Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Tue Nov 21 2000 10:29 pm

SafetyAlerts Tuesday, November 21 2000

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       they may know of people who do.     
 
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Today's SafetyAlerts...(7 Nationwide Recalls - 1 for Food, some are for Medical 
Reasons too.. a Few Food Related.  Rest are local to a few States.)

Today's Recalls
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California Grocery Recalls Ground Beef
Reason: May be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, and was produced
under unsanitary conditions.
Distribution: California.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/00/lavilla.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/00/lavilla.htm



Duphalac(R) Lactulose Solution Recalled
Reason: Firm withdrawal of application (stability data).
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0240251.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0240251.htm



Pipracil(R) and Zosyn® Recalled
Reason: Vial breakage.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0200221.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0200221.htm



Danbury Pharmacal Recalls Hydrochloride Capsules
Reason: Dissolution failure (stability).
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0171.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0171.htm



Estratab(R) Tablets Recalled
Reason: Firm withdrawal of application (stability data).
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0141.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0141.htm



Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories Recalls Meperidine HCL and  Heparin Sodium
Injections
Reason: Lack of assurance of sterility.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0180191.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0180191.htm



Zagam(R) Tablets Recalled
Reason: Dissolution failure (6 months stability station testing).
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0161.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0161.htm



American Health Packaging Recalls Heparin Sodium Injection
Reason: Lack of assurance of sterility.
Distribution:(states only) FL, KY, MN, NJ, OH and TN.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0151.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0151.htm



Tia-Cutz Capsules, Thyroid Stimulator Recalled
Reason: Unapproved new drug.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0271.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d0271.htm



Allergy Alert: Lay's brand Classic Potato Chips Recalled
Reason: Undeclared dairy ingredients.
Distribution:(staes only) AL, GA, MS and TN.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/0461.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/0461.htm



Allergy Alert: Eagle Spice & Extract Co. Brand Banana Flavor Recalled
Reason: Undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5.
Distribution:(states only) NJ and NY.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/0421.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/0421.htm



Allergy Alert: Here's Howe Trail Mix Recalled
Reason: Undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 6.
Distribution:(states only) NY, OH and PA.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/0441.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/0441.htm



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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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FDA Warns Against Consuming Dietary Supplements Containing Tiratricol
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/tiratricol.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/tiratricol.htm



Guarding the Gobbler - How to keep Thanksgiving safe
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105652 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105652



I'm Too Young for Menopause, Right? It's called perimenopause, and
some women in their 30s have symptoms like hot flashes
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105528 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105528



When Thrills Become a Drag - Sensation-seeking people more likely to
smoke, says study
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105577 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105577



One Good Worm Turn - Parasitic infection offers clues to kids'
immunity
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105583 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105583



Smoking May Play Role in Colon Cancer - Some tumors seem affected by
tobacco use
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105598 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105598



Drug OK'd As Flu Preventive - Tamiflu protects, but no substitute for
shot
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105653 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105653



More Than Comfort Is at Stake - Cramped quarters on airplanes can
lead to blood clots, some say
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105639 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105639



Timing Is Everything - Health problems operate on their own clocks
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105636 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105636

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site when available.  In addition we suggest you contact the
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