Whey Protein For Fat Burn and Health

What is one of the most common New Year's resolutions? Lose weight and get in shape is always on more than a handful of resolutions. Sadly the resolution is forgotten and abandoned by the end on January.

To make your New Year's resolution for weight loss stick, here are a few things to know.

1. Forget the weight loss pills and shakes. Weight loss products are not the magic bullet and may not even be safe.

2. Starving yourself doesn't burn fat. Cutting calories too much makes your body store the fat, instead of burning fat.

3. Don't eat fat free foods. Fat free is not healthy and can make your body store fat in cellulite. Eat the right fats like coconut oil and butter from grass fed cows.

4. Do not use packaged low calorie - low fat meals. You will see faster and safer results with real food.

5. No diet soft drinks, these actually make more fat stored in cellulite.

6. Eating all vegetables is not fat burning. Your body needs protein even if you are vegetarian. Protein is one key part of Dr. Heidi's fat burn plan.

Here are some great food sources of high-quality protein:

• Poultry: Pastured chicken and turkey
  

• Beef: Grass fed beef is a wonderful fat burning protein
  

• Eggs: Eggs from pastured chickens are a great source of protein and also Vitamin D
  

• Beans and Legumes: Contain the most protein found in any vegetable. Not low carb so some people won't lose weight eating beans and legumes.
  

• Nuts: Eaten in moderation, nuts offer a lot of protein

I use protein powders in my breakfast drink. I've never been a big eater in the morning and learned how important it is for fat burning to feed my body!

Dr. Heidi's ER fat burn program teaches how to lose the weight with real food. No packaged foods, pills or shakes, just real food, and a group of people with the same goal, to burn the fat.

Check out Dr. Heidi's ER fat burn program at Little Spa

For my breakfast drink I use whey protein powder. The one I use is from grass fed cows. I've tried goat whey protein powders but couldn't get used to the taste.

Whey protein is a by-product of the cheese manufacturing process. At one time it was discarded or used for animal feed, but researchers later realized whey protein has incredible benefits for humans. Visit Dr. Mercola's site to learn all the health benefits of whey protein powder.

You can make 2010 the year you lose the weight and maybe even get healthier. See what Dr. Heidi's ER Fat Burn Program offers and visit Dr. Mercola's health site for the whey protein powder and many more products for health.

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Full Spectrum Light Bulbs For Health, Really....

After my family and I moved last summer I noticed my plants didn't grow so well in our new home. The roof eaves are great for keeping the hot sun out but it does nothing for giving my plants much needed sunlight. That made me wonder how no direct sunlight in our home would affect us and our pets. I know that sunlight from windows isn't ideal but I also know that my plants suffered without that little bit of direct sun so I looked at "grow lights". I used a few of these "grow lights" with no benefit, my poor plants, such as the Christmas cactus still looked sad!

Since I work full time from my home I've started replacing our incandescent light bulbs with full spectrum light bulbs from Dr. Mercola. I started with using the full spectrum lighting in my office and our son's bedroom where he spends time on homework. I've noticed I have less eye strain and fatigue with less glare while working in front of my computer monitor.



So why all this fuss over light bulbs anyway, and what the heck is full spectrum lighting?
You'll understand after reading about all the amazing benefits you will get from these one-of-a-kind full spectrum lights from Dr. Mercola.

Benefits like:

• Improved mood

• Enhanced mental awareness, concentration and productivity ...

• Superior visual clarity and color perception ...

• Better sleep ...

• Super-charged immune system ...

• More energy ...

• Reduced eye strain and fatigue with a glare-free and comfortable reading environment ...

• Greater learning ability and intelligence ...

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Nationwide Recall Tylenol® Arthritis Pain Caplet, 100 count Dec. 2009

Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Announces A Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of All Lots Of Tylenol® Arthritis Pain 100 Count With Ez-Open Cap

In November 2009, 5 lots of this product were recalled due to consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that was associated with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. The odor is caused by the presence of a chemical 2,4,6-tribromoanisole, believed to be the breakdown of a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials.

Company Contact:
Marc Boston
215-273-7649 (office)
215-429-7034 (mobile)

Bonnie Jacobs
215-273-8994 (office)
856-912-9965 (mobile)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 18, 2009 – Fort Washington, PA – In consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is expanding its voluntary recall to include all available product lots of TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles, with the distinctive red EZ-OPEN CAP (Full list of lot numbers provided below). In November 2009, 5 lots of this product were recalled due to consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that was associated with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. The recall is being expanded, as a precaution, to include all TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles with the distinctive red EZ-OPEN CAP.

The uncharacteristic smell is caused by the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole. The source of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole is believed to be the breakdown of a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials. The health effects of this compound have not been well studied, and to date all of the observed events reported to McNeil were temporary and non-serious.

Consumers who purchased TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles with the distinctive red EZ-OPEN CAP from the lots included in this recall should stop using the product and contact McNeil for instructions on a refund or replacement. For these instructions or information regarding how to return or dispose of the product, consumers should call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time) or log on to the internet at www.tylenol.com. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider. Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program 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 www.fda.gov/medwatch.

The affected TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count product lot numbers can be found on the side of the bottle label. See the full list of affected product lot numbers below:

Recalled Product- Full List (LINK: http://www.tylenol.com/page2.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subp_tar_recall.inc

UPC #	NDC Code #	Lot #	Product Description
0045-0838-21	8382100	07CMC011, 07DMC022, 07DMC024, 07FMC032, 07FMC033, 07GMC038, 07GMC039, 07HMC045, 07HMC051, 07HMC053, 07JMC064, 07JMC069, 07JMC070, 07JMC071, 07XMC055, 07XMC058, 07XMC062, 08AMC002, 08AMC005, 08CMC026, 08DMC029, 08EMC037, 08EMC039, 08FMC044, 08FMC045, 08GMC050, 08GMC053, 08GMC063, 08GMC065, 08JMC103, 08JMC109, 08JMC110, 08JMC111, 08KMC124, 08KMC127, 08KMC131, 08KMC132, 08XMC093, 08XMC094, 08XMC095, 09AMC010, 09CMC041, 09EMC075, 09EMC079, 09EMC076, 09GMC096, 09GMC097, 09GMC099, 09JMC118, 09JMC126, 09KMC133, 09KMC134, 09XMC114, 09XMC116	TYLENOL® ARTHRITIS PAIN CAPLET 100 COUNT BOTTLES (with red EZ-OPEN CAP)

Only the TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Caplet 100’s with the distinctive red EZ-OPEN CAP are affected by this action. All other TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain products remain commercially available. McNeil Consumer Healthcare will reintroduce the TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count product by January, 2010 after moving production to a new facility.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. markets a broad range of well-known and trusted over-the-counter (OTC) products around the globe. McNeil Consumer Healthcare is most widely recognized for the complete line of TYLENOL® acetaminophen products, the leading pain reliever brand in the adult and pediatric categories.

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Pineapple Smooths Cellulite - Slimming Benefits...

I love fresh pineapple and not just in drinks like pina coladas! This tropical fruit has some serious health benefits. I just learned about a wonderful benefit of pineapple - it's slimming benefits!!!! I never would have thought a sweet delicious fruit like pineapple could smooth away cellulite.

A cup of pineapple has 75 calories, 0 grams of fat and 24 grams of vitamin C. It also has manganese, a mineral that stabilizes blood glucose levels to prevent the crashes that bring on cravings and cause excess belly fat.

It's the bromelain that makes pineapple the super fruit fat burning pick. Bromelian is an anti-inflammatory enzyme that smooths away cellulite when it dissolves the dimple-causing toxins under the skin that slows circulation of lymph fluid.

Bromelain can also improve the look of varicose veins by 67% in as little as 2 weeks says a German study.

Bromelain also helps digestion and relieves aches and pains.

For most health results eat fresh pineapple but is that isn't possible use canned but know that it has less of the enzymes but it does have the slimming vitamins and minerals.

Pineapple can be used in so many ways from mixing with yogurt for breakfast to grilling on skewers with shrimp. Have fun with it and reap the slimming and health benefits!

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10 Unexpected Uses For Lip Balm

Many people have a tube or two of Chapstick or other brands of lip balm around their home. I just read about these 10 uses for lip balm! The article from First for women magazine didn't say the Chapstick brand so I guess most any brand fits.

1. Tame the static hair with a bit of lip balm. Rub a bit of lip balm on your fingertips then work it through your static hair for a quick sleek look!

2. When the winter sore nose gets the best of you, rub a bit of lip balm on it for relief from dry and sensitive noses...

3. It's said that a mascara smudge can be removed with a rub of lip balm then wipe clean with a tissue. Make sure to use non-vapor lip balm around eye area.

4. Protect dry cuticle area with lip balm. Lip balm adds needed moisture when a hangnail is about to happen or has already caused pain. The lip balm wraps moisture around the cuticle to keep it soft and prevent a nasty hangnail.

5. Use lip balm on shoe laces to keep them from raveling. We tried this on the ice skates and it worked very well.

6. Use lip balm for a shaving nick to seal the cut, stop the bleeding and ease the sting.

7. For home hair dyeing rub lip balm around hair line to stop the dye from staining your skin. The balm will stop the dye from seeping into pores and staining your skin. When finished wipe with tissue.

8. Repair a scratched DVD with lip balm by rubbing the scratch with lip balm and buffing with a clean soft cloth. The waxy balm polishes the disc so it plays without skipping.

9. To prevent wood from splitting when driving a nail in it rub lip balm over the wood before pounding the nail into it.

10. Use lip balm on your dog's paws to protect against ice and snow. The balm works like an invisible barrier against the delicate skin on the dog's feet and the harmful ice and snow.

Every year I get a few tubes of Chapstick or similar brands of lip balm around the holidays. People give it with good intentions but they have no clue that the stuff will not cross my lips. Have you seen the ingredients in Chapstick lip balm? Well if that matters to you here are a few things in those familiar little tubes.

Strange how the Chapstick website does not list all the ingredients - red flags for Chapstick!

Product ingredients – ChapStick Strawberry

Petrolatum, Paraffin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octyldodecanol, Benzophenone-3, Arachidyl Propionate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cera Alba, Isopropyl Lanolate, Aroma, Lanolin, Cera Carnauba, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camphor, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Saccharin, Propylparaben, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 15850.

Contains Oxybenzone.

If you are looking for a truly natural lip balm that works to protect your lips against dryness I suggest Dr. Mercola's line. Order a 3 pack tube or get a tube free when you order his Organic Body Butter products.

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Bulk Hazelnuts Recalled by Whole Foods Market in 7 States

Whole Foods Market® Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts

Company Contact:
Libba Letton
libba.letton@wholefoods.com
512-542-3031

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –- December 19, 2009 - AUSTIN, TX – Whole Foods Market is recalling organic raw hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington because the nuts were part of a batch that was contaminated with salmonella. The company is also recalling non-organic dry roasted hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, and non-organic raw hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in Oregon and Washington. These hazelnuts should not be consumed. No illnesses have been reported at this time.

The potential for salmonella contamination was discovered during a routine product sampling at the plant where the hazelnuts were shelled. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Whole Foods Market customers who have purchased the recalled product since Oct. 12 in the states listed above may return the item for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling 512-542-0656 or by logging on to www.wholefoods.com.

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Harry & David Removes Hazelnuts From Store and Issues Recall

More recalls for Hazelnuts comes from Harry and David store located in Medford, Oregon.

Harry and David Conducts Hazelnut Recall in Medford, Oregon because of Possible Risk to Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 18, 2009 – Harry and David is voluntarily recalling raw, shelled hazelnut kernels due to concerns of potential Salmonella contamination. The hazelnuts were sold only in our Harry & David Country Village store located in Medford, Oregon. The hazelnuts were supplied to us by Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts. Salmonella is 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.

The Harry & David Country Village store removed all the raw, shelled hazelnuts supplied by Evonuk from sale on December 17, 2009. This was done in response to a recall issued on December 17, 2009, by Willamette Sheller, Inc., the company that processed the hazelnuts for Evonuk.

The hazelnuts affected by this recall were sold as Filbert (hazelnut) kernels in bulk bin #10077 only at the Harry & David Country Village store, Medford, Oregon, prior to December 18, 2009.

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the hazelnuts.

Consumers who have purchased any of the bulk hazelnuts from the Harry & David Country Village store are encouraged to return them to the store for a full refund.

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Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts Recalls Raw & Dry Roasted Hazelnuts

Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts Recalls Raw and Dry Roasted Hazelnut Kernels Because of Possible Health Risk

Company Contact:
Shannon Evonuk, Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts
541-998-1848
Amy Wood, Harvest PR
503-274-0086, ext. 102

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 18, 2009 – Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts of Eugene, OR is recalling 6,712.5 lbs. of raw and dry roasted hazelnut kernels because they have 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.

After product sampling, Salmonella was found on one production lot at Willamette Shelling, of Newberg, OR, the facility where Evonuk Oregon Hazelnut’s hazelnuts kernels were shelled. Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts has decided to recall all raw and dry roasted hazelnut kernels delivered or shipped by Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts from November 2nd 2009 through December 4th 2009.

Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts brand raw hazelnut kernels and dry roasted hazelnut kernels subject to recall include:

• Raw hazelnut kernels packed in 25 pound corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 299091A and

296091A.

• Dry roasted hazelnut kernels packed in 25 pound corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 299091A and

296091A.

• 8 ounce, 2.5 pound, and 5 pound packages of raw hazelnut kernels in clear plastic packages, bearing no

lot code. Shipped in corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 299091A and 296091A.

• 4 ounce, 8 ounce, 2.5 pound, and 5 pound packages of dry roasted, salt free, hazelnut kernels in clear

plastic packages, bearing no lot code. Shipped in corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 299091A and 296091A.

These raw and dry roasted products were distributed in retail and wholesale stores, restaurants and bakeries in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Oklahoma and New Jersey. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who bought the recalled raw and dry roasted hazelnut products are urged to return the product to their place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Shannon Evonuk at (541) 998-1848, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST.

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Hazelnuts Recall - Dec. 2009, Salmonella Risk

Willamette Shelling Recalls Shelled Hazelnuts Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Ben Mitchell
503-538-9256
Amy Wood
503-274-0086, ext. 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 17, 2009 - Willamette Filbert Growers of Newberg, OR is recalling 29,861 lbs of Shelled Hazelnuts and Shelled Organic Hazelnuts, 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.

After product sampling, Salmonella was found on one production lot at the facility where Willamette Filbert Grower's hazelnuts were shelled. To ensure consumer safety, Willamette Filbert Growers has decided to recall all shelled hazelnuts and shelled organic hazelnuts processed from October 12th 2009 through November 25th 2009.

Shelled Hazelnuts and Shelled Organic Hazelnuts were distributed in Oregon and California through wholesale distributors and direct delivery. Unshelled hazelnuts are not subject to this recall.

All products subject to recall were packed in 25 lbs. corrugated boxes bearing Willamette Filbert Growers or Meridian Organic Hazelnuts labeled with lot code numbers 289091A and 311091A.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased Willamette Filbert Growers Shelled Hazelnuts or Meridian Organic Hazelnuts are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Ben Mitchell at (503) 538-9256, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST.

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Organic Skincare Products For Winter Dry Skin

Indoor heat, washing hands often and extreme cold makes winter very harsh on your skin but there is help. It's not as easy as going to Walgreens and buying lotions and creams. You need to keep toxins off your skin. Dr. Mercola helps to teach about toxins we use on our skin. Listen here as Dr. Mercola explains the chemicals in skin care products, and the benefits of using organic skincare products.

Having younger looking skin is something we all want and can have if we use natural skin care products and protect our skin with gloves etc.


Don't stop with just natural skin lotions and creams to help your dry skin. Drink water and consume healthy oils like Dr. Mercola's Krill Oil

Bonus *** Dr. Mercola has a special now on his skin care products. This is amazing at buy one set get one free! He said that he does expect to run out of product in two weeks so he encourages us to order soon. I ordered the anti-aging skin care set and LOVE how my skin feels and looks after one week! I thought about using the freebie as a gift but I decided to keep it for myself.....


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H1N1 Flu Shot Recall Details - Q & A

Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric (0.25 mL, for 6-35 month olds) Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes Questions & Answers

December 15, 2009, 9:00 AM ET

Why are some lots of pediatric H1N1 vaccine manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur in pre-filled syringes being recalled from the market?

As part of its quality assurance program, the manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, performs routine, ongoing stability testing of its influenza A (H1N1) vaccine after the vaccine has been shipped to providers. Stability testing means measuring the strength (also called potency) of a vaccine over time. It is performed because sometimes the strength of a vaccine can go down over time. On December 7, Sanofi Pasteur notified CDC and FDA that the potency in one batch (called a “lot”) of pediatric syringes that had been distributed was later found to have dropped below a pre-specified limit. As a result of this finding, Sanofi Pasteur tested additional lots and found that three other lots that had been distributed also had an antigen content that, while properly filled at the time of manufacturing, was later measured to be below pre-specified limits. This means that doses from these four vaccine lots no longer meet the manufacturer’s specifications for potency. Sanofi Pasteur will send providers directions for returning any unused vaccine from these lots.

What does potency mean for the H1N1 vaccine?

Potency (or strength) is determined by the measurement of the concentration of the active ingredient (also called antigen) in the H1N1 vaccine.

Are there any concerns about safety of vaccines from these lots?

No. There are no safety concerns with these lots of H1N1 vaccine. All lots successfully passed pre-release testing for purity, potency and safety.

Should infants and children who received vaccines from these lots be revaccinated?

No. The vaccine potency is only slightly below the “specified” range. The vaccine in these lots is still expected to be effective in stimulating a protective response despite this slight reduction in the concentration of antigen. There is no need to re-administer a dose to those who received vaccine from these lots. However, as is recommended for all 2009 H1N1 vaccines, all children less than 10 years old should get the recommended two doses of H1N1 vaccine approximately a month apart for the optimal immune response. Therefore, children less than 10 years old who have only received one dose of vaccine thus far should still receive a second dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine.

What action(s) should parents of children who have received vaccine from the recalled lots take?

Parents of children who received vaccine from the recalled lots do not need to take any action, other than to complete the two-dose immunization series if not already completed.

What are the lot numbers affected by this recall?

Vaccine doses with the following lot numbers are included in the recall:

0.25 ml pre-filled syringes, 10-packs (NDC # 49281-650-25, sometimes coded as 49281-0650-25):
UT023DA
UT028DA
UT028CB

0.25 ml pre-filled syringes, 25-packs (NDC # 49281-650-70, sometimes coded as 49281-0650-70):
UT030CA

How many doses of the pediatric H1N1 vaccine are affected by this recall?

Approximately 800,000 doses of vaccine in these lots were distributed to providers.

Is the potency issue related to this recall isolated to just the pediatric H1N1 vaccine for 6-35 month olds?

The potency problem described here is specific to the four lots of Sanofi Pasteur’s pediatric H1N1 vaccine in 0.25 mL pre-filled syringes. Sanofi Pasteur is investigating what caused the problem. The same vaccine packaged in other dosing forms, such as pre-filled syringes for older children adults, and multi-dose vials, continues to meet specifications. This recall does not affect H1N1 vaccine produced by other manufacturers.

Were these lots of vaccine shipped after failing a required test?

No. The lots being recalled passed all quality controls and met all specifications before they were shipped.

All vaccines are routinely tested for purity, potency and safety prior to release. The four lots of vaccine met all required specifications at the time of release and shipment to distribution centers. The vaccine provided in multi-dose vials and the single-dose, 0.5 mL pre-filled syringes for persons 36 months and older continues to meet all specifications.

What is being done to notify providers who received vaccine from the affected lots?

Sanofi Pasteur will send a notification to providers who received doses from any of the four lots of vaccine so that they can return any unused vaccine.

Where were the affected lots of vaccine distributed?

Vaccine from these four lots was distributed throughout the United States.

From CDC.gov

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Sunshine Vitamin D Spray Supplement

Winter is the most difficult time to get enough vitamin D, especially here in Minnesota with the snow clouds hanging over us so much. We all know how important the sunshine vitamin is for our general well being but how to get enough?

Milk is "fortified" with vitamin D but we don't drink the fake reduced fat, homogenized milk. We only drink milk from grass fed cows, whole full fat and non-homogenized. Butterfat contains vitamins A and D needed for assimilation of calcium and protein in the water fraction of the milk. Without them protein and calcium are more difficult to utilize and possibly toxic. Since the milk we drink has the full fat it does not have to have the vitamin D added back to it.

We will always drink this "real milk" because of the dangers of consuming homogenized milk and now we found an easy way to get all the vitamin D3 we need.

Dr. Mercola has a spray vitamin D3 supplement. Use 3 sprays twice a day under your tongue for 6000 IU or 1500% of vitamin D3. It's easy and the spray tastes like spearmint. Our 11-year-old son loves it. I like not having to swallow another pill. I'm not good with pills so anytime I can get the benefit without a pill I'm game to try it!


Eggs from chickens raised on pastures also gives a source of vitamin D. See here for more about that but my family still needs help during the winter when chickens can't be pastured in the frozen tundra.

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Pet Carousel Dog Pig Ears and Beef Hoof Treats Recalled - Dec. 2009

With dog lovers buying treats for Christmas dog stockings you need to be aware of the latest recall for Pet Carousel products.

Please read the recall notice from the FDA below and see the full recalled products below. This is updated as of December 10, 2009.

Pet Carousel Conducts Nationwide Recall of Beef Hoof Products and Pig Ears Because of Salmonella Risk

Company Contact:
Pet Carousel, Inc
800-231-3572

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 9, 2009 – Sanger, CA-- Pet Carousel has initiated a recall of all Pig Ears and all varieties of Beef Hoof pet treats because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The problem was discovered after FDA testing found positive results for Salmonella in pig ears and beef hoof products.

These products were recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling dry pet food and/or pet treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their health care provider immediately.

Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may only experience a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products or is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The following products have been recalled: The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight, Pork Tasteez and Pet Carousel
Item No.:

• 18100-P Bulk
• 18016-P 10-pk red mesh bag
• 18120-P 20-pk red mesh bag.

The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight, and Pet Carousel
Item No.:

• 1506-K 5 lb. bulk
• 1507-K 10 lb. bulk
• 1520-K 20 lb. bulk
• 12125-T 10-pk vinyl bag
• 12110-T 10-pk, vinyl bag
• 12111-T 10-pk, vinyl bag
• 12122-T 10 lb., bulk
• 1503-K 3-pk, vinyl bag
• 1510-K 10-pk ,vinyl bag
• 1405-S 5 lb., bulk
• 1408-S 10-pk, vinyl bag
• 1410-S 10 lb., bulk
• 1420-S 20 lb., bulk
• 90058-H Cheese/& Bacon Stuffed Hoof, bulk
• 90056-H Peanut Butter Stuffed Hoof, bulk
• 17005-R Rope toy with Hooves.

The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores throughout the country. All sizes and all lots of these pork ears purchased on or after 08/16/2009 and all beef hoof products in all varieties purchased on or after 09/16/2009 made by Pet Carousel are included in this alert.

Pet Carousel has completed notifying its consignees and requested the consignees return affected products and remove them from retail sales. Out of an abundance of caution and concern for public safety, Pet Carousel is issuing this press release to inform consumers of potential risks and to ensure that all affected product has either been returned or otherwise removed from use.
Consumers who have purchased the products described above should cease use and return the product to their place of purchase. Additionally, consumers with questions may contact Pet Carousel at 800-231-3572 from 8:00am to 4:00pm PST.

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Labels Reversed on Alka-Seltzer Plus® Products Recall Dec. 2009

Bayer Consumer Care Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Combination Package of Alka-Seltzer Plus® Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels

Single Lot Affected by Package Labeling Issue

Contact:
Tricia McKernan
866-683-1126

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Morristown, NJ. - December 8, 2009 - In consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bayer’s Consumer Care division has begun a voluntary recall of a single product lot of the combination package of Alka-Seltzer Plus® Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels. Bayer initiated the recall after identifying that the labeling on the foil blister card of certain packages within the lot (less than 4 percent) were printed with the label reversed. All individual liquid filled capsules are imprinted correctly.

The affected Alka-Seltzer Plus product lot number can be found on both the interior blister package (in black text adjacent to the expiration date) as well as on the exterior carton containing the blister packaging (embossed on the side panel under the Bayer logo)

• Product Name: Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Liquid Gels
• Package size: 20 liquid filled capsules per carton (12 day formulation capsules and 8 night formulation capsules)
• UPC#: 016500537779
• Lot #: 296939L
• Expiration: 5/11

This product was sold only in the U.S. at retail outlets nationwide.

This recall does not impact any Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Cold Formula Effervescent products, individually packaged Alka-Seltzer Plus Day Non-Drowsy Cold Formula products, individually packaged Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Formula products, or any other lot of Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid-Gels.

The company initiated an investigation following consumer reports and found that in a limited number of combination packages of Alka-Seltzer Plus Day and Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels from a single lot, the information on the underside of the blister package was reversed. Therefore, the label for the green Night product appears under some of the blue Day product and vice versa. As such, there is a risk that consumers may not be aware of the warnings of an antihistamine in the product that could cause drowsiness.

Consumers who purchased combination packages of Alka-Seltzer Plus Day and Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels from the lot included in this recall (details below) should stop using the product and contact Bayer with any questions or for instructions on a refund or replacement. Consumers should contact our Consumer Relations Call Center at 1(800) 986-3307 (available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30PM eastern standard time.) Any consumer with a medical concern or questions should contact their healthcare provider.

About Bayer Consumer Care
The Consumer Care division of Bayer HealthCare, is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. Bayer Consumer Care is among the largest marketers of over-the-counter medications and nutritional supplements in the world. Some of the most trusted and recognizable brands in the world today come from the Bayer portfolio of products. These include Aspirin, ALEVE®, Alka-Seltzer®, Midol®, One A Day® Vitamins, and Flintstones™ vitamins.

Bayer HealthCare, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry and is based in Leverkusen, Germany. The company combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Diabetes Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. The pharmaceuticals business operates under the name Bayer Schering Pharma and as Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals in the US and Canada. Bayer HealthCare’s aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human and animal health worldwide.

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Find Grass Fed Beef and Pastured Pork in Whole Foods Markets

Animal Welfare Approved grass-fed Beef and pastured pork available in Whole Foods Markets

Washington, DC
--In response to many ongoing requests asking whether Animal Welfare Approved products are
available in Whole Foods Markets, the answer is YES!

This holiday season, in addition to purchasing your AWA meat directly from the farm, CSA, farmers' markets, co-ops, or buying clubs, you can shop at more than 100 Whole Foods Markets and find Animal Welfare Approved grass fed beef and pastured pork products.

While Animal Welfare Approved farmers supply numerous Whole Foods Markets, typically it has been difficult for consumers to find Animal Welfare Approved products at these stores because most AWA products will lack the familiar AWA label. And since Whole Foods Markets offer a variety of meat products from a host of different sources, consumers need to ask for Animal Welfare Approved products by the specific farm or farm group where the animals were raised on pasture or range.

A state-by-state list of Whole Foods Market stores that stock AWA meats, and specifically what you should ask for at the meat counter, is available on www.AnimalWelfareApproved.org/whole-foods/. Since the AWA products lack labels, asking the butcher for meat from a specific farm is the key to ensuring Animal Welfare Approved meat is a part of your meaningful holiday meal.

Consumers can find a searchable database of other Animal Welfare Approved products on the AWA website. AWA wishes everyone a humane and happy holiday season!

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Animal Welfare Approved audits and certifies family farms that raise their animals with the highest animal welfare standards, outdoors, on pasture or range. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has lauded these standards for two years running as being the most stringent when compared to other third-party certification programs. Visit www.AnimalWelfareApproved.org for a searchable database of approved farms and restaurants, shops and markets where our farmers' products are sold. Choose the one independent food label that means healthy, safe, environmentally responsible and humanely raised.

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Slim - Fast Recall List Products - December 2009

Unilever Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Slim-Fast® Ready-to-Drink Products in Cans Due to Possible Health Risk

Full list of Slim-Fast Recalled Products:

www.slim-fast.com/Slim-Fast+RTD+Recall+US+-+List+of+Products.pdf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 3, 2009 - 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 probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The products were sold in stores nationwide.

Product Description:

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. A listing of all RTD recalled products is attached to this press release.

No other Slim-Fast® products are affected by this recall. No Slim-Fast® powdered shakes, meal bars, or snack bars are affected by this recall.

The recall was initiated after the company conducted quality testing on Slim-Fast® RTD products in cans. Out of an abundance of caution, the company is recalling all RTD products in cans that are currently in distribution centers, on-shelf or in back rooms in retail outlets or in consumers’ homes. The company is in the process of identifying and correcting the production issue, and will resume production and shipment of the product when the issue has been addressed and corrected.

Consumers who have purchased Slim-Fast® RTD products in cans are urged to discard them immediately and contact the company at 1-800-896-9479 for a full refund. The Consumer Services Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM ET. A recorded message is available 24/7.

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Diamond Cat Food Recall - Dec 2009

Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food

Company Contact:
800-977-8797

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 27, 2009 - On September 23, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat food because they have the potential to produce Thiamine Deficiency. Today’s announcement provides additional information from the company’s posted announcement of September 23 when the initial recall information was provided.

Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. At the first stage the cat may show decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Later, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. These ultimately may result in the death of the animal if left untreated. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The affected products were distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

The affected date codes were RAF0501A22X 18lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0501A2X 6 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0802B12X 18lb (BB30FEB11), RAH0501A22X 18 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAH0501A2X 6lb. (BB28NOV10, BB30NOV10, BB08DEC10)

To date, 21 cases of thiamine deficiency in cats have been reported and confirmed by Diamond. The reports have been confined to the New York and Pennsylvania areas and none have been received since October 19.

Diamond has tested the product and found the cat foods were deficient in thiamine. Samples taken by the FDA indicated that there were additional lots with insufficient levels of thiamine. No other complaints have been reported on any other product manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods.

Consumers who have purchased the affected lots are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-977-8797, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.

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