Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Thu Apr 12 2001 10:39 pm

SafetyAlerts Thursday, April 12 2001

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  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.
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Today's SafetyAlerts...(14 Recalls Today. 6 Are for Listed States (1 of which 
has Porter Rico added to it), 2 are Automotive "Not Indicated" - Meaning could 
be anywhere, 5 are Nationwide/United States, and 1 is local to a US City.)

Today's Recalls
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Child Restraint Locking System for 2001 Volvo V70 Wagons Recalled
Reason: A bracket for the ISOFIX-type child restraint installation
system may have been incorrectly tightened.
Distribution: Not Indicated.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/01/101.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/01/101.htm



Tony USA Inc. Recalls Easter Egg Garlands
Reason: Choking hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01122.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01122.htm



Integrity Pharmaceutical Corp. Recalls Isoxsuprine HCI Tablets
Reason: Metal particles in tablets.
Distribution: United States.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d162.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d162.htm



Premarin Tablets Recalled
Reason: Dissolution failure by manufacturer.
Distribution:(States Only) NY, CA and IL.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d16869.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d16869.htm



GENEVA Pharmaceuticals Recalls Amoxycillin Capsules
Reason: Distributed prior to approval of manufacturing changes.
Distribution:(States Only) CO, FL, NY, OK, and VA.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d16667.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d16667.htm



True Care Decongestant Nasal Spray Recalled
Reason: Failure to declare warning against use if heart disease
exists.
Distribution:(City of) Kansas City, MO.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d164.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d164.htm



Inderide LA Capsules Recalled by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Reason: Dissolution failure for Hydrochlorothiazide component.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d163.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d163.htm



Garamycin Ophthalmic Olution Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution
and Gentak Sterile Solution Recalled
Reason: Chemical contamination- Dicyclohexyl Phthalate (DCHP) Product
Label adhesive migration.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d161.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d161.htm



Thames Pharmacal Co. Inc. Recalls Fluocinolone Acetonide Solution
Reason: Subpotency (12th month stability).
Distribution:(States Of) AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, , MI, MN, 
MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, WI and  *Puerto Rico.*
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d160.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d160.htm



MGP Multi-Vita Drops with Fluoride Recalled
Reason: Subpotency prior to expiration date; vitamin C (ascorbic acid.)
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d15859.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d15859.htm



Leiner Health Products Inc. Recalls Acetaminophen Caplets
Reason: Labeling incorrectly declared an extended expiration date.
Distribution:(States Only) AR, CT, FL, IN, MA, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, and TN.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d152.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d152.htm



Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Recalls Taxotere for Injection
Concentrate
Reason: Both the active ingredient vial and the diluent vial are
labeled as diluents.
Distribution:(States Only) AL, CA, FL, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, NC, 
NJ, OH, OR, SC, and TN.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d165.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d165.htm



Aptoex Corp. Recalls Midazolam HCl Injections
Reason: Lack of assurance of sterility- cracks in vials.
Distribution:(States Only) CA, HI, MI, OR and WA.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d15657.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d15657.htm



Autos and Related Equipment Recalls
Reason: 15 Recalls added.
Distribution: Not indicated
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/rcls/rcnt/aut.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/rcls/rcnt/aut.htm



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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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FDA Warns Consumers to Discontinue Use of Botanical Products That
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<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/au/fdawrn.htm ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/au/fdawrn.htm



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<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109950 ">
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http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109940



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<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109953 ">
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http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109953



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<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109952 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109952



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help fight fat, study says
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109894 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109894



Scientists Nibble at Pot Luck - Research unlocks key to marijuana's
effects on appetite
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109942 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109942



Retrovirus Linked to Schizophrenia - Finding might one day lead to
ways to prevent disease
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109922 ">
Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109922
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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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