Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Wed Sep 13 2000 10:48 pm

SAFEMAIL Wednesday, September 13 2000

Today's SafeMail...(2 local, Several Nationwide, and 1 International Recall.)


Today's Recalls
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Vacuum Packed Gingko Nut Recalled
Reason: Clostridium botulinum and an undeclared tree nut.
Distribution: New York City area.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/ginko.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/ginko.htm



Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Stinson Bunk Beds
Reason: The side and top rails may break.
Distribution: Nationwide - via catalog.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/stinbb.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/stinbb.htm



Kawasaki Recalls 47,000 All-Terrain Vehicles
Reason: Transmission can lock up causing sudden stops and a loss of
control.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/00180.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/00180.htm



Aventis Recalls Certain Lots of Synercid(r) I.V.
Reason: Lack of assurance of sterility.
Distribution: Nationwide, Spain, Canada.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d450.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d450.htm



Etoposide Injection Recalled by American Pharmaceutical Partners
Reason: Misbranding.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d449.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d449.htm



Butyl-P-Aminobenzoate Injection Recall
Reason: Misbranding.
Distribution: Texas.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d452.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d452.htm



Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Recalled by American Pharmaceutical Partners
Reason: Lack of assurance of sterility.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d448.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d448.htm



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End Recalls

Recent Articles
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Attention Health Professional: Medical Device Safety Alert
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/n017.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/n017.htm



E. Coli May Have Met Its Match - Giardia parasite upset more stomachs
in '90s
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102251
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102251



Chickenpox Vaccine Found Safe, Effective - U.S. says side effects
few, disease rates down
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102482
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102482



Run for Your Life - Joggers live longer than people who don't, says
new study
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102437
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102437



Teaching Hospitals Treat Heart Attacks Better - Study: Patients get
essential treatments faster
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102481
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102481



Breathe Easy, Schoolkids... If You Can - Kids may have 3 asthma
attacks a month
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102061
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102061



Hunting for Another Alzheimer's Gene - Speculation centers on gene
from both parents
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102452
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102452



The More May Not Be the Merrier - Crowded living stressful for all
ethnic groups
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102424
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102424



Overactive Bladder Is Common and Treatable - Condition may affect
nearly one-quarter of those over 40
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102464
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=102464



Why You Drink May Turn Kids Off Booze - Children of escapist drinkers
dislike smell
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=101966
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=101966

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Legal Stuff
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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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