Saturday, October 15, 2016

Turkey Hill Dairy Issues Class I Voluntary Recall of Select Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream - 48 oz. size

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10/14/2016 04:04 PM EDT

Lancaster County, PA - Turkey Hill Dairy of Conestoga, Pa., is recalling select 48 oz. containers of its Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream because the package may contain Rocky Road Premium Ice Cream instead of Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream. These packages may include undeclared ingredients of ALMONDS and EGGS, and could be harmful to consumers with food sensitivity or allergy to these ingredients.

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Kuster's, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Product Because Of Possible Health Risk

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10/12/2016 07:21 PM EDT

Kuster's, Inc. of Camden, MI , is voluntarily recalling 14,238 pounds of its shredded, sliced and cubed cheese out of an abundance of caution. Kuster's, Inc., was notified by its supplier, Farm Country Cheese, Lakeview, MI, that the cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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2016-10-15 08:03:38 UPDATED: (M6.4) NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA -4.3 150.4 (442af)

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Magnitude 6.4
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  • 15 Oct 2016 08:03:38 UTC
  • 15 Oct 2016 18:03:38 near epicenter
  • 14 Oct 2016 22:03:38 standard time in your timezone
Location 4.262S 150.406E
Depth 446 km
Distances
  • 145 km (89 mi) NNE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
  • 191 km (118 mi) SSW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
  • 206 km (127 mi) W of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
  • 466 km (288 mi) NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
  • 674 km (417 mi) NNE of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 9.4 km; Vertical 5.7 km
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Location 4.271S 150.409E
Depth 451 km
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  • 144 km (89 mi) NNE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
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Friday, October 14, 2016

Brownwood Farms Issues Allergy Alert and Recall of Products Based on Possible Health Risk Associated With Undeclared Soy or Yellow #5 Food Coloring

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Brownwood Farms of Williamsburg, MI is recalling approximately 15,000 total units of the listed products, because they contain undeclared soy or Yellow #5 food coloring. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or Yellow #5 food coloring run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, if they consume these products.

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

CDC Press Release: New CDC study shows changes in breast cancer death rates by age group

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New CDC study shows changes in breast cancer death rates by age group

 

Breast cancer death rates among women decreased during 2010-2014, but racial differences persisted, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

The findings show changes for death rates from breast cancer by age group for black and white women, the groups with the highest death rates in the United States.  

"Our latest data suggest some improvement for black women when it comes to disparities," said Lisa Richardson, MD, Director of CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. "First, the decline in deaths suggests that white and black women under 50 are benefitting equally from cancer treatments. Second, we're hopeful the lack of difference in death rates between black and white women under 50 will start to be seen in older women." 

 

Data highlights

  • There was a faster decrease in breast cancer death rates for white women (‑1.9% per year) than black women (‑1.5 percent per year) between 2010 and 2014.
  • Among women under age 50, breast cancer death rates decreased at the same pace for black and white women.
  • The largest difference by race was among women ages 60–69 years: breast cancer death rates dropped 2.0 percent per year among white women, compared with 1.0 percent per year among black women.

 

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CDC Press Release: Contaminated Devices Putting Open-Heart Surgery Patients at Risk

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Contaminated Devices Putting Open-Heart Surgery Patients at Risk

CDC encourages hospitals to take action, advises patients to seek care if ill

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning healthcare providers and patients about the potential risk of infection from certain devices used during open heart (open-chest) surgery.

Patients who have had open heart surgery should seek medical care if they are experiencing symptoms associated with infections, such as night sweats, muscle aches, weight loss, fatigue, or unexplained fever. This advice follows new information indicating that some LivaNova PLC (formerly Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH) Stöckert 3T heater-cooler devices, used during many of these surgeries, might have been contaminated during manufacturing which could put patients at risk for life-threatening infections.

More than 250,000 heart bypass procedures using heater-cooler devices are performed in the United States every year. Heater-cooler units are an essential part of these life-saving surgeries because they help keep a patient's circulating blood and organs at a specific temperature during the procedure. Approximately 60 percent of heart bypass procedures performed in the U.S. utilize the devices that have been associated with these infections. CDC estimates that in hospitals where at least one infection has been identified, the risk of a patient getting an infection from the bacteria was between about 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000.  While these infections can be severe, and some patients in this investigation have died, it is unclear whether the infection was a direct cause of death. Available information suggests that patients who had valves or prosthetic products implanted are at higher risk of these infections.

CDC also released today a Health Alert Network advisory to help hospitals and healthcare providers identify and inform patients who might have been put at risk.

"It's important for clinicians and their patients to be aware of this risk so that patients can be evaluated and treated quickly," said Michael Bell, M.D., deputy director of CDC's Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. "Hospitals should check to see which type of heater-coolers are in use, ensure that they're maintained according to the latest manufacturer instructions, and alert affected patients and the clinicians who care for them."

CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration initially published information and alerts about these potentially contaminated heater-cooler devices in 2015. CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published today, details recently completed laboratory tests by CDC and National Jewish Health that show bacteria from the 3T heater-cooler devices match bacteria found in patients in several states. These results build on previous evidence from Europe that suggests the bacteria contaminated these devices during manufacturing in Germany.

The bacteria, Mycobacterium chimaera, is a species of nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) often found in soil and water. In the environment, M. chimaera rarely makes healthy people sick. Patients who have been exposed to the bacteria through open-heart surgery can develop general and nonspecific symptoms that can often take months to develop. As a result, diagnosis of these infections can be missed or delayed, sometimes for years, making these infections more difficult to treat. There is no test to determine whether a person has been exposed to the bacteria. Infections can be diagnosed by detecting the bacteria by laboratory culture; the slow growing nature of the bacteria can require up to two months to rule out infection. 

CDC will continue to work with the FDA and the clinical community to further evaluate and reduce the risk associated with these devices, as well as increase provider and patient awareness. Patients who have had open-heart surgery and are concerned about symptoms they may be experiencing should contact their healthcare providers.  Clinicians or patients with questions should contact CDC Info at 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or https://wwwn.cdc.gov/dcs/ContactUs/Form.

CDC's website: https://www.cdc.gov/HAI/outbreaks/heater-cooler.html.

FDA's website: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/CardiovascularDevices/Heater-CoolerDevices/ucm20082725.htm 

 

 

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CDC MMWR News Synopsis for October 13, 2016


 

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MMWR news synopsis for October 13, 2016 

 

Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality Among Black and White Women — United States, 1999–2013

Breast cancer death rates are decreasing among all women, but racial differences remain that need to be addressed and prioritized. Access to quality care and the best available treatments for all women diagnosed with breast cancer can help to address the disparities. Newly released data show that while overall breast cancer death rates are decreasing, there are racial differences – particularly among women over age 50. There was a faster decrease in breast cancer death rates for white women (-1.9 percent per year) than for black women (-1.5 percent per year) between 2010 and 2014. However, among women under age 50, -death rates decreased at the same rate. We are hopeful that this indicates that white and black women under 50 are beginning to benefit equally from appropriate and timely breast cancer treatments and will continue to assess if these differences can also improve for women over 50.

 

 

HIV Testing and Outcomes Among Hispanics/Latinos — United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2014

 

Despite representing 16 percent of the population, Latinos account for almost 25 percent of all newly diagnosed HIV infections in the United States. According to a new CDC analysis, Latinos accounted for nearly 23 percent of people reached by CDC-funded HIV testing efforts. Additionally, approximately 60 percent of Latinos were linked to HIV medical care within 90 days of diagnosis, which is below the 85 percent goal of the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Regional disparities persist as the percentage of Latinos referred and linked to HIV medical care, interviewed for partner services, and referred to HIV prevention services were lower in the South compared to other geographic regions. Among Latinos tested, gay and bisexual men had the highest percentage of HIV diagnosed (2 percent). If current HIV diagnosis trends persist, the estimated lifetime risk of diagnosis is 1 in 48 among Latino men and 1 in 227 among Latina women. In 2014, the rate of HIV diagnosis among Latinos was approximately three times that of non-Hispanic whites (18.4 vs. 6.1 per 100,000 population). The data illustrate the need for improved prevention strategies that address the cultural factors and diversity of Latinos in order to reduce the impact of HIV among the population.

 

Unmet Needs for Ancillary Services Among Hispanics/Latinos Receiving HIV Medical Care — United States, 2013-2014

In the United States from 2013-2014 there were substantial unmet needs for ancillary services among Latinos receiving outpatient HIV medical care. The most common unmet needs were for services that support retention in HIV medical care and assist with day-to-day living, including dental and vision care, food and nutrition services, transportation, and shelter or housing. Ancillary services – such as non-HIV medical care, subsistence services, and HIV support services – can improve the health of people living with HIV and help them achieve viral suppression. An analysis of Medical Monitoring Project data found an estimated 24 percent of Latinos receiving outpatient HIV medical care reported unmet needs for dental care and 21 percent reported unmet needs for eye or vision care. Additionally, 15 percent of Latinos reported unmet needs for food or nutrition services; 9 percent had an unmet need for transportation assistance; and 8 percent reported unmet needs for shelter or housing services. The analysis also identified the highest prevalence of unmet needs of Latinos by age group, with some unmet needs, such as shelter and housing services and HIV peer group support, being higher for those age 18-39 than those age 50 or older. Many of the reasons Latinos have unmet needs for ancillary services reflect not knowing how to get the services, perceived ineligibility for obtaining services, and denial of services. HIV case managers can play an important role in connecting Latinos living with HIV to needed services and resources.

 

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Nutrisystem Retail Division Voluntarily Recalls One Product Containing Chocolate Cookie Dough Pieces Purchased From Third Party Supplier Due To A Possible Health Risk

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10/12/2016 09:59 AM EDT

Nutrisystem Everyday, LLC, the retail division of Nutrisystem, Inc., is voluntarily recalling the Nutricrush Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bar, manufactured by Noble Foods, Inc. This bar contains a chocolate chip cookie dough ingredient supplied by a third party supplier, which advised that its ingredient might potentially contain Listeria monocytogenes.

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News from CPSC: Mamas & Papas Recalls Armadillo Strollers Due to Fall Hazard Announced Today

 

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1. 1. Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Specialized-Recalls-Road-Bicycles *****************************************************************************************

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Recall Date: October 12, 2016

Recall Number: 17-010                                             

Mamas & Papas Recalls Armadillo Strollers Due to Fall Hazard 

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip Strollers

 

Hazard: A loose latch on the stroller can cause the seat to tip back unexpectedly when infant is in the parent-facing position, posing a fall hazard to infants.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the strollers and contact Mamas & Papas for a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Mamas & Papas at 800-309-6312 anytime or online at www.mamasandpapas.com/us and click on Recall Notice for more information. 

 

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Recall Details

 

Units: About 3,000 (In addition one was sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves Mamas & Papas' Armadillo Flip and Armadillo Flip XT strollers.  All models are folding, single-occupant infant strollers. The strollers come in various colors including black, teal and navy and weigh about 22 pounds. Recalled items can be identified by their lot number, which is the month and year of manufacture. Lot numbers ranges for recalled Armadillo Flip strollers are 00814 through 00416 (August 2014 through April 2016). Lot number ranges for the Flip XT are 01214 through 00416 (December 2014 through April 2016). The lot number is printed on the sewn-in label on the stroller. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 10 reports of seats tipping back. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Albee Baby, Babies 'R' Us, Buy Buy Baby and other stores nationwide and online at www.mamasandpapas.com and www.Amazon.com from December 2014 through July 2016 for between $500 and $550.

 

Importer: Mamas & Papas Ltd, of UK

 

Manufactured in: China

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News from CPSC: Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazards Announced October 11, 2016

 

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Recall Date: October 11, 2016

Recall Number: 17-008                                                         

Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Road bicycles

 

Hazard: The bicycles rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.

 

Consumer Contact: Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com on Safety Notices for more information.

 

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Units: About 1,000

 

Description: This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle's rear triangle, including one report of a rider suffering a minor injury.

 

Sold at: Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900.

 

Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: China

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