Civil and political rights

SALM PARTNERS, LLC, RECALLS JOHNSONVILLE POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY SAUSAGE PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

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Friday, March 8, 2024

vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.

Key Points: 
  • vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.
  • The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-32009” printed on the side of the packaging.
  • The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products.
  • There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury due to consumption of these products.

CJ FOODS MANUFACTURING BEAUMONT CORPORATION RECALLS TRADER JOE’S CHICKEN SOUP DUMPLINGS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of “TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings” with lot codes “03.07.25.C1-1” and “03.07.25.C1-2” printed on the side of the box.

Key Points: 
  • boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of “TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings” with lot codes “03.07.25.C1-1” and “03.07.25.C1-2” printed on the side of the box.
  • The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found hard plastic in Trader Joe’s steamed chicken soup dumplings.
  • Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation’s Consumer Experience Department at 800-544-6855.
  • Members of the media with questions can contact CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation's media relations team at 507-537-8550 or [email protected].

Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation Launches, Vows to Bring 600 Minority & Women Pilots into Aviation Industry Annually

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation launched today during Black History Month with the goal of bringing 600 minority and women pilots per year into the aviation industry.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation launched today during Black History Month with the goal of bringing 600 minority and women pilots per year into the aviation industry.
  • By educating, inspiring and funding minority teens in aviation careers, the Foundation is poised to drive generational change by breaking the cycle of lack of advancement opportunities, and to help alleviate the significant pilot shortage in the United States.
  • Given that less than 3 percent of all airline pilots are Black, and less that 1 percent are women, the need for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs like the Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation has never been greater.
  • Mr. Kelly will become one of a small group of African Americans to receive the distinguished award during the LVFA’s grand opening ceremony.

New CEO of Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA) awarded FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award during Feb. 24 Grand Re-Opening Celebration

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ronald E. Kelly, the new CEO the Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA), has been awarded with the distinguished Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award given by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in recognition of 50 years of safe flying. Mr. Kelly becomes one of a small group of African Americans to receive the distinguished award during the LVFA’s grand opening ceremony, appropriately held during the nation’s celebration of Black History Month.   

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ronald E. Kelly, the new CEO the Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA), has been awarded with the distinguished Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award given by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in recognition of 50 years of safe flying.
  • Mr. Kelly began flying sailplanes in Southern California at age 14 and later earned his private pilot’s license.
  • In 2020, Kelly bought out the assets of Pan Am’s Las Vegas operation which then became Las Vegas Flight Academy.
  • Youth who are served by the Foundation will be trained at Flight Ventures Aviation Academy in Murrieta, CA, owned by Mr. Kelly, and Chris and Danni Haug.

FSIS ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR NURTURE LIFE READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN MEAL PRODUCT DUE TO MISBRANDING AND AN UNDECLARED ALLERGEN

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Nurture Life’s Chicken Parm with Super Veggie Spaghetti meal products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Nurture Life’s Chicken Parm with Super Veggie Spaghetti meal products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
  • FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to egg are aware that this product should not be consumed.
  • The following product is subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]:
    5.9-oz.
  • Consumers with questions about this public health alert can contact Jennifer Chow, Co-Founder, Nurture Life, Inc., at 312-517-1888 or email at [email protected].

Netsmart Supports Whole-Person Care Provisions in 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Strengthens penalties by applying the same requirements of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule to breaches of records under Part 2.

Key Points: 
  • Strengthens penalties by applying the same requirements of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule to breaches of records under Part 2.
  • As a founding member of The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 , Scalia stated the long-awaited Final Rule is another step forward for coordinated, whole-person care for individuals nationwide.
  • These major changes to 42 CFR Part 2 will take effect on February 16, 2026.
  • To learn more about these regulation changes, read the 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule Fact Sheet and register for the upcoming Netsmart webinar on Thursday, March 28 at 1 p.m.

Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Inc., P.C. NOTICE OF DATA EVENT

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Friday, March 1, 2024

("Pacific Cataract and Laser") is providing notice of a recent data privacy event that may have affected the personal and protected health information related to certain individuals.

Key Points: 
  • ("Pacific Cataract and Laser") is providing notice of a recent data privacy event that may have affected the personal and protected health information related to certain individuals.
  • The confidentiality, privacy, and security of information is one of Pacific Cataract and Lasers' highest priorities and Pacific Cataract and Laser takes this matter seriously.
  • Although Pacific Cataract and Laser has no evidence of any identity theft or fraud in connection with this incident, Pacific Cataract and Laser is notifying those individuals whose information was potentially impacted.
  • Pacific Cataract and Laser also notified the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office for Civil Rights and relevant authorities.

Troutman Pepper Forms Incidents + Investigations Team

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. and RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Troutman Pepper has formalized an Incidents + Investigations Team that caters to a growing need for comprehensive legal services around data breaches and cybersecurity incidents. Comprising attorneys from coast-to-coast, the team offers clients 24/7 support in this critical area.

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  • With Data Breaches on Rise, Firm Formalizes Task Force to Offer Clients Comprehensive Support
    ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. and RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Troutman Pepper has formalized an Incidents + Investigations Team that caters to a growing need for comprehensive legal services around data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
  • "The team tackles the legal, security, and communication challenges that companies encounter during a data or cybersecurity incident," said Partner Sadia Mirza , co-leader of the Incidents + Investigations Team.
  • "Not only are data incidents on the rise, but when large and complex incidents occur, the regulatory landscape can be complicated.
  • Our team simplifies things," said Partner Stephen Piepgrass , co-leader of the Incidents + Investigations Team.

Console & Associates, P.C.: American Vision Partners Reports Data Breach Exposing SSNs and Medical Information of 2.3 Million

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

d/b/a/ American Vision Partners ("American Vision Partners'' or "MMRG").

Key Points: 
  • d/b/a/ American Vision Partners ("American Vision Partners'' or "MMRG").
  • However, victims of the breach may not be familiar with the name American Vision Partners because it works with ophthalmology practices in a behind-the-scenes role.
  • Thus, it's possible American Vision Partners has information about patients who were entirely unaware that was the case.
  • American Vision Partners explained that the incident stemmed from a cybersecurity incident that the company first discovered on November 14, 2023.

FSIS RECALL RELEASE 006-2024 SALMONELLA

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella.

Key Points: 
  • FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella.
  • FSIS collected unopened RTE Coppa product as part of the investigation, which tested positive for Salmonella, but that product was not released into commerce.
  • The company conducted a recall of charcuterie products on January 3, 2024 , related to possible Salmonella contamination and FSIS issued a public health alert on January 18, 2024 , related to additional charcuterie products.
  • FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.