sugar
>
>Wash hips and put into a stainless pan. Well cover with water and bring
to
>the boil. Simmer until tender (about 10 minutes). Mash well with a
wooden
>spoon. Put into a jelly bag made of flannel and squeeze out as much juice
>as possible. Return pulp to the saucepan and add as mch water as at
first.
>Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes. Put back into jelly bag
>and squeeze again. Empty bag and wash it thoroughly. Mix the two lots of
>juice and pour into the clean jelly bag. Allow to drip overnight. A
clean
>juice is now obtained free from the hairs that cover the seeds inside the
>fruit wich might cause irritation if not removed.
>
>Boil the juice down until it measures about 1 1/2 pints, then add 1 lb and
>2
>oz of sugar. Stir until dissolved, boil for 5 minutes. Bottle while hot
>in
>perfectly clean hot bottles and seal at once. Small screw-capped bottles
>with rubber washers are suitable. A circle of rubber cut from an old
water
>bottle or Cycle inner tube, and boiled for 10 minutes to sterilise will do
>for a washer. The syrup should be stored in a dark cupboard.
>
>A saltspoonful (~15 drops) should be sufficient for an infant each day.
>
>From: We’ll Eat Again (By: Marguerite Patten)
>ISBN# 0600325245
Cheryl
http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blrosehips.htm
There are several sites with info you can google rose hips
I to was curious about the rose hips so I started doing some research
this is what I found about the best type of rose for rose
hips...............
Rose hips are the cherry-sized red fruits of the rose bush left behind
after the bloom has died. Although nearly all rose bushes produce rose
hips, the tastiest for eating purposes come from the Rosa rugosa
variety. The flavor is described as fruity and spicy, much like the
cranberry. Harvest the fruits after the first frost when they become
fully-colored, but not overripe. They should yield to gentle pressure
but not be soft or wrinkly. Most recipes advise removing the irritating
hairy seeds before processing the fruit. When cooking with rose hips,
do not use any metal pans or utensils other than stainless steel or
risk discoloration of the fruit and loss of its precious vitamin C
stores.
There are also several other sources for Vit C in an emergency:
Wild garlic
Persimmon leaves
Cranberry
Bearberry
Dandelion
Currants
Hemlock tree
Pigweed
young pine needles
Black spruce
Sprouted seeds or beans - Sprouted seeds were used to cure or prevent
scurvy before synthetic vitamin C was available. Juice extracted
from them can be fed to babies, too.
Cheryl D.
This is how I have done my food storage. It is awesome and the best way to do it. I store what I eat and eat what I store. Rotation is so easy and I am storing pork loin, meatloaf, steak,chicken, roasts,etc... If any one has questions about it feel free to ask me. I have 8 children and I store what they actually will eat instead of just wheat and beans (which little kids have a hard time eating and enjoying. I store fruit roll ups, chocolate chips, canned bread, canned cake, peanuts,starburst, all candy (for trading with someone when I might run out of toilet paper and need to trade—they will trade easily for sweets). I have 3 solar ovens which Wendy Dewitt uses and I will be and do make beef stroganoff, chicken and rice, bread, cookies, pie, muffins, everything in the solar ovens. I store no fuel for cooking. One less thing to have to worry with children in the home and where to store fuel. Her way is a cheaper way of storing too. I got my
solar ovens for $136.00 (including shipping) Our church members have ordered these too. We had an order of 52 of them. The ladies love em. I also have the none food items stored. (Toothpaste, toothbrush, kotex, razors, meds, shampoo, dish soap, laundry soap, etc.....) I think this is the only way to go. I will be well fed and happy that what I am eating is exactly what I was eating before.
Contact me with any questions...I am slow to get back (8 kids and all) but I will get back.
Lisa
Janet, You can find it on my blog, linked below, We also
> posted it on
> Youtube. Just search Wendy Dewitt. The whole presentation
> was just under
> an hour long, but it’s broken down in to 9 segments to
> meet the you tube
> requirements for time.
> Andrea
> Practice, Prepare, Persevere, and Prevail!
> http://letusprepare.blogspot.com
If I recall correctly, she uses a parabolic solar oven. They are
wonderful for fast solar cooking but should be used in full
sun. When you live in an area that gets lots of clouds, I would
recommend a box solar oven. They don’t cook as fast because they
don’t get as hot but they only require full sun 30 minutes of every
hour because they retain heat. We have a Solar Sport Oven and have
been very pleased with it, in fact, we just bought a second
one. There are different kinds of ovens so I would recommend
researching them before buying. Here’s good place to start
http://www.solarovens.org/ If you decide to get one of these, they
do offer group discounts.
Cheryl
>I have 3 solar ovens which Wendy Dewitt uses and I will be and do
make beef stroganoff, chicken and rice, bread, cookies, pie, muffins,
everything in the solar ovens. I store no fuel for cooking. One less
thing to have to worry with children in the home and where to store
fuel. Her way is a cheaper way of storing too. I got mysolar ovens
for $136.00 (including shipping) Our church members have ordered
these too. We had an order of 52 of them. The ladies love em.
from:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FoodStorageTheBasicsandBeyond/
Stabbing Epidemic Continues.......
Where, oh where, are the politicians who will save us........?
Violence is the problem, stupid. Violence is a people problem. Not guns, not
knives. Look to the causes of, and solutions for violence, rather the
means, in order to solve the violence problem. You might begin with decent
funding for alcohol and drug addiction treatment. One early intervention
with an alcohol or other drug addict can interdict violence for generations.
The ripple effect is just awesome. On the other hand, take away a gun or a
knife, and you have stopped violence for maybe a minute or so. - T.
WI: Charges pending in Oshkosh stabbing
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20090413/GPG0101/904130550/1207/
GPG01
OK: Man Sought In Midwest City Stabbing
http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/0409/613171.html
IA: Teen charged in stabbing at Lincoln South in Des Moines
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090413/NEWS/90413042/0/window.loc
ation=’
MA: Second teen charged in rink stabbing held on $250,000 bail
http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/04/14/updates/doc49e49b23079d781483052
7.txt
NY: 3 hospitalized after stabbing spree in Buffalo
http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10178617
CT: Police Follow Blood Trail To Stabbing Victim Man Stabbed In Head, Chest,
Police Say http://www.wfsb.com/news/19174866/detail.html
PA: Edwardsville man accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend
http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/04/14/news/wb_voice.20090414.t.pg
5.cv14cdstabbing_s1.2443540_top8.txt
LA: Homeless man dies more than 3 weeks after stabbing
http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/homeless_death.html
CA: Red Bluff Police Release Names of Two Stabbing Victims
http://newstalk1290.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/red-bluff-police-release-names-
of-two-stabbing-victims/
http://mohave.az.scanamerica.us/index.php
‘Military Device’ Found In Garbage Bin
NewsPHOENIX — The Glendale police bomb squad is at a Verizon Wireless store on 76th Avenue and Bell Road.
According to scanner traffic, someone found a green, “military-like” explosive device in one of the garbage containers.
Source: KPHO.com
FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide Released
April 15, 2009
Overview
The FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide, CPG 101 provides general guidelines on developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs). It promotes a common understanding of the fundamentals of planning and decision making to help emergency planners examine a hazard and produce integrated, coordinated, and synchronized plans. This Guide helps emergency managers in State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal governments in their efforts to develop and maintain a viable all-hazard EOP.
CPG 101 continues the more than 50-year effort to provide guidance about emergency operations planning to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments. Some predecessor material can be traced back to the 1960s-era Federal Civil Defense Guide. Long-time emergency management (EM) practitioners also will recognize the influence of Civil Preparedness Guide 1-8, Guide for the Development of State and Local Emergency Operations Plans, and State and Local Guide (SLG) 101, Guide for All-Hazards Emergency Operations Planning, in this document. While CPG 101 maintains its link to the past, it also reflects the changed reality of the current emergency planning environment.
View the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (PDF 4MB, TXT 343KB)
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/divisions/npd/cpg_101_layout.pdf
Source: http://www.fema.gov/about/divisions/cpg.shtm
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ionlabs04_09.html
ION Labs Inc. Recalls Influend Cough and Cold Products, in Alabama, Because Of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
877-990-4466
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Clearwater, Fl. – April 13, 2009 -— ION Labs Inc. of Clearwater, FL. is voluntarily recalling all of the Influend Cough and Cold products sold on or after May 30, 2008. ION Labs Inc. is Recalling the listed products due to the products not tested in conformance with the specifications of the lab, therefore the products may have a possibility to be super potent. Possible complications may include Tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, cardiovascular collapse with hypotension, headaches, dizziness, anxiety, restlessness and nervousness. The following products were distributed and sold directly to consumers in the Madison/Huntsville, Alabama area:
* Influend Cold and Cough, 24 Tablets, Product Code/ Lot # 800074
* Influend Severe Cold & Flu, 24 Tablets, Product Code/Lot# 800075
* Influend JR. Cold & Cough, 4 oz. bottle, Product Code/Lot# 800076
* Influend JR. Severe Cold & Flu, 4 oz. bottle, Product Code/Lot# 800077
While no illnesses have been reported to date, ION Labs, Inc. has ceased distribution of these products until further notice.
Customers who have this product in their possession should stop using it immediately and contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking this product. Please return the product for a full refund to the address below.
ION Labs, Inc.
115th Ave. N.
Clearwater, Fl. 33760
Any adverse events that may be related to the use of this product should be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088 or by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178 or by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or online at the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch
Consumers who have questions about the above recall may contact ION Labs Customer Service at 1-877-990-4466 and ask for the Quality Director at Ext. (212). Hours of operation are M-F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ENFORCE/2009/ENF01103.html
Enforcement Report
The FDA Enforcement Report is published weekly by the Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. It contains information on actions taken in connection with agency Regulatory activities.
rule
April 15, 2009
09-15
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: FOODS - CLASS I
___________________________________
PRODUCT
Dried Yellow Potato (Papa Seca Amarilla), 12 oz. plastic bag; Net wt. 12 oz. (340 g); UPC 4133105056; Product of Peru; Recall # F-175-9
CODE
All codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Goya Foods Inc., Secaucus , NJ , by letters and press release on February 27, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Product contains undeclared sulfites based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,166 cases/24 units per case
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
___________________________________
PRODUCT
Guangdayuan brand Dried Sweet Potato, Net Wt. 200g -— Product of China -— UPC 6 933996 061080 -— Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 200g -— The product is packed in a sealed, flexible plastic bag, Recall # F-176-9
CODE
Code 2008/06/01
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Domega International Co., LTD., Brooklyn , NY , by press release on December 31, 2008 followed up with letters.
Manufacturer: Kuizhou Foreign Trade Co. LTD., Xinhui City , Guangdong Province, China . Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The product contained undeclared sulfites (222 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
57 cases/50 - 200 g packages per case
DISTRIBUTION
NY, NJ, PA, MA, OH
___________________________________
PRODUCT
a) Haas Peanut Rolls, Net. Wt. 16 oz, UPC 77248 00153, and Bake Shoppe Peanut Rolls, 16 oz, UPC 77248 01298, Recall # F-177-9;
b) Haas Caramel Nut Coffee Cake, 4 oz, UPC 77248 00518, Recall # F-178-9;
c) Haas Caramel Nut Rolls, net wt. 16 oz, UPC 77248 00154, and Bake Shoppe Nut Rolls, 16 oz, UPC 77248 01299, Recall # F-179-9
CODE
a) and c) Sell by date prior to 1/1/09
b) Five digit code ending in 08 or 07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Haas Baking Co., Affton , MO , by letter dated February 2, 2009 and letter and press release on February 4, 2009. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella .
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approximately 223,200 units
DISTRIBUTION
MO, IL, OH, NE, KS, IA, WI, NJ, AR
___________________________________
PRODUCT
McCormick brand Enchilada Sauce Mix, 1.5 oz retail pouches, packed as 12 pouchs/case, labeled in part, Item # 909160, pouch UPC 52100091600, Recall # F-180-9
CODE
Date Codes: BEST BY AUG2910CH
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
McCormick & Company, Inc., Hunt Valley , MD , by press release and letter on September 30, 2008. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The product contains milk which is undeclared on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,128 cases
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: FOODS - CLASS II
___________________________________
PRODUCT
Crown Farms brand Bangladeshi Freshwater Fish – Gulsha CLN –Mystus cavasius – Net Wt 500 g –UPC code 5 060065 430704 – Product of Bangladesh – Keep Frozen. The packaging does not have cooking instructions and does not state that the fish is fresh frozen, Recall # F-187-9
CODE
Date of Production AUG 2008, Best Before July 2010
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Asia Cash & Carry, Inc., Maspeth , NY , by press release on March 13, 2009.
Manufacturer: Saidowla Enterprise (BC-24), Sylhet , Bangladesh . Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The imported fish was found to be contaminated with Salmonella (spp. Poly A) based on FDA’s sampling and analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
17 cases/16 – 500 g packages per case
DISTRIBUTION
NY, NJ, IL, MI, VA
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: FOODS - CLASS III
___________________________________
PRODUCT
Safeway Instant Non Fat Dry Milk, 25.6 oz box, UPC 21130 38511, Recall # F-181-9
CODE
BEST BEFORE FEB-12, 10 55-343 and BEST BEFORE FEB-13, 10 55-343-044
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The MBP Company LLC dba Marron Foods, Durand , WI , by press release on February 27, 2009 and by telephone. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Product may contain aluminum fragments that came off the packaging equipment.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2,688 lbs or 140 cases
DISTRIBUTION
CO, SD, NE, TX, IL, MD, Washington DC
___________________________________
PRODUCT
a) Nestum Flocos de Cereais Geracoes Saudaveis, Mel Classico. 300 g., Product is labeled entirely in Portugese. Prior to distribution, Triunfo place a label on the product - Nestle Nestum Honey Cereal, Net. Wt. 10.58 oz., Nutrition Facts and ingredients are listed in English. Product of Portugal , Recall # F-182-9;
b) Nestles Nestum Flocos de Cereais, Chocolate, 300 g. Product is labeled entirely in Portugese. Prior to distribution, Triunfo place a label on the product - Nestle Nestum Chocolate Cereal, Net. Wt. 10.58 oz., Nutrition Facts and ingredients are listed in English. Product of Portugal . Recall # F-183-9;
c) Nestle Cerelac Farinha Lactea, 500 g. Product is labeled entirely in Portugese. Prior to distribution, Triunfo place a label on the product - Nestle Cerelac Wheat Flour Cereal, Net. Wt. 17.64oz., Nutrition Facts and ingredients are listed in English. Product of Portugal . Recall # F-184-9;
d) Nestle Cerelac 5 Frutos, Leite de Transiaco, 500 g. Product is labeled entirely in Portugese. Prior to distribution, Triunfo place a label on the product - Nestle Cerelac 5 Fruit Cereal, Net. Wt. 17.64 oz., Nutrition Facts and ingredients are listed in English. Product of Portugal ,
Recall # F-185-9
CODE
a) Lot # 81550301 and 81560301, Exp 9/2009;
b) Lot L82330301, Exp 11/2009 and L73550301, Exp 3/2009;
c) Lot number L73370301, Exp 6/2009;
d) Lot L81290301, Exp. 11/2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Triunfo Import & Export Corp., Newark , NJ , by letters dated January 14, 2009.
Manufacturer: Nestle Portugal Sa, Avanca , Portugal . Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Cereals contain an unapproved pesticide residue, pirimiphos methyl.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4,553 cases
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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continued....
Treasury International Capital (TIC) Data for February
Washington —The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for February 2009. The next release, which will report on data for March 2009, is scheduled for May 15, 2009.
Net foreign purchases of long-term securities were $22.0 billion.
* Net foreign purchases of long-term U.S. securities were $20.8 billion. Of this, net purchases by private foreign investors were $25.9 billion, and net purchases by foreign official institutions were negative $5.1 billion.
* U.S. residents sold a net $1.2 billion of long-term foreign securities.
Net foreign acquisition of long-term securities, taking into account adjustments, is estimated to have been $5.0 billion.
Foreign holdings of dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities, including Treasury bills, and other custody liabilities increased $43.1 billion. Foreign holdings of Treasury bills increased $68.3 billion.
Banks’ own net dollar-denominated liabilities to foreign residents decreased $145.1 billion.
Monthly net TIC flows were negative $97.0 billion. Of this, net foreign private flows were negative $106.3 billion, and net foreign official flows were positive $9.3 billion
Complete data are available on the Treasury website at www.treas.gov/tic.
###
REPORTS
* (PDF) TIC Monthly Reports on Cross-Border Financial Flows (Billions of dollars, not seasonally adjusted)
Arrow International 30cc, 40cc and 50cc Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IAB) Catheters
Audience: Cardiology and cardiovascular healthcare professionals, hospital risk managers
Teleflex Medical and FDA notified healthcare professionals of the Class 1 recall for Arrow International 30cc, 40cc and 50cc Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IAB) Catheters, a component of the Intra-Aortic Pump System which is designed to provide cardiac assist therapy to critically ill people to increase blood flow to the heart. This recall is being conducted because a fault in the connector of the pump tubing assembly may result in failure of the system to decrease ischemia and increase perfusion, leading to organ injury or infarct and may result in patient death. Prolonged exposure could also result in thrombus formation on the IAB and possible subsequent systemic or cerebral thromboembolism.
Read the complete MedWatch Safety Summary, including a link to the FDA recall notice, at:
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2009/safety09.htm#Arrow
TULAREMIA, RABBITS - USA (NEW MEXICO)
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A ProMED-mail post
http://www.promedmail.org
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
http://www.isid.org
Date: 14 Apr 2009
Source: KRQE.com [edited]
http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/health/health_ap_santa_fe_tularemia_found_in_rabbits_in_new_mexico_200904141403
The New Mexico State Department of Health says rabbits in New Mexico
are getting sick and dying from the bacterial disease tularemia. The
illness is potentially serious in people.
Tularemia is caused by a bacteria found in animals, especially
rodents and rabbits. Symptoms in people are similar to those of
plague: Sudden fever, chills, headaches, diarrhea, muscles aches and
joint pain. Other symptoms can include pneumonia, chest pain, ulcers
on the skin or mouth, swollen and painful lymph glands, swollen and
painful eyes and a sore throat.
Public health veterinarian Dr. Paul Ettestad urges people to follow
the same precautions against tularemia as for plague. They include
not allowing pets to roam and hunt, using flea-control products on
pets, and not handling sick or dead rodents or rabbits.
—
Communicated by:
ProMED-mail Rapporteur Brent Barrett
[It’s that time of year, though maybe a mite early. New Mexico is a
large state, and further information is being sought from those who
will know. Those needing more background information should refer to
20070524.1658. Postings for adjoining states have been provided for
regional background information. - Mod.MHJ]
[see also:
2007
[Can be used as a weapon....granny]
Tularemia, air sensor detection - USA (TX) 20031023.2657]
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1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2009
Release #09-194
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 604-0051
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard
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: Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers
Units: About 155,000
Distributor: Philips Consumer Lifestyle, of Stamford, Conn.
Hazard: An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported in the United States. The firm has received 17 reports of incidents in Europe, including six reports of minor personal injury involving first degree burns to the hands, arms and abdomen.
Description: This recall involves Senseo one-cup coffeemakers with model numbers HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832, and HD 7890. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Date codes are printed on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Coffeemakers made in China have date codes 0727 through 0847; coffeemakers made in Poland have date codes 0627 through 0847.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Target and Safeway stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between July 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $140.
Manufactured in: China and Poland
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Philips toll-free at (866) 604-0051 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site at www.senseoexchange.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09194.html
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2. The April 2009 issue of “The Safety Review”, CPSC’s e-newsletter, is now available at http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/tsr0409.pdf
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2009/04/121748.htm
Economic, Energy, Agricultural and Trade Issues: Daily Press Briefing - April 15
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:53:21 -0500
Robert Wood
Acting Department Spokesman
Daily Press Briefing
April 15, 2009
INDEX:
NORTH KOREA
US Experts in Yongbyon Asked to Leave / Separate from IAEA Officials / A Step Backward / North Will Have to Deal with Consequences / Statement from UNSC Is Clear / North Has Failed to Fulfill Obligations / Denuclearized Korean Peninsula
Briefing Hill on Issue / Phase Three Funding
CYPRUS
Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat / US Recognizes One Government / Republic of Cyprus / Maintains Contacts with Turkish Cypriots
SAUDI ARABIA
Child Marriage Is a Clear and Unacceptable Violation of Human Rights / US Has Raised the Issue Frequently at Many Levels with the Saudi Government
IRAN
US Is Willing to Have Direct Dialogue with Iran / Iran Has Obligations It Must Meet / Suspension of Uranium Enrichment Goal / Policy Is Under Review
The Secretary Has Discussed Iran with Many Leaders in the Region / Want to See a Change in Iran’s Behavior / Bring it Back into the Good Graces of the International Community
Concerned about the Judicial Process - Roxana Saberi Case / Less than Transparent / Iran Has Not Been Forthcoming with Information / Asked Swiss Protecting Power to Verify / Charges Are Baseless, Without Foundation / Call for Her Release
PAKISTAN
US Concerned about the Situation in Swat Valley / Violent Extremists Must Be Confronted / Concerned about Parliament’s Decision on Women’s Rights
ISRAEL
Special Envoy Mitchell Will Discuss Many Issues with the Israeli Government
MISCELLANEOUS
Durban Review Conference Text Must Be Viable / Must Not Reaffirm in Toto the Flawed 2001 Durban Declaration and Program of Action / Document Has Come a Long Way, but Concerns Remain
LIBYA
Continue to Call for Fathi El-Jahmi’s Release / Concerned About Reports His Condition Has Worsened / Raised Issue with Libyan Government
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continued.
Sustainable Agriculture News Briefs - April 15, 2009
Weekly sustainable agriculture news and resources gleaned from the Internet by NCAT staff for the ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Web site. The Weekly Harvest Newsletter is also available online (http://attra.ncat.org/newsletter/archives.html#wh).
Share The Harvest: Please forward this newsletter to friends and colleagues who might be interested in the latest sustainable agriculture news, funding opportunities, and events.
News & Resources
* North Central SARE Releases New Brief Sheets
* Benefits of Organic Dairying Covered in New Publication
* Research Shows Diversified Cropping Systems Can Be Profitable
* Report Outlines Local Food Distribution Models
* USDA Unveils New Reporting System
* Friends of Family Farmers is Developing a Land and Resource Connection Service
Funding Opportunities
* Idaho Conservation Innovation Grant
* Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program
* Pennsylvania Conservation Innovation Grant
Coming Events
* Organic Veterinary Workshop
* Langston University Goat Field Day
* Biodiesel Workshop
News & Resources
North Central SARE Releases New Brief Sheets
http://sare.org/ncrsare/pubsres.htm
The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) has released one page ‘Brief Sheets’ about SARE projects funded in their region. The intent of these Brief Sheets is to make easily accessible, topical information available electronically, so people can print out focused NCR-SARE information as they need, on demand. This both reduces waste and allows NCR-SARE to reach targeted audiences. Topics covered include organic farming, specialty crops, beginning farmers, bioenergy, alternative marketing, and agroforestry.
Benefits of Organic Dairying Covered in New Publication
http://www.organic-center.org/science.environment.php?action=view&report_id=139
A calculator has been developed to help consumers, dairy farmers, and food companies estimate the avoided environmental, public health, and animal welfare impacts associated with shifting dairy cows from conventional to organic management. The design of the calculator, the equations in it, and sources of input variable values are described in the ‘Shades of Green’ (http://www.organic-center.org/reportfiles/Shades_of_Green_03302009_final.pdf) (PDF/862KB) report.
Related ATTRA Publication: Dairy Resource List: Organic and Pasture-Based
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/dairy_resources.html
Research Shows Diversified Cropping Systems Can Be Profitable
https://www.agronomy.org/story/2009/apr/fri/diversified-cropping-systems-can-be-profitable-as-conventional-systems
University of Wisconsin’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Michael Fields Agricultural Institute agronomists established the Wisconsin Integrated Cropping Systems Trial (WICST) in 1990 to study various cropping systems. Their findings indicate that diverse, low-input cropping systems can be as productive per unit of land as conventional systems. However, these systems are associated with more variability in yields, primarily due to the difficulty of mechanical weed control in wet springs. Full research results from this current study are presented by Chavas et al. in the 2009 March-April issue of Agronomy Journal.
Report Outlines Local Food Distribution Models
Recent research assessed the performance and success of distribution models for moving food in a local network. The research included interviews with more than 50 chefs, farmers and distributors about what they think works best for moving local food effectively, and what they wish worked better. Geographically, the research focused on large urban markets with partial year (rather than year round) growing seasons and sought out examples of models that deviated from the conventional wholesale distribution system. The report is available as a PDF (http://chefscollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/public-summary-final1.pdf) (397KB).
USDA Unveils New Reporting System
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_2_1UH/.ce/7_2_5JM/.p/5_2_4TQ/.d/1/_th/J_2_9D/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?PC_7_2_5JM_contentid=2009/04/0106.xml&PC_7_2_5JM_parentnav=LATEST_RELEASES&PC_7_2_5JM_navid=NE
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today unveiled an updated version of USDA’s Research, Education and Economics Information System (REEIS) (http://www.reeis.usda.gov/portal/page?_pageid=193,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL), which allows the public to measure the impact and effectiveness of the Department’s research, education and extension programs. The latest version adds additional data sources, opens data to Google Search and provides for extended data analysis. REEIS offers information ranging from agricultural and forestry research projects, to state accomplishment reports, statistics on funding, publications, institutions, faculties and students.
Friends of Family Farmers is Developing a Land and Resource Connection Service
http://www.ifarmoregon.org/
Friends of Family Farmers is happy to announce the official launch of iFarm Oregon, a land and resource connection service with an online database for young and beginning farmers. As the average age of Oregon farmers reaches nearly 58 years, iFarm Oregon is intended to connect new farmers with experienced farmers and those preparing to exit agriculture. The online database, which can be found at http://www.ifarmoregon.org, allows the user to search for listings, which include: agricultural services, land for sale, land wanted, unique leasing arrangements, partnership options, mentoring and internship programs, educational opportunities and financial resources.
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Funding Opportunities
Idaho Conservation Innovation Grant
http://www.id.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/
The Conservation Innovation Grant program (CIG) enables NRCS to work with other public and private entities to accelerate technology transfer and adoption of promising technologies and approaches to address some of the Nation’s most pressing natural resource concerns. Idaho has further targeted the State’s highest resource concern priorities. High priorities include: Transitioning to Organic production, on farm energy conservation, on farm composting technologies, integrated pest management strategies, and nutrient management strategies.
Proposals are due April 24, 2009.
Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/alt_crops.html
CSREES requests applications for the Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program (SACC) for fiscal year (FY) 2009 to support Canola crop research whose primary objectives are to significantly increase crop acreage by development and testing of superior germplasm, methods of planting, cultivation, harvesting, processing, and transfer (via Extension) of such applied research from experimental sites to on farm practice as soon as practicable.
Proposals are due April 23, 2009.
Pennsylvania Conservation Innovation Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=2R5GJjPYmRTWzLsq24bTqvthlW2G1CNM1pLyWy22MKvjyS1QPnsr!29717242?oppId=46369&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. Applications shall address one of the following environmental concerns: Water Resources; Soil Resources; Atmosphere Resources; Grazing Lands; Energy; or Wildlife Habitat.
Proposals are due May 4, 2009.
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Coming Events
Organic Veterinary Workshop
http://www.farmers.coop/events/detail/cal/event/20090422/list-1263/tx_cal_phpicalendar/dr_dettloff_organic_veterinary_workshop/
April 22-24, 2009
Viroqua, Wisconsin
The Organic Veterinary Workshop consists of two and 1/2 days of classroom lecture, interactive discussion groups and hands-on cattle work with a special emphasis on organic techniques and materials. Let Dr. Dettloff’s 41 years of large animal veterinary experience help you become a better animal manager. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn about organic herd health techniques and tools.
Langston University Goat Field Day
http://www.luresext.edu/goats/library/fd2009.html
April 25, 2009
Langston, Oklahoma
The annual Goat Field Day will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Langston University Goat Farm with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. This year’s theme will be Breeding for the Future in the Dairy and Meat Goat Industries.
Biodiesel Workshop
http://www.extension.org/pages/Learn_to_Make_Biodiesel_at_April_28-29_Workshop_in_Baton_Rouge
April 28-29, 2009
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Louisiana State University AgCenter is hosting a two-day comprehensive workshop on how to make your own biodiesel fuel from used vegetable oil at the Callegari Environmental Center. In addition to learning the chemistry of making biodiesel, the class will see the different kinds of equipment required to go into the biodiesel-manufacturing business.
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New & Updated Publications
Agriculture, Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2009/01/27/agriculture_climate_change_and_carbon_se
Equipo para Producción Aviar Alternativa
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2009/01/09/equipo_para_produccion_aviar_alternativa
Organic Poultry Production in the United States
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2008/12/31/organic_poultry_production_in_the_united
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