Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Thu Jun 21 2001 11:52 am

SafetyAlerts Thursday, June 21 2001

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Today's SafetyAlerts...(23 Recalls. 8 Nationwide, 
                        15 Local to Listed States & Areas.)

Today's Recalls
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Small Quantity of Turkey Barbeque Recalled in Tamaqua
Reason: Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution: Fast food/retail establishments in Tamaqua, Pa.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/012/01030.htm
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FDA First Notice: Candy Express Assorted Sugar Free Chocolates
Recalled
Reason: Actually contains regular sweetened chocolates.
Distribution:(States Only) MA, NC, NY, OH, PA, and VA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f427.htm
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FDA First Notice: Snapple Diet Cranberry Raspberry Recalled
Reason: May be contaminated with mold.
Distribution:(States Only) CT, DE, NY, MD, MN, MI, NH, NJ and PA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f431.htm
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FDA Issues Nationwide Alert On Recall of Thirteen Treasure Of The
East Herbal Products
Reason: Products contain Aristolochic acid.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/trsoe.htm
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Pathrop Brand Preserves Recalled
Reason: Labeled as sugar free when they contained sugars and
undeclared sodium benzoate.
Distribution:(States Of) MA and NY.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f40305.htm
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Child Table Seats Recalled by New Jersey Firm
Reason: Seats were sold without a seat belt.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01175a.htm
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Stihl Recalls Chain Saws
Reason: Missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/012/01175.htm
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Zenith Laboratories Caribe Inc. Recalls Indapamide Tablets
Reason: Illegible monograph on tablets.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d238.htm
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Pharmacist FormulaĈ Maximum Strength Non-Aspirin Sinus Caplets
Recalled
Reason: The Blister strips incorrectly list Chlorpheniramine Maleate
as an ingredient.
Distribution:(State of) OH.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d231.htm
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Enteric Coated Aspirin Tablets Recalled
Reason: Dissolution failure (18 month stability).
Distribution:(States ONly) FL, IL, MD, ME, VT, and VA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d237.htm
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Scot-Tussin Allergy and Scot-Tussin Senior Formulas Recalled
Reason: The Allergy  Formula tested subpotent and the Senior Formula
tested superpotent for certain ingredients.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d23536.htm
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Scot-Tussin Original Clear Five-Action Cold and Allergy Recalled
Reason: Stability failure for Sodium Salicylate component.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d234.htm
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Z-52 Nighttime Sleep Aids Recalled
Reason: Product is labeled with an expiration date having no
supporting stability data.
Distribution:(State Of) IN.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d232.htm
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LotriminĈ AF Spray Liquid Recalled
Reason: Lotrimin AF Liquid Spray was incorrectly labeled as Deodorant
Powder.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d221.htm
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Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals Inc. Recalls Hydrocortisone & Acetic
Acid OTIC Solution
Reason: Out of specification results during stability testing.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d096.htm
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Two Companies Recall Counterfeit Serostim Vials
Reason: Counterfeit.
Distribution:(States Only) CA, FL, HI, MD, NJ, TX, and WA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d224.htm
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BOC Gases Recalls Oxygen Tanks
Reason: Misbranded.
Distribution:(State Of) OH.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/d230.htm
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FDA First Notice: Dreamland Inc. Recalls Salads and Dips for Multiple
Allergens
Reason: Undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5, mayonnaise and sour cream and
parmesan cheese.
Distribution:(State of) WA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f413922.htm
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FDA First Notice: STR Brand Dried Sweet Potatos Recalled
Reason: Undeclared sulfites.
Distribution:(States Only) NY, MA, TN , NC, FL, IL and GA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f299.htm
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FDA First Notice: Mieszko Brand Galaretka w Czekoladzie
Reason: Unapproved color additives Ponceau 4R and quinoline yellow.
Distribution:(States Only) NJ, NY, CT, and PA.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f43233.htm
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I. M. Good Trailblazer Mix Recalled
Reason: Undeclared colors.
Distribution:(States Only) AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, 
ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, SD,
TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, AND WI.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f429.htm
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FDA First Notice: Watsonís Candies Inc. Recalls Some Candies
Reason: Undeclared FD&C Red No.3.
Distribution: Western NY.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f40609.htm
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FDA First Notice: Steiner Company Inc. Recalls Hair & Body Shampoo
Reason: Unapproved color additives.
Distribution:(State Of) IL.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/012/f430.htm
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End Recalls

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