Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!) To : All From : Robert Richards Date : Mon Dec 11 2000 10:53 pm SafetyAlerts Monday, December 11 2000 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Please forward this safety letter to your 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. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Today's SafetyAlerts..(2 Recalls, A Medical & an Automotive. No Areas Listed) Today's Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gout Drug Colchicine Recalled Reason: Single lot may be too potent. Distribution: Not indicated. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/colchisine.htm Infiniti Recalls 2000 and 2001 QX4 Sport Utility Vehicles Reason: Problems with the steering. Distribution: Not Indicated. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/00/qx4.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~ End Recalls Recent Articles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attention Health Professional: Sulzer Medica Recalls Inter-Op(TM) Hip Shells Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/sulzer.htm Take Heed Of Toy Hazards - Make sure toys are age-appropriate, experts say Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105900 Experts Call Time Out on Time-outs - Kids' disciplinary tactic is overused Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=103276 Suit Calls Pill-Splitting Policy Dangerous - Kaiser denies it forces patients to do it Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106293 Take Two Aspirin and Prolong the Flu - Fever-reducers may hinder infection fighting Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106257 Network Tackles Immunization Fears - Study shows one in four parents have misconceptions about vaccine safety Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105816 Raw Oysters: Safe or Sorry? Experts disagree on salmonella danger Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106278 Lack of Estrogen Tied to Parkinson's - May explain why men, older women stricken most Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106280 FDA Approves New Long-Term IUD - Hormone-releasing device available early next year Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106304 _________________ END OF NEWSLETTER _________________ Legal Stuff ~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. Copyright 1999, 2000 Safe-T-net, LLC - All Rights Reserved --- CNet/3 * Origin: Alpha's Attic - Tacoma WA - (253)272-8083 (1:138/258) .