Subj : Re: Product Recalls
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Fri Aug 24 2001 05:49 am

SafetyAlerts Saturday, Monday, Tuesday July 28th, 30th, 31st, 2001

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Today's SafetyAlerts...(5 Nationwide, 1 is Plus mail Order, 1 Eastern US, 1 New 
York Metro Area, and last is local to listed States.)

Today's Recalls
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BioPharm Brand T-Cuts Dietary Aid Recalled by ATF Fitness Products
Reason: Contains tiratricol, a potent thyroid hormone that may cause
serious health consequences including heart attacks and strokes.
Distribution: Nationwide and mail order.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/biofarm.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/biofarm.htm">
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Allergy Alert: Infant Formula Sample Packs Recalled
Reason: Undeclared ingredients, infants allergic to milk protein are
at risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the
product.
Distribution:(States Only) CO, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, OK, TN, and TX.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/mead.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/mead.htm">
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Children's Bicycles Recalled by Taiwan Firm
Reason: The frames of these bikes can break.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01212.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01212.htm">
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Allergy Alert: Newfoods Brand Macapuno Strings and Newfoods Brand
Sweet Sugar Palm Recalled
Reason: Undeclared sulfites.
Distribution: Eastern United States.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/newfood.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/newfood.htm">
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Allergy Alert: Mon Chong Loong Trading Corp. Recalls Chinese Herb Soup
Reason: Undeclared sulfites.
Distribution: New York metropolitan area.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/moochong.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/moochong.htm">
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Burger King and Alcone Recall 2.6 Million Kids Meal Toys
Reason: Choking or aspiration hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01213.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01213.htm">
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Fisher-Price Recalls Portable Bassinets
Reason: Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are
pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01214.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01214.htm">
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Safety 1st Recalls Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
Reason: Latch can fail and choking hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01211.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01211.htm">
Read Article</a>


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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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Germ Warfare Bugs Day Care - Workers at increased risk for disease,
researcher says
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701germ.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701germ.htm">
Read Article</a>


Panel Votes Against Nasal Flu Vaccine - Too many unanswered questions
surround the spray
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801ws01.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801ws01.htm">
Read Article</a>


Beware the Undertow - A quick primer on what to do if caught in the
ocean current
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701fy02.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701fy02.htm">
Read Article</a>


Home Alone - At what age can your child become a 'latchkey kid?'
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701fy01.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701fy01.htm">
Read Article</a>


Turning Teens Off Tobacco - Fight to prevent, reduce teen smoking
frustrates doctors, educators
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801tobacco.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801tobacco.htm">
Read Article</a>


Building a Better Boy - A pet can bring out his nurturing side, says
researcher
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801boy.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801boy.htm">
Read Article</a>


Weight Loss Impact on Diabetes to Be Studied - 11-year project will
involve 5,000 volunteers from across the U.S.
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801weight.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801weight.htm">
Read Article</a>


Poll: Most Americans Support Stem Cell Research - President Bush
mulls government position
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001stem.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001stem.htm">
Read Article</a>


Tanning Booths Can Cast a Deadly Shadow - In some cases, the UV rays
are more harmful than the sun's
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072901tanning.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072901tanning.htm">
Read Article</a>


The Prying Game - ER program will help compute your health risks
while you wait
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801prying.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072801prying.htm">
Read Article</a>


Canada Goes To Pot - Medical marijuana use starts today
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001ws03.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001ws03.htm">
Read Article</a>


More Clues Found for Schizophrenia - Smells, sound and tropical rains
offer new hints
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001ws04.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001ws04.htm">
Read Article</a>


Fitness Clubs Catering to Kids - Children jump on workout bandwagon
at parents' gyms
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072901clubs.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072901clubs.htm">
Read Article</a>


Fatal Medical Errors Overestimated, Says Study - Claims government
estimates 10 times too high
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072401fatal.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072401fatal.htm">
Read Article</a>


New List of Carcinogens May Include Viruses - Inclusion would be a
first for government report
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=55&id=500735
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HREF="http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=55&id=500735 
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HMO Premiums to Zoom Up - Cost of drugs, new technology driving price
increases for 50 million Americans
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101ws01.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101ws01.htm">
Read Article</a>


Video Games Also Blast the Users - Kids at risk for repetitive strain
injuries
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101ws02.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101ws02.htm">
Read Article</a>


'Trail Mix' Brings Dangerous High - Experts warn of health risks in
popular dance club drug cocktail
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001trail.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001trail.htm">
Read Article</a>


Antisocial Children Hurt Parents and Society - Study says early
intervention is crucial
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001antisocial.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073001antisocial.htm">
Read Article</a>


Boy Killed in Freak MRI Accident - Flying oxygen canister crushes his
skull
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101mri.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101mri.htm">
Read Article</a>


Get A Facelift, Live Longer - Mayo Clinic study suggests surgery
linked to longevity
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101facelift.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101facelift.htm">
Read Article</a>


Bedbugs Biting Big Time - U.S. lodgings report worst outbreak in 50
years
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101ws04.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/073101ws04.htm">
Read Article</a>

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