Win $25,000! Lipton Tea Video Contest

Healthy, Nutritional.  A Smart Tea that contributes to your longevity!

Lipton is promoting their new White Tea in ready-to-drink bottles and “To Go” packs.  To launch the new line of tea products and highlight that Lipton White Tea is made from young White Tea buds, they have launched the “Free Your Y” (your youth) campaign, and giving away $25,000 through the “Free Your Y” video contest, which will be active through May 17th.  The “Free Your Y” concept is aimed at encouraging people to tap into and express their inner youth, and the contest will ask people to share – via video – what they do to feel young and active.

Relax and Heighten Your Senses

The Kitchen smells of a bouquet of Papaya, Raspberries, Mango and Peaches.  Spring is in the air and the flavorful fruit smells that embrace me, don’t place me in an exotic country, but in my mid western home.  I have three different tea’s in front of me, which have tantalized my tongue and whose perfume has awakened my senses.  Lipton’s white tea has a taste that is light and mild. It is a refreshing way to enjoy a drink made from a combination of natural flavors, orange leaves, lemon grass, rose hips and licorice root.  They are packed with antioxidants to combat free radicals brought on by stress and a fiber reduced diet.  Dentist’s will make this their recommended tea of choice, as white tea’s staining properties are not as intense as other tea’s.

White Tea Facts

“White tea comes from is chiefly produced in Fujian Province in China with only limited or negligible production outside and more commonly just known as Yinzhen. Amongst white teas this is the most expensive variety and the most prized as only top buds are used to produce the tea. Most Yinzhen is made from the Da Bai or Large White tea tree race, however there are exceptions such as the big bud teas from Yunnan. Yinzhen tea is considered to be good for health. According to the researchers at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, white tea may be used to fight cancer as well as acting as a deterrent.  The tea is nowadays mostly grown in the Fujian Province and there are generally two major producing counties, Zheng He and Fuding.”

1. Lipton Tea Contest http://www.areyouyoungenough.com/

2. http://youtube.com/results?search_query=lipton+tea&search_type=

3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bai_Hao_Yinzhen_tea

By:  Kim Crocker

 

Down Shift to 1350 Calories

Many people are interested in Calorie Shifting.  Not knowing how to properly reduce certain nutrients makes it a dangerous diet.   A 2000 calorie diet is what the average person is recommended to eat on a daily basis.  This provides an individual with an optimal diet, in which the body receives an adaquate amount of nutrition to keep going throughout the day. 

However, 2000 calories can also seem like alot to a smaller frame individual, or someone who is not active, both which would require less caloric intake. There is a healthy way to determine your caloric intake by removing certain foods without bringing on long term detrimental results to your organs, muscles and bones.            

Design your 1300-2000 Calorie Meal Plan…Cut calories and stay healthy!  Eat 5 meals a day and have something to drink with and between meals.  Fluids are equally important to a successful diet.

Add 1-2 glasses of water with 1/2 to 1 whole lemon each day.  One may also drink 1-2 cups of tea each day. (Oolong tea burns over 157% more fat than Green Tea and has become the most popular tea designed to accelerate weigh loss). 

Typical 2000 Calorie Recommended Meal Plan

• 4 Fruits- 240 calories,
• 6 Vegetables- 290 Calories,
• 5 servings Bread -200 calories,
• 3 Milk/Dairy -300 Calories,
• 2 Meats or Fish -600 Calories,
• 3 Fats -360 calories.   

• Breakfast
• Aunt Millies Bread** (whole/multi-grain) or Oatmeal,
• fruit,
• 1% or skim milk, 1 tsp healthy fat (Olio butter)

• Snack
• fruit,
• 1 bread (2 graham crackers)

• Lunch
• 3 ounce fish or lean meat, 
• 2 slices of (bread whole or multi-grain), 
•  salad with 1-2 vegetables Salt/Fat free dressing,
•  bread, 
• fruit

• Snack
• Vegetable, 
• Nuts 1 oz (optional protein)

• Dinner
• 3 ounce fish or lean meat,
• 2 vegetables,
• fruit, pasta/rice (bread), 
• skim milk, 1 oz no fat cheese (milk), 
• low fat dessert,
• Healthy Fat used for cooking i.e. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

**Bread: Recommend Aunt Millies Bread 2  slices is only 1 serving and 80 Calories and will save 200 calories on this Meal Plan!

 Meal Plan with reduced caloric intake. 

NEW Total: 1350 Nutritional Calories, may Reduce Calories by Removing:  

Any 3 Bread servings -160 calories,

1 Meat serving -300 calories,

1 Fat Serving -120 calories,

1 Milk/Dairy -100 calories.

Total removed Calories  -640. 

For more great articles on Nutrition Facts, Health Hints, Dietary Intake and Recipes Eat Know How.

Great Link to Check out for additional help. http://www.montana.edu/health/nutrition/healthyway.html

Fine Wine to Table Wine…..Visit Jungle Jim’s Wine Cellar

Walking through the cultivated vineyards of Jungle Jim’s Wine Cellar, I’m excited to learn about the various species of grapes.   David Schmerr is the Wine and Beer Director of twenty-one years at Jungle Jim’s. He proudly talks about a couple of his prize Bordeaux collector wines: Opus One by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe; and Dominus Chateau Petrus by Christain Moueix and his team.  The history lessons on both of these winemakers is brief and intriguing.  Mr Schmerr explains how these great Connoisseurs arrived to the balance of tannins that gives the proper acid level to a glass of wine, which are derived from working with diverse fruits of the vine.

The conversation changes to the many different “Table Wines” sold at this international market.  In fact, to expedite shopping, Jungle Jim’s makes it easy to locate wines under $10. and $20. by placing them at the end of the wine racks.  A few of these wines include: Bon Anno Cabernet, an American wine from Napa Valley ($19.99); and Spanish wines, Nora, white wine ($15.) and Codice a red wine ($9.99).

David gives bragging rights to BonAnno (distributed out of Dayton, OH by the BonAnno Family), stating that,  ”Bon Anno has won two Cabernet wine tastings located at Jungle Jim’s, beating out some other wines that are at the higher price points of $30-$40 wines”.  He points out, “Bon Anno is ready to drink fifteen minutes after uncorking the bottle, and you can experience the ripeness of the fruit, without the residual after taste”. 

New to consumers this year will be the introduction a Spanish wines. Spain is challenging the most popluar Cabernet’s grown and produced in California, as well as, overtaking Shiraz from Australia. “Nora” is a dry white wine from the “Albarino” grape.  This green-gold color wine tastes of honeysuckle and peach; it’s a great compliment to seafood dishes. While, Codice “is made of 100% Tempranillo grapes from old vines planted at 2,700 feet elevation on calcareous clay, a soil type common to Bordeaux”. The red ruby colors and round tannins of spanish wine “Codice”, provide a good acidic level and are compared to the $20. bottles from the vineyards of California and France.  

The wine that compliments all foods whether it’s: appetizers, seafood, meat or poultry is still Pinot Noir.  Mr. Schmerr explains, “the lighter tannins found in Pinot Noir (giving also a nod to Chianti) is great at the grill, or an evening of “surf and turf” style dinner”.  “Additionally,” he states, “Pinot Noir is the wine that I recommend for those with heart disease to drink with their meals.”  This is because Pinot Noir is high in the non-flavonoid “resveratrol” that increases HDL cholesterol levels (healthy).

New to Jungle Jim’s wine department are Organic Wines.  The Organic Wines are low to no sulfites. This is good news for those who have who have abstained from wine due to egg/fish/milk/nut allergies.  According to the Australian Wine Research Institute, “Wine may be ‘fined’ with processing aids, which are derived from eggs, fish, milk or nuts. The process of fining removes protein and other impurities from the wine, which may otherwise make the wine unstable. If the wine is made according to good manufacturing practice, there should be only traces of these processing aids left in the wine.”

Mr Schmerr has many reasons to enjoy the future prospects of his career in the Beer and Wine Industry leaving us with a closing thought. “Cincinnati has seen a sharp increase in “wine sippers” not unlike the rest of the United States.  Statistics show that the USA will lead the world in wine consumption per gallonage (not per capita) by the year 2010. ”  And with that I offer a “Toast to good health and much success.”

Recommended Wines

1. Morbier Cheese                    Reuilly White Wine $9.99
2. Strawberries and Peaches     Richter Reisling Piesporter Michelsberg $9.99
3. Nuts: Walnuts Port and Almonds Sherry
4. Dessert, Chocolate:  Brut Champagne.  Other desserts: Port or Sherry

Gift Giving      

1. Bon Anno red $19.99
2. Nora white $15.00
3. Codice red $9.99                                                                       

                                                                                      

 

Organic Wines

1. Ceago
2. Freywine
3. BonTerra

By: Kim Crocker-Scardicchio

For More Info on Jungle Jim’s Wine and Beer Dept. Visit the following link: http://www.junglejims.com/departments/jungle_jims_beer_and_wine.asp 

National Organic Wine List: http://www.townhallcoalition.org/resources/index.html

USANA Vitamin Supplements & USA Bobsled Team

Wednesday April 23, 9:00 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY, Apr 23, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA), a worldwide leader in science-based nutritional supplements, today announced it has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement to be the official supplement supplier of nationally ranked USA Bobsled Team Radcliff.

“I’ve done a lot of research on a variety of supplements and found the absorption rate of USANA’s products into the system is unmatched,” said Ivan Radcliff, 34, a World Cup silver medalist and a member of five world championship teams. “That’s what helped me earn a fourth-place finish at the final race of the season in Lake Placid, N.Y.”

USA Bobsled Team Radcliff, currently ranked fourth nationally, features Radcliff and Jim Carriel, and will include two athletes yet to be selected. USANA’s agreement with the team extends through the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

“I’m very pleased to be associated with such a great company and I look forward to the future, including Vancouver,” said Radcliff, who trains in Park City, Utah, and works for the Park City Fire District. “I’ve known about USANA for years because of its association with the US Speedskating Team and appreciate the way the company stands behind its athletes.”

USANA continues to be the trusted name in nutrition among many of the world’s premier winter athletes, including the US Speedskating Team, USA Luge and Speed Skating Canada. Six USANA products recently received certification through NSF International’s Certified for Sport(TM) program. NSF’s independent certification helps athletes make educated decisions about the safety of the dietary supplements they choose to take.

“USANA is proud to associate itself with the world’s greatest athletes and is thrilled to sponsor USA Bobsled Team Radcliff as it prepares for the Vancouver Winter Games,” USANA President Dave Wentz said. “We recognize that proper nutrition is vital to athletic success, which is why we’re pleased to provide these world-class athletes with the highest quality nutritional supplements.”

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care and weight management products that are sold directly Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

SOURCE: USANA Health Sciences, Inc.

CONTACT:          USANA Health Sciences, Inc.

Liqin Jiang 513-300-9516  liqin.jiang@gmail.com

FDA News: Dog & Cat Food; Laws for Beef; Recall Soymilk

FDA News Digest

April 28, 2008 _____________________________________

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE

»  News

n       Pet Food Maker Ordered to Obtain Emergency Operating Permit

n      New Regulation Strengthens Safeguards for Beef Consumers

n      Drug Approved to Treat Bowel Disorder Crohn’s Disease

n        Relistor Approved to Treat Opioid-Induced Constipation

»  Testimony

»  Safety Alerts/Recalls  

__________________________________________

NEWS

Pet Food Maker Ordered to Obtain Emergency Operating Permit

FDA has issued an order requiring that Illinois-based Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co. Inc . obtain an emergency permit from FDA before its canned pet food products enter interstate commerce. A recent inspection revealed significant deviations from prescribed documentation, which could result in underprocessed pet foods that can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans. For Evanger’s to resume business, the company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a health hazard.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01825.html

 

New Regulation Strengthens Safeguards for Beef Consumers

FDA has issued a final regulation barring certain cattle materials from all animal feed, including pet food. The rule further protects animals and consumers against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also known as “mad cow disease”). The new measure builds on FDA’s 1997 feed regulation, which prohibited the use of certain mammalian proteins in ruminant feed.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01823.html

 

 

Drug Approved to Treat Bowel Disorder Crohn’s Disease

FDA has approved Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) to help sufferers of moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease who have not responded to conventional therapies. Crohn’s disease is a chronic, inflammatory bowel disorder that affects more than 1 million men and women worldwide. It has no cure and its cause is unknown. Patients treated with Cimzia will receive an injection every two weeks for the first three injections. Once benefit has been established, Cimzia should be given once every four weeks.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01821.html

   

Relistor Approved to Treat Opioid-Induced Constipation

FDA has approved Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) to help restore bowel function in patients with late-stage, advanced illness who are receiving opioids on a continuous basis to help alleviate their pain. Such patients include those with a diagnosis of incurable cancer, end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from emphysema, heart failure, Alzheimer’s disease with dementia, HIV/AIDS or other advanced illnesses. Opioids can interfere with normal bowel elimination function by relaxing the intestinal smooth muscles and preventing them from functioning. Relistor acts by blocking opioid entrance into the cells thus allowing the bowels to continue to function normally.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01826.html

  _________________________________

 

TESTIMONY

 

April 25 — FDA Office of Food Safety Deputy Director Don Kraemer appeared before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on ”Chinese Seafood: Safety and Trade Issues”

http://www.fda.gov/ola/2008/seafood042408.html

 

April 24 — FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Director Stephen F. Sundlof, DVM, appeared before the House Subcommittee on Health.

    Subject: ”Food and Cosmetic Provisions of the ‘Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act’ Discussion Draft Legislation”

http://www.fda.gov/ola/2008/fdaglobalact042408.html

 

April 22 — FDA Commissioner Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., appeared before the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

    Subject: “FDA Actions to Improve Safety of Medical Products with Foreign Components”

http://www.fda.gov/ola/2008/foreigninspection042208.html

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SAFETY ALERTS/RECALLS

Drug Recall:

 

› Bertek and UDL label Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP, all strengths) for oral use

Reason for recall: tablets may contain twice the approved level of active ingredient

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/actavis04_08.html

 

Food Recall:

 

›  Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor, 11-ounce plastic single serve bottles printed with both a “use by” date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 0 and a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 2529360028

Reason for recall: product may contain milk protein not declared on label

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/whitewave04_08.html 

  

 

 

Beauty of Wine and Grape Juice

The presence and evidence of wine has been traced to the first and second millennium in China and from there, production of wine has been found to also exist during 5000-6000 BC in the Mid-East.  Wine evolved and technology began to advance during the Roman Empire as vineyards were cultivated and wine was stored and shipped in barrels.  Today, researchers provide us with the latest DNA results concerning the progress of the fruit and it’s spirit.

After much DNA research on grapes in the countries of Australia, France and Italy the studies have concluded that the next two-four years of wine production should be exceptional due to the optimal quality of the grape. “The cultivated heterozygous grape species, Vitis vinifera, has potential to become a model for fruit trees genetics after determining it’s genome sequencing”, according to the IASMA Research Center, San Michele all’Adige, Trento, Italy.   Agriculturalists will benefit from this research by quickly identifying and reducing the number of micro-organisms or parasites that are bringing harm to the plant, allowing the farmers to produce a more stable product.  The consumers can look forward to a higher quality wine, which will be more readily available.

Italian wines have consistently outpaced the French and Spanish wines over the past few years. Recent statistics released in a survey done in Los Angeles, CA have shown young Americans and women to perfer: Chianti Classico, Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige and Friuli), Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello.  However, countries that are competing for a place in the local cantinaare: Africa, Argentina and Portugual.  All who have found ways to provide a table wine that will elegantly enhance the simplest to priciest of dinners.

              Recent information in the media presents the  medicinal benefits of wine and juice content of fruit (i.e. Minute Maid), which comes from a chemical compound called Resveratrol (also found in peanuts, soy, Itadori tea, cranberries, blueberries), linking it to possible human longevity.  What is known about resveratrol is that it is produced in the skin of red/purple grapes and it’s main purpose is to operate as an anti-fungal agent or an anitbiotic.  It transfers to the juice of the fruit during crushing and fermentation. It’s typically found in red wines, but not white wines. 

Resveratrol is a phenolic compound that can be found where grapes grow in colder climates such as: Northern CA, MI, Canada and North European countries.  This is because rainfall is more and sunlight is less, hence the need for resveratrol to fight against developing fungi.

Medicinal resveratrol has been evident when 1 glass of wine is consumed daily, permitting the blood cells to smoothly pass each other instead of sticking to one another and creating potential blood clots that lead to heart disease. According to the AWRI (Australian Wine Research Institute), Resveratrol is being studied to determine it’s effect on damaged DNA and how it may act as an anti-cancer agent. “It appears related to anti-oxidation, where resveratrol may prevent and repair damage to DNA associated with the initiation of cancer, as well as acting to prevent the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, both at the gene and cell level.”

One cup serving of grapes yields: 57 calories, 6 grams of protein, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 2 mg of sodium, 1 gram of dietary fiber and vitamins A and C.

One glass of red wine yields: 4 oz 85 calories, sodium 6 mg, total carbohydrates 2 g.

by: Kimberly Crocker Scardicchio

Global Literature Research

1. Perspectives in Nutrition, Sixth Edition Wardlow, Hampl, DiSilvestro
2. Fundementals of Anatomy & Physiology 6th Edition, F. Martini
3. pubmed.gov PLoS ONE. 2007 Dec 19;2(12):e1326.
4. http://www.awri.com.au/industry_development/wine_and_health/faqs/
5. http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/ng.asp?n=66631-grape-genome-wine
6. http://194.177.100.52/comunicati/doc/2350-gbChiusuraVinitalyUs07.doc
7. Pubmed Jennifer Burns, Takao Yokota, Hiroshi Ashihara, Michael E. J. Lean, and Alan Crozier*Plant Products and Human Nutrition Group, Division of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, IBLS, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, U.K., Department of Human Nutrition, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Queen Elizabeth Building, Glasgow, G31 2ER, U.K., Department of Biosciences, Teikyo University, Utsunomiya 320-8551, Japan, and Metabolic Biology Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ochanomizu University, Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610, Japan               

Health Organizations

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• Controlling Diabetes

Amer. Cancer Soc.

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Amer. Heart Assoc.

• Heart Healthy Recipes

Amer. Lung Assoc.

• Asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer

DaVita Inc

• Kidney Diet Tips

 

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Stepping out and Walking Tall

The fresh air and singing birds often beckon hibernating individuals out to exercise and to “get into shape”.  Having someone to walk with is a great way to promote the idea of “well-being” and you can effectively lose weight by exercising for 30 minutes each day.  Recently, a client scheduled a time to go for a walk and after five minutes I was asked to slow down my stride. This is a common complaint that I hear from individuals when encouraging them to walk at an aggressive pace (more than leisurely).  After ten minutes of walking they feel sharp pains in the chest area.  Increased blood flow will cause the pain in the chest as you are asking your heart to work more than it usually does.  Slow the pace down and take water with you.  Water supplies our body with two critical elements: hydration and oxygen.  Over exertion will lead to shortness of breath and over extension of muscles produce lactic acid, (in layman’s terms, your muscles will be sore).  Therefore, it is critical that we listen to our bodies. 

Additionally, nutrition is important to keep our hearts healthy by implementing a proper diet.  Eating an assortment of 4 fruits and 5 vegetables will provide your organs with much needed vitamins and minerals.  Healthy fatsfound in olive oil, nuts and seeds are needed to keep muscles lubricated.  

Applaud your efforts for taking the first steps to being healthy. Star walking at a leisurely pace and gradually increase your speed.  Slow down if you feel pain and drink water along the way.  Eventually, you can pursue going outside your comfort zone and jog for 2 minutes and walk for 3 minutes.  Challenge yourself and flip the time by walking for 2 min.’s and jogging for 3 min.’s.  Within a matter of a month you will feel stonger and healthier.  

FDA Recalls: Harry & David Coffee, Vitamins. NEW Gastro Vaccine

FDA News Digest

April 7, 2008

_____________________________________

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE

»  News

    – FDA Approves New Vaccine to Prevent Gastroenteritis Caused by Rotavirus

    — Federal Agents Seize More Than $1.3 Million of Illegal Dietary Supplements

»  Safety Alerts/Recalls

n Harry and David Chocolate Covered Select Blend Espresso Beans

n HC Fresh Frozen Salted Croaker

n Malt-O-Meal brand and other private labels

_______________________________________

NEWS

 

FDA Approves New Vaccine to Prevent Gastroenteritis Caused by Rotavirus

FDA has approved Rotarix, the second oral U.S. licensed vaccine for the prevention of rotavirus, an infection that causes gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea) in infants and children. Rotarix is a liquid given in a two-dose series to infants from 6 to 24 weeks of age. Rotavirus causes about 2.7 million cases of gastroenteritis in U.S. children each year. About 55,000 to 70,000 of those require hospitalization, and between 20 and 60 deaths are attributed to it.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01814.html 

 

Illegal Dietary Supplements Marketed for use by Body Builders.

Federal Agents Seize More Than $1.3 Million 

At FDA’s request, U.S.  marshals have seized more than $1.3 million of dietary supplements from Michigan-based LG Sciences, LLC. These products – marketed and distributed online and in retail stores under the names “Methyl 1-D,” “Methyl 1-D XL,” and “Formadrol Extreme XL” –contain unapproved food additives or ingredients that cause the products to violate the law. Labeled as dietary supplements, the products are marketed for use by body builders.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01815.html

   

 

SAFETY ALERTS/RECALLS

Food Recalls:

›  Harry and David Chocolate Covered Select Blend Espresso Beans, 8-oz. size

Reason for recall: milk component not declared on package

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/harrydavid04_08.html

 

›  HC Fresh Frozen Salted Croaker (distributed in New York , New Jersey , Pennsylvania , Illinois and Texas)

Reason for recall: possible Clostridium botulinum contamination

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/grandsupercenter04_08.html

 

›  Unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat, marketed under the Malt-O-Meal brand and other private labels, with “Best If Used By” dates between April 8, 2008 (coded as “APR0808″), and March 18, 2009 (coded as “MAR1809″)

Reason for recall: possible Salmonella contamination

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/maltomeal04_08.html

 

For a list of recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts involving FDA-regulated

products from the past 60 days, go to http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html.