Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Toyota/Lexus Publish New Instructions on the Inspection, Application & Installation of Floor Mats Following Recall

Toyota/Lexus have published new instructions concerning the inspection, application and installation of floor mats which are the subject of the 3.8 million vehicle recall I posted and featured at http://morton-law.blogspot.com/2009/09/floor-mat-causes-largest-recall-by.html

The link to the announcement is at http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/document/Driver_s_Floor_Mat_Inspection-Installation-Application_Instructions.pdf?ncid=12040

Consumers are admonished to remove the floor mats in the Toyota/Lexus models that are the subject to the recall noted in the first link above.
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Floor Mat Causes Largest Recall by Toyota/Lexus of Various Models Causing Sudden Acceleration & Crashes


Toyota Motor Company has issued an urgent recall of 3.8 million Toyto and Lexus vehicles (2007-10 Camry; 2005-10 Avalon; 2004-09 Prius; 2005-10 Tacoma; 2007-10 Tundra; 2007-10 Lexus ES 350; 2006-10 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350) due to sudden accelation concerns resulting from driver side floor mats sticking under the accelator pedals. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Toyota has reported approximately 30 crashes and 20 injuries involving uncontrolled acceleration. Drivers have reported incidents of vehicles going over 100 mph even while stomping on the brake. In August 2009, four (4) people died in a crash in San Diego area in a Lexus ES 350 that investigators suspect was caused by a stuck floor mat.

Should this condition occur, you should immediately (1) Step on the brake pedal with both feet until the vehicle slows; (2) Try to put the transmission into neutral; and (3) Switch the ignition to OFF or accessory power. Consumers are directed to immediately remove the driver's side mat and contact your local Toyota/Lexus regarding this urgent recall. Owners with questions or concerns are asked to please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 800.331.4331 or Lexus Customer Service Center at 800.255.3987 or go to Toyota's website at http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/toyota-consumer-safety-advisory-102572.aspx or to Lexus' website at http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/lexus/lexus-consumer-safety-advisory-102574.aspx?ncid=12040 for additional information.
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Torch Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard



Torch Fuel Containers by Lamplight Farms, Inc. have been recalled, because the flame guards on the replacement torch fuel containers may malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is lit causing a potential fire hazard. The manufacturer has received to date approximately 35 reports of incidents where the fuel containers have melted along with one report of one consumer being burned. The product is called Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers. There were approximately 720,000 recalled units. The term "RC" is stamped on the underside of the flame guard. The Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers that came with torches are not included in this recall. These products are sold at a variety of discount, hardware and home improvement stores from January 2008 to August, 2009. They range in price from $1 to $3. The product was manufacturered in China. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flame guards on Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers and contact Lamplight to receive a free repair kit by calling 866.671.988 (toll free) during office offices between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at http://www.lamplight.com/
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Neocate Infant Specialized Formula Recalled Due to Improper Labeling



Neocate Infant Specialized Formula is the subject of a recall conducted nationwide by its manufacturer Nutricia North America, Inc. because of an error in the manufacture of this product, i.e., the protein levels in this product are lower than indicated on the label. The affected lot number of this recall is P91877. There are approximately 3700 units of this product that is the subject of this recall. Neocate® is a hypoallergenic dry powder formula packaged in 14 oz. cans sold to pharmacies, health care professionals and consumers nationwide. Neocate® is not intended for general use and is usually given to infants in the care of health care professionals. The affected cans were sold between September 1, 2009 and September 11, 2009. Inquiries concerning this recall should be directed to the Nutricia North America Customer Helpline at 800.365.7354, option 8-6061 during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm ET and for special extended hours 8:30 am EDT to 8:00 pm EDT on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
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Monday, September 28, 2009

Does Idaho Allow Damages Against a Drinking Establishment for Serving Alcohol to A Drunk Driver?

In Idaho, a person who is injured due to the negligence of a drunk driver may also have a claim against the person who sold or otherwise funished a drunk driver with alcohol under a number of scenarios including where the server served a person with alcohol who was under the legal age to consume it (age 21), and where that person then operates a motor vehicle and causes a motor vehicle crash. Another situation where a purveyor of alcohol could be liable for damages caused by a drunk driver is where a person or entity sells or furnishes a drunk driver with alcohol while the driver was in an obviously intoxicated state and then thereafter proceeds to operate a motor vehicle and negligently causes a motor vehicle collision.

However, Idaho does not allow a passenger who gets into a car with a drunk driver to sue the purveyor of the alcohol.

Furthermore, before a lawsuit may be maintained against a purveyor of alcohol, the injured party must serve a notice of dram shop upon the purveyor of alcohol WITHIN 180 DAYS FROM THE DATE THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE of the injured party's intent to bring an action against the person who sold or furnished the alcohol. See Idaho Code Section 23-808(5). The notice must be sent to the purveyor of alcohol by certified mail within the aforementioned time period. Failure to serve the notice of dram shop on the purveyor of alcohol with 180 days of the date the claim or cause of action arose could result in a complete bar to any claim or recovery against the party who sold or furnished the alcohol to the person who was in an obviously intoxicated state.

One who is injured by a drunk driver should consult with a lawyer immediately in order to protect their legal rights and remedies to allow counsel the ability to conduct an investigation and to prepare and serve the purveyor of alcohol with a notice of dram shop in a time manner.

Some time ago a person who was on his way to work one evening was killed by a drunk driver. Earlier that evening the drunk driver had been at a party conducted at a local drinking establishment. The driver had allegedly consumed a pitcher and 1/2 of beer along with approximately 10 shots of alcohol before leaving the establishment. On his way home, the drunk driver (BAC: .24 [3 times the legal limit]) went on the interstate, missed his exit and continued on past 2 more exits before finally getting off the interstate. After exiting the freeway, the drunk driver fell asleep and drove the vehicle across the center line causing a head on collision with other driver killing the other driver instantly.

Fortunately, the wife of the deceased driver contacted our office, and we were able to conduct an investigation in the hopes of determining where the drunk driver was served with the alcohol. Because the victim's family acted quickly, we were successful in ascertaining where the party was conducted and ascertaining facts to support the claim. Witnesses told me that the drunk driver had consumed so much alcohol prior to the collision that the driver and those in the party had each engaged in projectile vomiting while they were in the establishment (a sign of obvious intoxication). By taking quick action in retaining our firm, a notice of dram shop was prepared and served upon the perveyor of the alcohol to the drunk driver. This turned out to be essential in the case for the family since the drunk driver only had insurance coverage for minimum limits of only $25,000.00. By taking quick action in retaining counsel, the family of the deceased driver was able to pursue a dram shop claim to obtain restitution for the lost wages the family lost due to the death of the family's husband (and father) as well as damages for loss of consortium. Had the family waited past 180 days to serve a notice of dram shop action against the purveyor of the alcohol to the drunk driver while he was in an obviously intoxicated state, the family would have been denied compensation from the drinking establishment.
During the lawsuit, we were able to determine that the drinking establishment had failed to properly train their staff in how to determine whether a patron should be "cut off" of service. By pursuing this claim we were successful not only in obtaining fair compensation to the family who lost their husband and father but also in providing incentives to the drinking establishment in providing their employees with the necessary training all drinking establishments should provide their employees in determining when someone should be cut off of service or otherwise had received too much to drink thereby obtaining our objective in taking action on behalf of our clients which resulted in making the community a safer place for our kids and grandkids (as well as for the rest of us)!
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Another Child Lost Due to Improper Use of a Child Safety Seat


Idahostatesman.com reports another tragic death yesterday involving a minor child that was ejected from the vehicle and may not have been properly strapped into a child safety seat. See http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/916458.html

One who purchases a child safety restraint system (child car seat, booster seat, etc.) needs to learn how to properly use it. There are community resources available that can teach and demonstrate how to properly use the child safety restraint system. First, research the web for information on selecting and using a proper child safety restraint system. A good place to start is at the website of the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration's website at http://www.nhtsa.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/?javax.portlet.tpst=4427b997caacf504a8bdba101891ef9a_ws_MX&javax.portlet.prp_4427b997caacf504a8bdba101891ef9a_viewID=detail_view&itemID=ce45e2542a964110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD&viewType=standard

Second, read the literature accompanying the child safety seat before using it.

Third, check with local authorities who can demonstrate for you how to properly use the child safety restraint system and to "test" your knowledge to insure that you are properly using the child safety seat or booster. By "test," I mean examine how you have installed the child safety restraint system and provide you with additional information and demonstration on the proper way of using same. Those entities would include your local health department and the local fire department for starters.

Clearly, the first time you DON'T want to find out that you are improperly using a child safety restraint system is when you are involved in a motor vehicle collision and your child or grandchild is injured or killed. The life you save in this case will be your loved one.
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Sunday, September 27, 2009

F1098S Streetfighter Motorcycle (year 2010) Recalled Due to Improper Installation of Electronic Control Unit Screw Increasing Risk of Stall & Crash


Ducati North America has recalled the F1098S Streetfighter Motorcycle (year - 2010) because the electronic control unit ground screw may have been improperly tightened which may cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact a Ducati Dealer at 800.231.6696 to retighten the ground screw free of charge.

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Schools Are Not Being Notified Quick Enough of Products that are Recalled.

According to a recent study, schools are not being informed quick enough regarding products that are the subject of recalls which expose our children and grandchildren to illness, injury and life-threatening conditions. The study is located at http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/MSNBC/Sections/NEWS/PDFs/090923_GAO_School_Lunches.pdf

I recommend that you contact your congressional delegation and request that hearings be conducted to enact legislation requiring that schools be notified immediately once a recall is issued by the FDA and/or the USPC to order to protect our children and grandchildren.

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Pampanga Skinless Sausage COOKED CURED PORK LONGANISA, 10 oz., Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens Due to Risk of Serious/Life-Threatening Reactions

Approximately 28,470 pounds of frozen skinless sausage cooked cured pork longanisa by Pampanga Food Corporation is recalled due to undeclared allergens (anchovies and/or sardines) not declared on the label which could result in serious or life-threatening injuries if consumed by consumers with allergic sensitivity to said products. The product is packaged in 10-ounce frozen packages of "PAMPANGA Skinless Sausage COOKED CURED PORK LONGANISA." The front of each label bears a package code ranging from "03043" to "03790," as well as the establishment number "EST. 405" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The sausage products were produced on various dates ranging from January 7, 2009 to September 22, 2009, and were distributed to retail stores nationwide. Consumer and media questions regarding the recall should be directed to the company's President, Reynaldo Reyes, at 714.773.0537.
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Dried Apricots by Adamba Imports International, Inc. Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites that Risk Serious Injury or Death



Dried apricots called Ziolopez Bakaliada Morele Suszone distributed by Adamba Imports International, Inc. have been recalled because of undeclared sulfites on the product's labeling of the product which mey cause serious injury or life-threatening allergic reactions to those sensitive or allergic to sulfites. The recalled product, distributed nationwide, was packaged in a 4.64-ounce plastic bag and coded 06 2010, 081215V1C in black ink on the back of the package. For more information, consumers should contact the product manaufacturer at 718.628.9700.

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Children's Liquid Tylenol in 21 Varieties Recalled Due to Possible Bacterial Contamination


Johnson & Johnson/McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the manufacturer and distributor of Children's Liquid Tylenol has recalled 57 lots of the products manufactured in approximately 21 different varieties due to possible bacterial contamination. The products in question were manufacturered betweeen April, 2009 to June 2009 including the following:

1. Children's Tylenol Plus Cold MS Suspension 4 oz. Grape, lot numbers SBM041, SBM067, SCM037, SDM027, SEM109;

2. Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Grape, lot numbers SBM042, SCM015, SCM036, SDM034;

3. Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Bubble Gum, lot numbers SBM043, SBM044, SCM029;

4. Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Strawberry, lot numbers SBM045, SCM011, SCM030, SDM035;

5. Infant’s Tylenol Grape Suspension Drops 1/4oz, lot numbers SBM064, SCM033, SDM020;

6. Infant's Tylenol Suspension 1/2oz. Cherry, lot numbers SBM065, SCM005, SCM006, SDM032;

7. Children's Dye Free Suspension 4oz. Cherry, lot numbers SBM066, SCM068;

8. Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Cherry Lot numbers SBM068, SCM035, SCM070, SCM080, SDM005,

9. Children's Tylenol Plus Cough & Runny Nose 4oz. Cherry, lot numbers SBM069, SBM070, SCM081, SDM006;

10. Infant's Tylenol Suspension Drops 1/2oz. Grape, lot numbers SCM012, SCM067, SDM007, SDM068;

11. Children's Tylenol Plus Flu 4oz. Bubble Gum, lot numbers SCM013, SCM014, SCM069;

12. Children's Tylenol Plus Cold Suspension 4oz. Grape, lot numbers SCM016, SFM024;

13. Children's Tylenol Plus Cough/ST Suspension 4oz. Cherry, lot number SCM017;

14. Infant's Tylenol Suspension Drops 1oz. Grape, lot numbers SCM082, SDM039, SDM040;

15. Infant's Tylenol Dye Free Suspension 1oz. Cherry, lot numbers SCM083, SCM084, SDM008;

16. Children’s Tylenol Pediatric Suspension 1oz. Cherry, lot number SDM064;

17. Infant's Tylenol Suspension Drops 1oz. Cherry, lot numbers SDM038, SDM009;

18. Children's Tylenol Plus Cold/Allergy 4oz. Bubble Gum, lot number SDM033;

19. Infant's Tylenol Drops 1oz. Grape, lot number SDM078;

20. Infant's Tylenol Grape Suspension Drops H/G 1/2 oz., lot number SCM034; and

21. Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Cheryy, Hospital-Govt., lot number SDM028.

B. cepacia bacteria was detected in a portion of raw material that is used in manufacturing the aforesaid products but went allegedly unused in the finished product. The manufacturer contends that no bacteria was found in the finished product, and that the likelihood of a serious medical event is remote. However, the manufacturer has announced that it decided after consulting with the Food and Drug Administration that it would recall the products. "It was decided, as a precaution, to recall all product that utilized any of the raw material manufactured at the same time as the raw material that tested positive for the bacteria," the company said. Consumers with questions should call McNeil's consumer call center at 800.962.5357. The lot numbers can be found on the bottom of the product's box and on the sticker that surrounds the product's bottle.
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Braunschweiger Liver Sausage By Fricks Quality Meats Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens



Fricks Quality Meats, the manufacturer and distributor of Braunschweiger liver saugage, is recalling approximately 756 pounds of said product due to undeclared dairy allergens not set forth on the label which poses a serious and/or life-threatening allergic reaction to consumers who consume the product with an allergy to milk. The product recalled is 16-ounce chubs of FRICK'S, QUALITY MEATS SINCE 1896, PREMIUM BOLOGNA, POULTRY FREE. Each chub package bears "USE BY: DEC 15-09" and the establishment number "EST. 2949" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers may direct their inquiries to the manufacturer/distributer to the attention of the Director of Quality Assurance, Adam Risch, at 636.239.2200. The product was distributed in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. The product was produced on August 13, 2009.
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Gas Boilers by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning


Bosch Thermotechnology Gmbh, the manufacturer of Buderus GB312 gas-fired, floor standing condensing boilers have recalled its product due to a defect with the boiler's ignition as a result of insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer that can damage the boiler's venting creating a leak of flue gases and a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. The model number of the recalled product is 312/90, 312/120, 312/160, 312/200, 312/240 and 312/280. “BUDERUS GB312” is printed on the front of the boiler. The boilers are blue approximately 60 inches high and between 39 and 55 inches wide. The product is sold by plumbing and heating distributors and heating contractors nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 and range in cost from $12,000 to $24,000 installed. Consumers are directed to contact Bosch Thermotechnology to arrange an inspection and possible repair of the boilers by calling 800.283.3787 during office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or via its website at http://www.buderus.net/
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Price Rite Beef Flavored Bouillion Cubes is Recalled Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

Associated Brands, Inc., the manufacturer and distributor of Price Rite Beef Flavored Bouillion Cubes, is recalling 320 cases (or approximately 3,840 units) of the product due to undeclared dairy allergens not set forth on the label which poses a serious and/or life-threatening allergic reaction to consumers who consume the product with an allergy to milk. The lot code recalled is 22JUL11. The product si packaged in plastic bottles with the UPC Code of 41190 75581 on the label. Each bottle contains 25 individually wrapped bouillion cubes per bottle. The top of the bottle has printed thereon the lot number (22JUL11) thereon. Consumers may direct their inquiries to the manufacturer/distributer at 800.283.4447 during office hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET) Monday through Friday.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Juice Dispensers Recalled By IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard




Juice Dispensers manufacturered and distributed by IMI Cornelius have been recalled because of fraying of wiring found within the wiring harness that may cause the transformer to overheat and create a fire hazard. The recalled models are as follows:
62A0522JT to 62A0540JT62E0416JT to 62E0441JT62F0425JT to 62F0453JT62F0502JT to 62F0553JT62F0601JT to 62F0631JT72A0107JT to 72A0148JT72A0303JT to 72A0350JT72B0149JT to 72B0151JT72B0202JT to 72B0252JT72B0301JT to 72B0351JT72C0305JT to 72C0352JT72C0402JT to 72C0413JT72D0345JT to 72D0353JT72D0402JT to 72D0413JT72E0414JT to 72E0424JT72A0202JT
The serial number can be found on the inside of the front door of the dispenser.
Customers should unplug the unit, open the door, and inspect the wire harness in the bottom left corner of the cabinet. If the colored wiring is cut or cracked (see photos below), customers should immediately stop using the unit and contact IMI Cornelius during business office hours at 800.344.3801 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or consult the firm’s website at http://www.cornelius.com/.
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For additional information contact:

Alan L. Morton
MORTON LAW OFFICES, CHARTERED
1005 North Eighth Street
Post Office Box 420
Boise, ID 83701-0420
Telephone: 208.344.5555
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Repair Bunk Beds by Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards



Repair bunk beds have been recalled by Big Lots Stores, Inc., because the mattress support slats and side rails may break causing the bunk bed to collapse and the occupants to fall and sustain injury. There have been reports of the this product failing, and the occupants injured. The model numbers WP-9108-1 and WP-9108-2 are included in this recall. The model number is located on a sticker on the bunk bed’s interior panel of the headboard or the footboard. This product is sold nationwide from May 2008 to February 2009 at Big Lot stores at a cost of $300.00. The product was manufactured in Vietnam. Consumers who have purchased this product should immediately stop using recalled bunk beds and contact Big Lots to return the defective parts and to receive a free repair kit by calling toll-free at 866.244.5687 during office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (ET) or at the firm’s Web site at http://www.biglots.com/.

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Parachute Hammocks by Grand Truck Recalled Due to Fall Hazard



Grand Trunk has announced the recall of various hammocks sold in single and double versions packaged with a nylon sack with the Grand Trunk logo printed on the sack due to the risk that the hammock's supporting hooks could fail causing the occupants to fall and incur injury.

The models and colars included in the recall are as follows: SH-01 (Single Olive/Khaki), SH-02 (Single Blue/Navy Blue), SH-06 (Single Royal/Khaki), DH-01 (Double Olive/Khaki), DH-02 (Double Lt. Blue/Yellow), DH-03(Double Navy/Silver), DH-04 (Double Navy/Red). The model number can be located on the product’s hang tag. The aforementioned products have been sold at specialty outdoor retailers nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 and the cost range between $50 and $60. The hammocks were manufactured in Indonesia. Consumers who have purchased the hammocks should discontue use immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit by calling Grand Trunk at 877.365.2965 during office hours, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) or by contacting Grand Trunk via its website at http://www.grandtrunkgoods.com/

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Garden Fresh Foods Company Recalls Archer Farms Potato Salad (16 oz) Due to Undeclared Allegens that Could Cause Serious or Life Threatening Reactions



Garden-Fresh Foods, the manufacturer of Archer Farms Pototo Salad, issued a recall of said product sold in the 16 oz. package due to undeclared allergens in the product, i.e., the manufacturer failed to disclose in its discription of the product milk which could cause serious or life threatening allegic reactions to individuals who have an allegy to same and who consume this product. The product is distributed and sold in a 16 ounce plastic container square in size and is marked with the UPC number 0 8239 40228 3 with the expiration date of 10/4/09.


To date, no illness has been reported due to the consumption of this product. The problem wsa alleged to have been caused due to a breakdown in the manufacturer's process of manufacturering and packaging process.


Consumers who purchased the product are recommended to return the product for a full refund of the purchase price and may contact Garden-Fresh Foods at 1.800.645.3367.

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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Ippolito International, LP Recalls Bunch Spinach Due to Risk of Samonella Infection


Ippolito International, LP has recalled 17,15 cartons of bunched spinach that has been potentially contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, an organism that can cause serious and fatal infections in children, elderly and infirm people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The voluntary recall is limited to 1,715 cartons. One thousand, five hundred fifteen of the cartons were packed in the "Queen Victoria" brand. This product was distributed to Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and British Columbia, Ontario and Manitoba, Canada. It was distributed to retail, foodservice and wholesale buyers. Two hundred of the cartons were packed in the "Tubby" label and were distributed in California and New York to retail and wholesale customers. The "Queen Victoria" product was packed in cardboard cartons with "Spinach" printed on the side panel, in wire bound crates or Reusable Plastic Containers. The product was harvested September 1 through September 3. The 12 and 24 count spinach bunches were bound with a twist tie which says "Queen Victoria Spinach Produce of USA PLU 4090 UPC 33383 65200."
The cartons were labeled with the following Code Date Stickers which can be located on the outside edge panel of the carton. The stickers read as follows:
105224415 205(Harvested September 1, 2009)
105224515 205(Harvested September 2, 2009)
105224615 205(Harvested September 3, 2009)
The "Tubby" product was packed in cardboard cartons with "Tubby" printed on the side panel. The cartons were labeled with the following Code Date Stickers which can be located on the outside edge panel of the carton. The stickers read as follows: 105224515 205(Harvested September 2, 2009). The 24 count spinach bunches packed in the "Tubby" label were distributed in California and New York. They were bound with a generic bunched spinach twist tie which says "Spinach Produce of USA PLU 4090 UPC 33383 65200."

Consumers should understand the numbers provided: PLU 4060 and UPC 33383 65200are located on the majority of bunched spinach twist ties packed by the majority of spinach shippers in the United States. Those numbers do not necessarily reference the single lot to which the recall is limited. The only numbers that reference the recalled lot would be found on the carton.
Consumers should check with where they purchased the product to see if it was indeed from a carton with the specific Code Date Sticker referenced above.
Ippolito International immediately identified the specific harvest lot and all buyers who received the product. The buyers were contacted and instructed to destroy any product remaining in inventory. No other Ippolito International products or packs are involved in this recall.
"Our primary concern and commitment is for the well-being of the consumer. This voluntary recall is precautionary to reduce risk to the lowest level," said Butch Corda, Ippolito International General Manager.
Consumers who have purchased "Queen Victoria" or "Tubby" bunched spinach which is subject to this voluntary recall are urged to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-831-772-9991 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT.

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Northwest Manufacturing Recalls Furnace that Poses a Fire/Burn Hazard



Northwest Manufacturering Inc., a manufacturer of furnaces, has recalled the Woodmaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces (approximately 600 in number) because the temperature gauge on the furnace may fail resulting in a fire in the fuel storage hopper posing a risk/hazard of fire and burns to the consumer. There have been reported 12 fires, 3 of which resulted in personal injuries to the hands.
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Clark's Children Shoes Recalled Due to a Choking Hazard


C & J Clark America, manufacturer of Clarks Children's Shoes has recalled a number of shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy day" style names sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2 and children's sizes 4 to 6 1/2, because certain molded pieces on the sole of the shoe can become detached and pose a choking hazard to children. There are reported cases where children have put the detached pieces into their mouths.


The recalled models are as follows:
Model No. 89823, a blue with red and black trim shoe called a Little Kyle Blue Crawler;
Model No. 89824, a tan with blue and brown trim shoe called a a Little Kyle Tan Crawler;

Model No. 88000, a white with light green trim and pink stitching called an India Sparkle White Crawler;
Model No. 88109, a light pink with darker pink trim called a Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler; and
Model No. 88234, a white leather with cream and tan trim called a Hazy Daze White Sandal.

These products were manufactured in Vietnam. Consumers should immediately take the shoes away from children and return them to the nearest Clarks® store for a full refund.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Stolen Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution and Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution




FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 17, 2009
Media Inquiries: Christopher Kelly, Christopher.Kelly@fda.hhs.gov, 301-796-4676Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Stolen Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution and Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today advised consumers not to use certain respiratory medications purchased after Sept. 8, 2009 and manufactured by Dey L.P., a subsidiary of Mylan Inc., because the medications might have been part of a shipment being transported on a tractor-trailer stolen in Tampa, Fla., on Sept. 8, 2009.

The respiratory medications, Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution, 0.02%, and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083%, unit-dose vials, have not been recovered and may be dangerous to use because the drugs may not have been stored and handled properly.
Dey issued an advisory on Sept. 11, 2009 regarding the theft. Although the FDA is not aware of any reports of adverse events, the agency is advising patients who use these respiratory medications to check to see if products received or purchased after Sept. 8, 2009 are from one of the following lots:

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution (892,000 doses; all lots contain 3.0 ml vials and display the brand name “Dey”)
Lot number 9G04, NDC # 49502-697-29
Lot number 9FD8, NDC # 49502-697-61
Lot number 9FD9, NDC # 49502-697-61
Lot number 9FE1, NDC # 49502-697-61
Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution (432,000 doses; all lots contain 2.5 ml vials and display the brand name “Dey”)
Lot number F09089, NDC # 49502-685-31
Lot number C09119, NDC # 49502-685-62
Lot number C09120, NDC # 49502-685-62

Do not use Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution or Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution if it is from one of these lots and was purchased or received after Sept. 8, 2009. Replace it with the same product from another lot.

Notify your health care professional of any adverse effects you may have experienced as a result of taking these medications.

Bring products from these lots back to the pharmacy where you received the medicine to exchange for products from a different lot or call Dey customer service at 800-527-4278. Contact your health care professional if you must switch to another product for any reason for possible dose adjustments.

The FDA is asking for the public's help in reporting any information regarding the stolen Dey products to the FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) by calling 800-551-3989 or by visiting the OCI Web site (http://www.fda.gov/OCI).
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Trudeau Garlic Presses/Slicers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard




Trudeau Corporation has recalled its over Trudeau Garlic Duo Slicers due to a defect in the design or manufacture of the slicer blades which may break and cause a laceration. This product is a combination garlic press and slicer. Over 22,000 units have been recalled. There have been four reports of the slicer blades breaking, but at this juncture no injuries have been reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The model numbers that are involved in this recall include model numbers 998009, 998010 and 998010CB printed on the packing card, hang tag and UPC label but not on the product itself. The product has embossed on the handle the name "Trudeau" thereon. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the recalled product.
Consumers should contact Trudeau at 888.887.8332 during office hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Central Time) to a get directions as to how to receive a free replacement garlic press and a complimentary set of 3 flipper measuring spoons. Consumers may also contact Trudeau at the company's website at www.trudeaucorp.com.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Motorcycle Collisions and Helmets

Novelty helmets do NOT have properties which have energy absorbing capabilities and should not be worn. They do not protect a rider of a motorcycle in the event of a motor vehicle collision.

Recently the Department of Transportation proposed amending the agency's motorcycle helmet safety rule to require manufacturers to place a larger tamper-proof DOT label on the back of a certified helmet which would make it more difficult for a vendor to remove the label from a safe helmet and reapply it on an unsafe novelty helmet.

The proposed regulation would also increase the tests that helmets must go through to obtain DOT certification including, but not limited to, updating tests on how the helmets perform during impact, whether other objects could penetrate the helmet during an impact and how well the helmet holds up during a crash. Novelty helmets have demonstrated during recent tests that they do not meet current DOT performance tests.

Fatalities as a result of riding a motorcycle have increased since 1997 by 144%; however, recent surveys show that nearly 1 in 5 motorcycle riders in states that require the wearing of a helmet are wearing a non-compliant helmet.

In 2006, helmets saved an estimated 1,658 lives. If everyone rider wore a helmet while riding a motorcycle it is estimated that an additional 752 lives would be saved. In 2006, 4,837 motorcyclists were killed; of those, more than 40 percent weren't wearing helmets.

For more information see http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/09/motorcycle_safety.html#ixzz0RIkjbaQy

According to a study by NHTSA, a person wearing an energy absorbing helmet while riding a motorcycle is 16% less likely to sustain a serious brain injury than one who doesn't wear a helmet.

Make sure you have a DOT certified helmet when riding a motorcyle and not one that is a "novelty" helmet.

The following video contains graphic information and is anedotal and undocumented. Although it clearly demonstrates the unsafe use of a motorcycle, the video underscores the importance of riding a motorcycle while wearing a proper helmet. The wearing of a helmet, however, is no substitute for riding a motorcycle in an unsafe manner.

The following video is anedotal and undocumented but illustrates why it is important to wear a helmet while operating a motorcycle.

WARNING: The video contains graphic material and may not be suitable for children.


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FDA announces new box labeling requirements for promethazine hydrocloride due to serious risks associated with the injection of the drug


There is a risk of serious tissue injury and damage anytime the injection of prommethazine hydrochoride (also known under the brand name of Phenergan by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)is incorrectly administered. The drug, a sedative, is used primarily for treating vomiting and nausea. The drug should never be administered into an artery nor administered or injected under the skin since there is a risk of severe tissue damage including gangrene. Wyeth discontinued the manufacture of Phenergen but there are a number of manufacturers who continue to market and distribute a generic form of the drug.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now instructing manufacturers of the drug promethazine to include a boxed warning regarding the injectable form of the drug. The warning, under FDA’s authority, requires safety labeling changes that highlight the risk of serious tissue injury when this drug is administered incorrectly. The agency is also alerting health care professionals to the new boxed warning for this product, which is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and vomiting. There is also a risk that the drug could leach from a vein during intravenous administration that could cause serious damage to the adjacent or surrounding tissues; hence, if the drug is administered intravenously, the concentration and rate of administration should be limited to ensure a properly functioning intravenous line.

Due to the aforementioned risks, the FDA has announced that manufacturers are required to submit proposed safety label warnings to accompany the sale of each drug within 30 days or show cause as to why the changes should not be made.

The FDA previously informed consumers and health care professionals about the risks of incorrect administration of promethazine in the December 2006 and February 2008 editions of FDA Patient Safety News. Current prescribing information for the drug contains information about the risk of tissue injury, possibly including gangrene, if the drug is inadvertently administered in the artery, but that information was not highlighted in a boxed warning.

Promethazine first went on the market in 1956. FDA has reviewed the published literature and post-marketing adverse event reports submitted to the agency’s Adverse Event Reporting System from 1969 to 2009 and identified cases of gangrene requiring amputation associated with administration of the drug.
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Recall of LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillator (AED) due to defect that could result in delay or failure of treatment resulting in death



The FDA announced that Physio-Control, Inc. has issued an urgent Class I recall of a certain LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillator (AED) manufactured and distributed between July 9, 2008 through August 19, 2008, because the device may delay or fail to deliver therapy (shock) as a result of an improper analysis of the heart rhythm in an extremely humid environment resulting in severe complications or death. The device in question was manufactured and distributed between July 9, 2009 through August 19, 2009.

If you have any incidents or problems related to the use of this product you are encouraged to report the event or problem to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program at 800.332.1088.
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Eldorado National has announced the recall of Amerivan Mobility Vehicles due to defect in the rear brake lines that may cause a leak and crash


The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration in conjunction with Eldorado National have announced the voluntary recall of the 2008-2009 Amerivan Mobility Vehicles built on platforms constructed by Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, because the rear brake lines were routed incorrectly and may cause a leak in the rear brake lines and subsequent brake failure and crash. The NHTSA Campaign ID number for this recall is 09V351000. Consumers are directed to contact Eldorado National at 800.955.9086 to arrange for an inspection and correction of this defect free of charge, however, Chrysler assumes no responsiblity for this recall unless the Chrysler dealership is also an Eldorado National dealer. Consumers should act immediately to contact Eldorado National to avoid the possibility of injury or death that could result from a crash if the defect is not corrected immediately. Consumers may also contact NHTSA at 888.327.4236 (TTY: 800.424.9153) or refer to http://www.safercar.gov for additional information.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

AFC Trading & Wholesale announce the recall of beancurd sheets and sticks due to undeclared sulfites



AFC Trading & Wholesale, Inc. has recently announced the recall of its AFC Frozen Beancurd Sheets in the 8 oz. and 16 oz. packages along with its AFC Frozen Beancurd Sticks in the 8 oz package due to undeclared sulfites. People with an allergy or extreme/severe sensitivity to sulfites risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if these products are consumed. To date, no illnesses have been reported to date due to the use of these recalled products.
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Monday, September 14, 2009

Drinking and Driving Under the Influence in Idaho



Driving under the influence (DUI) remains a problem in Idaho.

Earlier this year law enforcement conducted a 14 day study during a crackdown on DUI driving which noted that police across the state of Idaho had arrested 459 people for DUI (during March 8-22, 2009). This figure exceeded the number of arrests over the Christmas to New Years statewide crackdown in 2008 which culminated in 390 arrests over the 13 day period. Last year, there were 314 arrests during the nine day Thanksgiving operation. State police in S.E. Idaho made 284 DUI arrests during all of 2008.

Notwithstanding efforts to educate the public about the dangers associated with driving under the influence, intoxicated drivers continue to be arrested in large numbers. It appears, however, that the number of drivers arrested for driving under the influence of narcotics is also becoming just as serious a problem as those driving under the influence of alcohol.

The federal government has begun to study this trend. In 1973, statistics from U.S. Department of Transportation showed that 7.5 percent of American drivers had a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher; in the latest survey conducted in 2007 that figure fell to 2.2%. Unfortunately, the decline in DUI drivers is offsent by the num ber of thos found to be driving under the influence of narcotics. In 2007, 16.3%of weekend nighttime drivers were using illegal drugs; marijuana and cocaine were found to be most prevalent.

There were 1,783 DUI related motor vehicle crashes in Idaho in 2008 according to the Idaho Department of Transportation (an 8% decrease from 2007). In 2008, there were 96 DUI related deaths which was a drop in fatalities from 101 in 2007. During the first quarter of 2009 there was a 9% drop in traffic fatalities compared to the first quarter of 2008.

Nationally, the statistics demonstrate a similiar trend. The U.S. DOT announced in July that the nation’s highway death count for 2008 was 37,261, a 9.7 percent drop from the year before. The fatality rate for 2008 was 1.27 persons per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, a 7 percent drop from 2007. Alcohol-related fatalities for 2008 showed a more than 9 percent decrease from the prior year. However, the decrease in deaths is attributable to a decline in the number of miles driven due to the increase in gas prices.

Some experts attribute the declining traffic deaths and fatality rates to the fact that high gas prices have resulted in motorists driving less in recent years, but the declines have far outpaced the decreases in miles traveled.

Albeit that the number of fatalities have decreased in the past year or two, impaired driving continues to be a problem. Of all fatalities attributable to driving on Idaho's roads, approximately 31% were due to driving under the influence.

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Muranaka Farm, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls 60 Count Bunched Parsley because of possible Salmonella


Company Contact:
John Killeen
805-529-0201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 11, 2009 – Muranaka Farm, Inc. of Moorpark, CA is recalling 1005 cases of 60 count bunched Parsley, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. As a result, the company is immediately implementing a voluntary recall of the 1,005 cases of the 60 count fresh bunched parsley Lot Code 0023909.

Product was distributed in the following 10 states: Arizona (30 cases), California (574 cases), Colorado (35 cases), Florida (60 Cases), Iowa (3 cases), Illinois (1 case), Missouri (7 cases), Tennessee (5 cases), Texas (278 cases) and Wisconsin (12 cases). These cases were distributed within both retail and foodservice outlets.

The product was shipped in a brown wax carton under the Muranaka Label with a parsley silhouette on the side. The bunches were banded using a red rubber band. The lot code 0023909 is on a sticker on the outside of the carton.

No reports of illness have been reported.

The recall was as the result of a voluntary sampling program conducted in cooperation with the FDA which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. Muranaka Farm, Inc. continues to work in cooperation with the FDA on this matter.

Consumers with questions may contact Muranaka Farm, Inc. at 805-529-0201 8AM-PM PST with any questions. We also urge consumers to visit their retailer to determine if the product they have purchased is from Muranaka Farm and is associated with Lot Code 0023909.

"The health of all consumers is of the utmost importance to every employee of our company. With that in mind, even though this product is over two weeks old and most likely past the useable shelf life, we have taken immediate actions to ensure that all product is accounted for and out of the supply chain. We are working with all of our customers to insure this product is no longer being distributed." said Greg Emi, President, Muranaka Farm, Inc.

Because of Muranaka Farm's trace recall program the company was able to immediately determine which customers purchased the product in question. Muranaka's food safety protocols also ensure the company was able to determine the amount of cases harvested, the crew harvesting the product, and the field on which the parsley was grown and harvested.
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Shil La Dang has Recalled its sushi and other products due to undeclared allegens (soybean & chesnuts).

Shining Marble Corporation dba Shil La Dang, Gardena, CA, is recalling its Gimbob (fish cake sushi), Modeum rice cake, combination rice cake, Sultok rice cake, and Bean Seolki rice cake. The Gimbob Fish Cake does not declare tempura fish, wheat, or soybean as an ingredient. The Modeum, Combination, Sultok, and Bean Seolki rice cakes do not declare chestnuts as an ingredient.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009

How to Properly Select and Use a Child Safety Car Seat



This essay and accompanying video discusses how to properly select and use a child safety car seat.

Auto accidents are the largest cause of death for children in the United States. Unfortunately, approximately 80% or 4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly.

The following video discusses how to properly select and learn how to use a child safety car seat.



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Saturday, September 12, 2009

When to Dump Your Doctor?



The following is an video and essay from CBS regarding when is it time to change physicians. Relationships of any type and kind are difficult to maintain but when we are considering the health and well being of our family, we need to watch the warning signs and take action. Remember, the life you save may be your own or that of your loved one.

Medical errors constitute the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. See, e.g., http://morton-law.blogspot.com/2009/07/sixth-leading-cause-of-death.html.

Hence, we should pay particular attention to how our physicians are dealing with our health issues and that of our children.

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There are many reasons why people want to look for a new physician. It is a decision that might be harder than you think. Dr. Pamela Gallin speaks with Chris Wragge about when to dump your doc.

In relationships, sometimes you have to know when to call it quits. That's especially true when it comes to the relationship with your doctor.

Changing physicians could be the perfect prescription for your health; your life could even depend on it.

So how do you know when, or if, you should go that route?

Dr. Pamela Gallin, a surgeon at New York's Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and author of the book, "How to Survive Your Doctor's Care," offered some insight on "The Early Show Saturday Edition."

Having the wrong doctor is a "huge" problem, Gallin says. "Many of my friends and patients sit with someone they dislike, thinking they aren't getting proper care, but are afraid to change their doctor. This is harmful to them: Their problem progresses, or they are taking unnecessary or wrong medications; all medications have side effects.

If you went to a restaurant and the food was cold, or they messed something up, the manager would know it. Why be complacent? Don't be.

How do you know you have the wrong doctor?

You don't have to "know." It is enough that you just feel uncomfortable or don't like him or her. As with friends: Some you like and others you don't, but later you find out what you were responding to. Your physician is an intimate and often embarrassing relationship. Don't compromise.

SIGNS YOU MIGHT NEED A NEW DOCTOR

Can't get an appointment

Just because someone is a wonderful doctor doesn't help. They need to be accessible, and TAKE CARE of you. This means that you can see them in a reasonable period of time and that, if sick, they are responsive. I saw a baby from Canada yesterday. It took three months to get to the specialist and they were on a 10-month list to have surgery. I wasn't an emergency, but needed to be done shortly. Not being seen is not being cared for. Next doctor!

Rushes through the exam

We all know that the average visit is 15 minutes. It is our right and privilege to have a careful, thoughtful, considerate examination. And that our options get discussed. It is not about the overburdened physician. It is about taking care of you. While sympathetic, I am not interested that he or she has too many patients booked. If so, move on.

Doesn't answer questions

You are not supposed to have a Ph.D. in what ails you. That is the doctor's department. Medicine is not black and white. It is the obligation of the doctor to explain what you have and what the choices are in treating you. You are allowed, expected and required to voice your concerns about how the diagnosis or treatment will effect you and what choices you have to make. Some people can't take a medication in the middle of the day, and others cant take a pill with a once-a-day dose; the right answer is the best one for you. That requires discussion, and the doctor must be available to do so.

Treatment choices not discussed

Medicine is not one-size-fits-all, and the more complicated your problem, the more nuanced the care. There are frequently many ways to do the same thing. You must get the right one for you, and that requires choices. Sometimes surgery is an option, and sometimes it is the last thing you would want. Other times, you just want to fix the problem. This is complex and depends on the exact circumstances and your life; you must know what you are getting yourself into, and what the alternatives are, now and later.

Not up to date with latest treatments and procedures

No one knows everything about everything, and this is where sub-specialists and super-sub-specialists come in. But if you mention something about a treatment for what you have, it is fair to expect your doctor to know about it. The exception is if it is experimental, and even then maybe you want to go to someone doing the trial. Your doctor is supposed to know more than you. If you sense that is not the case, next doctor!

I have two friends, each of whom was told they needed emergency hysterectomies. In one, the diagnosis was wrong. In the other, there was a non-invasive procedure available through radiology. In the first case, the doctor botched the diagnosis. In the other, he didn't know (or wouldn't tell the patient) about the other.

You're just not getting better

Many medications are now for chronic use and take a while to work -- drugs such as hypertensive meds, diabetes, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressants. While you might be somewhat better, if you are not feeling the way you are supposed to, then it's time for another medication. But if your physician views this as a direct challenge, and won't discuss it, think of this as a maze with trial and error. Move on.

Do you find some people have a difficult time firing their doctor?

I like to talk about procuring the best care, but frankly, I was a coward personally, and have to laugh about it. I wanted to fire a sub-specialist and asked my internist for permission. Ludicrous! You could try out the new one before you burn bridges, but ... why be miserable? This is not the time to compromise

How hard is it to switch doctors, considering there are medical records, files, insurance etc. involved?

Surprisingly easy! Vote with your feet! The paperwork will catch up. Make an appointment with the new one, and request your records. If you have a complicated problem, collect your own file as you go, with letters of consultation and important lab values. Then you can take it along; more people are doing it now. It is not insulting, just industrious. I is your right and privilege under federal law to get your full file. You own it.

TIPS TO HELP YOUR SEARCH FOR A NEW PHYSICIAN

Get referrals from doctors you like

Doctors work in large, loose referral bases. It is good for the patient: If you are the ninth patient I sent to the other physician, they are responsible to me, and I want them to get it right. If they don't do right by my patients, they are fired, and I will send them elsewhere when I give a referral. You are getting the benefit of everyone who went before you, and if they don't treat you that way, I would them off my list. So find someone you like and ask who they like.

Check their credentials

There are extremely rigorous tests and evaluations of training that occur; the more complicated the sub-specialty, the more tests for the physician. Someone who has passed these is the one you want. It is a matter of record. Also, a doctor can't just get onto a hospital staff. You are carefully evaluated.and, if you don't do it right, then you are not renewed. So, go to the "best" hospital in your area, and get the best doctor.

Confirm insurance coverage

No one has unlimited funds; the coverage on the plans varies a lot, and doctors take different plans. It is not a reflection on their abilities, only on the new world we live in. So find out who is on your plan. If there is no one suitable, then see how much you have to pay.

Test 'em out!

In a perfect world, they can have a dry run. This is a good move with pediatricians, internists, and ob-gyns. Go for an initial exam; you will know if the office and physician are a good fit. If the doctor is good but the front office a disaster, maybe he or she is not for you. That is also true the other way around. If the hours don't fit your work schedule, it is unreasonable to take time off for each visit, and you don't want to explain it the others.

Do your homework. It really will save you time, and money. Most of all, it will help you take the best care of yourself.
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How to Diagnose and Treat Food Poisoning




Food Poisoning:
How To Diagnose And Treat Food Poisoning

The four (4) most common forms of food poisoning are (1) the Norwalk - like virus; (2) the Hepatitis A virus; (3) the E-coli bacteria; and (4) the Salmonella bacteria.

The most common modes of contamination attributable to food poisoning include undercooked meat, seafood and poultry; expired meat or dairy products; unsanitary living conditions and unsanitary restroom practices.

The incubation periods vary from virus to bacteria exposure including 1 to 2 days for the Norwalk like virus, 15 to 50 days for the Hepatis A virus; 1 to 8 days for E-coli virus and 1 to 5 days for Salmonella bacteria.

The Norwalk like Virus presents itself with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and mild fever. The Hepatitis A virus usually presents itself with symptoms of fever, nausea, discomfort and juandice. E-coli bacteria may present itself with symptoms of bloody or watery diarrhea, cramps, fever and dysentery. Salmonnella bacteria usually presents itself with symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pains, chills, fever, vomitting and dehydration.

In considering whether you may have been exposed to food poisoning, answering the following namely:

1. Have you recently been on a cruise?
2. Have you recently washed your hands in untreated water?
3. Have you recently handled food after visiting the restroom?
4. Have you recently eaten undercooked or raw shellfish?
5. Have you recently eaten rare or medium rare beef especially undercooked hamburger?
6. Have you recently eaten raw or undercooked chicken?
7. Have you recently eaten soft boiled or runny eggs?
8. Have you recently consumed raw or expired milk?
9. Have you recently unwashed fruits or vegetables?

If you answered yes to any of the aforesaid questions, you may have been exposed to one of the four most common forms of food poisoning noted above.

The most common forms of treatment include hydration, bed rest, acetaminophen or ibuprophen, low-dose antibiotic (Rx only) and/or anti-diarrheal medicine (Rx only). The elderly and those suffering from other immune disorders should immediately consult with a physician. Similiarly, if the symptoms appear to be severe or are due to exposure to hepatitis, e-coli or samonella, a consult with a physician is recommended.

See http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-diagnose-and-treat-food-poisoning-2
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