United States

Ajinomoto Foods Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Due to Foreign Matter

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,013 pounds of chicken fried rice products due to potential foreign matter contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing this public health alert to ensure consumers are aware of the recall.

Sobico USA LLC Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products

Sobico USA LLC is recalling approximately 1,209 pounds of Siluriformes fish products that were imported into the United States without the benefit of import re-inspection. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing this public health alert to ensure consumers are aware of the recall.

Rosina Food Products Recalls Frozen Meatballs Due to Foreign Matter

Rosina Food Products Inc. is recalling approximately 30,930 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen meatball products due to possible foreign matter contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, which affects products distributed nationwide.

Treasury Sanctions Five Nicaraguan Officials for Repression

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned five Nicaraguan government officials for their roles in enabling repression. These sanctions target individuals leading key financial, communications, and military agencies within the Nicaraguan government.

Treasury Sanctions Iran's Shadow Fleet and Weapons Networks

The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned over 30 individuals, entities, and vessels involved in illicit Iranian petroleum sales and ballistic missile/advanced conventional weapons programs. This action aims to increase economic pressure on Iran by targeting its revenue streams and weapons capabilities.

Treasury Sanctions Exploit Broker Network for Cyber Tools

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's OFAC designated Sergey Zelenyuk and his company, Operation Zero, along with five associated individuals and entities, for acquiring and distributing stolen U.S. government cyber tools. This is the first action taken under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act.

Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Commanders for Atrocities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's OFAC sanctioned three commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for atrocities in El-Fasher, Sudan. These individuals were involved in ethnic killings, torture, starvation, and sexual violence during the RSF's siege and capture of the city.

DOJ: Delhi Man Sentenced for Illegal Export of Aviation Components to Russia

The Department of Justice announced that Sanjay Kaushik was sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiring to illegally export aviation components from Oregon to Russia. This action highlights the DOJ's commitment to prosecuting violations of export control laws, especially those involving sensitive technologies.

Treasury Proposes Severing Swiss Bank MBaer's U.S. Access

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's FinCEN has proposed a rule to sever Swiss bank MBaer's access to the U.S. financial system due to its financial support for illicit actors linked to Russia and Iran. If finalized, U.S. financial institutions would be prohibited from maintaining correspondent accounts for MBaer.

DOJ: Company, Owner, Employee Sentenced for Illegal Tech Export to Russia

The Department of Justice announced the sentencing of Eleview International Inc., its owner Oleg Nayandin, and senior employee Vitaliy Borisenko for illegally exporting millions of dollars of U.S. technology to Russia. The company was fined $125,000 and sentenced to probation, while the individuals received prison sentences.