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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Salad Products Contamination

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WASHINGTON, March 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated salad dressing that has been recalled by the producer due to concerns that the salad dressing may contain hard plastic.  FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed.The chicken salad product items were produced on 3/03/22, 3/04/22, 3/05/22, and 3/06/22. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view label here]:

  • 12-oz. plastic tray packages containing “Trader Joe’s CRUNCHY SLAW with Chicken, Crispy Noodles & Peanut Dressing” and a use-by date of 03/09/22, 03/10/22, 03/11/22, or 03/12/22 printed on the label.

The products bear establishment number “P-6247” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

The problem was discovered when an FSIS inspected establishment received notification from their salad dressing supplier that the salad dressing, which is regulated by FDA, may contain hard plastic. The establishment then notified FSIS of the issue. FSIS and FDA are coordinating on this issue.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

 

15 Swimmers Qualify For CSCAA National Invitational Championships

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Based off of individual performances from the 2021-22 swimming season, 15 members of the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams – 10 males and five females – have qualified for the CSCAA National Invitational Championships.  The NIC meet, college swimming’s equivalent to basketball’s NIT, will take place Thursday, March 10 through Saturday, March 12 at the Beacon Health Aquatic Center in Elkhart, Indiana.

To qualify for the National Invitational Championships, swimmers had to either be an individual or relay champion from one of 24 different Division I conference, or swimmers had to meet either an “Automatic” (or ‘A Cut’) or a “Bonus” (‘B Cut’) time standard, set forth by the CSCAA.  Invitations to the event were sent out to qualifying participants and schools after the selection of the NCAA Swimming Championship field earlier today.

On the men’s side, 10 Purple Aces qualified after a record-setting Mid-American Conference performance, in which UE set school records 13 different times over the four-day meet.  UE will be represented by seniors Zeke Metz (Topeka, Kan./Seaman) and Oskar Menkhaus (Davidson, N.C./William A. Hough), juniors Max Dehen (Ramsey, Minn./Anoka) and Riccardo Di Domenico (Johannesburg, South Africa), sophomores Alon Baer (Gesher Haziv, Israel) and Grant Kay (Ellicott City, Md./Hebron), and freshmen Jakob Grundbacher (Long Beach, Calif.), Daniel Santos Lopez (Madrid, Spain), Carlos Souto Vilas (A Coruna, Spain) and Patrik Vilbergsson (Kopavogur, Iceland).

On the women’s side, five Purple Aces qualified for the NIC meet after UE broke four school records at the Missouri Valley Conference championships in mid-February.  UE will be represented by senior Jessie Steele (Houston, Texas/Klein), juniors Allison McDonald (Cape Girardeau, Mo./Cape Central) and Sage Moore (Lexington, Ohio/Lexington), sophomore Iryna Tsesiul (Minsk, Belarus), and freshman Sveva Brugnoli (Rome, Italy) at the National Invitational Championships on the women’s side.

 3 Arrested: Neglect Of A Dependent Causing Death 

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 3 Arrested: Neglect Of A Dependent Causing Death

by Sgt. Anna Gray

Evansville Police Department-Public Information

SUMMARY 

On January 5th, 2020, Evansville Police Officers and other first responders were dispatched to 5366 Stone Hedge Dr. in reference to a female who was not breathing. This apartment was a managed home for persons with special needs. The caller/reporter was Latavia Booker, a healthcare worker with Compass Residential. The victim was identified as 28-year-old Robin Phillips. Latavia Booker was one of Phillips’ caregivers. 

Booker reported that she arrived on shift around 6:50 a.m. that day on January 5th. Booker said that Phillips had woken up and taken her medication that morning. Booker said that Phillips laid on the floor, which was a common thing for Phillips to do. Booker helped Phillips back to her room but when Booker returned to check on Phillips a little later, she found Phillips unresponsive and called 911. 

It was determined that there was an apparent delay in contacting authorities relating to the condition of Phillips. It appeared that Phillips had died hours prior to the 911 call. Because of the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, an EPD Adult Investigations Detective was assigned to this investigation. 

The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office scheduled an autopsy. The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office ruled the death of Phillips as the result of Chronic and Acute Effects of Chlorpromazine Intoxication, Caretaker Malfeasance, Special Needs Patient with Chronic Constipation several days prior. Chlorpromazine is used for symptomatic management of psychotic disorders and was prescribed to Phillips. Phillips had been given too much of her medication and had overdosed on it.

EPD Detectives worked alongside the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, and the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office including Adult Protective Services. Through the investigation, it was determined that Phillips should have been given medical attention which could have prevented her death. 

Latavia Booker, Glenda Fields, and Victoria Brown were all employees with Compass Residential. Brown was Fields and Booker’s supervisor (Program Director). During a care team meeting the day before Phillips’ death, Brown had advised Fields and Booker to take Phillips to the emergency room due to the fact that she had not had a bowel movement in three days and it was protocol to do so. Fields and Booker never did seek medical attention for Phillips. Brown neglected to follow up to ensure that Phillips had been taken care of. During the interviews with detectives, all three admitted that they were neglectful in providing Phillips with the proper medical care. All three women were fired from Compass Residential. 

This was a lengthy investigation that required many medical documents from pharmacies, hospitals, and records from several medical facilities outside of Evansville. Robin Phillips was a Medicaid consumer. The State of Indiana Office of Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates crimes involving Medicaid providers and consumers, which is why they are involved in this investigation as well. This investigation is still active and detectives are not ruling out other arrests at a later time. This investigation included a lot of teamwork between several agencies to bring justice to this tragic incident. 

 

EPA Releases New Memo Outlining Strategy to Equitably Deliver Clean Water Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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WASHINGTON (March 8, 2022) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to guide collaborative implementation with state, local, and Tribal partners of $43 billion in water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. President Biden, with bipartisan support from congress, is providing the single largest investment in water the federal government has ever made. EPA’s memo is a key implementation step that outlines requirements and recommendations for the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) to ensure the country is working together to deliver clean and safe water and replace lead pipes for all Americans, especially disadvantaged communities.

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s investment in clean water is nothing short of transformational,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. “EPA and its state, local, and Tribal partners have an obligation to work together and maximize the impact of these funds in communities, especially disadvantaged communities. Water is essential, and this action will help ensure that every American can rely on safe drinking water and have access to wastewater management that protects health and the environment.”

“Today’s action by the EPA is a great example of how the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make a real difference in people’s lives by investing federal funds to create good-paying jobs and protect safe drinking water for our children and working families,” said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Recently, I signed an executive directive readying Michigan to use the incoming resources as effectively as possible, and I am proud to see that our federal partners are also prioritizing investments in underserved communities. I look forward to working with the EPA, the Michigan legislature, and anyone who wants to partner with us to replace lead service lines statewide and ensure every parent can give their kid a glass of water with confidence knowing that it is safe.”

“Everyone in Oregon deserves access to clean drinking water, regardless of their income level or the zip code they live in,” said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. “I’m very excited to see Administrator Regan and EPA taking this next step to distribute water infrastructure funding to the communities that need it most, with a shared vision that centers equity as we work to deliver clean and safe drinking water to all Americans.”

“The Environmental Council of the States appreciates EPA’s engagement with the states in preparing their SRF Implementation Memo and looks forward to working closely with EPA and others to ensure these critical funds are delivered quickly and efficiently through flexible and targeted policies to help provide clean and safe water for all,” said Maryland Department of Environment Secretary and Environmental Council of the States President Ben Grumbles.

“The SRF implementation memo is the first step in distributing Bipartisan Infrastructure money to states and we appreciate EPA’s engagement with the States throughout the memo development,” said Jim McGoff, Indiana Finance Authority COO and Director of Environmental Programs and Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities President.  We look forward to providing this money to communities throughout the nation to improve our water and wastewater infrastructure.”

“The Rural Community Assistance Partnership commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for taking an important first step of releasing timely guidance to state and local partners on how over $55 billion in water investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be implemented,” said Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) Interim CEO Keith Ashby. “RCAP stands ready to work with EPA, states, and non-governmental partners to ensure that small and rural disadvantaged communities have equitable access to these historic investments in our nation’s water infrastructure.” 

The majority of water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—$43 billion—will flow through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs). EPA’s implementation memo provides information and guidelines on how EPA will award and administer supplemental SRF Capitalization Grants through the law, including for the general drinking water and clean water SRF programs and funding that will be dedicated to removing lead service lines and addressing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants.

EPA’s implementation memo highlights the flexibility provided to states and borrowers to address a wide variety of local water quality and public health challenges. SRF funding through the Law can be used in combination with additional funding sources to finance water infrastructure projects that meet the most pressing local needs. The memo also underscores provisions included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure that disadvantaged communities fully benefit from these historic investments in the water sector. Additionally, the memo specifies strategies for making rapid progress on lead service line replacement and addressing PFAS and other emerging contaminants.

EPA will be working with state co-regulators, Tribal partners, and stakeholders on next steps. The agency will provide training and technical assistance to support the development of intended use plans that identify priority projects for SRF funding. EPA intends to review these plans aligned with the requirements and recommendations of the implementation memo with the goal of expeditiously investing in communities across the country.

The memo issued today follows a letter from EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan to Governors in December of 2021, encouraging states and Tribes to maximize the impact of water funding from the law to address disproportionate environmental burdens in historically disadvantaged communities across the country.

Working collaboratively, the SRF programs and EPA can make progress towards Justice40, which aims to ensure that federal agencies deliver at least 40% of benefits from certain investments to disadvantaged communities.

EPA will host national webinars on March 10, 2022, and March 16, 2022. To register visit https://www.epa.gov/dwsrf/forms/bil-implementation-memorandum-webinar.

Arbor Day Foundation honors Vincennes University with Tree Campus Higher Education recognition

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VINCENNES, Ind., March 10, 2022 – Vincennes University was honored with a 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
VU is promoting healthy trees and green spaces on the 200-plus acre Vincennes Campus in addition to engaging students, faculty, and staff in the spirit of conservation while contributing to a healthier environment and a more sustainable world for all.
The Arbor Day Foundation notes if ever there was a time for trees, now is that time.
Research shows green environments positively impact mental health, encourage physical activity, and improve the quality of life.
“Trees not only play a vital role in the environment but also in our daily lives,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Having trees on college and university campuses is a great way to show a commitment to students and faculty’s overall well-being.”
VU achieved the national distinction for its commitment to a green and sustainable campus by meeting five core standards for sustainable campus forestry, including having a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated spending on a campus tree program, Arbor Day observance, and a student-service learning project.
Agriculture and Horticulture Coordinator Jennifer Nettles spearheaded efforts to establish VU as a Tree Campus Higher Education campus.
According to Nettles, “We saw a need on our campus to plant and maintain a diverse population of trees long term. Our plan covers the planning, planting, care, and maintenance of trees on campus, paying close attention to increasing a diverse canopy cover, promoting tree health, and protecting trees during campus renovations.”
Research shows green environments have a positive impact on well-being and mental health. They also encourage physical activity.
The Vincennes Campus is also an open laboratory classroom for students in the Horticulture program. They learn how to identify, plant, prune, and mulch trees along with their importance to our daily lives. The campus has around 55 different types of trees.
“Seeing the tree, touching the bark, and getting an up-close and personal view of the trees and shrubs help the students to see the differences and learn more about each one,” Nettles said.

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Attorney General Todd Rokita leads data privacy initiatives

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AG Rokita prioritizes protecting Hoosiers from invasive attacks

Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading data privacy initiatives to protect Hoosiers from would-be scammers and identity theft. He cautions Hoosiers to closely monitor their personal information.

“When it comes to protecting Hoosiers, you can count on me to do the right thing. Whether it’s taking on Big Tech or investigating data breaches, my priority is to serve the people who elected me and not the companies that are putting profits over people,” said Attorney General Rokita.

Since taking office just over a year ago, Attorney General Rokita has taken a strong position in defense of Hoosiers’ personal information, including suing Google over location tracking. Attorney General Rokita’s lawsuit aimed to penalize Google for violations of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and to ensure that going forward, consumers can both understand and control the ways in which their personal data is obtained and used.

In addition to this lawsuit involving data privacy, Attorney General Rokita has also pursued antitrust litigation against Big Tech companies Facebook and Google. Further, he has battled Big Tech’s censorship of Hoosier voices with investigations into Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter.

Earlier this month, Attorney General Rokita announced an investigation into a massive T-Mobile data breach that impacted more than 53 million people across the country.

Attorney General Rokita cautions Hoosiers to stay especially watchful for the following types of phone/text scams about which his Consumer Protection Division has received complaints:

  • Healthcare-related calls
  • Real estate calls
  • Credit services calls
  • Phishing scams
  • DirectTV/AT&T calls

If you receive an unwanted text or call, please file a complaint here with Attorney General Rokita’s office.

You also want to make sure to check your credit card statements to make sure no one has stolen your information. If you notice a discrepancy, Contact our Consumer Protection Division at 1-888-834-9969.

Trailblazer basketball starts 2022 recruiting class with Madisonville point guard

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Trailblazers picked up an early signing Tuesday afternoon in the form of Madisonville—North Hopkins point guard Kale Gaither.

Gaither is a 5-foot-10 point guard who helped lead the Maroons to a 23-8 record this season, a Region Semi-Final appearance and the 2021-22 District 7 Championship.

Gaither helped guide his team to this Championship by averaging 25 points, five assists and five rebounds per game, including scoring 34 points in Madisonville’s 79-55 District Championship win over Hopkins County Central.

Gaither has been a starter at the varsity level since his eighth-grade season and is considered to be one of the top point guards coming out of the state of Kentucky this season.

Gaither transferred to Madisonville-North Hopkins High School before the 2020-21 season to play for head coach Jon Newton.

“I’ve driven down to watch Kale play three times this year,” VU Hall of Fame Head Coach Todd Franklin said. “He definitely brings an element, pure basketball wise, that we did not have this year. In terms of speed, quickness, change of gear and the ability to attack the basket. Now he’s got to fit into college and do all the things that you have to do, make the transitions of life and it’s hard to guess how guys are actually going to do it. But from a straight basketball standpoint, his speed, quickness and ability to make plays, utilizing ball screens and creating easy buckets for others because he comes at you in a dynamic way, we sorely lacked that this past year.”

“We’ve been searching for it, to make sure that we have it this year,” Franklin added. “Because we’ve always had that during our record-setting run of trips to Hutch and we felt like that was an area that we just didn’t have and I think Kale certainly brings that to the table. I think his numbers bare that out, he averages 25 points and five assists a game and that’s just what he is. He’s not as big as some guards that we’ve had here over the years but he has some length to him, so I think he will be able to adapt.”

“He shoots pretty well. Like a lot of quick guys, it’s just able getting reps at it because he’s always been able to get by guys. He does shoot the ball well and he does shoot the ball well with range. He will allow us to push the ball, which we want to do, we just couldn’t. He’s a guy that can blow by a press and turn it into an advantage for you. He brings a lot of those things to the table, so we are excited about him.”

Gaither had been drawing interest from many different Junior College across the country and several local Region 24 schools this season, receiving offers from Moberly Area, East Mississippi Community College and Southwestern Illinois College before choosing to sign with Vincennes University.

“I don’t recruit against anybody,” Franklin said. “I never worry about it, that’s never been a thing for us. If I think a guy can play and no one else is looking at him, it doesn’t bother me. If everybody’s looking at a guy, it doesn’t bother me. We just present who we are and we try to get guys that match. Kale has gotten a lot of attention and it has grown over time, but that doesn’t play into anything that we do.”

“We are more focused on ‘do you fit here’,” Franklin added. “Do I think you fit here. Obviously now, one thing is that I’ve had more time where I can get out there. One of the things about the season we just had, while there are a lot of things about that that we don’t like, when you win all the time and play until the last day, one of the bad things is that I don’t get to get out and see with my eyes and be on the road. Unless you are within two hours, it’s impossible because I’m at practice and can’t get there in time.”

“My eyes have been pretty good over the years. It’s just about can I get my eyes out there. It’s not for a lack of wanting to get out there, it’s just the logistics of it. But with us not being what we’ve been for a variety of reasons I’m able to get out there and I’ve seen Kale three times. The bigger thing for me is the evaluation, not who you are recruiting against.”

“But I’m excited about Kale, we just hope that he fits into college and makes the transition. Like everybody else, we will have him here this summer. He seems excited about it and obviously he picked to come here, with a variety of options. So, when we talk about recruiting against, the one good thing is this is a young man who decided this is what he was looking for. Hopefully he means that when he’s here and continues to be that way. If he does, if he comes in here and works, stays focused on the task and listens to us a little bit and really competes, I think he can be a good player. I think he could be a really good player. I think he will compete and I think he’s got the competitive nature in him.”

“So, as long as he adapts to college, which is hard to predict, I think Kale can be a really good player for us and hopefully he can help whoever else we’ve got in here, as we’re going to recruit a ton of guys to come in and be ready to go. But if you look at it with him playing with Shilo, I think he’s going to get Shilo a lot of easier looks. Shilo had a really good year this year for a freshman, his numbers were really fabulous for a freshman and he did that without really getting easy buckets ever. Shilo had to battle all season and I think Kale can help provide some easier looks. We’ve got to get more guys that can do that, but those things will help and we expect Shilo to have a big year next year and I think a guy like Kale is a step toward helping with that as well.”

“I’m excited about the potential of Kale and I think Kale can be a good player, he’s just got to adapt to being in college. We will do everything we can to help with that, including bringing him in over the summer. So one good thing about getting him signed early is that we are able to facilitate that process and bring him in here, which I think is big. But it will only be as good as he turns out. He could be a good player. I’ve seen him enough to know that he could be a good player and I don’t doubt that ability wise and opportunity wise, he is going to have that chance.”

“We’re excited, but we’ll see how it turns out. It’s part of the process. It’s all day, every day. It’s on the phone, going out and watching. It’s going to practice. It’s talking to people about these guys to try to find out what kind of person these guys really are. But it’s all day and night and you keep moving until is over and when it’s over you hope that you’ve collected the right amount of guys and right guys that can do it for you. We always have until this past year but we’ve flipped the page on that and we’ve gone into a very determined mode of getting it right. I can tell everybody; I’m as determined right now as I’ve ever been. So you can place what that means, because I’ve been pretty successful over the years and right now I’m as determined to be good as I’ve ever been. We have every intention of being back and not just being back and good but being back on top. I’m not out here just to be good. I’m out here to be back on top and I think Kale can be a part of that.”

The Vincennes University Athletic Department is excited to welcome Kale to the 2022 Trailblazer recruiting class.

 

IU Diving Finishes Strong at Zone Championships

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Indiana men’s and women’s diving capped its run at the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships with five qualifiers in the Platform dive on Wednesday (March 9) inside Donald B. Canham Natatorium.

 

Over three days six Indiana divers, three men and three women, combined for 17 bids to the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships later this month in Atlanta.

 

“It was a great week for the Hoosiers, qualifying six to nationals,” IU head diving coach Drew Johansen said. “Qualifying three on the men’s side and three on the women’s side is a great showing, and all of them placing in the upper third of the field bodes well for success at the NCAA meets coming up.”

 

“Our senior girls, Taylor Carter and Kayla Luarde, had great performances to end to their careers as captains of the team, although they just fell short of qualifying. This great team culture that we have and all the team spirit we felt at the pool this week was because of their leadership and what they’ve done during their time at IU.”

 

MEN’S PLATFORM
Freshman Carson Tyler set the tone with four dives scoring north of 70 points during the preliminary session. He followed with three straight dives scoring at least 70 points to kick off the final on his way to a second-place finish securely in qualifying territory.

 

Fellow freshman Quinn Henninger (763.20) and senior Andrew Capobianco (753.70) placed fifth and sixth, respectively, well above the 11th place finish needed to qualify for the national meet.

 

WOMEN’S PLATFORM
Reigning NCAA Platform Champion and sophomore Tarrin Gilliland lived up to her billing Wednesday, finishing atop the leaderboard with a score of 632.25, over 40 points better than the runner-up. She capped the day with her highest-scoring dive, an inward 3 ½ somersault tuck from 10 meters that yielded 81.60 points.

 

Senior Kristen Hayden finished just above the cutline in eighth, scoring 507 points. Hayden made up ground with her final five dives, moving up from her 13th place position following preliminary dives.

NCAA ZONE C CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
MEN’S 1-METER
2. Carson Tyler – 823.30 (Automatic Qualifier)

  1. Quinn Henninger – 763.20 (Automatic Qualifier)
  2. Andrew Capobianco – 753.70 (Automatic Qualifier)

 

WOMEN’S 3-METER
1. Tarrin Gilliland – 632.25 (Automatic Qualifier)

  1. Kristen Hayden – 507.00 (Automatic Qualifier)
  2. Taylor Carter – 419.35
  3. Megan Carter – 410.15
  4. Margaret Rogers – 181.65
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