Subj : Re: Product Recalls
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Fri Aug 24 2001 05:18 am

SafetyAlerts Thursday & Friday, July 26 & 27th 2001

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 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 Nationwide Recalls, 1 is Plus Mail Order.)

Today's Recalls
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Vintage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Recalls Oxycodone HCL/Acetaminophen
Reason: Dissolution failure (Acetaminophen).
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/d250.htm
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Vintage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Recalls Q Tuss Tablets
Reason: Super-potency (Scopolamine).
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/d251.htm
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Vintage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Recalls Levothyroxine Sodium
Reason: Stability and potency problems through the expiry dates.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/013/d25859.htm
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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
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Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Recalls Electric Wrenches
Reason: Electrocution hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/013/01208.htm
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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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West Nile Virus Spreading Early and Far - Infection is moving along
the Atlantic coast and also heading west, officials say
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072601nile.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072601nile.htm">
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Little League Covers Most Safety Bases - But more precautions could
help, study says
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701league.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701league.htm">
Read Article</a>


Period-blocking Pill Shows Promise - New drugs offer option to women
who can't take estrogen
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701period.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701period.htm">
Read Article</a>


A Baby Fat Obsession - Weight woes weigh down very young girls
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701ws04.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701ws04.htm">
Read Article</a>


Women See Doctors More than Men - Annual, preventive care matters to
nation's women, study finds
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701doctors.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701doctors.htm">
Read Article</a>


Cholesterol May Be HIV's Achilles' Heel - Study: Depriving virus of
fatty nutrient could help stop spread
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701heel.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701heel.htm">
Read Article</a>


Study: Chemo's Benefits Trump Burdens - Worth the physical cost for
breast cancer patients
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701chemo.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072701chemo.htm">
Read Article</a>


Health Professional: Medical Gas Misconnections - Public Health
Advisory
http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/01pha1.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/01pha1.htm">
Read Article</a>


An Rx for Danger - Taking some medications with certain foods can be
a deadly combination
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=55&id=500600
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Study Finds Glitch in The Pill's Cancer Protection - Effect of gene
mutation on ovarian cancer debated
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072501pill.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072501pill.htm">
Read Article</a>


New Antibiotic Packs Extra Punch - Scientists design compounds that
poke deadly holes in bacteria
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072501punch.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072501punch.htm">
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The Hidden Sting of Bee Stings - Negative skin tests don't guarantee
you're allergy-free
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072501bee.htm
<a HREF="http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072501bee.htm">
Read Article</a>


Nasal Flu Vaccine Sniffing for Approval - FDA panel to weigh
recommending spray mist that could appeal to the shot-wary
http://www.healthscoutnews.com/072501nasal.htm
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How Divorce Affects Kids - Many abandon tough homework, stop making
friends, study says
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=55&id=500504
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Ancient Food, Modern Prostate Help - Pilot study finds combination of
flaxseed and diet may help against this cancer
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=55&id=500355
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Foot Faults - New survey's a shoe-in for poorly heeled women
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=55&id=500599
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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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