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http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm

How to Report E-Scams and Hoaxes to the FBI
New E-Scams & Warnings

FRAUDSTERS CONTINUE TO EXPLOIT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS)

07/08/09—The IC3 continues to receive complaints pertaining to scam artists using Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) to defraud U.S. businesses and consumers. Under Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act, all telephone companies must provide TRS for individuals with hearing impairments or speech impairments.

This IC3 alert is to make the public aware of the continuing abuse of TRS to exploit U.S. businesses. Recent reports indicate scam artists are using TRS to exploit auto repair shops. The scam entails the fraudster using TRS to request services for a vehicle. The fraudster claims the vehicle has to be shipped to the auto repair business and requests the repairs and shipping fees be charged to a credit card. Unbeknownst to the business, the credit card is fraudulent or stolen; however, the charges initially go through without any complications. The business is then directed to wire the money to the shipper to cover the shipping costs. It is not until the shipper’s money is wired that the business is notified of the fraudulent credit card; therefore, the business bears the loss.

A previous PSA titled Notorious “Reshipper Scam” Transforms was released on February 9, 2004, covering this exploit. To view the PSA in its entirety, please visit the following link: http://www.ic3.gov/media/2004/040209.aspx.

Individuals who receive a communication, such as the one described above, are encouraged to file a complaint at www.ic3.gov reporting the incident

ASIAN EXTORTION SCHEME

06/10/09—The FBI is currently aware of a nationwide attempt to extort ethnic business owners, mostly of Asian decent, through telephonic threats of violence. The telephone calls appear to be originating from foreign countries. The caller acquires an adequate amount of open source information about the victim through Internet searches. This misleads the victim into believing the subject has personal knowledge about the victim. There have been no reported incidents of violence actually perpetrated to date.

Individuals who receive phone calls or e-mails containing threats of violence and their personally identifiable information (PII) are encouraged to contact law enforcement as well as file a complaint at www.ic3.gov.

CIRCULATION OF FRAUDULENT E-MAIL CLAIMING TO BE FROM U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP)

04/27/09—A spam e-mail claiming to be from former CBP Assistant Commissioner Thomas S. Winkowski is currently being circulated. This attempt to defraud is the typical e-mail scam using the name and reputation of a federal government official to create an air of authenticity.

The spam e-mail indicates the CBP has stopped a Diplomat who is carrying a consignment to be delivered to the recipient’s residence. This consignment allegedly contains millions of dollars, which is revealed to be an inheritance for the e-mail recipient.

As with many other scams, this e-mail advises the recipient they will be permitted to access this inheritance once the recipient has given the sender of the e-mail their personal information.

This e-mail is a hoax. Do not respond.

The U.S. CBP does not send unsolicited e-mails. Consumers should not respond to unsolicited e-mails or click on any embedded links, as they may contain viruses or malware.

It is imperative consumers guard their personally identifiable information (PII). Examples of a person’s PII include, but are not limited to: date of birth; social security number; and bank account numbers. Providing your PII will compromise your identity.

If you have received this e-mail, or a similar e-mail, please file a complaint at www.ic3.gov.

SCHEME PURPORTEDLY ANNOUNCING A MILLIONAIRE CONTEST

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http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel09/tsc_070109.htm

For Immediate Release
July 1, 2009

Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

Letter to the Editor Regarding the Terrorist Watch List

(A version of this letter appeared in the Fredericksburg, Virginia Free Lance-Star on June 30, 2009)

Your recent editorial (“List full of holes,” June 25, 2009) included a number of inaccurate statements—and critical omissions—about the U.S. government’s consolidated terrorist watch list.

Neither the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) nor the Department of Justice has ever stated that the terrorist watch list contains more than 1 million names. Instead, the Department of Justice explained in its recent report, as has the Terrorist Screening Center numerous times before, that the terrorist watch list contains 1.1 million “terrorist identities” representing approximately 400,000 individuals. This is because a single individual can generate numerous “terrorist identities” or records. For example, if a suspected terrorist uses two different names and three fake dates of birth, TSC would generate six “terrorist identities” or records.

The editorial also failed to include the widely-reported fact that less than 5 percent of the individuals on the watch list are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents. The vast majority are not even in the U.S.—and the watch list was established to help keep it that way.

No one is watch-listed based on religion or ethnicity. Individuals are only watch-listed based on a reasonable suspicion to believe they are engaging in terrorism or terrorist activities.

Contrary to what the editorial stated, no one has ever been found to be on the watch list because of “mistaken identity.” Some individuals may encounter delays during screening because their name is similar to that of a watch listed individual. But, those encounters can almost always be quickly resolved through the use of additional indentifying information that clarifies whether or not an individual is on the watch list or just an innocent person with a similar name.

The editorial also omitted a critical finding the Government Accountability Office made about the watch list. This independent Congressional investigative agency found that “[t]he watch list has enhanced the U.S. government’s counterterrorism efforts.” In short, the watch list has made America safer.

Security measures deserve public scrutiny, but your readers deserve an accurate presentation of the facts involved.

Timothy J. Healy
Director
U.S. Terrorist Screening Center

http://dallas.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel09/dl063009.htm

For Immediate Release
June 30, 2009 United States Attorney’s Office
Northern District of Texas
Contact: (214) 659-8600

Arlington Security Guard Arrested on Federal Charges for Hacking into Hospital’s Computer System
Defendant Allegedly Posted Video of Himself Compromising a Hospital’s Computer System on YouTube

DALLAS—A man from Arlington, Texas, who worked as a contract security guard at the Carrell Clinic on North Central Expressway in Dallas, has been arrested on felony charges outlined in a criminal complaint, announced Acting U.S. Attorney James T. Jacks of the Northern District of Texas.

Late Friday evening, agents with the FBI arrested Jesse William McGraw, a/k/a “GhostExodus,” “PhantomExodizzmo,” “Howard Daniel Bertin,” “Howard William McGraw,” and “Howard Rogers,” age 25. McGraw appeared yesterday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Wm. F. Sanderson, Jr., for his initial appearance. He was detained until his probable cause and detention hearing set for Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., before Judge Sanderson.

According to the affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, McGraw is the leader of the hacker group, “Electronik Tribulation Army.” He was employed as a security guard for United Protection Services, in Dallas, and worked the night shift, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the Carrell Clinic hospital.

The affidavit alleges that between April and June 2009, McGraw committed computer intrusions of several computers in the Carrell Clinic hospital building, including computers controlling the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system and computers containing confidential patient information. The HVAC system intrusion presented a health and safety risk to patients who could be adversely affected by the cooling if it were turned off during Texas summer weather conditions. In addition, the hospital maintained drugs which could be adversely affected by the lack of proper cooling. McGraw, who used the online nickname “GhostExodus,” posted pictures on the Internet of the compromised HVAC system and videos of himself compromising a computer system in a hospital.

Further investigation revealed that McGraw was planning to use his compromised systems to commit additional crimes on or before July 4, 2009, a date that McGraw, according to the affidavit, called “Devil’s Day.” He posted videos on the Internet which included admonition to other hackers to assist him in conducting unauthorized computer intrusions in support of a “massive DDOS” on July 4, 2009. DDOS is an acronym for Distributed Denial of Service and is a type of computer attack in which an unauthorized individual assumes control of other computers and uses the massed ability of those computers, over which they have unauthorized access and control, to attack targeted computers. The investigation also revealed that McGraw recently provided United Protection Services his one week notice and his last day of work was to be July 3, 2009, the day before the scheduled DDOS attack.

Upon McGraw’s arrest on Friday evening, the Carrell Clinic IT staff identified and remediated the numerous compromised computers in the building.

A federal complaint is a written statement of the essential facts of the offenses charged, and must be made under oath before a magistrate judge. A defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

In stating that the investigation is ongoing, Acting U.S. Attorney Jacks praised the investigative efforts of the FBI and Texas Attorney General Criminal Investigation Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney C. S. Heath is prosecuting.

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Press Release

For Immediate Release
July 6, 2009

Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

FBI Releases 2008 Bank Crime Statistics

Today the FBI released bank crime statistics for calendar year 2008. Between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008, there were 6,700 robberies of financial institutions*, as well as 121 burglaries and 28 larcenies reported. This represents 6,849 reported violations of the Federal Bank Robbery and Incidental Crimes Statute.

“While the statistics released today show a slight decrease from the 6,933 reported violations in 2007, we recognize that these crimes take a serious financial toll on the community,” said Assistant Director Kevin Perkins, FBI Criminal Investigative Division. “The FBI remains committed to working with local authorities and bank officials to catch bank bandits and prevent bank crimes from occurring.”

Highlights of the report include the following:

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Of the 6,849 total reported violations, loot was taken in 6,225 incidents (91 percent).
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The total amount taken was valued at more than $61.9 million.
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A note was used in 3,833 incidents; a firearm was used in 1,734 incidents; and robbers threatened the use of a weapon in 2,839 incidents.
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Acts of violence were committed during 293 (4 percent) of the reported incidents. These acts included 78 instances involving the discharge of firearms, 171 instances involving assaults, and 53 instances of hostage situations.
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Twenty-one deaths occurred during this reporting period, including 17 perpetrators, one employee, and three deaths classified as “other.” No law enforcement officers were killed responding to bank crimes incidents in 2008.
*
Most violations occurred on Friday. Regardless of the day of the week, violations between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. were the most common.

These statistics were recorded as of April 23, 2009. Note that not all bank crimes are reported to the FBI, and therefore the report is not a complete statistical compilation of all bank crimes that occurred in the United States.

View the detailed report and learn more about the FBI at www.fbi.gov.

* Financial institutions include commercial banks, mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions

Press Releases | FBI Home Page

http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel09/mortgage_070709.htm

Press Release

For Immediate Release
July 7, 2009

Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

FBI Issues 2008 Mortgage Fraud Report

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2008 Mortgage Fraud Report, released today, mortgage fraud Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) referred to law enforcement increased 36 percent to 63,713 during fiscal year (FY) 2008, compared to 46,717 reports in FY 2007. While the total dollar loss attributed to mortgage fraud is unknown, financial institutions reported losses of at least $1.4 billion, an increase of 83.4 percent from FY 2007.

“Mortgage fraud hurts borrowers, financial institutions, and legitimate homeowners,” said Assistant Director Kevin Perkins, FBI Criminal Investigative Division. “The FBI, in conjunction with our law enforcement, regulatory, and industry partners, continues to diligently pursue perpetrators of mortgage fraud schemes.”

Other key findings presented in the report include:

* Sixty-three percent (1,035) of all pending FBI mortgage fraud investigations during FY 2008 involved dollar losses totaling more than $1 million.
* More than 3.1 million foreclosure filings were reported on approximately 2.3 million properties nationally during FY 2008, up 81 percent from FY 2007 and 225 percent from FY 2006.
* As of FY 2008, the western region of the United States had the most pending FBI mortgage fraud-related investigations.
* The top 10 mortgage fraud states for 2008 were California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Colorado, Maryland, Florida, Missouri, and New York.
* Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia were newly identified as having significant mortgage fraud problems.
* Criminals continued using old schemes, including property flipping, builder-bailouts, short sales, and foreclosure rescues. Additionally, in response to tighter lending practices, they facilitated new schemes, such as reverse mortgage fraud, credit enhancements, condo conversion, loan modifications, and pump and pay.

The entire report is available at www.fbi.gov. While there, sign up for e-mail alerts to ensure you receive the latest information about the FBI.

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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171020.htm

Trans-Packers Services Corp. Recalls Dairy Shake Blends Because of Possible Health Risk

Company Contact:
Trans-Packers Services Corp.
718-963-0900

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 7, 2009 – Trans-Packers Services Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling approximately 6,300 packets (net wt. 100 g) of Dairy Shake blends because such blends contain instant non-fat dry milk manufactured by the Plainview Milk Products Cooperative. Plainview has recently commenced a voluntary recall of instant non-fat dry milk and other ingredients that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Trans-Packers has not received any reports of illness related to the Dairy Shake blend. The product affected by this recall includes single-serve packets of Dairy Shake blend packaged in a preformed barrier pouch, which were distributed through Emergency Essentials, Inc. and Saratoga Trading Company located in Orem, Bluffdale and Saratoga Springs, Utah.

The particular blends and affected lot numbers are:

* 6,000 packets of Strawberry/Banana Flavor Dairy Shake lot # 8324,
* 200 packets of Vanilla Flavor Dairy Shake lot # 9132 and
* 100 packets of Strawberry Dairy Shake lot # 7225.

Consumers who have any of the Dairy Shake blends from the affected lot numbers should not consume the product; and are urged to destroy such product.

Consumers with questions may contact Trans-Packers at 1-718-963-0900 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at http://www.cdc.gov.

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Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. Recalls Powdered Dietary Supplement, Stealth Chocolate and Stealth Vanilla Because Of Possible Health Risk

Consumer Contact:
Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc dba VPX Sports
800-954-7904/954-641-0570

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — July 7, 2009 - Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. of 15751 SW 41st Street #300, Davie, Fl. 33331 is recalling 17 lots of the powdered dietary supplement, Stealth Chocolate and Stealth Vanilla, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstance, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
lot # Product Name Expiry Date lot # Product Name Expiry Date
SP9118A2 Vanilla 04—11 SP9118B2 Chocolate 04—11
SP9119B2 Vanilla 04—11 SP9119A2 Chocolate 04—11
SP9120A2 Vanilla 04—11 SP9121C2 Chocolate 05—11
SP9120B2 Vanilla 04—11 SP9124A2 Chocolate 05—11
SP9121A2 Vanilla 05—11 SP9124B2 Chocolate 05—11
SP9121B2 Vanilla 05—11 SP127A2 Chocolate 05—11
SP9131A2 Vanilla 05—11 SP127B2 Chocolate 05—11
SP9140A2 Vanilla 05—11
SP9125A3 Vanilla - 75g 05—11 SP9126A3 Chocolate - 75g 05—11

Where the expiry dates represent the month and year.
The UPC is 1076482486 for the Stealth Chocolate (5 lb), 1076482484 for the Vanilla Stealth (5 lb), 1076482498 for the Stealth Chocolate (75g) and 1076482496 for the Stealth Vanilla (75 g).

Stealth Vanilla and Stealth Chocolate was distributed Nationwide, including GNC Distribution Centers in Phoenix AZ; in Anderson, SC; and in Leetsdale, PA; and to VPX Sports Distribution Center in Weston, Fl; as well as Internationally.

The powdered product is packaged in 5lb blue, plastic jars with red band on around the top and bottom of the jar. The principal label bears the brand name of VPX and STEALTH, Muscle Amplification Lean Mass Gainer and the flavor in the lower 1/3; Vanilla Blast or Chocolate Rush. The production code and the expiration date are imprinted on the side panel above the Supplement Facts. The powdered product was also packaged in foil pouches as samples.

“No illnesses have been reported to date.”

We are taking this action because our product contains an ingredient Milk Protein Concentrate, recalled by one of our supplier, Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Consumers should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Vital Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-800-954-7904 or 954-641-0570 during the hours of 9 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

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[Have posted several above this, all made with the contaminated milk...]

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171024.htm

McClancy Seasoning Co. Voluntarily Recalls Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk Products and Various Alba Snack Shake Mixes Because of the Possible Presence of Salmonella

Contact:
Reid Wilkerson
(803-547-2631)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Fort Mill, SC - July 2, 2009 - McClancy Seasoning Co. announced that it is recalling Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (25.6 oz), Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (9.6 oz), Alba Creamy Milk Chocolate Snack Shake Mix (6 oz), Alba Double Fudge Royale Snack Shake Mix (6 oz), Alba Smooth Vanilla Bean Snack Shake Mix (6 oz) and Alba Strawberry Banana Snack Shake Mix (6 oz). These products contain instant non-fat dry milk supplied by Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, which is voluntarily recalling this ingredient because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the products listed above.

The recalled products are distributed nationwide by the Alba Company to distributors and retailers. The affected products and lots are as follows:

Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (25.6 oz) UPC# 13000-02801

Lots 21MAR09 thru 21NOV10
Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (9.6 oz) UPC# 13000-02831

Lots 03APR09 thru 04DEC10
Alba Creamy Milk Chocolate Snack Shake Mix UPC# 13000-02837 Lots 19APR09 thru 24OCT10
Alba Double Fudge Royale Snack Shake Mix UPC# 13000-02839

Lots 14MAR09 thru 23OCT10
Alba Smooth Vanilla Bean Snack Shake Mix UPC# 13000-02841

Lots 06MAR09 thru 22OCT10
Alba Strawberry Banana Snack Shake Mix UPC# 13000-02843

Lots 11MAR09 thru 06APR10

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the consumer hotline at 1-800-434-4246, Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm Eastern Time. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

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City Farmer video - Nematodes Control the European Chafer Beetle

The European Chafer Beetle pest is attacking lawns on the east side of Vancouver.

Soon these pests will migrate and destroy lawns on the west side too. In an attempt
to control the beetle, it is recommended that residents apply nematodes to their
lawns in the third week of July. Maria, City Farmer’s Bug Lady, describes how to
do this.

A strawberry’s journey - 4900 kilometres from California to Toronto

“Food-miles” became a hot subject a few years ago. It wasn’t long ago that cities
like Toronto largely fed themselves. But now, the average pear you buy has travelled
6,000 kilometres.

Although vilified by locavores, food travelling long distances by truck doesn’t
necessarily result in more greenhouse gases. On a per-pound basis, an 18-wheeler
emits one-fifteenth the carbon dioxide of a delivery van heading to a local farmers’
market.

Agriculteurs dans les villes Ouest-africaines : Enjeux fonciers et accès à l’eau

Une recherche participative pour le développement durable de l’agriculture urbaine
a été conduite de 2001 à 2004 à Dakar, Niamey, Cotonou, Nouakchott, Ouagadougou,
Abidjan et Bamako. Dans un contexte peu favorable, caractérisé par des contraintes
qui inhibent ses énormes potentialités, cette activité parvient à occuper des milliers
de personnes, à réduire la malnutrition, à générer des revenus et à préserver l’environnement.

West Bengal State Agriculture Commission reports on UA and UPA

With rapid urbanization in the past few decades, already half the world population
lives in towns and cities. These occupy less than 2% of the earth’s surface, but
use 75% of the earth’s resources. The per capita resource consumption of urban
areas is thus 3 times that of rural areas. Considering the alarming rate of depletion
and degradation of natural resources, the sustainability of the present path of
urbanization, with its high ‘ecological footprint’, is questionable, even in the
medium term.

Street Farmer - Will Allen in The New York Times

Today Allen is the go-to expert on urban farming, and there is a hunger for his
knowledge. When I visited Growing Power, Allen was conducting a two-day workshop
for 40 people: each paid $325 to learn worm composting, aquaponics construction
and other farm skills. “We need 50 million more people growing food,” Allen told
them, “on porches, in pots, in side yards.” The reasons are simple: as oil prices
rise, cities expand and housing developments replace farmland, the ability to grow
more food in less space becomes ever more important. As Allen can’t help reminding
us, with a mischievous smile, “Chicago has 77,000 vacant lots.”
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See these stories and more here.
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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171044.htm

Lewis Laboratories International, Ltd. Recalls Weigh Down Chocolate Flavor Nutrition Drink Mix Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Diana Lewis
Lewis Laboratories International, Ltd
Westport, CT
1-800-243-6020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — July8, 2009 - Lewis Laboratories International, Ltd. is voluntarily recalling Weigh Down Chocolate Flavor Nutrition Drink Mix as a precautionary measure, Lot Numbers: 170C110 Best By Date 12/16/2011, 170C111 Best By Date 03/12/2012, 170C112 Best By Date 4/28/2012 and 170C113 Best By Date 6/5/2012 - Net Wt. 16 oz. (454 grams) >because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The product was distributed to one distributor in NY and sold mail order through the Internet.

The product should not be used or consumed. Consumers who have any of the product are urged to destroy it. Lewis Laboratories has not received any notification of consumer illness associated with the consumption of its product.

The recall was initiated when Lewis Laboratories was notified by its supplier, that the product contained an ingredient supplied by Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, which has issued a voluntary recall on the non-fat dried milk and whey protein because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Lewis Laboratories International, Ltd., says it expects to resume sales shortly.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact Lewis Laboratories 1-800-243-6020 between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm EST .

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Max Muscle USA Conducts Voluntary Recall on Whey Protein Products Due to Possible Health Risks

Consumer Contact:
Max Muscle Customer Service Department
1-888-MAX-MUSCLE (1-888-629-6872), Ext. 119

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Anaheim, CA – July 3, 2009 – Max Muscle Sports Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall for Max Muscle products containing whey protein concentrate due to potential Salmonella contamination. This is an extension of the voluntary recall being conducted by one of the company’s suppliers, Plainview Milk Products Cooperative.

The products being recalled include 7 products and 101 lots. The products in question were manufactured in January and February of 2009, and distributed nationwide beginning in January of 2009. Only the products and lot numbers listed in the table below.

Max Muscle has provided information on the voluntary recall to its Chain of Franchises and retail customers nationwide who purchased the specific lots regarding this voluntary recall via fax, phone or mail. Max Muscle has notified the FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

Customers are advised not to consume any of these products and should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions may call the Max Muscle Customer Service Department at 1-888-MAX-MUSCLE (1-888-629-6872), Extension 119, during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time).
Max Gourmet

Lot #
Chocolate Banana Cream 194644004-00909-1
Chocolate Banana Cream 194644004-01209-2
Chocolate Banana Cream 000194004-02809-1
Chocolate Fudge Brownie 194674002-01009-1
Chocolate Fudge Brownie 194674002-01009-2
Chocolate Fudge Brownie 194674002-01209-3
Chocolate Fudge Brownie 194674002-01209-4
Chocolate Fudge Brownie 194674002-01209-5
Chocolate Fudge Brownie 000224002-02809-1
Peanut Butter 194664006-00909-1
Peanut Butter 194664006-01209-1
Peanut Butter 000214006-02909-1
Vanilla Caramel 000204006-02809-1
Strawberry 000234001-02809-1
Max Gourmet Gainer

Chocolate 00001402-02909-1
Chocolate 00001402-02909-2
Chocolate 00001402-03609-1
Chocolate 00001402-03609-2
Vanilla 000024000-03609-1
Vanilla 000024000-03509-1
Strawberry 000034001-02909-1
Strawberry 000034001-03609-1
Max Lean

Chocolate 194703002-01409-1
Chocolate 194703002-01409-2
Vanilla 194713000-01309-1
Strawberry 194723001-01309-1
High Five

Pineapple Banana 19461502-01409-1
Pineapple Banana 19461502-01409-2
Pineapple Banana 19461502-01409-3
Pineapple Banana 19461502-05409-1
Pineapple Banana 19461502-05409-2
Banana 19652501-05509-1
Chocolate 19459506-01509-1
Chocolate 19459506-01509-2
Chocolate 19459506-01509-3
Chocolate 19459506-01509-4
Chocolate 19459506-01609-5
Chocolate 19459506-01609-6
Chocolate 00015506-03309-1
Chocolate 00015506-03309-2
Chocolate 00015506-03309-3
Chocolate 00015506-03309-4
Cappuccino 19458505-01609-1
Orange 19358504-01409-1
Orange 19358504-01409-2
Strawberry 19456203-01509-1
Strawberry 19456203-01509-2
Strawberry 19456203-01509-3
Strawberry 19456203-01509-4
Strawberry 1965750305509-1
Strawberry 1965750305609-2
Strawberry 1965750305609-3
Vanilla 19658500-05409-1
Vanilla 19463500-01209-2
Vanilla 19463500-01309-3
Vanilla 19463500-01309-4
Vanilla 19463500-01309-5
Vanilla 19658500-05409-2
Vanilla 19658500-05509-3
Vanilla 19658500-05509-4
Vanilla 19658500-05509-5
Vanilla 19658500-05409-1
Big Max 50

Chocolate 19444009-01609-1
Chocolate 19444009-01609-2
Chocolate 19444009-01609-3
Chocolate 19444009-01609-4
Chocolate 19444009-01609-5
Chocolate 19444009-01609-6
Chocolate 19444009-01609-7
Chocolate 19444009-01609-1
Chocolate 19444009-01609-2
Chocolate 19444009-01609-3
Vanilla 19446008-01309-1
Vanilla 19446008-01309-2
Vanilla 19446008-01309-3
Vanilla 19446008-01309-4
Vanilla 19446008-01309-5
Strawberry 19449010-01509-1
Strawberry 19449010-01509-2
Strawberry 19449010-01509-3
Strawberry 19449010-01509-4
Triple Whey

Chocolate 194875001-02009-1
Chocolate 194875001-02009-1
Chocolate Cream 000335001-03009-1
Chocolate Cream 194875001-02109-3
Chocolate Cream 194875001-02109-4
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1. Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex Due to Choking Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2009
Release # 09-262

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (973) 458-9399
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex Due to Choking 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: Jaloma Pacifiers

Units: About 700

Importer: Gromex Inc., of Passaic, N.J.

Hazard: The pacifier mouth guard and the ventilation holes are too small and fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. “Jaloma” is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and the nipple has a gel-like liquid inside.

Sold at: Retail stores in New Jersey and New York from February 2008 through March 2009 for about $1.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Gromex for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gromex collect at (973) 458-9399 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09262.html

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2. Women’s Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2009
Release # 09-263

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 804-0806
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Women’s Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack

Name of Product: Women’s Sample Shoes

Units: About 3,200 pairs

Importer: Charles David, of Culver City, Calif.

Hazard: The heel of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a heel detaching, resulting in minor bruising.

Description: The recall involves various colors and styles of Charles by Charles David brand (item #SAMPCHSHOE) and Charles David of California brand (item #SAMPCDSHOE) women’s sample shoes. The shoes were sold in women’s sizes 7 and 9. The item number can be located on the original receipt.

Sold at: Nordstrom stores in California and Nordstrom Rack stores nationwide from April 2009 through June 2009 for between $22 and $80.

Manufactured in: China, Spain, and Italy

Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled shoes immediately and return them to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail Nordstrom at contact@nordstrom.com, or visit www.nordstrom.com. Consumers can also contact Charles David collect at (310) 348-2075 between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or e-mail lana.ellis@charlesdavid.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09263.html

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3. Nine Companies Penalized for Selling Children’s Products that Violated the Federal Lead Paint Ban

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2009
Release # 09-264

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Nine Companies Penalized for Selling Children’s Products that Violated the Federal Lead Paint Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that nine children’s product manufacturers, importers and sellers have agreed to pay more than $500,000 in civil penalties for violating the federal lead paint ban.

The penalties settle allegations that the firms knowingly manufactured, imported, or sold toys and other children’s articles with paint or other surface coatings that contained lead levels in violation of federal law. The settlements have been provisionally accepted by the Commission.

These products were recalled in 2007 and 2008, and include items such as toys, children’s metal jewelry, children’s pens, metal water bottles, pencil pouches, sunglasses and children’s Halloween pails and baskets. Tests showed that paint or surface coatings on these children’s products contained lead in excess of 600 ppm, or 0.06 percent, by weight. One firm’s testing revealed that its products contained surface coatings with nearly 60 percent lead. In 1978, a federal ban was put in place which prohibited toys and other children’s articles from having more than 0.06 percent lead (by weight) in paints or surface coatings. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health consequences.

CPSC has ordered the following firms to pay civil penalties to the federal government:

Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md., $100,000
Recall: #07-157

Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., $100,000
Recalls: 08-007, #08-068, #08-080

Family Dollar Stores Inc., of Matthews, N.C., $75,000
Recall: #08-051

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla., $50,000
Recalls: #08-084, #08-229

First Learning Company Ltd., of Hong Kong, $50,000
Recalls: #08-141, #08-174

Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas, $45,000
Recall: #08-248

A&A Global Industries Inc., of Cockeysville, Md., $40,000
Recall: #07-144

Raymond Geddes & Co, of Baltimore, Md., $40,000
Recall: #08-096

Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine, $30,000
Recall: #08-231

In agreeing to settle the matters, the firms deny CPSC’s allegations that they knowingly violated the law.

To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09264.html

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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it: https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

Photos are a must see....

http://i.io9.com/5303443/seasteading-is-the-aquatic-answer-to-the-housing-crisis

Seasteading Is The Aquatic Answer To The Housing Crisis

By Alasdair Wilkins, 12:20 PM on Thu Jul 2 2009, 630,902 views (Edit post, Set to draft, Slurp)

The Seasteading Institute, committed to the ongoing development of ocean communities, has just announced the winners of their first annual design content. Could people really end up living in these hypothetical off-shore communities?

The design contest had five categories: Overall, Best Picture, Aesthetics, Personality, and Community Choice. (The winners from each category are shown in this post in that particular order, so the first design up top is the Overall winner, the one to the right is Best Picture, and so on.) With prizes ranging from $250 to $1000, the design contest attracted both amateur and professional architects from around the world, as the winners hailed from such far-flung locales as Estonia, Hungary, Brazil, and Minnesota.

Seasteading, a term derived from combining “sea” and “homesteading”, is a general term given to the notion of either converting existing structures, such as old boats or disused oil rigs, or custom-building new ones to allow people to live in the middle of the ocean. Generally, this also includes the interrelated goal of establishing a sovereign state on the open seas, away from any existing governmental structures on dry land. Patri Friedman and Wayne Gramlich - whose 1998 article “Seasteading – Homesteading on the High Seas” is generally given credit for popularizing the term - founded the Seasteading Institute in 2008 in order to better organize the seasteading effort.

Perhaps the most famous - and, to some extent, the only - example of successful seasteading is the microstate of Sealand, which started life as the World War II sea fort HM Fort Roughs. Located six miles off the coast of Suffolk, Sealand was occupied by Roy Bates and his family in 1967. Crowning himself Prince Roy, Bates declared the disused fort to be the independent Principality of Sealand. Although the “country” is only the size of about two tennis courts, the Bates family has lived on the desolate fort for much of the last four decades. As one might well imagine, Sealand’s history is about as eccentric as it origins, including an attempted invasion by a group of German and Dutch entrepreneurs in 1978, which forced the exiled Prince Roy to take up arms to reclaim his country. (How that hasn’t become a movie yet is completely beyond me.)

Sealand’s story is well worth reading up on, as it’s just about the only topic I know of that can make the differences between de jure and de facto diplomatic recognition absolutely fascinating. Still, the question remains what, if any, long-term viability seasteading has. The success of the Bates family at least suggests it’s possible to exist out on the open sea with limited government oversight (although the British government did still handle all the mail sent to Sealand), and the Seasteading Institute has raised over 500,000 dollars in support of their work. Of course, whether that would be enough to build even a fraction of any of these designs is an open question. In the meantime, at least we can take some small comfort in the fact that, should Waterworld ever prove terrifyingly realistic, at least a few people will be well prepared.

[The Seasteading Institute]

If you liked this post, you might want to browse io9’s other posts on architecture and concept art.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171027.htm

Kowalke Family Sprouts Announces Recall of Kowalke Family Sprouts Brand Alfalfa Products with June 18 through June 30 Sell-by Dates

Contact:
Scott Michael Mathews, President
Phone: (310) 636-1924

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Los Angeles, CA - July 6, 2009 - Kowalke Family Sprouts of Los Angeles CA is recalling all Kowalke Family Sprouts Brand Alfalfa Products with sell-by dates from June 18 through June 30 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness. Mike’s Produce, Inc. dba Kowalke Family Sprouts is voluntarily recalling the alfalfa products after receiving notification that a surveillance sample taken at a retail location with a June 21 sell-by date tested positive for Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported from these products. Kowalke Family Sprouts has informed the Food and Drug Administration of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

The alfalfa sprouts tested negative for the presence of Salmonella prior to being shipped to retailers. Nonetheless, the firm is recalling all sprouts from this seed lot out of abundance of caution in response to being notified of alfalfa sprout seeds that may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Kowalke Family Sprouts meets all FDA disinfection, processing, and pathogen testing guidelines. In addition, the FDA tested for the presence of Salmonella on sprout growing equipment, food contact surfaces, walls, floors, and drains at the Kowalke Family Sprouts facility. All tests results were negative. The FDA found no Salmonella at the Kowalke Family Sprouts facility.

Kowalke alfalfa products are sold in 4 oz, 8 oz, 1 pound and 5 pound clear plastic, clam shell packages. Two other Kowalke products also contain alfalfa sprouts - the Dinner Salad in a 6 oz package and the Onion/Alfalfa Mix in a 4 oz package.

These products were sold to produce distributors in Los Angeles and to retail stores in Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. It is possible the sprouts may have been transported to other states.

Consumers who purchased these products should immediately discard them or return them to the point of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Mike’s Produce, Inc. dba Kowalke Family Sprouts at (310) 636-1924 from 8am to 2pm PST.

Page Last Updated: 07/08/2009

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/recipe_makeovers/healthy_ice_cream.html?utm_source=EWTWNL

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3 secrets for success, 6 delicious recipes

By Jessie Price, Food Editor, EatingWell

The heat of summer always inspires me to get out the ice cream maker. (I use an affordable Cuisinart model that’s great. Check out our ice cream maker review if you’re considering buying one.)
Even though I love ice cream, I still want to keep it reasonable and healthy, so at EatingWell we created lower-fat (but still rich-tasting) Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream and Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream recipes this year.

Our version has all the richness you’ll need but about 90 fewer calories than store-bought premium ice cream and a whopping 15 grams less total fat and 10 grams less saturated fat per serving.
How we made it healthy:

* Used nonfat sweetened condensed milk and low-fat milk in place of heavy cream and whole milk
* Eliminated 2 egg yolks
* Added gelatin to keep it rich and creamy without adding extra fat

Stir it Up!

I like to jazz up homemade ice cream with “stir-ins” like crumbled cookies, toasted nuts or chopped fruit. In Vermont the strawberries are gigantic and juicy, raspberries are just ripe and sour cherries are ready—perfect in this homemade dessert. We developed some easy recipes for stir-ins like Blueberry-Cinnamon Swirl Ice Cream, Chocolate Cookie & Walnut Crunch Ice Cream, Toasted Coconut & Almond Ice Cream and Cherry and White Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream. (Be sure to check out our stir-in tips before you get started.)

Even if you don’t have an ice cream maker, use these stir-in ideas as toppings with your favorite store-bought vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Measurements are for 1 quart of ice cream:

Cherry & White Chocolate Chunk
1/2 cup fresh or frozen chopped cherries & 1/2 cup white chocolate chunks

Toasted Coconut & Almond
1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes & 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds (see Tip)

Strawberry-Chocolate
3/4 cup fresh or frozen chopped strawberries & 1/4 cup cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Cookie & Walnut Crunch
3/4 cup chopped chocolate sandwich (or wafer) cookies & 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (see Tip)

Tip: Toasting chopped nuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool toasted nuts completely before adding them to the ice cream maker.
Related links:

Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipes
Ice Cream Making Guide
Automatic Ice Cream Maker recommendation
Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipes Photo Slideshow

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each (1 quart)
Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
3 cups low-fat milk, divided
3 large egg yolks
1 14-ounce can nonfat sweetened condensed milk
1 vanilla bean
eating well Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients Cont.

eating well Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Instructions

1. Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, while you make the base for the ice cream.
2. Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds into the milk and add the pod.
3. Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until steaming. Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the back of the spoon is lightly coated, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil or the custard will curdle.
4. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean large bowl. Add the softened gelatin and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
5. Whisk the ice cream mixture and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. If necessary, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving.
eating well Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Instructions Cont.

eating well Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Tips

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. | Equipment: Ice cream maker

Tip: Jazz up homemade ice cream with stir-ins, like crumbled cookies, toasted nuts or chopped fruit. Here are few tips to get you started:
• Stir-ins should be small, about the size of a pea.
• Cool toasted ingredients completely before adding them to the ice cream maker.
• Check your ice cream maker’s instructions when it comes to judging the volume of your stir-ins. In general, we recommend 1 cup of stir-ins per quart of ice cream.
• Add stir-ins to the ice cream maker during the last 5 minutes of freezing.
eating well Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Tips Cont.

eating well Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Nutrition Information

Per serving: 202 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 89 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 9 g protein; 0 g fiber; 104 mg sodium; 477 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Calcium (25% daily value).
2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 low-fat milk

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each (1 quart)
Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
3 cups low-fat milk, divided
3 large egg yolks
1 14-ounce can nonfat sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate
eating well Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Ingredients Cont.

eating well Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Instructions

1. Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, while you make the base for the ice cream.
2. Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan. Add cocoa and chocolate to the milk.
3. Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until steaming. Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the back of the spoon is lightly coated, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil or the custard will curdle.
4. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean large bowl. Add the softened gelatin and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
5. Whisk the ice cream mixture and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. If necessary, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving.
eating well Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Instructions Cont.

eating well Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Tips

eating well Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Nutrition Information

Per serving: 245 calories; 7 g fat (4 g sat, 2 g mono); 89 mg cholesterol; 39 g carbohydrate; 10 g protein; 2 g fiber; 106 mg sodium; 576 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Calcium (26% daily value), Magnesium (17% dv), Potassium (16% dv).
2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 low-fat milk, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (other), 1 fat

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Make Grilled Pizza Like a Pro in 6 Easy Steps

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Grilled Pizza

Take pizza night to a whole new level—by moving it to the grill. Grilled pizzas are endlessly versatile, endlessly customizable, making it easy to accommodate everyone’s likes and needs. The cheese melts evenly and quickly, and the crust gets mottled with those dark bits everyone fights over. Because you grill the crust on both sides, first alone and then topped, it gets crunchy, like a baguette from a really hot oven. What’s more, there’s that characteristic smoky taste from the grill.

Of course, some people are still troubled by the whole process. “Won’t it fall through the slats?” they ask.
Have no fear. The whole-wheat dough we’ve developed is easy to work with—light and tender but also surprisingly sturdy—and in the following pictures we’ll show you an easy technique that will have you grilling like a pro in no time.

First Step

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* Black Bean Nacho Pizza
* Eggplant Parmesan Pizza
* Garden Pizza
* Lahmahjoon Pizza
* Nectarine & Prosciutto Pizza
* Healthy Pizza Recipes and Cooking Tips
* Healthy Grilling Recipes, Menus, and Tips

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USER COMMENTS — Add Your Comment
Use farina (Cream of Wheat) instead of corn meal. It’s round and rolls better. Also, it’s wheat, just like the crust. It blends in. Pre heat the stone in your oven to 550 degrees f. Cook pizza for 12 minutes. You’ll be happy.

El Destructo, Terminal Island, CA

Easy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough

Makes 4-6 servings (1 pound pizza dough)
Ingredients

¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons lukewarm water (105-115°F)
1 package active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup bread flour or all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
eating well Easy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough Ingredients Cont.

eating well Easy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough Instructions

1. Stir water, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl; let stand until the yeast has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in whole-wheat flour, bread flour (or all-purpose flour) and cornmeal until the dough begins to come together.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, mix the dough in a food processor. Process until it forms a ball, then process for 1 minute to knead.)
3. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. (To make individual pizzas, see Variation.) Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Individual variation:
The dough can be turned into 4 or 6 personal-size pizzas. After kneading, divide the dough into 4 or 6 equal balls. Brush with oil and place 3 inches apart on a baking sheet. Cover and set aside until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inch circle.
eating well Easy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough Instructions Cont.

eating well Easy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough Tips

Prepare through Step 3, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Or tightly wrap the unrisen dough in oiled plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost the dough in the refrigerator overnight. Let refrigerated (or previously frozen) dough stand at room temperature for 1 hour before using.
eating well Easy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough Tips Cont.

eating well Easy Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough Nutrition Information

Per pound: 970 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 200 g carbohydrate; 36 g protein; 22 g fiber; 1,152 mg sodium; 782 mg potassium.

[I would use tortillas or even corn pancakes, or? granny]

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/summer_vegetable_crepes.html

Summer Vegetable Crêpes

Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
½ cup chopped fresh chives, divided, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 ¼ cups chopped green beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 large ear; see Tip)
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 9-inch “ready-to-use” crêpes (see Tip)
eating well Summer Vegetable Crêpes Ingredients Cont.

eating well Summer Vegetable Crêpes Instructions

1. Stir sour cream, 1/4 cup chives, milk, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, green beans and corn and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in ricotta, Monterey Jack, the remaining 1/4 cup chives, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring gently, until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. To roll crêpes, place one on a piece of parchment or wax paper (or leave it on the piece of plastic separating the crêpes in the package). Spoon one-fourth of the vegetable-cheese mixture (about 3/4 cup) down the center of the crêpe. Use the paper (or plastic) to help you gently roll the crêpe around the filling. Place the crêpe seam-side down on a dinner plate. Repeat with the remaining crêpes and filling. Serve each crêpe topped with 2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce and more chives, if desired.
eating well Summer Vegetable Crêpes Instructions Cont.

eating well Summer Vegetable Crêpes Tips

Tips: To remove kernels, stand a cob on its stem end in a bowl and slice them off with a sharp, thin-bladed knife.

“Ready-to-use” crêpes are fast and convenient. Look for them in the produce section of the market or near refrigerated tortillas.
eating well Summer Vegetable Crêpes Tips Cont.

eating well Summer Vegetable Crêpes Nutrition Information

Per serving: 302 calories; 17 g fat (8 g sat, 6 g mono); 46 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrate; 15 g protein; 3 g fiber; 687 mg sodium; 485 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Calcium & Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin A (20% dv).
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 medium-fat meat, 1 fat

[Has several comments, all good]

SHEEP AND GOAT PRODUCTION TOPIC OF FREE WEBINAR ON JULY 29

More than 2.5 million sheep were raised and sold for meat in the United States in 2008. Along with goats, the domestic sheep industry is growing rapidly, in part because of the meat preferences of an increasing diverse ethnic population in the United States. In addition, consumer demand is high for sheep and goat products, including meat, milk and wool.
Sheep and goats also contribute to the sustainability of rotational grazing systems.

This July 29, ATTRA — National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service will host a FREE webinar all about this expanding enterprise. Get the most current information on the sheep and goat industry, learn about producing and marketing sheep and goats and hear tips on entering and profiting in this growing livestock area.

In the webinar, experts in sheep and goat production will cover the following topic areas:
- Multiple benefits of raising and marketing sheep and goats
- Selecting breeding stock
- Evaluating animal health
- Marketing meat, milk and wool products, including organic products

There will also be time to ask and get answers to your questions about sheep and goat production.

NCAT program specialists Linda Coffey and Margo Hale will present the webinar. Coffey’s experience includes working at the United States Sheep Experiment Station near Dubois, Idaho. She also has a Master’s degree in animal science from the University of Missouri. Hale received a Bachelor’s degree in animal science and is finishing her Master’s degree in agricultural and extension education, both at the University of Arkansas. Coffey and Hale have lectured and written extensively on sheep and goat production issues in the United States.

This free webinar will be held Wednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Please register in advance at http://www.attra.ncat.org/webinars2009/sheepandgoat.

TITLE: Sheep and Goat Production
WHEN: Wednesday, July 29th at 11 a.m. MDT
WHERE: http://www.attra.ncat.org/webinars2009/sheepandgoat

ATTRA — National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (http://www.attra.ncat.org) is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected sources for sustainable agriculture information. Resources include hundreds of expert publications and worksheets, as well as sustainable agriculture specialists who provide personalized technical assistance on sustainable agriculture topics. ATTRA is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service (http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/index.html) and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) (http://www.ncat.org), a nonprofit organization focusing on sustainable agriculture, energy and communities.