Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Thu Feb 22 2001 10:40 pm

SafetyAlerts Thursday, February 22 2001

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Today's SafetyAlerts...(9 Recalls, 6 Nationwide, 1 Which also has Mailorder, 
and 1 also has Puerto Rico, Which is Also mentioned in one limited to States.)


Today's Recalls
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AmeriGas Propane L.P. Recalls Propane Cylinders
Reason: Fire and explosion hazard
Distribution: Ohio.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01089.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01089.htm



Outdoor Solar Lights Recalled
Reason: The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying
glass...(fire hazard).
Distribution: Nationwide and mail order catalogs.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01092.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01092.htm



Firm Expands Recall of Bicycle Forks Installed on Brunswick Mountain
Bicycles
Reason: The forks on these bicycles can break apart.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01091.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01091.htm



NIKE USA Inc. Recalls Jordan Trunner Cross-Training Shoes
Reason: The shoes have a thin metal strip on the outside of the heel
that can protrude.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01090.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01090.htm



Cytomel Liothyronine (RX) Recall
Reason: May be sub-potent.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d090.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d090.htm



Acyclovir for Injection Recalled
Reason: Discoloration.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d084085.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d084085.htm



Levsinex Recalled for Mislabeling
Reason: Product packaged with incorrect insert, providing incorrect
description of capsules.
Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d091.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d091.htm



One Lot of Children's Advil(tm) Recalled
Reason: Some OTC product may be sub-potent.
Distribution:(States Only) VA, PA, NJ, CT, RI, MD, NY, DE, WV, NC, NH, SC 
and Puerto Rico.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d092.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d092.htm



Two Lots of Premarin(R) Recalled
Reason: Dissolution failure.
Distribution: Ninety wholesalers within the United States.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d093094.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/01/d093094.htm



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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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Time to Pitch Those Y2K Foods - Even bottled water goes bad
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108466 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108466



Cancer Tied to Workplace Radiation - Low doses might play a role in
thyroid cancer
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108441 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108441



Cervical Cancer Screening More Accurate - Tests can prevent
unnecessary biopsies
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108493 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108493



Report: Kids Off To Better Starts - Child welfare improving slightly
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108446 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108446



New Test Detects Viruses in Seawater - Steer clear of storm drains,
don't surf after heavy rain, researcher says
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108219 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108219



Off-Road Vehicles Linked to Hantavirus - Higher risk found in
recreation areas
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108432 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108432



Sex OK in Late Pregnancy - Intercourse doesn't alter early delivery
odds
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108318 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108318



More Surprising Cell Phone Hazards - Phones disrupt medical devices,
plague parents
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108467 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108467



Expect to Live to 100? Guess Again! Americans won't hit that mark
'til 26th century
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108418 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=108418
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END OF NEWSLETTER
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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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