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SANDUSKY, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandusky Sailing Club is pleased to announce that it has been selected to host the 2012 United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) National Championship regatta.  The event, scheduled for July 22 – 29, will include hundreds of young sailors from all over North America.

"Junior sailing has always been an important part of the mission of Sandusky Sailing Club," said SSC Commodore John Hartung.  "This will be one of the biggest events in the 80-year history of our club, and our membership is excited to welcome Opti sailors from all over the country.  Our race management committee is dedicated to making this a safe, fun regatta that these young sailors and their families will remember forever."

The Optimist dinghy is a small, sprit-rigged sailboat designed to be sailed singlehandedly by children. Competitors at Opti regattas are divided into different fleets,  allowing participation of sailors as young as 7 or 8 at the same events as competitors as old as 15. The 2012 Opti Nationals will feature a three-day Team Racing event and a one-day Girls Championship, followed by the four-day Open Championship.

"The Opti Class could not ask for a better place to host this year's Nationals," stated Emma Kovacs , Executive Director of the USODA. "We selected SSC for the regatta because of their demonstrated history of successfully hosting youth regattas, their great volunteer base and broad base of support by the local community.  Plus the venue offers protected waters that are ideal for both high level competitors and the beginner in the Green fleet."

The Sandusky area's many attractions including Cedar Point, one of the world's premier amusement parks, promise to add to the sailing experience and make the 2012 Opti Nationals an outstanding destination for both competitors and their families. For more information regarding Sandusky, Ohio and its accommodations and attractions, visit http://www.shoresandislands.com.

"Our club is honored to have been chosen by the USODA to host this year's event," concluded Commodore Hartung.  "Many of the world's greatest sailors started honing their racing skills in the Optimist Dinghy, and it's exciting to think that some of the future 'greats' might be on Sandusky Bay this July."

Related Links:

Nationals Home Page:  http://www.optinationals2012.comUSODA website:  http://www.usoda.org Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/2012-Usoda-Nationals-Championships/163500547089211Twitter: @OptiNatls2012

SOURCE Sandusky Sailing Club

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nest Collective™ announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 815 cases of its Jammy Sammy™ - Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Flavor Snack Size Sandwich Bars due to a mislabeled inner wrapper. The cartons contain the best by date June 28, 2012 and are marked with the following universal product code (UPC) #89676600116 6 located on the bottom of the package. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts (or peanut butter) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these individual bars.

These cartons are sold online and at retail stores nationwide.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product and no other Revolution Foods products are affected.

The recall was undertaken because, while the cartons of this lot of product are correctly labeled, some of the individual bars are incorrectly labeled as Grammy Sammy - Honey Graham and Strawberry Yogurt™, and show the ingredient statement of that product.  Both the selling unit and individually wrapped bars include information that the product was produced in a facility that processes peanuts as well as other allergens.  The Jammy Sammy™ product contains organic peanut flour and organic peanut extract, but the inner wrappers are mislabeled with the Grammy Sammy information.  Consumers who are allergic to peanut products should not use these products. People experiencing any health issue should seek immediate medical attention.

Specific UPC codes for these products are below:

Images of the 5 count carton can be found at http://products.revfoods.com/products/jammy-sammy.

Consumers who purchased this product should return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact Nest Collective at info@nest-collective.com.   

The recall is being undertaken with the knowledge of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.  Consumers with any questions are asked to call 1-866-362-1562 between the hours of 8am - 8pm EST Monday - Friday and 8am - 5pm EST Saturday & Sunday, or email: info@nest-collective.com.

"The Jammy Sammy™ product meets Nest Collective's high standard for quality, however due to a labeling error during production, we are proactively removing this product from the market," said Neil Grimmer, Founder & CEO of Nest Collective.

"As a father, the safety and satisfaction of our consumers and their children is my highest concern," said Neil Grimmer. "Nest Collective was founded on the vision of superior quality and nutritious food; we are committed to these values and our consumers."

SOURCE Nest Collective

DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Cardinal Health was granted a temporary restraining order against the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) immediate suspension order of its Lakeland, Fla. DEA registration.

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Reggie B. Walton granted the temporary restraining order that allows Cardinal Health to immediately resume shipments of controlled medicines from its Lakeland facility to hospital and pharmacy customers pending a preliminary injunction hearing currently scheduled for February 13.

The order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is available here: http://ecom.cardinalhealth.com/cardinalhealth/attachments/order.pdf.

About Cardinal Health

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a $103 billion health care services company that improves the cost-effectiveness of health care. As the business behind health care, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and physician offices focus on patient care while  reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products to more than 60,000 locations each day. The company is also a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. In addition, the company supports the growing diagnostic industry by supplying medical products to clinical laboratories and operating the nation's largest network of radiopharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked #19 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs more than 30,000 people worldwide. More information about the company may be found at cardinalhealth.com and @CardinalHealth on Twitter.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Utility Workers Union of America will sponsor a plane banner over the Super Bowl on February 5, 2012 to publicize the ongoing criminal prosecution of United Water for alleged environmental felonies.

The banner will fly over Super Bowl Village, Lucas Oil Stadium, and downtown Indianapolis from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 5 to promote a UWUA website detailing a 26-count federal criminal indictment pending against the for-profit water utility company.

On December 8, 2010, a federal grand jury issued an indictment charging that United Water and two of its managers tampered with E. coli bacteria monitoring tests at a Gary, Indiana wastewater treatment plant between 2003 and 2008.  Prosecutors allege that United Water manipulated the monitoring tests as part of a scheme to reduce its costs for purchasing chlorine, which is used as a disinfectant before the plant discharges treated sewage into a public waterway near Chicago.

United Water and the two managers have pleaded not guilty in the case.

The UWUA has criticized public statements by top management of the company seeking to minimize the seriousness of the charges.  In a press release issued the same day as the indictment, United Water President Robert Iacullo stated that "the government's claim is, at best, a disagreement about operating and monitoring methods, with no allegation of environmental harm."

"We are astonished by United Water's claim that this indictment involves a 'disagreement about operating and monitoring methods,'" stated UWUA National Vice President John Duffy. "United Water stands accused of tampering with E. coli monitoring reports over a five year period – for wastewater discharges into a major urban area – merely to boost its profits." If convicted, the two indicted managers could face decades in prison, and the company subjected to a significant fine and probation.

The UWUA website – available at www.UnitedWaterIndictment.net - includes copies of the indictment, internal United Water emails released by prosecutors, and additional information concerning the case.  The site also includes additional information concerning United Water, including a series of recent complaints issued by the National Labor Relations Board charging the company with violations of federal labor law.

United Water is a wholly-owned subsidiary of French multinational Suez Environnement.

The Utility Workers Union of America represents working men and women in the utility and related industries throughout the U.S., including United Water employees in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.  UWUA members are committed to promoting the highest quality and safest utility services possible.  We believe that utility companies that treat the communities and customers they serve with respect, consideration, and the highest ethical and legal standards will also treat employees fairly.

For more information: Mark Brooks, 615/259-1186markbrooks@uwua.net

SOURCE Utility Workers Union of America