Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Tue Jun 05 2001 10:59 pm

SafetyAlerts Tuesday, June 5 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...(1 Nationwide Recall.  Child safety related)

Today's Recalls
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Hedstrom(R) Recalls 190,000 Swings on Backyard Gym Sets
Reason: Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the
seat to fall to the ground.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01165.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01165.htm">
Read Article</a>


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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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Pfizer Recalls Fastmelt Benadryl Products to Correct Labeling Error
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/pfizer.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/pfizer.htm">
Read Article</a>


Blood-borne Bacteria Outbreak Hits Ohio - Two students die of disease
related to meningitis
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111050
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111050">
Read Article</a>


Dial M for Maybe - Cell phones are safe, but long-term exposure is
unclear, experts say
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111031
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111031">
Read Article</a>


Guns Trigger Dangerous Play - Most boys handle firearms they find,
study says
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111011
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111011">
Read Article</a>


Thyroid Drug Faces FDA Deadline - Widely used Synthroid looking for
renewed approval
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111034
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111034">
Read Article</a>


Low Iron Doesn't Add Up for Kids - Math scores suffer when kids,
particularly girls, have iron deficiency, study says
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111024
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111024">
Read Article</a>


A Crash Course in Empathy - Docs-in-training learn the other side of
an emergency room
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109160
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109160">
Read Article</a>


Twin Vices Unfiltered in Kids' Films - Smoking and drinking are
common, and not discouraged, in animated movies
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111044
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111044">
Read Article</a>


Blood Purifier in the Works - Simple process holds promise for
killing off even the HIV virus
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111032
<a HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=111032">
Read Article</a>
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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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