U.S. Senate candidates Hirono, Lingle to face off in 5 debates
U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono and former Gov. Linda Lingle have agreed to five debates before the general election in November for U.S. Senate, sources say.
Debates will be held on Sept. 6 with the Japanese Chamber of Commerce; Oct. 8 with KHON and AARP Hawaii; Oct. 16 with KITV; Oct. 18 with PBS Hawaii; and Oct. 22 with Hawaii News Now and the Star-Advertiser.
Hirono, a Democrat, and Lingle, a Republican, are competing to replace U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii.
Mislabeled furikake recalled, contains possible allergens
Mislabeled jars of 1.7 ounce JFC Furikake-Seto Fumi are being recalled because they could pose a threat to people with food allergies.
The products with UPC/Bar code 0 11152 41464 are packaged in a clear glass jar with a plastic lid. Lot code/Best before date of 04.05.2014 is stamped on top of the lid.
Los Angeles-based JFC International Inc. is recalling the product because it contains undeclared egg yolk, soybeans and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, soybeans and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
No illnesses or adverse events relating to this product have been reported to date.
The company recalled the furikake after discovering it was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of eggs, soybeans and wheat. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a mislabeling during packaging processes.
Consumers who bought JFC Furikake-Seto Fumi can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-633-1004 during business hours.
Sperm whale carcass washes ashore in Puna
What is believed to be the 40- to 50-foot carcass of a sperm whale was discovered Wednesday morning off the Puna Coast of Hawaii island, and has washed ashore along a rocky area.
The endangered species has a population of 66 in and around the main Hawaiian Islands, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The carcass appears to be that of a badly decomposed sperm whale with no skin remaining, said Dera Look, NOAA assistant marine mammal stranding response coordinator.
Heart attack, asphyxia killed snorkelers
Autopsy results have been released for two tourists who died while snorkeling off the Kohala Coast in June.
» A 50-year-old San Francisco man died from cardiac arrest while snorkeling off Mauna Lani Beach Club June 13, police said. A tourist on a paddleboard brought Tsang to shore, where a nurse and lifeguards performed CPR. He was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
» 71-year-old Sokoon Yu of Flower Mound, Texas, died from asphyxia due to near drowning while snorkeling with a tour group on June 26. She was pronounced dead at North Kohala Community Hospital.
