Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2010
Release #10-242
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 669-6960
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Utility Snow Sled Hitch Recalled by Pelican International Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Utility sled tow hitch
Units: About 250
Importer: Pelican International, of Quebec, Canada
Hazard: The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 10 reports of the screw coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The tow hitch pivot is black metal and measures about 9.25 inches in length and 3.25 inches in diameter. The hitch is used in connection with the Pelican Snow Trek Utility sled. The hitch allows a Snow Trek sled to be connected to a snowmobile or other similar transportation device. Recalled models include:
Product code Product name UPC
LDT60PC00 Snow Trek 60 with runners and hitch 776324512597
LDT75PC01 Snow Trek 75 with runners and hitch 776324514041
LDT75PD01 Snow Trek 75 with runners, hitch and cover 776324515222
PS2003-1 Kit Sled Tow Hitch 776324511101
PS2003-00 Kit Sled Tow Hitch 776324506480
PS2003-1-00 Kit Sled Two Hitch 776324512689
Sold at: Paricon Inc., V.G. Grace and other regional distributors and sports retailers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2009 for about $50 if sold alone, and between $130 and $250 if sold with the sled.
Manufactured in: China and Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the sled tow hitch and contact the firm to receive a free replacement kit and installation instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pelican International toll-free at (888) 669-6960 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Website at www.pelicansport.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10242.html
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2. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2010
Release #10-243
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Identifies Manufacturers of Problem Drywall Made in China
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is releasing today the names of the drywall manufacturers whose drywall emitted high levels of hydrogen sulfide in testing conducted for the agency by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). There is a strong association between hydrogen sulfide and metal corrosion.
Of the samples tested, the top ten reactive sulfur-emitting drywall samples were all produced in China. Some of the Chinese drywall had emission rates of hydrogen sulfide 100 times greater than non-Chinese drywall samples.
“Homeowners who have problem drywall in their homes are suffering greatly”, said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. “I appeal to these Chinese drywall companies to carefully examine their responsibilities to U.S. families who have been harmed and do what is fair and just”.
At the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue meetings in Beijing May 24-25, U.S. officials pressed the Chinese government to facilitate a meeting between CPSC and the Chinese drywall companies whose products were used in U.S. homes, and which exhibit the emissions identified during the testing procedures. The Strategic and Economic Dialogue represents the highest-level bilateral forum to discuss a broad range of issues between the two nations.
The following list identifies the top 10 drywall samples tested that had the highest emissions of hydrogen sulfide, along with the identity of the manufacturer of the drywall and the year of manufacture, from highest to lowest.
Knauf Plasterboard (Tianjin) Co. Ltd.: (year of manufacture 2005) China
Taian Taishan Plasterboard Co. Ltd.: (2006) China
Shandong Taihe Dongxin Co.: (2005) China
Knauf Plasterboard (Tianjin) Co. Ltd.: (2006) China
Taian Taishan Plasterboard Co. Ltd.: (2006) China
Taian Taishan Plasterboard Co. Ltd.: (2006) China
Shandong Chenxiang GBM Co. Ltd. (C&K Gypsum Board): (2006) China
Beijing New Building Materials (BNBM): (2009) China
Taian Taishan Plasterboard Co. Ltd.: (2009) China
Shandong Taihe Dongxin Co.: (2009) China
Other Chinese drywall samples had low or no detectable emissions of hydrogen sulfide as did the drywall samples tested that were manufactured domestically. They include: Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin: (2009) China; Tiger ***ShiGao JianCai***liangpianzhuang: (2006) China; USG Corporation: (2009) U.S.; Guangdong Knauf New Building Material Products Co. Ltd.: (2009) China; 3/8” drywall manufacturer uncertain (date uncertain): China; Knauf Plasterboard (Wuhu) Co. Ltd.: (2009) China; CertainTeed Corp.: (2009) U.S.; Georgia Pacific Corp.: (2009) U.S.; Dragon Brand, Beijing New Building Materials Co. Ltd.: (2006) China; CertainTeed Corp.: (2009) U.S.; Pingyi Baier Building Materials Co. Ltd.: (2009) China; Sample purchased in China, manufacturer unknown: (2009) China; Panel Rey S.A.: (2009) Mexico; Lafarge North America: (2009) U.S.; National Gypsum Company: (2009) U.S.; National Gypsum Company: (2009) U.S.; Georgia Pacific Corp.: (2009) U.S.; Pabco Gypsum: (2009) U.S.; Temple-Inland Inc.: (2009) U.S.; and USG Corporation: (2009) U.S.
Last month, CPSC released the results of drywall emissions tests by LBNL. The studies showed a connection between certain Chinese drywall and corrosion in homes. In addition, the patterns of reactive sulfur compounds emitted from drywall samples show a clear distinction between certain Chinese drywall samples manufactured in 2005/2006 and other Chinese and non-Chinese drywall samples.
To date, CPSC has spent over $5 million to investigate the chemical nature and the chain of commerce of problem drywall. Earlier this year, CPSC and HUD issued an identification protocol to help consumers identify problem drywall in their homes. Last month, CPSC and HUD issued remediation guidance to assist impacted homeowners.
To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including a link to a chart listing drywall chamber test results, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10243.html
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‘CPSC 2.0’ Launches Product Safety Agency into Social Media — Learn more at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09346.html
* Visit our new blog, OnSafety at www.cpsc.gov/onsafety
* See our videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/uscpsc
* Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OnSafety
* See our photos on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscpsc
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
Thanks for the ping at #7376, granny. Thanks to all contributors to this thread. (placemark) BUMP!
These sound wonderful and good for you to boot.
Thanks for your recipe, maybe someday I will get to try it.
I’ve heard before that proton pump inhibitors come with the risk of osteoporosis.
They reduce the amount of acid in your stomach, which is what helps metabolize calcium.
You are welcome.....
They reduce the amount of acid in your stomach, which is what helps metabolize calcium.<<<
Thanks for the information, the alert sounded to me as tho there would be people here that would want the information.
That is what makes Freepers so wonderful, they know so much.
Chemicals never stuck in my mind, so I have to have it in small bites.
Orlistat (marketed as Alli and Xenical): Labeling Change
Audience: Family Practice healthcare professionals, patients/consumers
FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has approved a revised label for Xenical to include new safety information about cases of severe liver injury that have been reported rarely with the use of this medication. The agency is also adding a new warning about rare reports of severe liver injury to the OTC Drug Facts label for Alli.
Xenical and Alli are medications used for weight-loss that contain different strengths of the same active ingredient, orlistat. Xenical (orlistat 120 mg) is available by prescription and Alli (orlistat 60 mg) is sold over-the-counter without a prescription. This new safety information, originally announced in August 2009, is based on FDA’s completed review of orlistat.
Healthcare professionals should weigh the benefits of weight-loss with the potential risks associated with Xenical and Alli before prescribing or recommending these medications to their patients; patients should stop use of orlistat and contact their healthcare professional if they develop the signs and symptoms of liver injury, including itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, light-colored stools, or loss of appetite.
Read the complete MedWatch safety summary, including links to the FDA Drug Safety Communication and Questions and Answers pages, at:
You are encouraged to report all serious adverse events and product quality problems to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
Lots of fruits and vegetables and cutting back on wheat will work, too.
Weekly Harvest Newsletter
Sustainable Agriculture News Briefs - May 26, 2010
Weekly sustainable agriculture news and resources gleaned from the Internet by NCAT staff for the ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Web site. The Weekly Harvest Newsletter is also available online (http://attra.ncat.org/newsletter/archives.html#wh.)
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News & Resources
* USDA Releases Local Food Systems Report
* New Publication Gives Overview of Organic Agriculture
* Sign-up for Direct Payment and ACRE Programs Ends June 1
* MOSES Accepting Farmer of the Year Nominations
* Saving Fuel on the Farm by Making Hay
* Slide Show Highlights Urban Farmers
Funding Opportunities
* North Central SARE Research & Education Grant
* NY Farms! Grant
* Organic Transitions Program
Coming Events
* Organic Apple Intensive Workshop
* Goat Parasite Workshop
* Entrepreneurial Farming Workshop
News & Resources
USDA Releases Local Food Systems Report
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR97/
USDA Economic Research Service (ERR) has just released a new report entitled: “Local Food Systems: Concepts, Impacts and Issues” (http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR97/ERR97.pdf) (PDF/1.5MB). This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and producers, and examines early indications of the economic and health impacts of local food systems.
New Publication Gives Overview of Organic Agriculture
http://www.kerrcenter.com/pressrelease/05-17-10.html
The meaning and origin of the USDA-certified organic label remain a mystery to many Americans. A new, free online publication, “A Brief Overview of the History and Philosophy of Organic Agriculture,” (http://www.kerrcenter.com/publications/organic-philosophy-report.pdf) (PDF/605KB) from the Kerr Center, an Oklahoma non-profit foundation, can help fill that knowledge gap. The report offers valuable background for anyone seeking to understand the past — or potential future — of organic food, farming, and regulation.
Sign-up for Direct Payment and ACRE Programs Ends June 1
http://www.usagnet.com/story-national.php?Id=1041&yr=2010
Growers not yet signed up for the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) or the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program should plan to do so before June 1, the sign-up deadline. USDA said this week that more than 75 percent of an expected 1.7 million farms have already enrolled in the program, but time for signing up is quickly coming to a close. Numerous resources are available to help producers make informed decisions on program enrollment. Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office staff can answer many questions on program rules, application procedures and possible benefits. FSA also has launched an ACRE Web page with educational information, including an electronic program payment calculator, located at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dcp. The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) offers an ACRE calculator (http://www.fapri.missouri.edu/farmers_corner/tools/acre.asp) that has been updated as of early April. ACRE calculators and decision tools can also be found on some land grant university websites. Producers may complete and sign 2010 ACRE election forms and DCP and ACRE contracts at any USDA Service Center or they can enroll on the USDA website.
MOSES Accepting Farmer of the Year Nominations
http://www.mosesorganic.org/foy.html
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) Organic Farmer of the Year Award is given to an organic farmer practicing outstanding land stewardship, innovation and outreach. MOSES is seeking nominees that are innovative in their organic farming management, show excellence in enhancing farm resources, and are an inspiration to organic farmers, consumers and/or others in the organic community. Nominations are due September 15, 2010.
Saving Fuel on the Farm by Making Hay
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/100503-energy-saving-fuel-with-hay/
A new look at crop rotation could cut energy use for agriculture. Farmers can slash their fossil fuel use, while still growing bumper crops and turning a profit — all with the help of a little more crop rotation, concluded the team of researchers from Iowa State University after a six-year study. In tests on a research farm in Iowa, the team mixed oats, alfalfa, and other crops into the rotation along with corn and soybeans, the two mainstays of the U.S. Corn Belt. With a more diverse set of crops, the farms needed only a fraction of the normal amounts of synthetic fertilizers and herbicides, both of which are typically manufactured from natural gas. One key was using alfalfa, which captures nitrogen from the air and stores it in the soil. Thanks to this natural fertilization, the fields planted with alfalfa needed only about one-quarter the usual amount of nitrogen from chemical fertilizers. Agronomy professor Matt Liebman and a team of researchers at Iowa State University found that a farm could cut its fossil fuel use in half by shifting to a four-year cycle — adding a year of another grain, such as oats, and a year of alfalfa, a legume, to the typical corn-soy rotation. These low-energy fields produced as many calories worth of crops, and generated about the same amount of money. “Our interest was not just how much corn we might be able to produce, but how much income might be generated on the farm,” Liebman said.
Slide Show Highlights Urban Farmers
http://www.salon.com/food/feature/2010/05/17/community_gardens_slide_show/slideshow.html#
This slide show is a tour of some of the country’s most innovative approaches to urban agriculture. These urban farms are training entrepreneurs, teaching kids about farming, and providing food for communities. From indoor fish farms to business training for refugees, enjoy this slide show of 11 pioneers.
Related ATTRA Publication: Start a Farm in the City
http://attra.org/attra-pub/PDF/farmcity.pdf
More Breaking News (http://attra.ncat.org/news/)
Funding Opportunities
North Central SARE Research & Education Grant
http://www.sare.org/ncrsare/resedu.htm
Many agricultural researchers today acknowledge the connection between nature and what we eat, generating ideas on environmentally sound, economically viable, socially responsible agricultural systems. The USDA’s North Central Region (NCR) Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program supports innovators with competitive Research and Education grants. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $200,000.
Proposals are due June 10, 2010.
NY Farms! Grant
http://www.nyfarms.info/
The mission of NY Farms! is to strengthen New York agriculture and food systems by: creating public awareness of the importance of farming; promoting agriculture and food system literacy; and fostering consumer loyalty to New York farm products. NY Farms! links farmers, consumers, businesses and organizations to build a sustainable future for New York State agriculture. NY Farms! funds will be distributed as organizational operating grants and as grants for specific projects that will work toward achieving the founding vision of NY Farms!
Proposals are due June 11, 2010.
Organic Transitions Program
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/organictransitionsprogram.cfm
The overall goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. In FY 2010, ORG will focus on environmental services provided by organic farming systems that support soil conservation and contribute to climate change mitigation.
Proposals are due July 1, 2010.
More Funding Opportunities (http://attra.ncat.org/funding/)
Coming Events
Organic Apple Intensive Workshop
http://www.herbsandapples.com/classes.php#apple
June 5-6, 2010
Groveton, New Hampshire
This “organic apple everything” weekend with Michael at the farm inspires people to pursue their own orchard dreams. Come gain the practical insights needed to establish your own fruit planting based on the biological systems approach used here at Lost Nation Orchard.
Goat Parasite Workshop
http://kerrcenter.com/joomla/eventlist/details/31-workshop-goat-parasites
June 5, 2010
Poteau, Oklahoma
The Kerr Center and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension will jointly sponsor this workshop to help goat producers learn the most effective strategies for parasite prevention and management.
Entrepreneurial Farming Workshop
http://central.illinoisfarmbeginnings.org/central/farm_dreams/Classes.aspx
June 7, 2010
Springfield, Illinois
“Is Entrepreneurial Farming For You?” is a half-day, interactive workshop designed to help you decide if entrepreneurial farming is for you. You will have the opportunity to meet experienced sustainable farmers, Farm Beginnings graduates, and other prospective farmers who will help you assess your resources and readiness to launch a farm business.
More Events (http://attra.ncat.org/calendar)
New & Updated Publications
Aquaponics — Integration of Hydroponics with Aquaculture
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=56
Alternative Pollinators: Native Bees
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=75
Organic System Plans: Livestock Production
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=169
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Because so many types of beans are beneficial, we couldn’t narrow it down to just one kind. Here we’ve listed some of the “cream of the crop” when it comes to beans, in terms of nutrients, antioxidants and great taste!
1. Black Beans: Also referred to as turtle beans, black beans are loaded with antioxidants and fiber, and are an excellent source of high-quality protein.
2. Kidney Beans: Along with lots of fiber and protein, kidney beans are an excellent source of the trace mineral, molybdenum. This mineral helps detoxify sulfites, a type of preservative added to many foods (and to which many people are sensitive), from the body.
3. Pinto Beans: “Pinto” is Spanish for “painted,” which refers to the pinto beans’ splashes of color. They’re rich in antioxidants, fiber, protein, molybdenum, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, potassium and copper.
4. Navy Beans: Navy beans got their name because they were a staple food of the U.S. Navy in the early 20th century. They’re rich in fiber, protein, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorous, copper, magnesium and iron.
5. Lima Beans: Sometimes also called “butter beans” because of their buttery texture, lima beans are high in fiber, protein, manganese, folate, potassium, iron and copper.
When the lights go off and the grocery shelves are empty- will you be ready?Yahoo! Groups Links
To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HunkerDown06/
Audience: Risk Manager, Emergency Medicine
[Posted 05/26/2010] Baxter International Inc. announced a voluntary recall of all manufactured lots of Hylenex recombinant (hyaluronidase human injection) has been initiated as a precautionary measure due to instances of particulate matter observed in a limited number of vials during routine stability testing. To date, no medical events or customer complaints associated with this issue have been reported. As part of this stability testing for Hylenex recombinant, a limited number of vials were observed to contain small, flake-like particles, identified as glass. The company estimates that there are approximately 3,500 vials in the marketplace.
Baxter is working with the product’s NDA-holder, Halozyme Therapeutics, to investigate the root cause of the issue and appropriately address the situation.
Read the complete MedWatch safety summary, including the link to the Firm Press Release, at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm213532.htm
You are encouraged to report all serious adverse events and product quality problems to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
A Request:
I’ve tried making some laundry and dish soap. The laundry soap I love - it works as good as Tide. But the dishsoap turned out with little chunks of soap in it, which clogs the bottle I use.
Does anyone have a good dish soap recipe? (And yes, I know granny has posted many! But with dialup, I decided not to search for them but to cheat and ask instead.)
Barbecue grill explodes after being covered too soon Greenwich ...
By Claudette Rothman
Toronto firefight chief Earl Lisowick said because the homeowner put the
cover on while the grill was still hot, the cover trapped the heat in which
caused pressure to build up in the propane tank causing the tank the
explode. ...
http://theoriginalgreenwichdiva.com/barbecue-grill-explodes-after-being-covered-too-soon/9575/
Greenwich Diva
http://theoriginalgreenwichdiva.com/
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm213474.htm
So Shing Hing (USA) Trading Co Ltd Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Melon
Contact:
Qiu Ping Xian
347-617-1930
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 24, 2010 - So Shing Hing (USA) Trading Co Ltd is recalling DRIED MELON because the product was found to contain undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled DRIED MELON was distributed in NYC Metro Area in 10 oz. clear plastic bags, with item number 520 and bar code number 4893230928048. The DRIED MELON is a product of China.
The DRIED MELON was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 10 oz packages of DRIED MELON which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the DRIED MELON revealed they contained 1199 .4 PPM.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
Consumers that have purchased DRIED MELON are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-347-617-1930.
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ping to 7394
Our website is up and running again!
Not since we started publishing on the web in 1994 have our web servers folded because
of readership overload. But this week our web hosts unplugged us because we were
“utilizing excessive resources, getting a lot of connections and putting a load
on the server, making it unstable”. It may happen again (please be patient if it
does - of course I’m not), but right now I’m delighted to report we are up again
with new stories!
Rent-a-Chicken business
Join the growing flock of Traverse City families who have signed up to rent a chicken
from Leslie Suitor, who along with her husband Mark, started a Rent-a-Chicken, a
new company that has parents and children clucking with joy.
Mykorrhiza - Swedish local food production group
The network Mykorrhiza (eng mycorrhiza) was started by a group of people who believe
that Sweden is in need of a movement using practical methods to act for change through
self sufficiency. We started this movement with a focus on local food production
to work with issues such as the environment, health and global solidarity.
The Business of Urban Agriculture summit video now online
The Business of Urban Agriculture - Urban Farming Summit, University of Michigan-Dearborn
held April 7, 2010
Urban farming is a subject of increasing importance in metro Detroit and other cities
across the United States. The University of Michigan-Dearborn has held two summits
to explore urban farming and other food-related issues in southeast Michigan.
Language Learning (ELL)
Teaching ELL in the community gardens began with the idea of serving those who needed
English language skills. As an associate professor of ESL, I (Elizabeth) often have
summers off and enjoy gardening during that time. When community gardens first started
up in Lincoln, I began gardening and teaching the refugees English, specifically
reading and writing skills. The gardens have since evolved to include other gardens
and other teachers/volunteers trained in ELL pedagogy.
Don’t Call it Gardening
Before you head outside, let’s get you dressed. No clogs with flowers on them. Look
for some skateboard pants at your local thrift shop; they are roomy, with deep pockets
and durable fabric, and readily available, given the current epidemic of plantar
fasciitis among young skaters, who seem determined to inflict upon themselves the
aches and pains of old men. You’ll want white socks, pulled up over the cuffs of
the pants-a kind of reverse tribute to the black-socks-and-sandals look of our
science-geek cousins-and heavy work boots.
The Zero-Mile Diet: A Year-Round Guide to Growing Organic Food
Carolyn Herriot is the author of the bestselling A Year on the Garden Path: A 52-Week
Organic Gardening Guide. She is much in demand as a speaker and workshop leader
on organic gardening in the Pacific Northwest, with regular columns in GardenWise
and Common Ground magazines. Carolyn grows her certified-organic seed business,
Seeds of Victoria, at the Garden Path Centre for Organic Gardening in Victoria,
BC.
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Michael Levenston
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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm213647.htm
Herb And Honey Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In “Dried Apricots”
Contact:
Sang Lee, 201-943-1474
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 17, 2010 - Ridgefield, NJ - Herb and Honey Inc. of Ridgefield, NJ, is recalling its 16 ounce packages of “Dried Apricots” (Product of Turkey) because they contain undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product comes in a 16 ounce, clear plastic bag marked with Item #F90026-1 on the top and a “Best By” date of “12/15/2011” stamped on the side. The recalled “Dried Apricots” were distributed in retail stores in New York and New Jersey.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 16 ounce packages of “Dried Apricots” which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Laboratory analysis revealed undeclared sulfites in the “Dried Apricots” at a level of 108 mg/serving.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased 16 ounce packages of “Dried Apricots” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-201-943-1474.
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Hospira Announces an Expansion of a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Liposyn™ and Propofol That May Contain Particulate Matter
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(224) 212-3366 (224) 212-2711
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 27, 2010 - LAKE FOREST, Ill., - Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, announced today it is voluntarily expanding its March 31, 2010, recall of Propofol Injectable Emulsion 1% and Liposyn™ (Intravenous Fat Emulsion) products which include Liposyn II 10%, Liposyn II 20%, Liposyn III 10%, Liposyn III 20%, and Liposyn III 30% to the consumer or user level. Hospira is conducting the recall because some of the containers may contain particulate matter. The particulate is primarily made up of sub-visible inert stainless steel particles.
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organicgirl Produce Announces Limited Precautionary Recall of 10 oz organicgirl Baby Spinach with Use-by Date of May 22 Due to Possible Health Concern
Contact:
Lisa Largent, (831) 758-7810
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 27, 2010 Salinas, California - organicgirl Produce is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of 10 oz organicgirl Baby Spinach with an expired Use-by Date of May 22 and Product Code 11A061167 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes only 336 cases of the 10 oz. package size of organicgirl Baby Spinach with the Use-by Date of May 22 sold in six states: Alabama, North Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin, Arizona and California. No other organicgirl Baby Spinach products or other salads are included in the recall.
The recall notification is being issued out of an abundance of caution due to an isolated instance in which a single package of organicgirl Baby Spinach was confirmed positive for Salmonella in a random sample test collected and conducted by a third-party laboratory for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.
Salmonella is an organism that may cause fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and possibly bloody diarrhea in healthy individuals and serious and sometimes fatal infections in individuals with weakened or compromised immune systems, such as young children and the elderly. Consumers who may experience these symptoms should consult a doctor.
The precautionary recall action is being conducted to reach retailers as well as consumers although it is unlikely that any of the expired baby spinach products remain in commerce or on grocery store shelves. The recall notification alerts consumers who may still have a potentially affected package of the product at home to immediately discard it.
organicgirl Produce is coordinating closely with state and federal regulators and is also conducting a thorough internal investigation. organicgirl Produce immediately conducted a traceability analysis and an appraisal of its food safety documentation, which were all in compliance. Additionally, organicgirl raw product testing records for the relevant time period did not show the presence of any pathogens.
Consumers
Consumers in the six states are being asked to check their refrigerators for the 10 oz. package size of organicgirl Baby Spinach with a Use-by Date of May 22 and Product Code of 11A061167. Consumers should not consume the potentially affected product, but rather should discard it. Consumers with questions may call the organicgirl Produce consumer hotline at 831-758-7810, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
Retailers
Retailers are asked to check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the potentially affected product is present or available for purchase by consumers. organicgirl Produce customer service representatives have already contacted retailers in the six states affected.
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