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FDA Warns Consumers in Puerto Rico of Harmful Bacteria in Hand Sanitizers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers in Puerto Rico that two hand sanitizers Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera (10 fl. oz. or 1 gallon bottles) and MD Quality Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera (10 fl oz. bottles) contain high levels of a bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia, that can cause serious infections in humans. The hand sanitizers are distributed only in Puerto Rico. Although no adverse effects with these products have been reported to the FDA, the agency is recommending that consumers not use them and throw them away. Read more... Guard Your Health Insurance Card You may want to make sure you know where your health insurance card is. According to a new study, 7 percent of identity fraud victims this year reported identity thieves stole their health insurance information, up from just 3 percent last year. Such health insurance identity theft occurs when someone impersonates someone else at a hospital or doctorâ€™s office using a stolen health insurance card or account number or even just personal information learn they are victims of such fraud when they get a medical bill or a notice about what will be covered from their health insurance company. The rise of this relatively new area of identity fraud is mainly because of two factors : medical providersâ€™ putting more records in more easily accessible electronic form, and the large numbers of people unable to get health care coverage. Read more... Frugal Ways to Stay Healthy <p>Medical costs are a big issue on everyoneâ€™s mind these days with the ongoing debate about health care. February is National Wise Health Care Consumer Month, a time to raise awareness about how you spend money on your health.</p><p>Check out these tips from the <strong>Federal Citizen Information Center</strong> for easy ways you can trim the cost of medicine, fitness and more:</p><p><strong>Switch to generic.</strong> Because of legal restrictions, a generic drug might not look exactly the same as the brand name choice, but it contains the same active ingredients and is just as effective. Brand name drugs cost more than their generic counterparts because the makers of the original, brand name versions had to pay for the research, development and marketing of the medications. Learn more from the <a href="http://go.usa.gov/lWk">Generic Drugs</a> publication from the Food and Drug Administration.</p><p><strong>Watch out for scams.</strong> They keep coming back in different forms on TV and the internet but one thing stays the same: health scams charge you lots of money for “miracleâ€ cures. And the diet pills and enhancement products they push could be dangerous or have harmful interactions with your other medicines. Save your money for tried-and-true methods or doctor prescribed medicines. Read about common ploys in <a href="http://go.usa.gov/l5x">Health Scams</a> from the Food and Drug Administration.</p><p><strong>Reconsider the gym.</strong> Gym memberships can be costly, and if you arenâ€™t using your membership regularly, it could be one place where you could save some money. If youâ€™re worried about how youâ€™ll fit your exercise in without the gym, <a href="http://go.usa.gov/lWB">Be Active Your Way</a> from the Department of Health and Human Services suggests several alternate forms of exercise that you can fit into your everyday life.</p><p>In tough economic times, weâ€™re all looking to pinch pennies wherever we can. Try out some of these simple suggestions from the <strong>Federal Citizen Information Center</strong> to help you save money and stay healthy.</p><p>There are two ways to get copies of these publications:</p><p>1. Read or download them online:</p><ul><li><a href="http://go.usa.gov/lWk">Generic Drugs (http://go.usa.gov/lWk)</a></li><li><a href="http://go.usa.gov/l5x">Health Scams (http://go.usa.gov/l5x)</a></li><li></li><li><a href="http://go.usa.gov/lWB">Be Active Your Way (http://go.usa.gov/lWB)</a></li></ul><p>2. Order printed copies of <strong>Health Scams</strong>, <strong>Be Active Your Way</strong> and <strong>Generic Drugs</strong> (subject to availability) by:</p><ul><li>Visiting <a href="http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov">www.pueblo.gsa.gov</a> to place your order online</li><li>Calling toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. Thatâ€™s 1 (888) 878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST and asking for <strong>Item 576V, Health Scams, Item 116V, Be Active Your Way</strong> or <strong>Item 555V, Generic Drugs.</strong></li></ul> Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccinations Most parents make sure their children get all their vaccinations, but when it comes to adults these protective shots often fall by the wayside, a new report shows. Read more... Eat For a Healthy Heart Making healthy food choices is one of many lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk for getting heart diseaseâ€”the No. 1 killer in the United States. The Nutrition Facts found on most foods and health claims allowed on some foods can help you choose wisely. Read more... Nipro Medical Corporation Issues a Voluntary Recall of All GlucoPro Insulin Syringes Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami FL, is initiating a nationwide recall of all GlucoPro Insulin Syringes (This does not include the GlucoPro syringe specific for use with the Amigo Insulin pump). These syringes may have needles that detach from the syringe. If the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into the syringe, or remain in the skin after injection. Consumers who have GlucoPro Insulin Syringes should stop using and return them to point of sale for reimbursement. No injuries have been reported to date. Read more... FDA Warns Consumers About Counterfeit Alli The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a counterfeit and potentially harmful version of Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill kit). Consumers began reporting suspected counterfeit Alli to GSK in early December 2009. GSK has determined that the counterfeit product has been sold over the internet. However, there is no evidence at this time that the counterfeit Alli product has been sold through other channels, such as retail stores. The counterfeit Alli product looks similar to the authentic product, with a few notable differences. Read more... Heluva Good Recalls Cold Pack Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk HP Hood is recalling select Heluva Good branded 8 oz. plastic cup containers of Cold Pack Cheese Food because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed in stores in the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the product and codes listed below. Read more... Chubby Checker and Social Security Commissioner Astrue Announce a New 'Twist' in the Law Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, and Chubby Checker, Grammy Award winner and rock and roll legend, today launched a new campaign to inform millions of Americans about a new "twist" in the law that makes it easier to qualify for extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs. The extra help program currently provides assistance to more than nine million senior and disabled Americans -- saving them an average of almost $4,000 a year on their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. "The changes in the Medicare law that take effect this month will allow hundreds of thousands of Americans who are struggling to pay their prescription drug costs to get extra help during these tough economic times," said Commissioner Astrue. Read more... Frigid Temperatures Bring Health Risks When the temperature drops, staying safe and warm and performing everyday activities can be challenging and dangerous. Young children, older adults, and the chronically ill are most at risk of having cold-related health problems. Read more... Indoor Allergies Common in Winter Colder temperatures can bring some relief to those allergic to mold and pollen. But winter doesn't mean the end of runny noses, itchy eyes and wheezing for asthma and allergy sufferers. Spending more time indoors can mean more problems with dust mites, pet dander, cigarette smoke, gas fumes and household sprays and chemicals, any of which can trigger asthma symptoms. Read more... Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young Children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed. The recall involves Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps. The medicine comes in orange packaging with the green Vicks symbol and has the following UPC#: 3 23900 01087 1. No other Vickâ€™s product is included in this recall. Read more... Fraudulent Emails Referencing CDC-sponsored State Vaccination Program CDC has received reports of fraudulent emails (phishing) referencing a CDC sponsored State Vaccination Program. The messages request that users must create a personal H1N1 (swine flu) Vaccination Profile on the cdc.gov website. The message then states that anyone that has reached the age of 18 has to have his/her personal Vaccination Profile on the cdc.gov site. The CDC has NOT implemented a state vaccination program requiring registration on www.cdc.gov. Users that click on the email are at risk of having malicious code installed on their system. Read more... EPA Issues Consumer Alert: Unscrupulous Vendors Market Unapproved Flu Disinfectant Products The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is warning consumers to beware of unscrupulous vendors who may market ineffective and unregistered products or services that claim to disinfect surfaces or entire rooms against the H1N1 influenza virus. In the current flu-conscious climate, heightened anxiety about the spread of the H1N1 virus has bred false claims in the marketplace. Read more... Be Prepared: Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Keep emergency kits stocked. Be ready for power outages. Wear appropriate clothing. Check on children, the elderly and pets. Read more... Unilever Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Slim-FastÂ® Ready-to-Drink Products in Cans Due to Possible Health Risk Unilever United States, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all Slim-Fast® ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans, due to the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus, a micro-organism, which may cause diarrhea and possibly nausea and/or vomiting. The products are packaged in paperboard cartons and contain four, six or 12 steel cans that are 11 FL OZ (325 mL) each. Individual cans are also sold in certain retail outlets. The recall involves all Slim-Fast® RTD products in cans, regardless of flavor, Best-By date, lot code or UPC number. Read more... La Espiga De Oro, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas La Espiga de Oro, Inc. of Houston, Texas is recalling Fiesta brand Flour Burrito Tortillas in 12 count packages, because they may contain undeclared whey (milk allergen). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing whey was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of whey. Read more... Oklahoma Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Steak Fritter Products That May Contain Foreign Materials Advance Food Company of Enid, Oklahoma is recalling approximately 110,730 pounds of frozen beef steak fritter products that may contain foreign materials. Subject to recall are 9.75-pound bulk cases of ADVANCE FOOD COMPANY, Beef Steak Fritter, For Country Frying, Chopped & Formed, Keep Frozen, 13/12. Each case label bears the establishment number 'EST. 2260Y' inside the USDA mark of inspection, a case code of '94612-100' and a 'Best if Used By 09/23/2010' sticker located on the end panel. Each case also bears the lot number beginning with 'N0239' which is located on the side panel. Read more... Vita Food Products, Inc. Issues an Alert Announcing Undeclared Wheat in ELF Branded Herring in Sour Cream Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product distributed in retail stores in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because their labels do not disclose that the product contains wheat. There are two sizes affected by the recall. Read more... FDA Announces New Warning on Plavix: Avoid Use with Prilosec/Prilosec OTC Patients should avoid using the stomach acid reducer Prilosec/Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) with the anti-clotting drug Plavix (clopidogrel), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned. New data suggests that when patients take both Prilosec and Plavix, Plavixâ€™s ability to block platelet aggregation (anti-clotting effect) may be reduced by about half. Read more... P&G Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray The Procter & Gamble Company announced it is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. The company said it is taking this precautionary step after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of product made at its plant in Gross Gerau, Germany. There have been no reports of illness. However, the bacteria could cause serious infections for individuals with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis. B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy individuals. Read more... FDA Warns Consumers on Sexual Enhancement Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Stiff Nights, a product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains an ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure and is illegal. Read more... 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, California. The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentleyâ€™s, Doggie Delight, and Pet Carousel. All sizes and all lots of these products made by Pet Carousel are included in this alert. BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the "Company") announced that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration dates of 65 dietary supplement products (the "Recalled Products") that were sold through the Company's website, www.bodybuilding.com. Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All AccusureÂ® Insulin Syringes Huntsville AL-Qualitest Pharmaceuticals issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all Accusure® Insulin Syringes. All Accusure® Insulin Syringes regardless of lot number are subject to this recall. These syringes were distributed between January 2002 and October 2009 to wholesale and retail pharmacies nationwide (including Puerto Rico). New York Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli 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 products were distributed by multiple retailers. Each package bears the establishment number 'EST. 492' inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the nutrition label. These products were packaged on September 15 and 16, 2009, and may have been labeled at the retail stores with a sell-by date from September 19 through 28, 2009. CPSC Warns of In-Home Drowning Dangers with Bathtubs, Bath Seats, Buckets The end of outdoor swimming and pool season doesnâ€™t mean the end of drowning dangers for young children. After pools, more children drown in bathtubs than in any other product in and around the home. For 2003-2005, CPSC staff received reports of an average of 90 children younger than 5 years of age who drowned in bathtubs (62%), baby seats or bathinettes (15%), buckets and pails (11%), landscaping or yard products (6%), and other products (4%). There was an annual average of an additional 39 reports of non-fatal submersion incidents for 2005-2007 that were reported for the same products. The majority of drownings and non-fatal submersion incidents involved children younger than 2 years old. Possible 2009 H1N1 Flu Screening for International Travelers Due to the circulation of 2009 H1N1 influenza in the United States and many other countries, airport staff in some foreign countries may check the health of arriving passengers. Many other countries, including Japan and China, are screening arriving passengers for symptoms of the flu. If you are sick with symptoms of flu-like illness, you should not travel. These symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu and have respiratory symptoms without a fever. The United States is not screening travelers who arrive from other countries or depart for other countries. In other countries that are conducting entry screening for 2009 H1N1 flu, travelers may be checked for fever and other symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu, and their travel may be delayed. CMS Announces Medicare Premiums, Deductibles For 2010 By law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to announce the Part A deductibles and Part B premium amounts, a notice that is published annually in the Federal Register. Most Medicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increase as a result of a "hold harmless" provision in the current law. This allows for 73 percent of beneficiaries to be protected from an increase raising the 2010 Part B monthly premiums from $96.40 to $110.50. The Administration continues to urge Congressional action that would protect all beneficiaries from higher Part B premiums and eliminate the inequity of a high premium for the remaining 27 percent of beneficiaries. Top 10 Riskiest Foods Regulated by the FDA Researchers at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) announced their own grocery list of the 10 riskiest foods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. The most hazardous, in order: leafy greens, eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries. Read more... California Firm Recalls Assorted Meat and Poultry Products Produced Without Inspection Vatran's Fine Foods, Inc. of Tracy, Calif. is recalling approximately 11,500 pounds of assorted meat and poultry products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Affected brands subject to recall include the Montibella Sausage Company and Vatran's brands and include multiple products. The products will bear one of the following establishment numbers: 'EST. 34334,' 'P-34334,' or 'EST. 34334-M.' Nebraska Firm Recalls Beef Tongues That Contain Prohibited Materials J.F. O'Neill Packing Company, an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 33,000 pounds of beef tongues that may not be compliant with regulations. Subject to recall are various weight cases of 'BEEF TONGUES.' Each case bears the establishment number 'EST. 889A' inside the USDA mark of inspection and were sold under the following brand names: 'J.F. O'NEILL PACKING CO.,' 'WHOLE FOODS NATURAL,'WHOLE FOODS ORGANIC,' 'PREMIER PROTEIN PARTNERS,' 'MONTANA RANCH BRAND,' 'GRASSLAND BEEF,' 'AUSTIN MEATS,' 'MORGAN RANCH,' 'KOBE BEEF AMERICA,' 'IMPERIAL WAGYU BEEF,' 'BRAND ADVANTAGE WAGYU,' 'BRAND ADVANTAGE PARTNERS,' 'YAMAYA U.S.A.,' and 'A.D. ROSENBLATT.' New H1N1 Self-Evaluation on Flu.gov The Web site now features a new H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation guide for adults 18 and older along with a new Flu Myths and Facts section, which provides the public with the latest and most accurate information about the flu. New Guide Available for Community and Faith-Based Organizations Working to Help Americans Avoid the Flu Officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the White House Office for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships began distributing a new flu- response guide for community and faith-based organizations in an effort to reach out and educate Americans about the dangers of the new H1N1 and seasonal flu, and to reach populations who may not have access to this public health information in other ways. Hand Washing Tips Keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness. Clean hands prevent infections. Keeping hands clean prevents illness at home, at school, and at work. Hand hygiene practices are key prevention tools in healthcare settings, in daycare facilities, in schools and public institutions, and for the safety of our food. Philips Lifeline Issues Safety Alert for Lifeline Pendant Personal Help Buttons The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cautioned users of personal emergency response buttons worn around the neck of a potential choking hazard associated with this product. There are more than 750,000 users of these devices in the United States and Canada. By pushing the "help" button on the device when in distress, users can call for emergency assistance to their home. According to Philips Lifeline, the device is used primarily by seniors living independently, who feel they are at risk for falls or other medical emergencies. The Lifeline pendant button is intentionally designed to not break away when tugged, which prevents the button from accidentally falling off. However, because it does not break away, there is a risk of choking, including the possibility of serious injury or death. Risks are greater for those with mobility limitations or for those who use wheelchairs, walkers, beds with guard rails, or other objects that could entangle with a neck cord. California Firm Recalls Beef and Bean Burritos for Possible Listeria Contamination Windsor Foods, a Riverside, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,268 pounds of beef and bean burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are subject to recall: 18-pound bulk cases containing individually wrapped "BUTCHER BOY RED CHILE BEEF & BEAN BURRITOS." Each case of Butcher Boy brand burritos, subject to recall, contains a total of 72 burritos and bears the establishment number "EST. 1905" within the USDA mark of inspection; the package code "1219215;" the case code "2080001;" and advises "KEEP FROZEN." The products were produced on August 3, 2009 and distributed to a storage center in Minnesota for further retail sales. The products available for direct consumer purchase will not bear the establishment number and package code. Customers with concerns should contact their point of purchase. FDA Approves Vaccines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved four vaccines against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The vaccines will be distributed nationally after the initial lots become available, which is expected within the next four weeks. People with severe or life-threatening allergies to chicken eggs, or to any other substance in the vaccine, should not be vaccinated. CDC Guidance for Employers Regarding Influenza Season The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance that recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu in the workplace and to help maintain business continuity during the 2009-2010 flu season. The guidance includes additional strategies to use if flu conditions become more severe and some new recommendations regarding when a worker who is ill with influenza may return to work. FDA Warns About Stolen Insulin The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding the public that stolen vials of the long-acting insulin Levemir made by Novo Nordisk Inc. still may be on the market. Evidence gathered to date suggests that the stolen insulin was not stored and handled properly and may be dangerous for people to use. The FDA has received multiple reports of patients who suffered an adverse event due to poor control of glucose levels after using a vial from one of the stolen lots. When the FDA first alerted the public to the theft in June, it reported that three lots of Levemir totaling 129,000 vials had been stolen in North Carolina. So far only about 2 percent of the total amount stolen has been recovered. Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have orange plush exteriors. The Hungry Figure is about 6 inches long and the Hungry Magnet is about 4 inches long Two More Baby Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity "Close- Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper" Bassinets The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is once again urging all parents and caregivers to immediately stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two additional infant deaths since the August 2008 safety alert and recall announcements that notified consumers of two infants who had strangled in their Simplicity bassinets. To date, CPSC is aware of four infants who have died in the close-sleeper bassinets. FDA Launches New Center for Tobacco Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched its new Center for Tobacco Products in an historic effort to curb the hundreds of thousands of deaths caused by those products each year. The Center will oversee the implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act signed by President Obama in June 2009. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Premiums to Increase Slightly] The majority of Medicare beneficiaries currently enrolled in Medicare drug plans will not see significant changes in their premiums in 2010, but some may need to take steps to ensure they have the coverage they need when open enrollment begins later this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced. LibertÃ© Yogourt Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts and Plums in Its MÃ©diterranÃ©e Wild Blackberry Yogourt LibertÃ© Brand Products, St Hubert, Quebec, Canada announced that it is recalling all LibertÃ© MÃ©diterranÃ©e Wild Blackberry Yogourt 6 oz code dated Sept 02 distributed in the USA because it may contain undeclared walnuts and plums. LibertÃ© MÃ©diterranÃ©e Wild Blackberry yogourt was distributed nationwide. The product is packaged in a 6oz retail plastic container with the expiry code date of September 02 printed on the foil lid. Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Flu in Schools Offer Many Options Updated federal guidelines offer state and local public health and school officials a range of options for responding to 2009 H1N1 influenza in schools, depending on how severe the flu may be in their communities. Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can't compensate for it and properly cool you off. Learn more about heat-related illness and how to stay cool and well in hot weather. Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding Your Baby: What Parents Should Know Information for parents about infant feeding and novel H1N1 flu (swine flu). It also addresses parents who are formula feeding as well as breastfeeding, suggests that parents sick with novel H1N1 flu (swine flu) find someone who is not sick to feed the baby, and provides more detailed strategies for breastfeeding mothers to maintain breastfeeding throughout the course of infection. Chang Farm Recalls Soy Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk Chang Farm, River Road, Whatley, MA is issuing a voluntary recall of Soy Bean Sprouts produced by Chang Farms, with the specific sell-by date of July 17, 2009 because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes (L. Monocytogenes) contamination. The affected product is packaged in 10 lb bags (bulk) and 12 oz plastic bags (retail), labeled under the Chang Farm Brand as Soy Sprouts and have a "Sell By" date of July 17, 2009. New Ratings For Americas Hospitals Now Available On Hospital Compare Web Important new information was added to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Servicesâ€™ (CMS) Hospital Compare Web site that reports how frequently patients return to a hospital after being discharged, a possible indicator of how well the facility did the first time around. The site is www.hospi talcompare.hhs.gov. Hospital Compare will provide better data on the previously posted mortality rates for individual hospitals, as well as the new data on 30-day readmissions for heart attack, heart failure, and pneumonia. Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation The cribâ€™s plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation. FDA Warns Web Sites Against Marketing Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Virus Claims The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is enforcing the laws that protect consumers from illegal products marketed through the Internet that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure the 2009 H1N1 flu virus. Protect yourself from fireworks-related injuries Fireworks are often a part of special times like the 4th of July and New Yearâ€™s Eve. But fireworks can be dangerous, and injuries from fireworks can prevent people from reaching their full potential. FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Skin Products Made by Clarcon Due to Bacterial Contamination Risk The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory Inc. of Roy, Utah, is voluntarily recalling some skin sanitizers and skin protectants marketed under several different brand names because of high levels of disease-causing bacteria found in the product during a recent inspection. National Archives Recalls Flu Pandemic of 1918: With Concerns of a New Flu Pandemic, a Look Back World War I claimed an estimated 16 million lives. The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus. Illinois Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products That May Contain Foreign Materials Holten Meat, Inc., a Sauget, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 241,000 pounds of ground beef product that may contain foreign materials. Each label bears the establishment number "EST- 02591" inside the USDA mark of inspection.