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Evening Brief: Important Stories That You Might’ve Missed

There have been 14 mass shootings in the six months since Newtown.

Louisiana chemical plant that exploded hadn’t been inspected by OSHA in two decades.

Eight inspiring moments since Newtown.

Another terrible consequence of Britain’s failed austerity policies.

U.S. to arm Syrian rebels following confirmation that Assad regime used chemical weapons.

Congressman freaks out over office visit by DREAMers.

Another GOP senator says it’s OK to allow employers to fire people just because they are gay.

Report: undocumented immigrants can contribute more than $600 BILLION toward strengthening Social Security.

How clean energy and climate solutions can help us grow the economy.

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Prime Food USA Issues an Alert On Listeria in Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil

04/17/2013 10:44 PM EDT

Prime Food USA, 50st & 1st Ave Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes.

Abbott Initiates Voluntary Recall of FreeStyle lnsulinx® Blood Glucose Meters in the United States

04/17/2013 12:34 PM EDT

Abbott today announced it is initiating a voluntary recall of FreeStyle lnsulinx® Blood Glucose Meters in the United States. The company has determined that at extremely high blood glucose levels of 1024 mg/dL and above, the FreeStyle lnsulinx Meter will display and store in memory an incorrect test result that is 1024 mg/dL below the measured result.

Wegmans Food Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 8 oz., Due to Undeclared Milk and Eggs

04/16/2013 09:52 PM EDT

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling approximately 1,100 affected units of Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 8 oz. tub, with a best-by date of 5/17/13, because some of the tubs may have an incorrect ingredient label that does not list milk and eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Allert and Voluntary Recall on O Organics Black Bean Enchiladas 9 Oz Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

04/16/2013 02:51 PM EDT

April 15, 2013 – Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc., is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of O Organics Black Bean Enchiladas because they contain undeclared milk. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product

Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice

04/15/2013 12:51 PM EDT

Winn-Dixie today announced an immediate voluntary recall of 64 FL OZ Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice. The product is being recalled as a precaution because it could have levels of “patulin” that exceeds FDA limits.