Nonprofit Purchases Higher Ed Institutions, Now They’re Set to Close
Dream Center schools are set to close after student loan funding is cut off and nonprofit can no longer continue with its ambitious venture.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seize 1M Pounds of Pork to Prevent Spread of African Swine Fever
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently seized close to one million pounds of illegal pork at a New Jersey port in an effort to prevent African swine fever from harming the U.S. pork industry.
Sweepstakes Scammers Target the Elderly, Forfeit $30 Million
Senior citizens are often victimized by scammers, and the Missouri Attorney General (AG)’s Office and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a $30 million settlement in a sweepstakes scheme targeting the elderly.
Insys Hired a Stripper to Boost Sales of Subsys
Insys hired an exotic dancer to persuade physicians to buy Subsys, according to prosecutors.
Rehabilitation Center Fined $600K for Fatal Adenovirus Outbreak
Adenovirus outbreak claims lives at New Jersey’s Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. The center is fined $600,000 and is appealing.
USDA Announces Recall of Meat Products Over Undeclared Allergens, Misbranding
North County Smokehouse and Choice Canning Company issued recalls of certain meat products after receiving consumer complaints over undeclared allergens and misbranding.
Salmonella Alert: Hometown Food Company Recalls Certain Lots of Pillsbury Flour
Hometown Food Company recalled specific lots of Pillsbury Unbleached All-Purpose Flour that may be contaminated with salmonella.
Insys Execs Have Shown Complete Disregard for Subsys Patients
Insys has shown a complete disregard to those who have been hurt by their powerful fentanyl spray, Subsys.
Report: 2018’s CFPB Student Loan Complaints
Throughout 2018, consumers submitted nearly 10,000 student loan-related complaints to the CFPB. LendEDU analyzed these complaints to uncover which companies received the most and least complaints.
FDA Issues Warning: CanaRx Drugs Not Always from Canada
FDA warns that not all CanaRx’s prescription drugs it is importing into the U.S. are safe for use.