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FDA: Recalls

Jelly Belly Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in 7.5oz cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans
Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans because the package is incorrectly labeled. The mislabeled packages failed to list peanut butter and peanut flour in the ingredient statement... Go To Site

FDA Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores. Pet Carousel is based in Sanger, Calif. Go To Site

PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley’s Beef Hooves
PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling two Dentley’s Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination. The products were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif. Go To Site

USDA: Food Safety Inspection Service Recalls

Iowa Firm Recalls Roast Beef Deli Products Due To Mislabeling And An Undeclared Allergen
Curly's Food, Inc., a Sioux City, Iowa, establishment, is recalling approximately 12,181 pounds of roast beef deli products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and contain an undeclared allergen, soy. Go To Site

Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Cream of Mushroom Soup Product Due to Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen
Bay Valley Foods, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,286 pounds of canned cream of mushroom soup because it was inadvertently mislabeled and may contain an undeclared allergen, egg. Go To Site

New York Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, NY, establishment, is recalling approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Go To Site

CDC: Flu Updates

U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending October 31, 2009 (Week 43)
Latest information on influenza activity in the United States. Go To Site

U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending October 24, 2009 (Week 42)
Latest information on influenza activity in the United States. Go To Site

2009–10 Influenza Vaccination Record Card
This is an updated version of the card that is currently being distributed to vaccine providers. If providers require additional cards, please follow the online printing instructions. Go To Site

CDC: Travel Notices

Outbreak Notice: Rabies in Bali, Indonesia
On December 18, 2008, the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture reported to the World Organization for Animal Health an ongoing outbreak of rabies in dogs on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Go To Site

Outbreak Notice: Chikungunya Fever in Asia and the Indian Ocean
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In the News: Health Requirements and Recommendations for Travel to Saudi Arabia during the 2009 Hajj: Information for U.S. Travelers
Health Requirements and Recommendations for Travel to Saudi Arabia during the 2009 Hajj: Information for U.S. Travelers Go To Site

CPSC: Child-Related Products

Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Go To Site

Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard. Go To Site

Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Go To Site