Recall of All Lots of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Fashion Sanctuary Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Contact:
Zhen De Shou product recall
Fashionsanctuary.com
PO Box 19369
San Diego, CA 92159
zhendeshourecall@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --San Diego, CA -- November 23, 2008 --- Fashion Sanctuary is recalling all lot codes of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules sold in 10 count blister cards. The recall was initiated after notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis of Zhen De Shou samples found the product to contain undeclared sibutramine, making it an unapproved drug. Sibutramine is an FDA approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. This poses a potential threat to consumers because sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.

The product was primarily distributed in the U.S and sold via the Internet. It is sold in a box with an inner foil pouch. Inside the pouch is a blister pack containing light and dark green capsules. This recall affects all lot codes and use by dates. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this product.

Consumers who may have purchased product from this company should immediately discontinue using the product and contact the firm at zhendeshourecall@gmail.com to receive further instructions for returning the product or with any questions.

We sincerely regret any inconvenience to consumers. The firm has taken this voluntary action out of concern for the health and safety of consumers.

This recall is being made in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration.

Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product should also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at wwww.fda.gov/medwatch.

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Urgent Nationwide Recall of Starcaps Dietary Supplement Capsules

Balanced Health Products, Inc. Conducts Voluntary Urgent Nationwide Recall of Starcaps Dietary Supplement Capsules Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Contact:
Balanced Health Products
(212)794-9793

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- November 24, 2008--- Balanced Health Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling STARCAPS DIET SYSTEM DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, Lot 12/2011 – 84810, sold in 30 capsule plastic bottles.

The recall is effective immediately and is being undertaken because this lot of STARCAPS contains an undeclared drug ingredient- Bumetanide – a diuretic available by prescription only. Bumetanide is also not listed on the product label as an ingredient in this product.

Bumetanide is a diuretic indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic and renal disease including nephrotic syndrome. Bumetanide has been detected in STARCAPS at a level of 0.8mg per capsule. Potential risks associated with the use of Bumetanide include serious and significant fluid and electrolyte loss and an elevation in uric acid concentrations. Consumers should not take Bumetanide if they are allergic to sulfonamides. Significant drug interactions with Bumetanide, such as with digoxin and lithium, may lead to an increase risk of toxicity. Patients may also be at an increased risk of hypotension (low blood pressure), fainting (syncope) and resultant injury if they have normal blood pressure or are already taking an antihypertensive medication and take STARCAPS with undeclared Bumetanide.

The company has received no reports of illness associated with this product.

To date, this recall only applies to Lot 12/2011 – 84810. The company is in the process of testing other lots and will notify the FDA of its results, as well as, if additional lots are to be recalled.

The recalled lot totaling 1,974 consumer-size bottles were distributed nationwide from August 2008 to October 30, 2008 through retail outlets and online sales.

Consumers who purchased STARCAPS Lot 12/2011 – 84810 should immediately discontinue their use and return it to Balanced Health Products, Inc at the address on the product label.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (212) 794-9793 from 10:30am to 4pm EST Monday through Friday.

Consumers who experience adverse events with any lots of this product should seek immediate help from their physician or healthcare provider.

Retail stores are being notified by fax or registered mail to immediately stop all sales and return product to the company.

This recall is being made in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration.

Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product should also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, HF-410, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at wwww.fda.gov/medwatch.

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Stop & Shop Squash Recall

Stop & Shop Recalls Butternut Squash in Prepared Turkey and Ham Dinner
Recall due to undeclared allergen, quality concerns

Contact:
Robert Keane
(617) 770-6023

Faith Weiner
(617) 770-6025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Quincy, MA -- November 24, 2008 --- Following a recall from its vendor, the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has announced it is recalling all butternut squash sides that are packaged with the supermarket chain’s prepared turkey and ham holiday dinners.

The recall applies to all 24-ounce sides of butternut squash packaged in the holiday meals and was issued immediately after Stop & Shop’s vendor, Simmering Soup, Inc. recalled the product because of an undeclared egg allergen and quality concerns. The recall applies only to butternut squash that comes as part of the packaged holiday dinners and not to squash sold in the prepared foods department.

To date, no illnesses have been reported due to the recalled product.

Customers who have already picked up their holiday meals are asked to discard the two containers of squash and return to the store either before or after the holiday, where they will receive a $12 refund to enable them to purchase an alternative side dish of their choice. Customers who have not yet picked up their meals may do so as planned—the squash will be removed, and the price of the meal will be reduced by $12.

No other items in the meals are being recalled besides the squash, and customers are asked not to return the entire meal. All other components of the holiday meals meet Stop & Shop’s high quality standards.

Customers with questions may contact Stop & Shop Customer Service starting Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at (800) 767-7772. The call center is open from 9 – 5, Monday through Friday. Customers can also visit Stop & Shop’s website at www.stopandshop.com.

About Stop & Shop

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, based in Quincy, Massachusetts, employs more than 59,000 associates and operates stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey.

Real Whole Food Vitamins, Made By Real People, For Real People

FDA Recall

I have to take how MANY????

I know that whole food vitamins are the next "big thing" in health. Do a search on them and see how many results you get. So I thought I should compare theirs to the ones I take. Here is what I found:

1. Most of these whole food vitamins contain far less nutrients in one pill than the Pops
2. The cost is very similar
3. You have to take 3 or more a day, I found one that says 4, and at $40 for a bottle of 90, the math is not that great
4. If you want an energizing for the morning, that's great, but try to find one for the evening
5. Many of these products are in tablet form, using soy as a binding agent
6. If you need a specific vitamin, you have to buy those separately
   
7. Some have Lactose, since when do veggies have lactose in them?
8. Many of these provide the least amount of information as possible
9. The Pops have natural food source vitamins, and gelatin/water to make up the capsule no added bonding agents, no other stuff to make them look good. You can put them in food and eat them, they don't taste/smell bad. You can put them in a smothie, you only need 1 a day, unless you take both the purple and green. Then it is 1 purple in the am, 1 green in the pm.
   
10. They do not offer eating plans, diet plans, or any other form of support to the consumer as to ways to live better and eat better. It's like buying diet pills hoping they will make you lose weight without changing anything, then you wonder why you are not losing any.
    

They appear to be in it just for the money, to say "hey, we can make those to"
In my opinion, I would rather take something that has people standing behind it. People who have tried them and give their honest reviews of them. I like the idea of finding someone who not only markets them, but also uses them. I want to take something that has been around for more than 6 months. The fly-by-night companies are out there. Whatever is the "deal" at the time, everyone wants to jump on board, make a quick buck, then run when it's over. Think Atkins, Acai Berries, Cabbage Soup Diet. Call me crazy, but I don't want to be the guinea pig for big corporations who make whole food vitamins just to fill in the gaps of their company not selling the cheap synthetics anymore. I will stick to my Pops myself.

Whatever vitamins you decide on, do your homework. What's in them? How much is a serving? How long has the company been making them? What other products do they make? Are there REAL people who are taking them willing to share their experiences with you? Good & Bad? Anyone can say "these are great, take them" Companies pay people to say things like this. Watch commercials, results not typical, paid reenactments, ect. If someone was willing to pay me to say something, I would say it. I do not get paid to say "Take the Pops", I take them myself. I believe in them, and I stand behind them. They are not "miracle" pills. They are designed for real people with real lives who have a hard time eating right all the time. They help fill in the gaps. If you eat burgers all day, you are missing out on vitamins your body needs. The Pops help to give you those.

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Are Whole Food Vitamins Better For You Than Regular Vitamins?

Are Whole Food Vitamins Better Than Regular Vitamins?

By: Ben Adams

A lot of people have been wondering and asking whether whole food vitamins are better than regular vitamins. Many experts have tried to answer that question based on different premises, different studies and different researches. But this article is the only one that will give you a straight-up, no frills answer and that is: YES whole food vitamins are better than regular vitamins. Of course the next question that comes after is, WHY are whole food vitamins better than regular vitamins?

Here are a few reasons why:

1. Whole food vitamins make you feel great and look great because it contains all natural vitamins and not the synthetic, laboratory-created vitamins. Whole food vitamins also help you lose weight and give you more energy to go through your day.
   

2. Recently, researchers and experts have been peddling the benefits of having a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and seeds. Having these in your daily regimen, they say, lowers the risk of getting cancer, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. But in order to get the sufficient amount of vitamins and nutrients it is advised to not only have fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and seeds present in your everyday diet but to also take whole food vitamins along with it. The significant antioxidant properties of vitamins, minerals and raw enzymes found in whole foods has previously been taken too lightly but is now proving to be a real life saver.
   

3. In order to reach the prescribed amount of vitamins and nutrients, like lycopene and beta-carotene, intake per day you would have to consume enormous amounts of food that you may not have the stomach to handle. For example, the required daily dose of lycopene is equivalent to 10 tomatoes and that is plenty enough to make you full without having enough room for other food offering other essential minerals and nutrients too. Whole food vitamins, on the other hand, allows you to achieve the prescribed daily nutritional requirement because each pill you take contains the sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals that you would otherwise be unable to get.
   

4. Whole food vitamins compared to regular vitamins is made of dried fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and seeds that have been pounded and turned to a powdery form and then placed in a capsule or shaped like a pill. Regular vitamins are synthetic vitamins that are not natural and are nothing but artificial concoctions by chemists in laboratories. They are not a product of nature and are therefore not as healthy as the natural vitamins you can get from raw food. Synthetic vitamins are designed right down to its molecular structure to imitate the molecular structure of a natural vitamin. This means that regular vitamins are stripped of the "life giving" enzymes present in raw foods and whole food vitamins.
   

5. Minerals and calcium supplements are made from rocks, corals and industrial mineral compounds. Would you want these things in your body? The truth is these compounds may not even want to be in your body in the first place because these types of minerals are in a raw form, which the human body may not absorb. Eve though these raw minerals are being treated to make it less coarse, its effectiveness is still questionable and whether it is being properly absorbed is still unknown. Aside from that, long term benefits from synthetic calcium and other minerals are also unknown. Whole food vitamins and minerals on the other hand are made from all-natural REAL food that naturally contains calcium and other minerals. Whole food vitamins and minerals is the safer, more effective alternative to regular vitamins.
   

6. The human body is designed to receive and process nutrients that come from food and not synthetic supplements. Regular vitamins contain synthetic materials or ingredients that the human body may not agree to and may not be able to absorb and process properly. Although regular vitamins have never been tagged as a culprit for man's many afflictions, just the fact that it is an unnatural creation and is alien to our body is enough reason for me to fear it. Whole food vitamins are the only vitamin supplement that is 100% safe because it is 100% natural.
   

Author Resource:-> Ben Adams is the author of: 'Vitamin Supplements Health Boosting Secrets' an informative guide on how to naturally improve your health. Claim your free 5-part 'Vitamin and Supplement tips' course here: Free Vitamin Supplement Tips

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Wegmans Italian Classics Recall

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce

Contact:
Jo Natale
585-429-3627

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Rochester, NY -- November 20, 2008 -- Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce with a “use-by- date of 11/26/08”, UPC 77890 79010. The product is being recalled because the package may actually contain a milk ingredient which is not declared on the label. The recall of this product is of concern only to those individuals who have an allergy to milk. Consumption may cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction in persons with an allergy to milk. No other code dates are affected by this recall.

The 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce is packaged in a clear flexible pouch, and was sold in the prepared foods department of Wegmans stores located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland.

The affected product would have been available in Wegmans stores between Saturday, November 15 and Thursday, November 20. Wegmans reports that this problem is limited to 108 cases of product, and that all product with the affected code date is no longer on store shelve.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The problem was discovered by a Wegmans store employee. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the affected code of Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce actually contained VODKA BLUSH SAUCE which contains milk.

Concerned customers should return the recalled product to Wegmans for a full refund. Customers who have consumed the product and feel they are experiencing symptoms should contact their physician. Wegmans’ customers who have questions or concerns about this recall should contact the consumer affairs department at 1-800-WEGMANS, ext. 4760.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 72-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland. The family-owned company, founded in 1916, is recognized as an industry leader and innovator. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for eleven consecutive years. In 2008, Wegmans ranked #3 on the list.

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Panos Brands Cheddar Recall

PANOS Brands Recalls Vegan Rella Cheddar Block

Contact:
Kathie Gibbs Borkowski
(201) 843-8900 x 425

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Saddle Brook, NJ -- November 20, 2008 --- PANOS brands, of Saddle Brook, NJ is recalling Vegan Rella Cheddar Block, (a cheese substitute) with a Sell by date of 12/09/2008. This product is being recalled because it may possibly contain an undeclared milk protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other lot or variety of Vegan is involved.

The product was sold directly to the consumers from their retail stores located nationwide.

The recalled product is packed in 8oz packages with UPC Code 0 37983 00015 4 and a sell by date of 12/09/2008.

There was one reported incident of an allergic reaction associated with the consumption of the product. The product is manufactured by Swan Gardens/Tree of Life, Austell, GA. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 494-8839 ext. 425

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In The News:Ban on fast food ads

This is an excerpt from recent health news:

(AP) A little less "I'm Lovin' It" could put a significant dent in the problem of childhood obesity, suggests a new study in the U.S. that attempts to measure the effect of TV fast-food ads. A ban on such commercials would reduce the number of obese young children by 18 percent, and the number of obese older kids by 14 percent, researchers found. They also suggested that ending an advertising expense tax deduction for fast-food restaurants could mean a slight reduction in childhood obesity. Some experts say it's the first national study to show fast-food TV commercials have such a large effect on childhood obesity. A 2006 Institute of Medicine report suggested a link, but concluded proof was lacking. "Our study provides evidence of that link," said study co-author Michael Grossman, an economics professor at City University of New York. The study has important implications for the effectiveness of regulating TV advertising, said Lisa Powell, a researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Institute for Health Research and Policy. She was not involved in the research but was familiar with it. The percentage of U.S. children who are overweight or obese rose steadily from the 1980s until recently, when it leveled off. About a third of American kids are overweight or obese, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. The causes of childhood obesity are complicated, but for years researchers have been pondering the effects of TV advertising. Powell, for example, found fast-food commercials account for as much as 23 percent of the food-related ads kids see on TV. Others have estimated children see fast-food commercials tens of thousands of times a year. The new study is based in part on several years of government survey data from the late 1990s that involved in-person interviews with thousands of U.S. families. The researchers also looked at information about local stations in the 75 largest TV markets, including locally seen fast-food commercials and the size of viewing audiences. The researchers used a statistical test that presumes TV ads lead to obesity but made calculations to address other influences such as income and the number of nearby fast-food restaurants. They also took steps to account for the possibility that some children may already have been overweight and inactive regardless of their TV-watching habits. The study is being published this month in the Journal of Law & Economics. The authors, funded by a federal grant, included Grossman and researchers from Lehigh University and Georgia State University. The authors stopped short of advocating an advertising ban or eliminating the advertising tax deduction. Grossman said it is possible that some families benefit from advertising by finding out what restaurants are nearby and what they're serving. "A lot of people consume fast food in moderate amounts and it doesn't harm their health," he said. McDonald's Corp., the giant fast-food chain responsible for the widely seen "I'm Lovin' It" ad campaign, referred questions about the study to the National Council of Chain Restaurants. Officials with that organization could not be reached Wednesday evening.

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The Truth Behind Tea

Tea was at a point the miracle cure. Green Tea made it into nearly every home as the new "cure all", great marketing huh? Well, as an avid tea drinker myself, I decided to do some research on it today. After I found out everything I could about caffeine, I have opted to go back to my regular Dr. Pepper, it wasn't the caffeine in it that is so bad for me, it's the sugar. But I am also leaning toward drinking more Iced Tea. It's a southern tradition, and I drink it with a cup of sugar per gallon, which is much less sugar than my Dr. Pepper. I'm sure this is still to much, but I hate tap water and bottled is much the same. So, here is what I gathered:

• Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world after water.
• Green & Black are the most popular. Followed by Ginseng, Herbal, Oolong (red), Rooibos, White, and tons of other varieties and variations of the above.
• The degree of processing the leaves of camellia sinensis determines whether a tea will be green, black or red (oolong). Green tea is the least processed. Black the most, and red in between.
  
• Any tea derived from camellia sinensis has cancer fighting properties.
• The leaves of this plant contain chemicals called polyphenols, which give tea its antioxidant properties.

The polyphenols found in tea have been known to:

• Help protect cells from normal, but damaging processes. Oxidative Stress
  
• Oxygen is vital to life but it also but it also incorporates into reactive substances known as free radicals, the stuff that damages cells leading to heart disease and cancer
• Helps prevent blood clots
• Helps lower cholesterol
• Helps to neutralize the enzymes that aid in tumor growth
• Helps to deactivate cancer promoters
• Helps to stimulate the immune system

Tea also has fluoride, necessary for strong teeth. Almost no calories, really, read the box. And half the caffeine of a regular cup of coffee. Caffeine is found naturally in tea leaves, not added like in soft drinks. Tea also contains other beneficial ingredients like theanine, an amino acid unique to tea. Vitamins, minerals, and methylxanthines. These are know to:

• Help fight against mutagenic agents
• Delay aging
• Help fight high blood pressure
• Helps fight against viral and bacterial infections
• Help improve the functions of the digestive and excretory systems

Iced Tea is said to have the same health benefits as the others. By recommendation, buy a tea pot. The ones that whistle. I love that sound, and they are making a comeback. Colors to match anything. Heat the water by itself. Wait for the whistle, and remove from the heat. Place your bag(s) in the water, I use 1 family size per gallon, and let it sit. I found I can get away with one, as I often let my tea steep for about an hour. This is simply because I find it easier to drink when it is cooled and I hate all my ice melting as soon as I put in a glass. I pour the tea into the pitcher, add some water, sugar, and ta-da! Some other variations I love are no sugar, add lemon.

A great tea website Tea Association of the United States
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Google, Where is the Flu at?

Yes, Google is now more up-to-date on the Flu than the CDC. They unveiled a new site today to track the progress of the flu based on searches for certain keywords. The data goes back to 2003, and they are able to track it up to 3 weeks faster than the center for disease control. You can check it out at google.org/flutrends.


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