Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Fri May 11 2001 01:38 pm

SafetyAlerts Friday, May 11 2001

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 friends and family. Even if they do not live 
 in an area affected by the following alerts,      
       they may know of people who do.     
 
    Thank you so much for your support.
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Today's SafetyAlerts...(10 Recall's, 4 are Nationwide, 5 are limited to Listed 
States, 1 is just for Part of a State.)

Today's Recalls
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Tyzine Tetrahydrozine HCI Nasal Spray and Pediatric Nasal Drops
Recalled
Reason: High counts of microbiological contamination.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d19596.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d19596.htm">
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Heart-Trex Tablets Recalled
Reason: No approved new drug application for cardiovascular uses and
bears no dosage direction for use in pain and fever relief.
Distribution:(States Only) AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, NC, NJ, 
                           NY, NV, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX and WA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d197.htm
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TorPharm Recalls Cimetidine Tablets
Reason: Failed the 12 month test station dissolution test.
Distribution:(States Only) FL, MI, CA, IN, TN, NY, IL, TX, WI, MN and KY.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d189.htm
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Pin-Rid Soft Gel Capsules Recalled
Reason: The bottles contained 12 instead of 24 capsules as labeled.
Distribution:(States Only) AK, CA, FL, IL, MN, NJ, OH, OK, OR and TX.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d188.htm
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Eli Lilly and CO. Recalls Keftab Tablets
Reason: Problems with dissolution properties.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d191.htm
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P.G. Walker Compressed Oxygen Recalled
Reason: Strong chlorine odor emitting from the oxygen cylinder.
Distribution: Southwest Missouri.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d193.htm
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Armour Thyroid Recalled
Reason: The incorrect NDC number is printed on the blister cards.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d194.htm
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FDA First Notice: Blue Luna Cafe Nachos 'n' Cheese Dip Combo Snack
Trays Recalled
Reason: Undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5.
Distribution:(States Only) FL and NY.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f387.htm
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FDA First Notice: Silver Creek Fresh Prep Puddings and Fresh
Strawberry Shortberry Shortcakes Recalled
Reason: Undeclared colors.
Distribution:(States Only) ID and UT.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f38486.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f38486.htm">
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FDA First Notice: Cravin Asian Oriental Mix Recalled
Reason: Undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, and FD&C
Blue No. 1.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f380.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f380.htm">
Read Article</a>


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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">
Read Article</a>


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>


Mom's Book Helps Kids Cope With Parent's MS - It outlines symptoms,
coping techniques
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110517
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110517">
Read Article</a>


Tied Tubes Cut Cancer in High-Risk Women - Fewer ovarian tumors in
those with BRCA gene
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110532
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110532">
Read Article</a>


U.S. Ranks 11th When It Comes to Women's, Children's Health - Sweden
is first, new survey says
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110538
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110538">
Read Article</a>


A 'Miracle' Drug for Leukemia - Gleevec kills the cancer cells and
leaves normal cells alone
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110533
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110533">
Read Article</a>


Herbal-Supplement Sales Slumping - Industry experts say consumer
expectations were unrealistic
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110540
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110540">
Read Article</a>


Plane Facts About Stop-Clot Socks - Tight stockings may help, but
problem may not be that big a problem
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110570
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110570">
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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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