Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Thu May 24 2001 10:42 pm

SafetyAlerts Thursday, May 24 2001

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Today's SafetyAlerts...(6 Recalls.  4 Nationwides, 1 for a Group of States, 
                        and 1 for a Single State.

Today's Recalls
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Raymond Geddes & Co Recalls Zapper Toys
Reason: Choking and aspiration hazards.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01160a.htm
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Schottenstein and Value City Stores Recall Candles
Reason: Fire hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01160c.htm
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Giant Bicycle Inc. Recalls Bicycle Forks
Reason: The forks can break during use.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01160b.htm
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Spear Pharmaceuticals Recalls Certain Batches of Geneva Tretinoin Gel
Reason: Viscosity failure (3 month stability station).
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d2131.htm
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P.G. Walker Recalls Oxygen Cylinders
Reason: Current good manufacturing practice (CGMP)deviations.
Distribution:(States Only) MO, OK, TN, AR, KS, TX, and IN.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d211212.htm
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Discount Drug Mart Food Fair brand Stool Softener (OTC) Recalled
Reason: Mispackaging; bottles of Stimulant Laxative Plus Stool
Softener were erroneously packaged into unit cartons labeled only 
as a Stool Softener.
Distribution:(State of) Ohio.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d2141.htm
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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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Ford Tire Recall Information
http://fordfirestonewildernessatprogram.ford.com/
<a HREF="http://fordfirestonewildernessatprogram.ford.com/">
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Antibiotic Resistance Takes Form on the Farm - Drug-resistant genes
traced from animals to groundwater
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110497
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110497">
Read Article</a>


Breathing Is No Fungus - Kids with asthma have more mold allergens at
home
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110753
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110753">
Read Article</a>


Risks Outlined for Deadly Pregnancy Problem - Study may help women
who want to conceive again
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110788
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110788">
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Study Finds Placebo Effect a Mirage - Challenges mind-over-body
influence
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110792
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110792">
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Your Money's Dirty - Study finds bacteria circulates in dollar bills
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110815
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110815">
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Polished at a Price - Nail salons can be unsanitary
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110795
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110795">
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Want a Healthy Baby? Start planning before you get pregnant
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110796
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110796">
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Elderly Risk Malnutrition - Problem often underreported
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110797
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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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