Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Fri May 25 2001 02:03 pm

SafetyAlerts Friday, May 25 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...(5 Recalls, 1 Nationwide, 2 "Not Indicated", and the 
Last 2 are limited to Listed States.  However, Read the First Recall.  It May 
Cover more area then the List Shows!)

Today's Recalls
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FDA Warns About Viva Brand Imported Cantaloupe
Reason: Tied to outbreak of Salmonella poona.
Distribution: Not indicated, however this outbreak has involved
numerous illnesses and two deaths in -
(States of) AZ, CA, CT, GA, HI, MA, MN, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, TN and WA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/p01011.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/p01011.htm">
Read Article</a>


Vital Nutrients Recalls Joint Ease and Verified Quality Joint Comfort
Complex
Reason: Contains Aristolochic Acid which is considered a potent
carcinogen and nephrotoxin.
Distribution:(States Only) AK, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MT, 
NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TX, VT and WA
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/vitnut.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/vitnut.htm">
Read Article</a>


Nature's Plus Brand Digestive Aid Dietary Supplements Recalled
Reason: Salmonella.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/natdig.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/natdig.htm">
Read Article</a>


Allergy Alert: Friendly Ice Cream Recalled in Twenty States
Reason: Undeclared egg whites.
Distribution:(States Only) MA, ME, RI, CT, VT, NH, NY, NJ, PA, OH, 
VA, MD, DC, FL, TN, IN, WV, MI, NC and SC.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/friendly.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/friendly.htm">
Read Article</a>


Chrysler Recalls 2000 and 2001 Neons
Reason: To replace a brake booster vacuum hose.
Distribution: Not indicated. [Could be anywhere in World]
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/012/neons.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/012/neons.htm">
Read Article</a>


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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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Counterfeit Growth Drug Nutropin AQ May Pose Serious Health Risk
http://www.gene.com/gene/products/nutropin_aq/product_update.html
<a HREF="http://www.gene.com/gene/products/nutropin_aq/product_update.html">
Read Article</a>


Serono Issues Information on New Counterfeit Serostim(R) Lot (AIDS Drug)
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/serotism2.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/serotism2.htm">
Read Article</a>


Loose Crib Sheets Can Kill - More than a dozen infants have died in
them
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110829
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110829">
Read Article</a>


Driven to Distraction - Multi-tasking at the wheel can lead to road
rage
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110828
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110828">
Read Article</a>


An Apple a Day May Keep Asthma Away - Fruit's antioxidant may protect
lungs, study finds
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110831
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110831">
Read Article</a>


Molecular Clues Found for Alzheimer's - Brain-cell killers may be
treatment targets
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110826
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110826">
Read Article</a>


Hearing Loss New Worry for Diabetics? Experts disagree on new study
of hearing problems in diabetics
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110799
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110799">
Read Article</a>


Preemies' Problems Know No Borders - Low-birthweight children in
different countries have similar behavioral difficulties
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110866
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110866">
Read Article</a>


Night Light's Bright Side - Doesn't cause myopia in kids, says study
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110791
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=110791">
Read Article</a>


Wal-Mart and Exercise Equipment Manufacturer Sued for Not Reporting
Product Defects
http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/01161.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/01161.htm">
Read Article</a>
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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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