Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Tue Jun 13 2000 11:16 pm

SAFEMAIL Tuesday, Jun 13 2000


Today's Recalls
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Del Gould Meats Recalls Ground Beef Sold in Restaurants, Bars and
Cafes
Reason: E. coli O157:H7.
Distribution: Southeast NE and southwest IA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/00/delgould.htm


Novartis Pharmaceuticals Recalls Brethaire(r) Inhalation Aerosol
Reason: Aerodynamic particle size failure (stability).
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d192.htm


VWR Scientific Products Corporation Recalls Certain Swabs, Preps,
Scrubs and Towlettes
Reason: Unable to assure product meets release microbiological
specifications.
Distribution: (States Only)
AL, CA, CT, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA and TX.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d397403.htm


Glaxo Wellcome Recalls Imitrex(r) Tablets
Reason: The blister text incorrectly declares product strength at 50
mg.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d393.htm


Danbury Pharmacal Recalls Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules
Reason: The product fails (exceeds) USP water content at 9 month test
point.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d394395.htm


Update: New lots added to Schein Quinidine Gluconate Tablet Recall
Reason: May not meet dissolution specification over labeled
expiration period.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d203.htm


Albion Laboratories Recalls Various Bulk Mineral Nutrition Products
Reason: Contaminated with pieces of wire.
Distribution:(States Only) 
AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MT, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI, 
(Outside United States)
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Guatemala, Lebanon and United Kingdom.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/480497.htm


O & H Danish Bakery Inc. Recalls Various Breads
Reason: Undeclared eggs.
Distribution: WI.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/498502.htm


Paninis From Heaven Recalls Sandwiches
Reason: Contains undeclared eggs as a component ingredient of
mayonnaise.
Distribution: WA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/475479.htm


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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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Asbestos Test Results on Crayons released - Low risk cited but
monitoring will continue
http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/crayon.htm


Drug Resistance Called Global Threat - Misuse of medications takes
the blame
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97378


Nurse Shortage Looms - Profession no longer appeals to the young,
study shows
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97383


Luring Men to the Doctor - Fast, free visits -- and a little food --
would help
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97323


Sunscreen's a Spot Check for Freckled Kids - It prevents moles, a
melanoma risk factor
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97381


Earthquakes and Early Delivery - Stress leads to preterm babies
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97385


The Cycle of (No) Pain - Biking may help a hurting low back
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97380


The Curse of the Nouveau Riche - Sudden Wealth Syndrome has its
problems
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97362


Things Money Can't Buy - Results of a physicians' survey
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=96018

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Legal Stuff
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Recalls listed in this newsletter may not include the full
product line. Product codes and lot numbers are posted on the
site when available.  In addition we suggest you contact the
manufacturer.

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