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Listeria contamination prompts hot dog recall
WASHINGTON >> About 5,360 pounds of hot dog products distributed in Hawaii, California, Idaho, Minnesota, Texas, Utah and Washington state are being recalled by a Salt Lake City company because they might be contaminated with listeria, the Agriculture Department said yesterday.The products from Hi-Grade Meats Inc. were produced July 16 and distributed, the USDA said.
The recall, covering 10-pound boxes bearing a "made on" date of July 19 and labeled as "bulk pak," includes hot polish sausage, beef franks, bratwurst and franks. Also recalled are 10-pound packages that read "Hi-Grade wieners, nonfat dry milk added" with case code 00268.
The company discovered the problem but has received no reports of illnesses, the department said.
Health officials say the infection, caused by eating listeria-tainted food, results in a higher rate of hospitalization than any other food-borne illness. Symptoms are fever, muscle aches and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea or diarrhea.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the company at 801-487-5818, ext. 12, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT weekdays.
Kuakini hosts Open House and Health Fair
The public is invited to an Open House and Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Kuakini Family Practice Center, 2016 S. King St.Activities will include free blood pressure and blood glucose checks, health information, door prizes and light refreshments. Parking is free. For more information, call 547-9296.
Deputy health director returns to UH nursing
Jane Kadohiro has resigned as deputy director of the state Health Department to return to a faculty position in the University of Hawaii School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.Susan Jackson, director of the tobacco settlement project in the department, has been appointed acting deputy director.
Gov. Linda Lingle named Kadohiro, assistant professor of nursing, as deputy health director in December 2002 with Dr. Chiyome Fukino, department director.
Woman faces trial on ID theft charges
A 36-year-old Waianae woman will face trial in Circuit Court for allegedly stealing the identities of other individuals and using fake ID cards to cash stolen checks.A district judge ruled yesterday that there was sufficient evidence to believe Lillian Mary Hussein committed the crimes she is charged with, and sent the case to Circuit Court.
She was charged with six counts of second-degree forgery, three counts of second-degree theft and three counts of second-degree identity theft. The counts stemmed from three separate theft cases.
Hussein will be arraigned Aug. 18 in Circuit Court. Bail was set at $25,000.
Pacific Club will host samurai sword exhibit
A Japanese samurai sword exhibition and lecture will be held at the Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma St., at 5:30 p.m. Monday.The event, called "The Yamato Tradition: Swords from the Kamakura to the Muromachi Period" will feature samurai swords that are 350 to 700 years old.
Cost for the event is $20 per person. Casual business attire is requested.
The event is sponsored by the Japan-America Society of Hawaii, the Pacific International Japanese Sword Society and the Consulate General of Japan of Honolulu.
For more information, call Mark Robinson at the Pacific International Japanese Sword Society at 638-8920, or e-mail mark@hawaiicustomhomes.com
[Taking Notice]
>> Students from Waipahu and Moanalua high schools took first prize in the 2004 High School Marketing Plan and Business Plan competitions, respectively. Forty-one teams took part in the second annual event, sponsored by the state Department of Education and the University of Hawaii College of Business Administration. Kalani and Waianae High schools were second and third, respectively, in the business competition. Pearl City and Moanalua were second and third, respectively, in the marketing contest.>> University of Hawaii-Manoa student employees were recognized by Gov. Linda Lingle.
Aldrich Ricaldo, a program assistant with the Colleges of Arts and Sciences Academic Services office, was named Student Employee of the Year and received a $750 cash scholarship. Lareina Gandeza, a coordinator of the arts college's First Year Center, was recognized as the winner of the A4-A7 pay category and received a $500 cash scholarship.
The employees of the Credit Programs at the Outreach College were named the 2004 Employee Team of the Year. Team members include Corey Kaneko, Erin Perreira, Jun-Romeo Farinas and Julia Okamura.
>> Saint Louis School has given the Clarence T.C. Ching Scholar Award to senior Ross Pascual and junior Brandon Low.
Ronan Arbitrario received the Gilliland Scholar Award, presented every year to a junior who exemplifies a "Saint Louis Man" and has demonstrated service, leadership, dependability, a clear sense of purpose and a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.3.
>> The Clinical Studies Program of the Department of Psychology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa has received accreditation for an additional seven years by the American Psychological Association.
By Star-Bulletin staff
LEEWARD OAHU
Fire intentionally set at Waianae school
Firefighters responded to a small fire that was apparently set outside one of Waianae Elementary School's portable classrooms Tuesday night.The fire appeared to have started outside a portable that houses four classrooms, said fire Capt. Emmit Kane. Five companies were sent to the fire at 9:05 p.m. and had it under control in 12 minutes, Kane said.
The cause of the blaze was intentional, Kane said. Witnesses said they saw at least two juveniles running from the scene shortly after the fire broke out.
Damage is estimated at $85,000. Most of the damage was on the exterior of the portable with some smoke and heat damage to the ceiling, Kane said.
HONOLULU
Woman is nabbed as ID theft suspect
Police arrested a 33-year-old woman Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of third-degree forgery and identity theft.The woman, of no local address, allegedly tried to apply for a store credit card at 2:10 p.m. at Home Depot in Iwilei with another person's identification, police said.
Employees were suspicious when the picture and the signature on the state ID did not match the woman. Store security detained the woman and called police.
The woman was released pending further investigation.
WINDWARD OAHU
Man, 18, is arrested in alleged June assault
An 18-year-old Kalihi man was arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting two companions while drinking at a Kailua park two months ago.On June 6 the Kalihi man, a Honolulu woman, 23, and an Aiea man, 27, who all knew each other, were drinking beer at the park about 10 p.m. when the man allegedly assaulted the other two, police said.
Shortly after the assault, the Kalihi man left the scene on foot, police said.
The two drove themselves to a hospital, where they were treated for facial injuries.
The Kalihi man was not located at the time police were notified. He was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault.
2 teen girls allegedly sexually assaulted
A 23-year-old Mililani man allegedly assaulted two teenage girls in the Kailua area about midnight July 28.The two girls, ages 14 and 15, called the Mililani man, hoping he would buy beer for them, police said. The man agreed and planned to meet with later that night, police said.
The three drank alcoholic beverages, and the two girls were allegedly sexually assaulted.
Police arrested the man yesterday afternoon for two counts of first-degree sex assault.
Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers