Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Tue Dec 12 2000 11:29 pm

SafetyAlerts Tuesday, December 12 2000

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Today's SafetyAlerts...(11 Recalls, 3 Nationwide, 1 Unknown, and the Rest 
                        Local to States listed.)


Today's Recalls
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C&F Foods Recalls Rice
Reason: May contain glass fragments.
Distribution:(States Only) IA, NE, SD, ND, and MN.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/colchisine.htm ">
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http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/colchisine.htm



Wisconsin Firm Recalls Cheese in Eight States
Reason: Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution:(States Only) IA, MI, MN, NE, OH, OK, SD and WI.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/schn.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/schn.htm



Certain Blue Seal, Salinas and Lorenzana Brand Fish Products Recalled
Reason: Clostridium botulinum.
Distribution:(States Only) CA and NY.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/076080.htm ">
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http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/076080.htm



Royal Baltic Brand Semi-dried North Atlantic Salmon Recalled
Reason: Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution:(State Only) NY.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/081.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/081.htm



Otis Spunkmeyer Recalls Certain Muffins
Reason: May contain hair-like pieces of glass fibers.
Distribution:(States Only) AL, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, 
MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, NC, OH, SC, TN and WI.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/074075.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/074075.htm



Synthroid Tablets Recalled
Reason: Mis-packaging - 100 mcg product was packaged into 200 mcg card.
Distribution: Undetermined.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/d05354.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/d05354.htm



Skin Guardian Aerosol Cans Recalled
Reason: Product is an unapproved new drug.
Distribution:(State Only) OK.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/d052.htm ">
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http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/d052.htm



Watson Pharmaceutical Inc. Recalls Ibuprofen Tablets in Blister Packs
Reason: Dissolution failure (3-month stability).
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/d055.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/d055.htm



Triaminic® Vapor Patch™ Menthol Scent Cough Suppressant Recalled
Reason: Pouch seal failures.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/d056.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/d056.htm



Allergy Alert: Weiss Gingerbread Cookies Recalled
Reason: Undeclared eggs.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/weiss.htm ">
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http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/weiss.htm



Velvet Ice Cream Company Recalls 3 Flavors of Ice Cream
Reason: Undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5.
Distribution:(State Only) OH.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/082084.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/004/082084.htm



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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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the joy
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Mouse Allergens Nothing to Sneeze At - Study links rodents to
inner-city asthma epidemic
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Water Babies - Water births are an emerging trend and many mothers
swear by them
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106249 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106249



Detecting Arthritis Without X-rays - Particular protein high in
people with joint pain
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105549 ">
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http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105549



ALS Disease Cluster May Point to Cause - High number of Lou Gehrig's
cases in Texas sparks investigation
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106347 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106347



Top 100 Hospitals? At least as far as finance and efficiency go
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106349 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=106349

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site when available.  In addition we suggest you contact the
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