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FDA: Recalls

Healthy People Co. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Healthy People Co. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand names Healthy People Co. specific to the following Lot Numbers. Healthy People Co. is conducting a voluntary recall because FDA lab analysis has confirmed the presence of Sibutramine and Tadalafil, making these products unapproved new drugs. Go To Site

Nest Collective Voluntarily Recalls Select Revolution Foods Jammy Sammy - Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Snack Size Sandwich Bars Due to a Labeling Error (Undeclared Peanut on Inner Wrapper)
Nest Collective ™ announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 8150 selling units of its Jammy Sammy™ - Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Flavor Snack Size Sandwich Bars due to a mislabeled inner wrapper. The cartons contain the best by date June 28, 2012 and are marked with the following universal product code (UPC) #89676600116 6 located on the bottom of the package. Go To Site

California Firm Recalls Prepared Sandwiches that Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs
GH Foods CA, LLC was notified by their supplier that the eggs supplied to them were from Michael Foods, Inc, who recalled Hard-Cooked eggs due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. GH Foods CA, LLC, Sacramento, California, is therefore recalling sandwiches, associated with the affected eggs, due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Go To Site

CDC: Flu Updates

CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate! with Joseph Bresee, MD
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FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
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Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region. Go To Site

CDC: Travel Notices

Outbreaks - Update: Dengue in Tropical and Subtropical Regions
Health recommendations for travelers to dengue risk areas Go To Site

In the News - Bird Flu, 2011
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In the News - Update on the Global Status of Polio
Update to geographic areas of on-going polio virus transmission and preventive measures. Go To Site

CPSC: Child-Related Products

Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. Go To Site

Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. Go To Site

Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards. Go To Site