Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Thu May 10 2001 10:29 pm

SafetyAlerts Thursday, May 10 2001

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Today's SafetyAlerts...(10 Recalls, 6 Nationwide, and 4 limited to States.)

Today's Recalls
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FDA First Notice: Valencia brand Diced Italian Style Plum Tomatoes
Recalled
Reason: The cans actually contains a second tomato product which
contains sugar and spices not on the label.
Distribution:(States Only) CA, TX and WI.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f379.htm
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FDA First Notice: Finest Grated Parmesan Cheese Recalled
Reason: Contaminated with mold.
Distribution:(States Only) PA and NY.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f371.htm
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FDA First Notice: Minute Maid Fruit Punch Recalled
Reason: Contaminated with mold.
Distribution:(States Only) IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, 
                           ND, OH, WA, WI and WY.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f381.htm
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FDA First Notice: Minute Maid Orange Juice Recalled
Reason: Product was fermented.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/rcls/rcntx.htm
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FDA First Notice: Marshalls Best Smoked Nova Salmon Spread Recalled
Reason: Listeria Monocytogenes.
Distribution:(State of) NY.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f362.htm
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Fisher-Price Recalls Basketball Sets
Reason: Some of the nets enlarged openings posing a  strangulation
hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01149.htm
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Snuggle(R) Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener Recalled
Reason: Choking hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01146.htm
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Canon U.S.A. Recalls 60,000 Fax Machines
Reason: Fire hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01152.htm
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Two Power Tool Manufacturers Recall Electric Drills
Reason: Power switches can stick, the drills can continue to operate
after the trigger is released.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01150.htm
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Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Recalls Home Soda Machines
Reason: Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a
serious risk of lacerations to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01151.htm
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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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FDA Approves Potent Leukemia Drug - Gleevec seen as major
breakthrough against CML
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110555
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110555">
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Nexium is the Latest Drug for Heartburn and Acid Reflux - May work
better than its 'mirror twin,' Prilosec
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110369
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110369">
Read Article</a>


Do You Want to Live Forever? Experts say be careful of products
claiming to extend longevity
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110495
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110495">
Read Article</a>


Fatal Infection Puts Pot on the Spot - Passing around marijuana joint
caused meningitis outbreak
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110527
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110527">
Read Article</a>


The Carbon Monoxide Paradox - At low levels, it reverses tissue death
in mice
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110487
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110487">
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To Get In Shape, Head for the Hills - Spring is the perfect time to
start hiking
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110519
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110519">
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New Osteoporosis Regimen on Horizon - Hormone builds bone, reduces
spinal breaks 65%
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110513
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110513">
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Smoke Screen Helps Minors Buy Cigarettes - Stores less likely to
verify age if you flash an ID, study says
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110531
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110531">
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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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