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This press release is updated to include the states that Aldi sold Simply Nature frozen organic strawberries.

Summary

Product Type:  Food & Beverages

Reason for Announcement: Hepatitis A

Company Name:  Scenic Fruit Company

Brand Name: Simply Nature, Vital Choice and others

Product Description: Frozen Organic Strawberries and fruit blend

Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon is recalling frozen organic strawberries sold to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, PCC Community Markets and frozen organic tropical blend sold to Trader Joe’s due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from exposure to the Hepatitis A virus, including from food. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious illness lasting several months. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infection can progress to liver failure.

Illness occurs within 15 to 50 days of exposure and includes fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine and pale stool. Hepatitis A vaccination can prevent illness if given within two weeks of exposure to a contaminated food. Persons who may have consumed affected product should consult with their health care professional or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate, and consumers with symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their health care professionals or the local health department immediately.

The following products are subject to this recall. The lot codes and best by dates are found on the back of each bag (see attached pictures below):

Although Hepatitis A has not been detected on this product, out of an abundance of caution, consumers should stop consuming the product and return it to their local store for a refund. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

All inventories of the affected lot should be removed from sale. Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to destroy or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at customer.service@scenicfruit.com

FDA Outbreak Advisory

Organic Strawberries Hepatitis A Outbreak | CDC

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Company Must Stop Marketing Unauthorized Products

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) for two menthol e-cigarette products currently marketed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company under the Vuse Solo brand. The currently marketed products include the Vuse Replacement Cartridge Menthol 4.8% G1 and the Vuse Replacement Cartridge Menthol 4.8% G2. The company must not market or distribute these products in the U.S. or they risk FDA enforcement action. The company may resubmit applications or submit new applications to address the deficiencies for the products that are subject to these MDOs. 

The FDA evaluates premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) based on a public health standard that considers the risks and benefits of the product on the population as a whole. After reviewing the company’s PMTAs, the FDA determined that the applications lacked sufficient evidence to demonstrate that permitting the marketing of the products would be appropriate for the protection of the public health, which is the applicable standard legally required by the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Specifically, evidence submitted by the applicant did not demonstrate that its menthol-flavored e-cigarettes provide an added benefit for adult smokers relative to tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes.

“The FDA is a data driven agency and science remains the cornerstone of our tobacco product regulatory activities,” said Brian King, Ph.D., M.P.H., director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products. “The science has guided – and will always guide – the FDA’s decision making on premarket tobacco product applications, including today’s marketing denial orders.”   

Existing evidence, including data from the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), shows that non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, including menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, have a known and substantial risk with regard to youth appeal, uptake and use. In contrast, data indicate tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes do not have the same appeal to youth and therefore do not pose the same degree of risk. Given these existing differences in youth risk, applicants need to provide robust evidence to demonstrate that using their menthol-flavored e-cigarette products are likely to promote complete switching or are likely to significantly reduce combustible cigarette use in adult smokers beyond that facilitated by tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes. NYTS data also found Vuse to be the second most common brand youth e-cigarette users reported “usually” using.

These products cannot be legally introduced into interstate commerce in the U.S. without risking FDA enforcement. In addition to ensuring that the manufacturer complies with this order, as with unauthorized products generally, the FDA intends to ensure compliance by distributors and retailers. Retailers should contact R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company with any questions about products in their inventory. 

Today’s actions are just one of many the FDA has taken to ensure any tobacco products that are marketed in the U.S. undergo science-based review and receive marketing authorizations by the agency. To date, the agency has received applications for more than 26 million deemed products and has made determinations on 99% of these applications. To date, the FDA has authorized 23 tobacco-flavored e-cigarette products and devices, which are the only e-cigarettes that currently may be lawfully sold or distributed in the U.S.; this includes the Vuse Solo e-cigarette device and two accompanying tobacco-flavored e-liquid cartridges. The FDA has also denied marketing applications for millions of products that did not meet the requirements in the law, including ten non-tobacco-flavored e-liquid cartridges under the Vuse Solo brand, Vuse Vibe Tank Menthol 3.0% and the Vuse Ciro Cartridge Menthol 1.5%. 

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Cpt. Smith, SSG McWilliams, SSG Harrington, SFC Corell, and SSG Glew accepting Girl Scout Cookie donations at Iowa’s Bravest Armory in Waterloo, Iowa. In 2022, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois donated 26,000 packages of cookies directly to military personnel and local essential workers through organizations like Iowa’s Bravest and Soldiers’ Angels.

Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois – Iowa’s Bravest and Soldiers’ Angels give out thousands of Girl Scout Cookies annually to military members through a program called Care to Share. Community members make $5 donations to local Girl Scouts, representing a box of Girl Scout Cookies that will later be donated. While cookie sales are strong overall, donations are lower in 2023 than usual, so local troops are requesting community support in reaching their goal of 26,400 packages of Girl Scout Cookies.

“We’re so grateful for the support of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois! With their support, we are able to provide a taste of home that helps make being away from home more bearable for deployed Service Members,” said Amy Palmer, President and CEO of Soldiers’ Angels. “This is a great way for general members of the public to come together and give back to those who sacrifice so much for their country.”

Community members who would like to donate Girl Scout Cookies to the Care to Share program can visit www.GirlScoutsToday.org/Cookies, where they can donate online or find a Cookie Booth to donate in person. After entering their zip code, a troop in their neighborhood will appear, and they can select “buy cookies” to make a donation online. Or, they will see a list of upcoming Cookie Booths to make a donation at in person.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls, and Girl Scouts’ newly updated Financial Literacy badges offer entrepreneurial playbooks for every age level. From the Cookie Goal Setter badge earned by Kindergarteners to the Entrepreneur Accelerator for girls in high school, the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls financial literacy, planning, budgeting, teamwork, innovative thinking, and confident decision-making.

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Girl Scouts work together to build a better world! Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.GirlScoutsToday.org.   

Girl Scouts invites all kids to a global celebration on April 15 at the Iowa Memorial Union!

Iowa City, Iowa – On Saturday, April 15, all kids are invited to Journey the World, an annual event hosted by Girl Scouts. Attendees will visit a variety of interactive booths that represent different countries. Through art, music, dancing, and more, kids will discover an appreciation for different cultures.

Attendees will enter a gigantic inflatable Earth! Thanks to the Stanley Foundation, a 19-foot globe provides a view of Earth from outer space on the outside and on the inside, an educational zone for kids to learn about continents and land formations over time.

CultureALL will have ambassadors at the event to share their heritages! Attendees can learn traditional Indian dance. Kids will try on Indian dresses and jewelry and then perform with musical sticks while moving and dancing. Artifacts from Kenya will also be shared by ambassadors as attendees learn about the tradition of beading by making necklaces. A conga dance line will bring kids and parents together to enjoy the vibrant music and dance of Kenya!

Kids will also learn about sustainability in our community with groups like Linn County Conservation, 100 Grannies, and Climate Action and Outreach through Iowa City. Create an art mural with recyclables with Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, program robots to maneuver a Milkweed forest, and stand up for Mother Nature by creating a PSA with Girls Who Code.

“We are so excited to bring Journey the World to our community,” says Diane Nelson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. “Girl Scouts have looked forward to this annual event for decades, and we are excited to expand our reach to showcase the global Movement of Girl Scouts. Thanks to our local Girl Scout troops and community partners, kids will have the opportunity to explore our world.”

All kids and families are invited to Journey the World on April 15, 2023, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Sign up in advance at www.GirlScoutsToday.org. Tickets are $10 for kids and $5 for adults. Walk-ins are welcome at $15 per person! Call 800-798-0833 with questions.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Girl Scouts work together to build a better world! Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.GirlScoutsToday.org.   

In honor of National Burrito Day on April 6th, Fuzzy's Taco Shop will offer a free Smother with all burrito purchases for Fuzzy's Rewards Members at all participating locations. The Smother includes the guest's choice of queso or fire-roasted salsa smothered over a giant burrito. The National Burrito Day promotion is available for dine-in, to go and online ordering but not valid on third-party delivery orders. To become a Fuzzy's Rewards Member, download the Fuzzy's Taco Shop app and start earning points towards free food! For a full list of locations and hours, please visit www.fuzzystacoshop.com. 

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Move clocks ahead this weekend

Don't forget to move your clocks ahead an hour this weekend.  We'll lose an hour of sleep Saturday night so we can, "Spring Forward." 

Officially, the period starts at 2 am Sunday, March 12, so if you're still up, turn your clocks to 3 am.  Otherwise, move your clocks forward an hour before going to bed (about half of you will) Saturday night, or you can wait until you wake up Sunday morning and move your clocks forward then (the other half of you). 

And as you "Spring Forward" as the saying goes, it's also a good time to replace the batteries in smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and any clocks around the house.

Get ready for darker mornings and renewed calls to get rid of the twice-yearly, start and stop of Daylight Savings Time.  The debate rages on, but nothing ever seems to change.  And here's an FYI:  While most of America participates in the ritual, Arizona and Hawaii do not.  Arizona permanently opted out of Daylight Savings time in 1968.  Hawaii, along with US territories in the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea are so close to the equator that there isn't a big difference in sunrise and sunsets over the course of a year, so there is no benefit to changing the time.

What Daylight Savings Time costs the U.S. in going back and forth on time changes twice per year:   Several studies have been conducted on the negative financial impact of Daylight Savings Time, with cost figures ranging from $430 million a year to $1.7 billion.

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SNOW ORDINANCE IN EFFECT

The National Weather Service is predicting three inches or more of snow for March 9, 2023. The Snow Ordinance is in effect starting at 12:00 PM Thursday, March 9, 2023. 

As the Snow Ordinance is in effect vehicles parking on city streets are in violation of the City Ordinance and will be ticketed and towed.

The Snow Ordinance is in effect until the snow has stopped falling and City streets are fully cleared.

Please direct questions to Hiawatha Police Department at (319) 393-1212.

Thank you for your cooperation.