Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!) To : All From : Robert Richards Date : Tue Sep 05 2000 01:11 pm SAFEMAIL Tuesday, September 5 2000 Today's SafeMail... (2 recalls which reach across national lines, 1 Nationwide, and 3 for a single state only.) Today's Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Diet Strawberry Spread Recalled Reason: Contained cyclamate, a substance prohibited from direct addition or use as human food Distribution:(States only) CA, CT, FL, MA, NJ, NY, PA, UT and Canada. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/799.htm Golden Lion Brand Ginger Candy Recalled Reason: Contained sodium saccharin which is not permitted as well as labeling errors. Distribution: NY. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/806.htm McDonald's PWE Liquid Egg Product Recalled Reason: Product is spoiling. Distribution: Nationwide. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/807808.htm Alinosi Ice Cream Recalled Reason: Products contained undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5. Distribution: MI. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/792798.htm Wing Kee Lung Brand Soft Candy Recalled Reason: Contains the unapproved color additives Ponceau 4R and Carmoisine. Distribution: NY. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/805.htm **See Note** Freightliner Advises of Brake System Recall Reason: Defect in braking system. Distribution: Not indicated. **NOTE** School buses and fire and emergency service vehicles are the first priorities for recall - NHTSA. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/00/freightliner.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~ End Recalls Recent Articles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Identity Theft Complaints Triple in Last Six Months Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/identity2.htm Scooter Injuries Soar 700% - Over 9,400 emergency room visits so far this year Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/t/g/scooter.htm Young Kids Take Violence Personally - Older ones seem less ruffled by life's events Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102019 Glue a Cut Shut? Not a Crazy Idea - Krazy Glue gets doctor's seal of approval Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=100024 A Little Aid for Aging Boomers - First disposable hearing aid aimed at those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=101699 Rabbit Fever Strikes Martha's Vineyard - Rare disease kills 1, sickens 9 on resort Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102059 Report Supports St. John's Wort - Equals imipramine for mild depression Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=101993 A Spoonful of Trouble - Using household spoons may mean trouble when giving drugs Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102011 _________________ END OF NEWSLETTER _________________ Legal Stuff ~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. Copyright 1999, 2000 Safe-T-net, LLC - All Rights Reserved --- CNet/3 * Origin: Alpha's Attic - Tacoma WA - (253)272-8083 (1:138/258) .