On this day January 31 st, in 1876, the U.S. ordered for Native Americans to move into reservations. The hope of creating these reservations was to reduce clashes between the white settlers and the Natives.
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HAIFA SMOKED FISH of Jamaica, NY is expanding their recall of Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Packages to include 920 LB of Turbot from Lots 97, 223, 299, 321. The products have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea,Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The following lots of Turbot Cold Smoked 8z Lots are being recalled:
Lot #97
Lot #223
Lot #246 (original recall)
Lot #299
Lot #321
The above lots of TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ were distributed to retail stores in New York and New Jersey Areas. The product is packaged in clear plastic with a gold board that contains sliced Cold Smoked Turbot fish with a blue label that reads Haifa Smoked Fish & Caviar Turbot Cold Smoked Net wt. 8 oz/227g. Ingredients: Turbot, Salt and Natural wood smoke. On the back of the board, it will display a sticker that reads LOT # 97; LOT #223; LOT #246; LOT # 299; LOT # 321. Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
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** By News Desk on Jan 14, 2022 01:56 pm – Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. are recalling various products because of possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation. This recall was triggered by a referral from the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The recalled products have been sold in Canada in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories…. Continue Reading
** Food companies in Michigan, Illinois and California warned about FDA violations
By News Desk on Jan 17, 2022 12:01 am – As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company… Continue Reading
** 001-2022, Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination (Jan 6, 2022)
** Monterey, CA–January 7, 2022–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads described below processed at its Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA production facilities containing iceberg lettuce, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Products subject to the voluntary recall from Springfield, OH are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter “W” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 22, 2021 and January 9, 2022. Products subject to the voluntary recall from Soledad, CA are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter “B” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 23, 2021 and January 8, 2022. The product lot codes are located in the upper-right-hand corner of the package (see example below). Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators are urged not to consume the product and to discard it immediately. No illnesses have been reported with the products being recalled to date.
This voluntary recall notification is being issued after harvest equipment used in the harvesting of the raw iceberg lettuce material used in these finished products was tested by Dole and found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Listing of products subject to each of these recalls is set forth below.
Recalled salad items from the Springfield facility were distributed in the states of AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA and WI. Additionally, these salads were distributed in the following Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. Recalled salad items from the Soledad facility were distributed in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MD, ND, NE, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA and WI. Additionally, these salads were distributed in the following Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
No other Dole products, including fresh fruit and field-packed fresh vegetables, are part of these voluntary recalls and are safe to consume.
Dole retailers have been advised to check store shelves and warehouse inventories to confirm that no recalled product is available for purchase by consumers.
Retailer and consumer questions about the voluntary recalls should be directed to the Dole Consumer Response Center at 800-356-3111, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm Pacific Time.
Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
Product Listing on the following pages
LISTING OF PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO SOLEDAD RECALL
| Product Description | UPC Code |
|---|---|
| Dole 10oz Very Veggie | 0-71430-01008-2 |
| Dole 11oz Greener Selection | 0-71430-00965-9 |
| Dole 12oz American | 0-71430-00933-8 |
| Dole 12oz Garden Salad / Salade Du Jardin | 0-71430-01135-5 |
| Dole 13.25oz Country Ranch Kit | 0-71430-01730-2 |
| Dole 13oz Southwest Kit | 0-71430-01701-2 |
| Dole 16oz Value Size Shredded Lettuce | 0-71430-84616-2 |
| Dole 24oz Value Size Garden Salad | 0-71430-01136-2 |
| Dole 3lb Garden Salad | 0-71430-01138-6 |
| Dole 5.8 oz Chicken Club BLT Salad Bowl | 0-71430-00123-3 |
| Dole 6.05 oz Avocado Ranch Salad with Chicken Bowl | 0-71430-00125-7 |
| Dole 6.25 oz Backyard BBQ Salad with Chicken Bowl | 0-71430-00124-0 |
| Dole 6.25 oz Santa Fe Style Salad Bowl | 0-71430-00118-9 |
| Dole 7.25 oz Turkey & Bacon Country Cobb Salad Bowl | 0-71430-00120-2 |
| Dole 7.65oz Café Chef Salad Bowl | 0-71430-00115-8 |
| Dole 8oz Shredded Lettuce | 0-71430-01065-5 |
| Dole 9.1oz Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit | 0-71430-00093-9 |
| Dole 9.8oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit | 0-71430-00100-4 |
| HEB 12oz American Salad | 0-41220-35500-6 |
| HEB 8oz Shredded Lettuce | 0-41220-35521-1 |
| HEB 9.5oz Premium Ranch Kit | 0-41220791569-0 |
| Marketside 7.45 oz Premium Avocado Ranch Bowl | 6-81131-37735-5 |
| Marketside 11.75 oz Multi-Serve Southwestern Style Salad Bowl | 6-81131-42361-8 |
| Marketside 12oz Classic Salad | 6-81131-32894-4 |
| Marketside 12oz Crisp Greens | 6-81131-35503-2 |
| Marketside 1lb Shredded Lettuce | 6-81131-53209-9 |
| Marketside 24oz Classic Salad | 6-81131-32895-1 |
| Marketside 6.35 oz Santa Fe Style Bowl | 6-81131-42363-2 |
| Marketside 6.81 oz BLT Salad Bowl | 6-81131-37736-2 |
| Marketside 7.25 oz Chef Salad Bowl | 6-81131-35506-3 |
| Marketside 7.25 oz Cobb Salad Bowl | 6-81131-35507-0 |
| Marketside 8oz Shredded Lettuce | 6-81131-32896-8 |
| Presidents Choice 12.25oz Ranch Kit / Le Choix du President Ranch Kit de Salade | 0-60383-00493-4 |
| President’s Choice 12oz Garden Salad / Le Choix du President Salade Jardiniere | 0-60383-22268-0 |
| President’s Choice 13oz Sesame Ginger Kit / Le Choix du President Sesame et Gingembre | 0-60383-02320-1 |
| President’s Choice 13oz Southwest Salad Kit / Le Choix du President Sud-Ouest | 0-60383-02319-5 |
LISTING OF PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO SPRINGFIELD RECALL
| Product Description | UPC Code |
|---|---|
| Dole 10 oz Very Veggie / Ranache de Legumes | 0-71430-01008-2 |
| Dole 11 oz Greener Selection / Selection de Verdure | 0-71430-00965-9 |
| Dole 12 oz American / Melange Americain | 0-71430-00933-8 |
| Dole 12 oz Garden Salad / Salade du Jardin | 0-71430-01135-5 |
| Dole 13 oz Asian Island Crunch / Croustillante Des Iles Asiatiques | 0-71430-01721-0 |
| Dole 13 oz Southwest Salad Kit | 0-71430-01701-2 |
| Dole 13 oz Southwest Salad Kit / Salade du Sud-ouest | 0-71430-01711-1 |
| Dole 13.25 Country Ranch Kit | 0-71430-01730-2 |
| Dole 16 oz Shredded Lettuce | 0-71430-84616-2 |
| Dole 2 lb Garden Salad | 0-71430-01137-9 |
| Dole 24 oz Value Size Garden Salad | 0-71430-01136-2 |
| Dole 8 oz Shredded Lettuce | 0-71430-01065-5 |
| Dole 9.1 oz Peppercorn Ranch / Ranch et Poivre | 0-71430-00098-4 |
| Dole 9.1 oz Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit | 0-71430-00093-9 |
| Dole 9.8 oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit | 0-71430-00100-4 |
| Dole 9.8 oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit / Teriyaki A L’ananas | 0-71430-00182-0 |
| Kroger 12 oz American Blend | 0-11110-91041-7 |
| Kroger 12 oz Classic Garden | 0-11110-91036-3 |
| Kroger 12 oz Veggie Blend | 0-11110-91048-6 |
| Kroger 24 oz Classic Garden | 0-11110-91037-0 |
| Kroger 8oz. Shredded Iceberg Lettuce | 0-11110-91613-6 |
| Little Salad Bar 10 oz Caesar Salad Kit | 4099100 087000 |
| Little Salad Bar 10.65 oz. Chopped Caesar Kit | 4099100263923 |
| Little Salad Bar 12 oz Garden Salad | 4099100082982 |
| Little Salad Bar 8 oz Shredded Lettuce | 4099100087963 |
| Little Salad Bar 9 oz Italian Salad | 4099100083194 |
| Marketside 12 oz Classic Iceberg Salad | 6-81131-32894-4 |
| Marketside 12 oz Crisp Greens | 6-81131-35503-2 |
| Marketside 16 oz Shredded Lettuce | 6-81131-53209-9 |
| Marketside 24 oz Classic Iceberg Salad | 6-81131-32895-1 |
| Marketside 8 oz Shredded Lettuce | 6-81131-32896-8 |
| Presidents Choice 12 oz Garden Salad / Le Choix du President Salade Jardiniere | 0-60383-22268-0 |
| Presidents Choice 12 oz Mixed Greens / Le Choix du President Melange de Legumes- Feuilles | 0-60383-00188-9 |
| Presidents Choice 12.25 oz Ranch Kit / Le Choix du President Ranch Kit de Salade | 0-60383-00493-4 |
| Presidents Choice 13 oz. Sesame Ginger Kit / Le Choix du President Sesame et Gingembre | 0-60383-02320-1 |
| Presidents Choice 13 oz. Southwest Salad Kit / Le Choix du President Sud-Ouest | 0-60383-02319-5 |
Consumers:Dole Consumer Response Center 800-356-3111Media:Bil Goldfield 818-874-4647
** 01/11/2022 – Worcester, MA. Lohxa LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL, unit-dose cups to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination.
Use of contaminated product by the elderly, patients with a weakened immune system, or patients at a higher risk of developing life-threatening inflammation of the heart, could result in infections that could be life-threatening. To date, Lohxa LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
The product is used as a natural vegetable laxative for the relief of occasional constipation and is packaged into 5 mL unit-dose cups. The product is distributed into cases of 20 cartons packaged with 24 units each, NDC: 50268-731-24. The affected Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL lot is AM1115S with expiration date of 01/2023. The product can be identified by the label below. Product was distributed to AvKare (Wholesaler) who may have further distributed this to clinics, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
Outer carton labeling (see images below)
Unit-Dose Cups (see image below)
Lohxa LLC is notifying its distributors and customers by letter and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers/distributors/retailers that have product which is being recalled should stop using the product and return it to place of purchase.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Lohxa LLC by 800-641-5564 or by email to info@lohxa.com Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm EST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
** Poppies International, Inc. of Battleboro, NC is expanding their voluntary recall to include the Taste of Inspirations Crème Puffs 30ct container, UPC 7 25439 99597 9, Lot # L2I5021 Best Before Date 06/08/23 that were made during December 7-10, 2021, due to the possible presence of small metal fragments. The issue was discovered during production. To date no injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and “best before” dates, which may be found on the side of the containers.
Any consumers who have purchased or received any of the products described below should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at info@delizza.us or 252-428-7118, Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm EST. More information can be found at www.delizza.us/press
** 001-2022, Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination (Jan 6, 2022)
** Buprenorphine: Drug Safety Communication -FDA warns about dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain
AUDIENCE:Dentistry,Anesthesiology, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy
ISSUE: The FDA is warning that dental problems have been reported with medicines containing buprenorphine that are dissolved in the mouth. The dental problems, including tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth, can be serious and have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. Despite these risks, buprenorphine is an important treatment option for opioid use disorder (OUD) and pain, and the benefits of these medicines clearly outweigh the risks.
The FDA is requiring a new warning about the risk of dental problems be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth.
For more information about this alert, click on the red button Read Alertbelow.
BACKGROUND:Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. In 2015, buprenorphine was approved as a film to be placed inside the cheek to treat pain. The buprenorphine medicines that are associated with dental problems are tablets and films dissolved under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek.
** According to Dole, the recalled blueberries were distributed in Illinois, Maine, New York, and Wisconsin, as well as the Alberta and British Columbia provinces of Canada.
The company says anyone with questions regarding the recall should contact the 24-hour Dole Consumer Center at 1-800-356-3111.
Not all Dole blueberries are affected by the recall.
The Dole blueberries in question were sold in a variety of sizes, all packaged in clamshell boxes. Only certain lots of the blueberries in the following sizes and UPC codes are included in the recall: 18 oz. packages with UPC code “071430011546”; pints with UPC code ” 071430011515″; 6 oz. packages with UPC code “071430011508”; and 24 oz. packages with UPC code “0714300111553.”
In the recall notice, Dole says if you have any blueberries with these UPC codes, check the pack out date and lot code number on the Dole website to see if your blueberries have been recalled. The lot code is a series of five numbers located on the top of the clamshell box in black ink (as seen here
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** Moor Herbs of Detroit, MI is recalling it’s Angel Formula, because FDA testing determined that the product did not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula, even though it is marketed as such. When the product was tested, the iron, sodium, and potassium content were well over the maximum allowed, which could potentially lead to iron overload and/or electrolyte imbalances. In addition, the product did not have vitamin D, and a vitamin D deficiency can potentially lead to rickets, a softening and weakening of bones.
The recalled “Angel Formula” was sold through it’s Detroit, Michigan retail store and nationwide through online sales via www.moorherbs.comExternal Link Disclaimer.
The product is sold in 16 fl. Oz. plastic bottles and the labeling does not have any UPC or lot codes. We began shipping this product in February of 2019 and all units in distribution are included in this recall.
Parents and caregivers of infants who have purchased the recalled product should discontinue use and either throw the product away or return for a refund. Parents and caregivers of infants who have used these products and are concerned about the health of their child should contact their health care provider.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
If you have any questions, call us at 313-583-9709.
This recall is being made at the request of the Food and Drug Administration.
** Jan. 6, 2022 – Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., a Clackamas, Ore., establishment, is recalling approximately 28,356 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The raw, ground beef items were produced on Dec. 20, 2021. The products subject to recall and the labels can be viewed here.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 965” inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed next to the time stamp and use or freeze by date. These items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The issue was reported to FSIS after a retail package of ground beef was purchased and submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis and the sample tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. FSIS conducted an assessment of the third-party laboratory’s accreditation and methodologies and determined the results were actionable.
Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Sales Manager Mike Sinner and Quality Assurance Manager Rodolfo Mendoza, Interstate Meat Dist., Inc., at (503) 656-6168.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) 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/.
** Kettle River Products, an Askov, Minn., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,464 pounds of chicken alfredo pizza due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The frozen, heat-treated, not fully cooked items were produced on various dates between Dec. 9, 2021 through Jan. 3, 2022. The following products are subject to recall [view label]:
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-04203” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and restaurant locations, as well as fundraiser programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The problem was discovered when the company determined that it used labels intended for a different product that does not contain wheat and reported the issue to FSIS.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. 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.
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.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Lisa Waletzko, Owner, Kettle River Products, at (320) 838-3400 or at kwaletzko@kettleriverpizza.com.
Poppies International, Inc. of Battleboro, NC is issuing a voluntary recall of selected products that were made during December 7-10, 2021, due to the possible presence of small metal fragments. The issue was discovered during production. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and best before dates, which may be found on the side of the containers. Any consumers who have purchased or received any of the products described below should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company atinfo@delizza.usor 252-428-7118, Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm EST. More information can be found atwww.delizza.us/press.
** On December 27, 2021, Relish Foods, Inc of El Segundo, California voluntarily initiated the recall of Frozen Pacific Fusion Brand 10 oz Tuna Steaks. The recall was the result of a consumer complaint whereafter sampling by FDA revealed that the product has the potential to contain elevated levels of histamines which can produce an allergic reaction called scombroid fish poisoning. Symptoms, including a tingling or burning sensation in the mouth, facial swelling, rash, hives and itchy skin, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, can appear within minutes to several hours after eating the affected fish. If symptoms are severe, an individual should seek immediate medical attention for treatment. Relish Foods Inc is continuing the investigation with FDA as to what caused the problem.
Product was distributed in Northern California and made for sale at Save Mart Supermarkets and Lucky Stores from October 6th, 2021 potentially up to December 27th, 2021. Product was sold to consumers as frozen 10 oz tuna steaks. 10 oz tuna steaks sold individually would have been labeled with the following dates and production code: Production Date : July 2021 Best Before : July 2023 R11G2821D22A D2091A. This information can readily be found on the packaging of the individual tuna steaks in the top right corner:
Products not bearing these codes are not affected by or involved in this recall.
Consumers concerned about whether the tuna steaks they purchased may be part of the recalled product should check with the store from which they purchased the tuna. Currently Relish Foods does not believe that any affected product is still available for purchase by consumers. Apart from initial complaint, Relish Foods has not received any other complaints to date.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-301-0881, Mondays through Fridays, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (PDT).
HAIFA SMOKED FISH of Jamaica, NY is expanding their recall of Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Packages to include 920 LB of Turbot from Lots 97, 223, 299, 321. The products have the potential to be contaminated withListeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea,Listeriainfection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The following lots of Turbot Cold Smoked 8z Lots are being recalled:
Lot #97
Lot #223
Lot #246 (original recall)
Lot #299
Lot #321
The above lots of TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ were distributed to retail stores in New York and New Jersey Areas. The product is packaged in clear plastic with a gold board that contains sliced Cold Smoked Turbot fish with a blue label that reads Haifa Smoked Fish & Caviar Turbot Cold Smoked Net wt. 8 oz/227g. Ingredients: Turbot, Salt and Natural wood smoke. On the back of the board, it will display a sticker that reads LOT # 97; LOT #223; LOT #246; LOT # 299; LOT # 321.
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Jan 31 – 1972 British Home Secretary Reginald Maudling to House of Commons on ‘Bloody Sunday’, “The Army returned the fire directed at them with aimed shots and inflicted a number of casualties on those who were attacking them with firearms and with bombs”
Bloody Sunday 1972: The day’s events explained
1972 Bloody Sunday: 27 unarmed civilians are shot (14 are killed) by the British Army during a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland; this is the highest death toll from a single shooting incident during ‘the Troubles’
Source: onthisday.com
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January is Cervical Health Awareness month, a time to get out the word about steps women can take to prevent and detect cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is largely preventable and, if detected early, curable. The key to prevention is vaccination, and the key to early detection comes down to two tests, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Read the Consumer Update to learn about two tests for early detection.
Controversy has dogged the Bear River Massacre from the first.
The event in question occurred when, on January 29, 1863, volunteer soldiers under Colonel Patrick Edward Connor attacked a Shoshoni camp on the Bear River, killing nearly three hundred men, women, and children. The bloody encounter culminated years of increasing tension between whites and the Shoshonis, who, faced with dwindling lands and food sources, had resorted to theft in order to survive. By the time of the battle, confrontations between the once-friendly Indians and the settlers and emigrants were common.
So it was that “in deep snow and bitter cold”
Connor set forth from Fort Douglas with nearly three hundred men, mostly cavalry, late in January 1863. Intelligence reports had correctly located Bear Hunter’s village on Bear River about 140 miles north of Salt Lake City, near present Preston, Idaho. Mustering three hundred warriors by Connor’s [p. 301] estimate, the camp lay in a dry ravine about forty feet wide and was shielded by twelve-foot embankments in which the Indians had cut firing steps. . . .
When the soldiers appeared shortly after daybreak on January 27 [sic], the Shoshonis were waiting in their defenses.
About two-thirds of the command succeeded in fording ice-choked Bear River. While Connor tarried to hasten the crossing, Major [Edward] McGarry dismounted his troops and launched a frontal attack. It was repulsed with heavy loss. Connor assumed control and shifted tactics, sending flanking parties to where the ravine issued from some hills. While detachments sealed off the head and mouth of the ravine, others swept down both rims, pouring a murderous enfilading fire into the lodges below. Escape blocked, the Shoshonis fought desperately in their positions until slain, often in hand-to-hand combat. Of those who broke free, many were shot while swimming the icy river. By mid-morning the fighting had ended.
On the battlefield the troops counted 224 bodies, including that of Bear Hunter, and knew that the toll was actually higher. They destroyed 70 lodges and quantities of provisions, seized 175 Indian horses, and captured 160 women and children, who were left in the wrecked village with a store of food. The Californians had been hurt, too: 14 dead, 4 officers and 49 men wounded (of whom 1 officer and 6 men died later), and 75 men with frostbitten feet. Even so, it had been a signal victory, winning Connor the fulsome praise of the War Department and prompt promotion to brigadier general.[1]
Controversies over the battle have tainted it ever since. For one thing, Chief Justice John F. Kinney of the Utah Supreme Court had issued warrants for the arrest of several Shoshoni chiefs for the murder of a miner. But critics have questioned whether the warrants could legally be served, since the chiefs were no longer within the court’s jurisdiction.[2] The legality of the federal writs was irrelevant, however, to Colonel Connor, commander of the California Volunteers at Camp Douglas. At the onset of his expedition against the Bear River band, he announced that he was satisfied that these Indians were among those who had been murdering emigrants on the Overland Mail Route for the previous fifteen years. Because of their apparent role as “principal actors and leaders in the horrid massacres of the past summer, I determined . . . to chastise them if possible.” He told U.S. marshal Isaac L. Gibbs that Gibbs could accompany the troops with his federal warrants if he wanted, but “it [p. 302] was not intended to have any prisoners.”[3] However—and this is another controversy—there have been many who have questioned whether Connor’s soldiers actually tangled with the guilty Indians.
Source: rsc.byu.edu
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