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FDA: Recalls

Blount Fine Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Shrimp in All Natural New England Clam Chowder, 20 Oz Cup (May 6)
Blount Fine Foods is recalling Blount All Natural New England Clam Chowder, Net Wt. 20 oz with Lot: 0424086D, Sell by date: 6/23/2008, because it may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The firm has recovered 1,400 of 1,416 units produced, 16 units are in distribution. Go To Site

Updated Press Release: Lezza Blue Raspberry Italian Ice Recalled
The product is in round plastic pint containers with a lot code of 2116. Blue Raspberry is the flavor of the product. The product was distributed to retail outlets in Illinois, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, Kansas, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Minnesota during 2006 and 2007. Go To Site

Hydrox Labs Issued a Voluntary Recall of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash Nationwide Distributed by Cardinal Health (May 2)
Hydrox Labs has issued a voluntary recall of Cardinal Health labeled alcohol-free mouthwash. The mouthwash has been tested and been found positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia). The CDC has confirmed hospital illnesses in one state associated with the use of the affected mouthwash. Go To Site

USDA: Food Safety Inspection Service Recalls

Hawaii Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Palama Holdings, LLC, a Kapolei, Hawaii, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 68,670 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Go To Site

New York Firm Recalls Meat and Poultry Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
Gourmet Boutique, L.L.C., a Jamaica, N.Y., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 286,320 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Go To Site

Kansas Firm Recalls Cattle Heads That Contain Prohibited Materials
Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC, a Harper, Kan., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 406,000 pounds of frozen cattle heads with tonsils not completely removed, which is not compliant with regulations that require the removal of tonsils from cattle of all ages. Go To Site

CDC: Flu Updates

U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending May 3 (Week 18)
Latest information on influenza activity in the United States. Go To Site

The 2007-2008 Flu Season
Answers to your questions about the 2007-2008 flu season Go To Site

Influenza Antiviral Drug Resistance
Information on antiviral drugs and antiviral resistance monitoring in the U.S. for the 2007-08 influenza season. Go To Site

CDC: Travel Notices

Announcement: Travel Health Tips: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
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Announcement: Yellow Fever Vaccine Single-Dose Vials Now Available
Information about the yellow fever vaccine shortage in the U.S. Go To Site

Announcement: Podcast: The Three P's of Safe and Healthy Travel
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CDC: Media Relations

New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity—an important health strategy for managing diabetes... Go To Site

Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year, CDC Study Shows
Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Go To Site

National Infant Immunization Week Reminds Parents of the Importance of Immunizations and Encourages them to Look to their Child’s Doctor for Information
More Than Twenty Percent of Children Not Fully Protected Against Vaccine-Preventable Disease Go To Site

CPSC: Child-Related Products

Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Go To Site

Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall. Go To Site

Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe�s Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Go To Site

CPSC: Household Products

Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. Go To Site

Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. Go To Site

QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Go To Site