customer advisory vs. Ace Hardware
at SM City Manila and vs. Pest Control Shield imported device which said store sold to me.
In the sales invoice No. 028830 dated 7/8/09, the Ace Hardware employee who prepared said invoice, intially did not identify said product as "PEST SHIELD".
It was only after I complained did said employee write in said name. Also, said device did not bear any visible indication as to the name and address of
the importer of said product. And very important is the fact that said device, when it was turned on, adversely affected my head.
customer advisory vs. Intercontinental Manila
which was a hotel and was located in Makati. For the benefit of customers, I sent a letter by registered mail to said hotel and I requested some information about said hotel. I have evidence that said letter was received by said hotel, but said hotel did not provide me with any reply until after I complained to the DTI BTRCP. Even after said Department of Trade and Industry Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection endorsed my said letter to said hotel, said hotel, in a letter dated July 2, 2009, did not provide me with the proofs I requested. For example, my registered letter received by said hotel contained the following request: "If
said hotel has a swimming pool, provide soonest to me, proofs, if any, that said pool is safe for swimming."
Said hotel did not provide me with any proofs that said swimming pool is safe for swimming by humans. The signature which appeared on said letter was identified was being that of Charles Marshall General Manager".
International advisory regarding coming to the city of Manila, in the Pilippines. The present mayor of Manila is Alfredo S. Lim and the present vice-mayor of Manila is Isko Moreno. I believe they violated R.A. 6713. I have evidence against them.
A source identified as Ricardo E. De Guzman Chief of Staff Office of the Mayor City of Manila stated, in a letter
dated June 19, 2009 and addressed to me that security lapses in shopping malls in Manila are not the concern of the city government, being private entities.
Based on said statement,security lapses in restaurants and hotels in Manila, movie theatres, are also not the concern of the Manila city government.
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advisory re columnist Millet Mananquil and Johnson and Johnson, Inc.which was identified as the local source of: Johnson' s Pure Essentials, Modess and
Carefree, Band-Aid brand of adhesive bandages, Life-Scan glucose monitoring systems, Neutrogena facial, body and hair care products for adults, Ethicon
sutures. Said Millet Mananquil made public claims regarding a Neutrogena product. There is evidence that said corporation received my request for
information regarding said claims by said Mananquil regarding said product. I received a letter dated May 19, 2009 and bearing the name of said corporation
and the name "Michell F. Frondozo - Customer Service Specialist" as the sender of said letter. Said letter from Johnson and Johnson, Inc. did not support
said claims by said Mananquil regarding Neutrogena product. There is evidence that a representative of the Department of Trade and Industry Bureau of
Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection accepted my complaint vs. said corporation.
evidence vs. Mandaluyong Vice-Mayor
I believe said vice-mayor violated R.A. 6713. There is evidence that sometime between March 20, 2009 and April 13, 2009, said vice-mayor, or his agent, received my registered letter addressed to said vice-mayor and dated March 19, 2009.
Said letter was a customer advisory vs. SM Megamall, Abenson, Power Nut Store and Domini M. Torrevillas. I received back on April 14, 2009, the registry
return receipt for said letter, which was designated as registered letter No. 8833. Up to July 3, 2009, said mayor has not provided me with a reply to said
letter.
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http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2008/ucm116849.htm
FDA NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2008
Media Inquiries:
Susan Cruzan, 301-827-6242
Rita Chappelle, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Chantix
Agency requests that manufacturer add new safety warnings for smoking cessation drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a Public Health Advisory to alert health care providers, patients, and caregivers to new safety warnings concerning Chantix (varenicline), a prescription medication used to help patients stop smoking.
On Nov. 20, 2007, FDA issued an Early Communication to the public and health care providers that the agency was evaluating postmarketing adverse event reports on Chantix related to changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal ideation, and actual suicidal behavior.
As the agency's review of the adverse event reports proceeds, it appears increasingly likely that there may be an association between Chantix and serious neuropsychiatric symptoms. As a result, FDA has requested that Pfizer, the manufacturer of Chantix, elevate the prominence of this safety information to the warnings and precautions section of the Chantix prescribing information, or labeling. In addition, FDA is working with Pfizer to finalize a Medication Guide for patients. This is an example of FDA working with drug manufacturers throughout products' lifecycles to keep health care professionals and patients informed of new and emerging safety data.
"Chantix has proven to be effective in smokers motivated to quit, but patients and health care professionals need the latest safety information to make an informed decision regarding whether or not to use this product," said Bob Rappaport, M.D., director of the FDA's Division of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Rheumatology Products. "While Chantix has demonstrated clear evidence of efficacy, it is important to consider these safety concerns and alert the public about these risks. Patients should talk with their doctors about this new information and whether Chantix is the right drug for them, and health care professionals should closely monitor patients for behavior and mood changes if they are taking this drug."
Chantix was approved by FDA in May 2006 as a smoking cessation drug. Chantix acts at sites in the brain affected by nicotine and may help those who wish to stop smoking by providing some nicotine effects to ease the withdrawal symptoms and by blocking the effects of nicotine from cigarettes if users resume smoking.
In the Public Health Advisory and a Health Care Professional Sheet that was also issued today, FDA emphasized the following safety information for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals:
* Patients should tell their health care provider about any history of psychiatric illness prior to starting Chantix. Chantix may cause worsening of current psychiatric illness even if it is currently under control. It may also cause an old psychiatric illness to reoccur. FDA notes that patients with these illnesses were not included in the studies conducted for the drug's approval.
* Health care professionals, patients, patients' families, and caregivers should be alert to and monitor for changes in mood and behavior in patients treated with Chantix. Symptoms may include anxiety, nervousness, tension, depressed mood, unusual behaviors and thinking about or attempting suicide. In most cases, neuropsychiatric symptoms developed during Chantix treatment, but in others, symptoms developed following withdrawal of varenicline therapy.
* Patients should immediately report changes in mood and behavior to their doctor.
* Vivid, unusual, or strange dreams may occur while taking Chantix.
* Patients taking Chantix may experience impairment of the ability to drive or operate heavy machinery.
FDA will continue to update health care professionals with new information from FDA's continuing review or if new information is received on Chantix and serious neuropsychiatric symptoms. FDA may consider requesting further revisions to the labeling or taking other regulatory action as the agency's continuing reviews and conclusions warrant.
For more information:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/varenicline/default.htm
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Advisory re Sonca brand flashlights
which have been sold in the Philippines. The following was on the web site of what was identified as the U.S. government web site Consumer Product Safety Commission:
"CPSC & Sonca Products Recall Toy Flashlights
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml99/99172a.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 1999
Release # 99-172a Company Phone Number: (800) 669-6394
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC & Sonca Products Recall Toy Flashlights
PRODUCT: Toy flashlights - Sonca Products Ltd., of Hong Kong, is voluntarily recalling about 5,500 toy flashlights. The flashlight came with Playmobil's Coastal Search and Rescue Boats toy set (item 3063), which included a rescue boat, rescue raft, diver, and captain among other diving equipment. The toy set is not part of the recall, only the flashlight. The flashlights are made of blue rubber, measure about 6.25 inches long, and have a black cord attached. The flashlight operates with two "AA" batteries. The word "PLAYMOBIL" is on the side of the flashlight. Independent toy stores nationwide sold the toy set containing the recalled flashlight from July 1999 to September 1999 for about $40.
PROBLEM: The spring in the flashlight's battery compartment can dislodge, causing the batteries to overheat or leak. Children can suffer burns from the leaking battery.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Sonca has received four reports from Europe of batteries overheating or leaking. There have been two reports of minor property damage and two minor injuries, including eye irritation and skin burns.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the flashlight away from children immediately. Consumers should call Sonca at (800) 669-6394 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the flashlight for a $5 refund. Consumers also can access the company's web site at www.sonca.com."
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Carefree, Band-Aid brand of adhesive bandages, Life-Scan glucose monitoring systems, Neutrogena facial, body and hair care products for adults, Ethicon
sutures. Said Millet Mananquil made public claims regarding a Neutrogena product. There is evidence that said corporation received my request for
information regarding said claims by said Mananquil regarding said product. I received a letter dated May 19, 2009 and bearing the name of said corporation
and the name "Michell F. Frondozo - Customer Service Specialist" as the sender of said letter. Said letter from Johnson and Johnson, Inc. did not support
said claims by said Mananquil regarding Neutrogena product. There is evidence that a representative of the Department of Trade and Industry Bureau of
Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection accepted my complaint vs. said corporation.
evidence vs. Mandaluyong Vice-Mayor
I believe said vice-mayor violated R.A. 6713. There is evidence that sometime between March 20, 2009 and April 13, 2009, said vice-mayor, or his agent, received my registered letter addressed to said vice-mayor and dated March 19, 2009.
Said letter was a customer advisory vs. SM Megamall, Abenson, Power Nut Store and Domini M. Torrevillas. I received back on April 14, 2009, the registry
return receipt for said letter, which was designated as registered letter No. 8833. Up to July 3, 2009, said mayor has not provided me with a reply to said
letter.
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Learn your family health history.
Are there any new conditions or diseases that have occurred in your close relatives since your last visit? If so, let your doctor or nurse know. Family history might influence your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or cancer. Your doctor or nurse will assess your risk of disease based on your family history and other factors. He or she may also recommend things you can do to help prevent disease, such as exercising more, changing your diet, or using screening tests to help detect disease early.
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http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2008/ucm116849.htm
FDA NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2008
Media Inquiries:
Susan Cruzan, 301-827-6242
Rita Chappelle, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Chantix
Agency requests that manufacturer add new safety warnings for smoking cessation drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a Public Health Advisory to alert health care providers, patients, and caregivers to new safety warnings concerning Chantix (varenicline), a prescription medication used to help patients stop smoking.
On Nov. 20, 2007, FDA issued an Early Communication to the public and health care providers that the agency was evaluating postmarketing adverse event reports on Chantix related to changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal ideation, and actual suicidal behavior.
As the agency's review of the adverse event reports proceeds, it appears increasingly likely that there may be an association between Chantix and serious neuropsychiatric symptoms. As a result, FDA has requested that Pfizer, the manufacturer of Chantix, elevate the prominence of this safety information to the warnings and precautions section of the Chantix prescribing information, or labeling. In addition, FDA is working with Pfizer to finalize a Medication Guide for patients. This is an example of FDA working with drug manufacturers throughout products' lifecycles to keep health care professionals and patients informed of new and emerging safety data.
"Chantix has proven to be effective in smokers motivated to quit, but patients and health care professionals need the latest safety information to make an informed decision regarding whether or not to use this product," said Bob Rappaport, M.D., director of the FDA's Division of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Rheumatology Products. "While Chantix has demonstrated clear evidence of efficacy, it is important to consider these safety concerns and alert the public about these risks. Patients should talk with their doctors about this new information and whether Chantix is the right drug for them, and health care professionals should closely monitor patients for behavior and mood changes if they are taking this drug."
Chantix was approved by FDA in May 2006 as a smoking cessation drug. Chantix acts at sites in the brain affected by nicotine and may help those who wish to stop smoking by providing some nicotine effects to ease the withdrawal symptoms and by blocking the effects of nicotine from cigarettes if users resume smoking.
In the Public Health Advisory and a Health Care Professional Sheet that was also issued today, FDA emphasized the following safety information for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals:
* Patients should tell their health care provider about any history of psychiatric illness prior to starting Chantix. Chantix may cause worsening of current psychiatric illness even if it is currently under control. It may also cause an old psychiatric illness to reoccur. FDA notes that patients with these illnesses were not included in the studies conducted for the drug's approval.
* Health care professionals, patients, patients' families, and caregivers should be alert to and monitor for changes in mood and behavior in patients treated with Chantix. Symptoms may include anxiety, nervousness, tension, depressed mood, unusual behaviors and thinking about or attempting suicide. In most cases, neuropsychiatric symptoms developed during Chantix treatment, but in others, symptoms developed following withdrawal of varenicline therapy.
* Patients should immediately report changes in mood and behavior to their doctor.
* Vivid, unusual, or strange dreams may occur while taking Chantix.
* Patients taking Chantix may experience impairment of the ability to drive or operate heavy machinery.
FDA will continue to update health care professionals with new information from FDA's continuing review or if new information is received on Chantix and serious neuropsychiatric symptoms. FDA may consider requesting further revisions to the labeling or taking other regulatory action as the agency's continuing reviews and conclusions warrant.
For more information:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/varenicline/default.htm
Page Last Updated: 06/18/2009
Advisory re Sonca brand flashlights
which have been sold in the Philippines. The following was on the web site of what was identified as the U.S. government web site Consumer Product Safety Commission:
"CPSC & Sonca Products Recall Toy Flashlights
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml99/99172a.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 1999
Release # 99-172a Company Phone Number: (800) 669-6394
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC & Sonca Products Recall Toy Flashlights
PRODUCT: Toy flashlights - Sonca Products Ltd., of Hong Kong, is voluntarily recalling about 5,500 toy flashlights. The flashlight came with Playmobil's Coastal Search and Rescue Boats toy set (item 3063), which included a rescue boat, rescue raft, diver, and captain among other diving equipment. The toy set is not part of the recall, only the flashlight. The flashlights are made of blue rubber, measure about 6.25 inches long, and have a black cord attached. The flashlight operates with two "AA" batteries. The word "PLAYMOBIL" is on the side of the flashlight. Independent toy stores nationwide sold the toy set containing the recalled flashlight from July 1999 to September 1999 for about $40.
PROBLEM: The spring in the flashlight's battery compartment can dislodge, causing the batteries to overheat or leak. Children can suffer burns from the leaking battery.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Sonca has received four reports from Europe of batteries overheating or leaking. There have been two reports of minor property damage and two minor injuries, including eye irritation and skin burns.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the flashlight away from children immediately. Consumers should call Sonca at (800) 669-6394 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the flashlight for a $5 refund. Consumers also can access the company's web site at www.sonca.com."
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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Nestle Voluntarily Recalls all Varieties of Prepackaged, Refrigerated Toll House Cookie Dough
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm167908.htm
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 19, 2009
Media Inquiries: Michael Herndon, 301-796-4673, michael.herndon@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Nestle Voluntarily Recalls all Varieties of Prepackaged, Refrigerated Toll House Cookie Dough
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that causes food borne illness).
The FDA advises that if consumers have any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough products in their home that they throw them away. Cooking the dough is not recommended because consumers might get the bacteria on their hands and on other cooking surfaces.
Retailers, restaurateurs, and personnel at other food-service operations should not sell or serve any Nestle Toll House prepackaged, refrigerated cookie dough products subject to the recall.
Nestle USA, which manufactures and markets the Toll House cookie dough, is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation by the FDA and CDC. The warning is based on an ongoing epidemiological study conducted by the CDC and several state and local health departments. Since March 2009 there have been 66 reports of illness across 28 states. Twenty-five persons were hospitalized; 7 with a severe complication called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). No one has died.
E. coli O157:H7 causes abdominal cramping, vomiting and a diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools. Most healthy adults can recover completely within a week. Young children and the elderly are at highest risk for developing HUS, which can lead to serious kidney damage and even death.
Individuals who have recently eaten prepackaged, refrigerated Toll House cookie dough and have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately. Any such illnesses should be reported to state or local health authorities.
The FDA reminds consumers they should not eat raw food products that are intended for cooking or baking before consumption. Consumers should use safe food-handling practices when preparing such products, including following package directions for cooking at proper temperatures; washing hands, surfaces, and utensils after contact with these types of products; avoiding cross contamination; and refrigerating products properly.
For more information on safe food handling practices, go to http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm109899.htm.
Consumers who have additional questions about these products should contact Nestle consumer services at 1-800-559-5025 and/or visit their Web site at www.verybestbaking.com.
Page Last Updated: 06/19/2009
FDA Requests Labeling Change for Leukotriene Modifiers
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For Immediate Release: June 12, 2009
FDA Requests Labeling Change for Leukotriene Modifiers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today provided further updated safety information on a class of asthma drugs known as leukotriene modifiers. The FDA has requested that manufacturers include a precaution in the drug prescribing information (drug labeling) regarding neuropsychiatric events (behavior, mood changes) that have been reported in some persons taking montelukast (Singulair), zafirlukast (Accolate), and zileuton (Zyflo and Zyflo CR).
Leukotrienes are chemicals the body releases in response to an inflammatory stimulus, such as when a person breathes in an allergen. Montelukast and zafirlukast are leukotriene receptor antagonists that work by blocking leukotrienes. Zileuton is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor which works by stopping the formation of certain substances that cause swelling, tightening, and mucus production in the airways.
Unilever United States, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Imported Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix - Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta
Due to Undeclared Allergen
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Unilever United States, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Imported Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix - Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta Due to Undeclared Allergen
Media Contact:
Anita Larsen
201-894-7760
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 19, 2009, Englewood Cliffs, NJ – Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta imported from Israelbecause it contains undeclared egg. Persons who have an
allerg
UNIT UPC: 4800170660 (located on the back of the pouch under the bar code) – including all "BEST-IF-USED-BY" dates (located on a panel next to the UPC). The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg.
Consumers who have the Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta product are asked to discard it and call 877-270-7412, which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall and to request a full refund. In addition, a consumer services representative is available between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EDT.
The company is placing a notification on the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) web site www.foodallergy.org and notifying FAAN’s individual members.
This recall involves only ONE product, Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta. Therefore, no other Knorr® products, including the following, are affected by this recall: Knorr® brand kosher soup mixes, Knorr® non-kosher soup mixes, Knorr® classic sauces, pasta sauces, recipe mixes, Knorr® bouillon cubes and granulate, gravies, and Knorr®/Lipton® sides (Fiesta, Cajun, Asian, Italian, Pasta, Rice and Sides Plus™ Veggies.)
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Nestle Voluntarily Recalls all Varieties of Prepackaged, Refrigerated Toll House Cookie Dough
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm167908.htm
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 19, 2009
Media Inquiries: Michael Herndon, 301-796-4673, michael.herndon@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Nestle Voluntarily Recalls all Varieties of Prepackaged, Refrigerated Toll House Cookie Dough
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that causes food borne illness).
The FDA advises that if consumers have any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough products in their home that they throw them away. Cooking the dough is not recommended because consumers might get the bacteria on their hands and on other cooking surfaces.
Retailers, restaurateurs, and personnel at other food-service operations should not sell or serve any Nestle Toll House prepackaged, refrigerated cookie dough products subject to the recall.
Nestle USA, which manufactures and markets the Toll House cookie dough, is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation by the FDA and CDC. The warning is based on an ongoing epidemiological study conducted by the CDC and several state and local health departments. Since March 2009 there have been 66 reports of illness across 28 states. Twenty-five persons were hospitalized; 7 with a severe complication called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). No one has died.
E. coli O157:H7 causes abdominal cramping, vomiting and a diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools. Most healthy adults can recover completely within a week. Young children and the elderly are at highest risk for developing HUS, which can lead to serious kidney damage and even death.
Individuals who have recently eaten prepackaged, refrigerated Toll House cookie dough and have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately. Any such illnesses should be reported to state or local health authorities.
The FDA reminds consumers they should not eat raw food products that are intended for cooking or baking before consumption. Consumers should use safe food-handling practices when preparing such products, including following package directions for cooking at proper temperatures; washing hands, surfaces, and utensils after contact with these types of products; avoiding cross contamination; and refrigerating products properly.
For more information on safe food handling practices, go to http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm109899.htm.
Consumers who have additional questions about these products should contact Nestle consumer services at 1-800-559-5025 and/or visit their Web site at www.verybestbaking.com.
Page Last Updated: 06/19/2009
FDA Requests Labeling Change for Leukotriene Modifiers
www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm166293.htm - 28k - Cached
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For Immediate Release: June 12, 2009
FDA Requests Labeling Change for Leukotriene Modifiers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today provided further updated safety information on a class of asthma drugs known as leukotriene modifiers. The FDA has requested that manufacturers include a precaution in the drug prescribing information (drug labeling) regarding neuropsychiatric events (behavior, mood changes) that have been reported in some persons taking montelukast (Singulair), zafirlukast (Accolate), and zileuton (Zyflo and Zyflo CR).
Leukotrienes are chemicals the body releases in response to an inflammatory stimulus, such as when a person breathes in an allergen. Montelukast and zafirlukast are leukotriene receptor antagonists that work by blocking leukotrienes. Zileuton is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor which works by stopping the formation of certain substances that cause swelling, tightening, and mucus production in the airways.
Unilever United States, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Imported Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix - Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta
Due to Undeclared Allergen
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Unilever United States, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Imported Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix - Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta Due to Undeclared Allergen
Media Contact:
Anita Larsen
201-894-7760
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 19, 2009, Englewood Cliffs, NJ – Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta imported from Israelbecause it contains undeclared egg. Persons who have an
allerg
UNIT UPC: 4800170660 (located on the back of the pouch under the bar code) – including all "BEST-IF-USED-BY" dates (located on a panel next to the UPC). The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg.
Consumers who have the Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta product are asked to discard it and call 877-270-7412, which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall and to request a full refund. In addition, a consumer services representative is available between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EDT.
The company is placing a notification on the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) web site www.foodallergy.org and notifying FAAN’s individual members.
This recall involves only ONE product, Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta. Therefore, no other Knorr® products, including the following, are affected by this recall: Knorr® brand kosher soup mixes, Knorr® non-kosher soup mixes, Knorr® classic sauces, pasta sauces, recipe mixes, Knorr® bouillon cubes and granulate, gravies, and Knorr®/Lipton® sides (Fiesta, Cajun, Asian, Italian, Pasta, Rice and Sides Plus™ Veggies.)
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
security lapses at Ayala Center, Makati
On June 9, 2009, On said date, 3 security lapses occurred: at 3 different entrances to SM Makati, two different entrances to Park Square 1, entrance to SM supermarket, 2 package counters at: SM Makati, SM supermarket. Glorietta, National Book store. Because of said lapses, dangerous weapons could have been brought into said areas, to the detriment of people in said areas. The persons at said package counters didn't inspect the contents of locked luggage which they accepted for storage. Said luggage was large enough to contain sticks of dynamite, timer, etc. The person at the SM Makati package counter issued package claim tag A 704. The person at the SM supermarket issued package claim tag B 2001. I have proofs of purchases made on said date from SM Makati (sales invoice No. 119374); Digital Walker Enterprises at Park Square 1 (cash invoice 29337) I have images of package claim tags from said package counters.
Department of Trade and Industry BTRCP accepted complaint vs. Makati Health Department. Evidence available.
SM Makati refused to accept my registered letter
Based on evidence, I sent a letter on May 30, 2009 addressed to SM Makati administration office at SM Makati at Ayala Center. Said letter was designated as
registered letter No, 6075 and was sent via the Robinsons Place branch of Philpost. Said letter contained a complaint vs. the Jollibee eatery at the SM
Makati food court. Said letter was returned to me with the following writing on the envelope of said letter: "REFUSED".
Security lapses at entrances to said SM Makati have repeatedly occurred. Because of said lapses, I could have repeatedly brought dangerous weapons into
said building, to the detriment of people inside said building
DTI accepted my request for assistance regarding St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City. Evidence is a letter, identified as from Atty. Pedro Vicente
G. Mendoza Director-in-Charge of the DTI Bueau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection or his agent and dated 2 June 2009. Said letter is addressed to
The Manager of said Center. Said letter contains the following words: "May we refer to you the attached self-explanatory letter from . . . M. Silva
regarding various services and facilities available/offered by your establishment.
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Your Safe and Healthy Home
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HealthyHomes/
Make your home safe and healthy: learn how to avoid hazards and prevent problems in your home.
Most people spend at least one-half of every day inside their homes. Yet many do not realize the close connection between their homes and health. We can
take action to promote health at home. The first step is to learn about possible hazards and how to prevent them.
Actions you can take
Some ways to make your home safe and healthy include:
* installing grab bars next to toilets and in showers and bathtubs to prevent falls,
* installing and maintaining smoke alarms to prevent fire-related injuries such as burns, and
* keeping cleaning products, pesticides, and other chemicals; and prescription and over-the-counter medications out of reach of young children to
prevent poisoning.
Poor air in your home can cause breathing and other problems, including cancer, and can trigger asthma attacks. Improve your home's air quality by
* testing for radon and lowering high levels,
* installing carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms, and
* prohibiting smoking in the home.
Housing problems and their solutions are often interconnected. For example, controlling moisture can prevent more than one poor health outcome.
Excessive moisture can
* lead to mold (which can worsen asthma and allergic reactions);
* attract pests (which can carry diseases, trigger asthma attacks, and expose people to harmful pesticides); and
* cause paint to peel (which poses a health hazard for young children if the paint contains lead).
CDC has been working to make it easier for the public to find information about protecting health and safety at home.
* The Healthy Homes Web site leads you through rooms in your home and provides tips for preventing hazards. Search for information by topic and for
information about issues concerning specific audiences.
CDC has also developed resources for professionals through the Healthy Homes Initiative. The initiative promotes a more complete approach to preventing
diseases and injuries that result from housing-related hazards and defects. Current activities include
* providing cooperative agreements to state and local health departments to develop capacity for healthy housing work,
* training public health and housing professionals, and
* conducting research on the health benefits of "green" housing.
# Page last reviewed: June 9, 2009
# Page last updated: June 9, 2009
On June 9, 2009, On said date, 3 security lapses occurred: at 3 different entrances to SM Makati, two different entrances to Park Square 1, entrance to SM supermarket, 2 package counters at: SM Makati, SM supermarket. Glorietta, National Book store. Because of said lapses, dangerous weapons could have been brought into said areas, to the detriment of people in said areas. The persons at said package counters didn't inspect the contents of locked luggage which they accepted for storage. Said luggage was large enough to contain sticks of dynamite, timer, etc. The person at the SM Makati package counter issued package claim tag A 704. The person at the SM supermarket issued package claim tag B 2001. I have proofs of purchases made on said date from SM Makati (sales invoice No. 119374); Digital Walker Enterprises at Park Square 1 (cash invoice 29337) I have images of package claim tags from said package counters.
Department of Trade and Industry BTRCP accepted complaint vs. Makati Health Department. Evidence available.
SM Makati refused to accept my registered letter
Based on evidence, I sent a letter on May 30, 2009 addressed to SM Makati administration office at SM Makati at Ayala Center. Said letter was designated as
registered letter No, 6075 and was sent via the Robinsons Place branch of Philpost. Said letter contained a complaint vs. the Jollibee eatery at the SM
Makati food court. Said letter was returned to me with the following writing on the envelope of said letter: "REFUSED".
Security lapses at entrances to said SM Makati have repeatedly occurred. Because of said lapses, I could have repeatedly brought dangerous weapons into
said building, to the detriment of people inside said building
DTI accepted my request for assistance regarding St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City. Evidence is a letter, identified as from Atty. Pedro Vicente
G. Mendoza Director-in-Charge of the DTI Bueau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection or his agent and dated 2 June 2009. Said letter is addressed to
The Manager of said Center. Said letter contains the following words: "May we refer to you the attached self-explanatory letter from . . . M. Silva
regarding various services and facilities available/offered by your establishment.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Your Safe and Healthy Home
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HealthyHomes/
Make your home safe and healthy: learn how to avoid hazards and prevent problems in your home.
Most people spend at least one-half of every day inside their homes. Yet many do not realize the close connection between their homes and health. We can
take action to promote health at home. The first step is to learn about possible hazards and how to prevent them.
Actions you can take
Some ways to make your home safe and healthy include:
* installing grab bars next to toilets and in showers and bathtubs to prevent falls,
* installing and maintaining smoke alarms to prevent fire-related injuries such as burns, and
* keeping cleaning products, pesticides, and other chemicals; and prescription and over-the-counter medications out of reach of young children to
prevent poisoning.
Poor air in your home can cause breathing and other problems, including cancer, and can trigger asthma attacks. Improve your home's air quality by
* testing for radon and lowering high levels,
* installing carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms, and
* prohibiting smoking in the home.
Housing problems and their solutions are often interconnected. For example, controlling moisture can prevent more than one poor health outcome.
Excessive moisture can
* lead to mold (which can worsen asthma and allergic reactions);
* attract pests (which can carry diseases, trigger asthma attacks, and expose people to harmful pesticides); and
* cause paint to peel (which poses a health hazard for young children if the paint contains lead).
CDC has been working to make it easier for the public to find information about protecting health and safety at home.
* The Healthy Homes Web site leads you through rooms in your home and provides tips for preventing hazards. Search for information by topic and for
information about issues concerning specific audiences.
CDC has also developed resources for professionals through the Healthy Homes Initiative. The initiative promotes a more complete approach to preventing
diseases and injuries that result from housing-related hazards and defects. Current activities include
* providing cooperative agreements to state and local health departments to develop capacity for healthy housing work,
* training public health and housing professionals, and
* conducting research on the health benefits of "green" housing.
# Page last reviewed: June 9, 2009
# Page last updated: June 9, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
2 damaged Philippine National flags seen on June 5, 2009 in
front of St. Paul's university on P. Gil St. Manila.
warning vs. Robinsons Place Ermita
and SM City Manila
On June 5, 2009, security lapses occurred at entrances to Robinsons Place Manila and SM City Manila. Because of said lapses at said entrances, I could have brought dangerous weapons into said malls, to the detriment of people inside said malls. I have receipts of purchases I made in said malls, on said date.
warning vs. Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurant
at Robinsons Place Manila. On June 4, 2009, said restaurant issued to me Kenny Rogers Roasters official receipt No. 4100 dated 6/4/9 wherein the address was not Robinsons Place Manila but 3/F SLC Bldg., 6797 Ayala Avenue, Makati.
Therefore, how could I prove that said receipt was issued at Robinsons Place, Manila? Also the food was given to me in an unsanitary manner. The containers
of rice and vegetables were placed on the same plate as exposed sausage. So
the germs from the containers of vegetables and sauce could contaminate the sausage. I took picture of said food
advisory re Ricarte Gapuz Jr. and Gapuz Review Centers
Details available.
Evidence vs. Intercontinental Hotel in Makati
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Founded by executive director Michael Jacobson, Ph.D. and two other scientists, CSPI carved out a niche as the organized voice of the American public on nutrition, food safety, health and other issues during a boom of consumer and environmental protection awareness in the early 1970s. CSPI has long sought to educate the public, advocate government policies that are consistent with scientific evidence on health and environmental issues, and counter industry’s powerful influence on public opinion and public policies.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being.
In general, CSPI's three main goals are:
* To provide useful, objective information to the public and policymakers and to conduct research on food, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues related to science and technology;
* To represent the citizen's interests before regulatory, judicial and legislative bodies on food, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues; and
* To ensure that science and technology are used for the public good and to encourage scientists to engage in public-interest activities.
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Get a Smoke Alarm
Make an Escape Plan
Practice Fire Safety
Residential Fire Sprinklers
What to Do After a Fire
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Statistics
FireSafety.gov includes information provided by the
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and the U.S. Fire Administration.
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Injury Topics
Home & Recreational Safety
Falls - Older Adult,
Fires,
Poisoning...
Motor Vehicle Safety
Impaired Driving,
Pedestrian Safety,
Teen Drivers...
Violence Prevention
Child Maltreatment,
Sexual Violence,
Suicide,
Youth Violence...
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Blast & Explosion Injuries,
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front of St. Paul's university on P. Gil St. Manila.
warning vs. Robinsons Place Ermita
and SM City Manila
On June 5, 2009, security lapses occurred at entrances to Robinsons Place Manila and SM City Manila. Because of said lapses at said entrances, I could have brought dangerous weapons into said malls, to the detriment of people inside said malls. I have receipts of purchases I made in said malls, on said date.
warning vs. Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurant
at Robinsons Place Manila. On June 4, 2009, said restaurant issued to me Kenny Rogers Roasters official receipt No. 4100 dated 6/4/9 wherein the address was not Robinsons Place Manila but 3/F SLC Bldg., 6797 Ayala Avenue, Makati.
Therefore, how could I prove that said receipt was issued at Robinsons Place, Manila? Also the food was given to me in an unsanitary manner. The containers
of rice and vegetables were placed on the same plate as exposed sausage. So
the germs from the containers of vegetables and sauce could contaminate the sausage. I took picture of said food
advisory re Ricarte Gapuz Jr. and Gapuz Review Centers
Details available.
Evidence vs. Intercontinental Hotel in Makati
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Center for Science in the Public Interest
http://www.cspinet.org/
Founded by executive director Michael Jacobson, Ph.D. and two other scientists, CSPI carved out a niche as the organized voice of the American public on nutrition, food safety, health and other issues during a boom of consumer and environmental protection awareness in the early 1970s. CSPI has long sought to educate the public, advocate government policies that are consistent with scientific evidence on health and environmental issues, and counter industry’s powerful influence on public opinion and public policies.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being.
In general, CSPI's three main goals are:
* To provide useful, objective information to the public and policymakers and to conduct research on food, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues related to science and technology;
* To represent the citizen's interests before regulatory, judicial and legislative bodies on food, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues; and
* To ensure that science and technology are used for the public good and to encourage scientists to engage in public-interest activities.
FireSafety gov web site
http://www.firesafety.gov/
An Information Resource for Eliminating Residential Fire Deaths
for Citizens
Get a Smoke Alarm
Make an Escape Plan
Practice Fire Safety
Residential Fire Sprinklers
What to Do After a Fire
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Statistics
FireSafety.gov includes information provided by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the Consumer Product Safety Commission
and the U.S. Fire Administration.
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
http://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.html
Injury Topics
Home & Recreational Safety
Falls - Older Adult,
Fires,
Poisoning...
Motor Vehicle Safety
Impaired Driving,
Pedestrian Safety,
Teen Drivers...
Violence Prevention
Child Maltreatment,
Sexual Violence,
Suicide,
Youth Violence...
Injury Response
Blast & Explosion Injuries,
Acute Injury Care,
Alcohol Screening...
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury & Concussion...
A-Z Injury Topics
A-Z List of All Injury Topics ...
Saturday, May 30, 2009
May 28, 2009 security lapse at SM City Manila
Because of said security lapse at an entrance to said mall, I could have brought dangerous weapons into said building, to the detriment of people inside said building. While I was inside said building on said date, I paid for food at KFC fast food store and I was issued with City Chix Incorporated official receipt No. 1762 dated 05-28-09. Previous security lapses occurred at entrances to said building. The Department of Trade and Industry - National Capital Region received an advisory regarding SM City Manila.
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Old Consumers Safety Checklist:
From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Falls and fires are two leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths among
adults 65 and older. About two-thirds of all hospital emergency room visits by older
people involve falls. Older adults have a higher death rate from fires than the
general population. Make your home safer by following these tips.
To help prevent falls:
When using stairs, always grip the handrails.Keep stairs well lighted.
Keep floors cleared and slip resistant. Remove loose carpets, cords, and
other items you could trip over. Be sure all rugs, mats, and other surfaces
are non-skid.
Install grab bars and slip-resistant surfaces in your bathroom.
Use only stable step stools with a top handrail. Don’t climb alone – have
someone nearby to help you.
Stand up slowly from a sitting or lying down position.
Be sure your telephones and emergency numbers are easily accessible – so
you can get help if you fall.
To help prevent fire deaths and injuries:
Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on
every floor of your home.
Install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm outside every sleeping area.
Don’t smoke in bed.
Keep space heaters away from flammable materials.
Hire a professional to check all fuel-burning appliances, including fireplaces, every year.
Don’t wear loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves near ranges or ovens.
Store combustibles away from these and all heat-producing appliances.
Practice an emergency fire escape plan.
Is Your Home Safe?
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml86/86039.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR RELEASE
June 10, 1986
Release # 86-39
Is Your Home Safe?
Washington, D.C. -- Does your home have loose carpets, overloaded electrical outlets, shaky handrails, a clogged chimney, or other potentially dangerous home-related hazards?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), too many older Americans probably answer "yes" to these questions -- but only after they have been involved in accidents in and around their home. And the situation could get worse because of the accelerated growth in this country's population of citizens aged 65 and older.
In 1986, a record 12 percent of America's population will be 65 or older. According to CPSC, more than 600,000 persons over 65 are treated each year in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products in the home. The annual cost of all medically attended injuries from accidents to persons 65 and older is estimated at approximately $3 billion.
CPSC reports that among the most frequent accidents involving older people are:
-- Falls in the bathroom and on the stairs.
-- Burns and smoke inhalation from fires.
-- Scalds from hot tap water.
-- Electric shock.
Special efforts are needed to reduce the deaths and injuries from home-related accidents among our more vulnerable citizens.
And so, in cooperation with CPSC, AARP's Consumer Affairs Department is beginning a Home Safety Drive to make senior citizens more aware of how and where these accidents can occur. Many of the home accidents and associated costs can be prevented if the tell-tale signs of an unsafe home are recognized and corrected.
A free home safety kit is being offered which can be used for a thorough home safety check. The kit includes instructions, five copies of the safety checklist prepared by CPSC, and information on how to correct identified safety hazards.
If your organization wants to start a Home Safety Drive, indicate how many volunteers can do at least five home safety checks. Volunteers will receive a kit with five safety checklists. More checklists can be ordered in increments of five.
To help publicize the Home Safety Drive in your community, the safety kit also includes model press releases and public service announcements. Your group may also want to launch the Home Safety Drive with a new 15-minute slide/tape program entitled, "Falls and Fires: Safety in the Home," which gives you all the facts on how to prevent falls and fires, the two most dangerous safety hazards in the home to older people today.
The "Falls and Fires" slide/tape kit can be borrowed by contacting AARP's Program Scheduling Office, 1909 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049.
You can order your free Home Safety Kit by writing:
Home Safety Check Kit (D-12-405)
Fulfillmane/Lorton
1909 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20049
The stock number for additional checklists is D-12-415.
Broken bones and injured tissue don't heal as quickly at 70 as they do at 17. Your organization can help prevent disruptive home injuries and related deaths of older people.
For further information about Home Safety, contact Leah Dobkin of AARP at 202-728-4355.
Improved Home Safety Needed To Prevent Electrical Fires
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml89/89033.html
WASHINGTON -- With over 450 electrical house fires happening every day, government safety experts are urging consumers to inspect their homes and apartments for electrical hazards which could trigger another house fire.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission which is sponsoring the May observance of National Electrical Safety Month, there are an estimated 169,000 house fires of electrical origin each year, claiming 1,100 lives and injuring 5,600. Property losses are estimated at $1.1 billion a year.
In non-fire related accidents, CPSC estimates that 340 Americans are electrocuted each year in accidents involving consumer products while an estimated 7,700 consumers require hospital emergency room treatment for electrical shock or electrical burn injuries.
Among the commonplace electrical hazards frequently overlooked in the home are the following:
* Burying electrical cords under rugs and carpets. In such cases, move the lamp or electrical product closer to a receptacle so that the cord is out from under carpets and away from foot traffic.
* Using extension cords on a permanent basis. Extension cords should only be used temporarily. Rearrange lights, etc., so that extension cords aren't needed, or have new electrical outlets installed to eliminate the need for extension cords.
* Frayed, stiff or cracked electrical cords. Such cords pose electrical and fire hazards. Check cords now to make sure they don't pose hazards.
* Warm or hot cover plates over electrical outlets. These conditions often indicate an unsafe wiring condition, in which case an electrician should be called in to inspect the wiring.
* Flickering lights. A number of problems cause lights to flicker, most often related to faulty wiring of the receptacle, the wall switch or the electrical product itself.
* An electrical product that shocks you. Stop using the product at once and have it inspected and repaired by an electrical repair shop. Continued use of the product could result in an electrocution.
CPSC has developed an electrical safety checklist to help homeowners locate and correct common electrical hazards around the home which often cause shocks and fires. The checklist guides consumers on a room-by-room inspection to pinpoint electrical hazards.
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Home Safety Tips For Older Consumers
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml92/92079.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
April 28, 1992
(301) 504-7908
Release # 92-079
Home Safety Tips For Older Consumers
WASHINGTON, DC -- Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly one million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products they live with and use everyday. The death rate from unintentional injuries in the home is approximately three times greater for older people than for the younger population. Specifically, there are 60 deaths per 100,000 persons 65 and older, while there are 20 deaths per 100,000 persons under 65.
Slips and falls are the main source of injury for older people in the home. CPSC recommends the use of grab-bars and non-slip mats in the bathtub; handrails on both sides of the stairs; and slip-resistant carpets and rugs. Burns occur from hot tap water and from open flame. CPSC recommends that consumers turn down the temperature of their water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to help prevent scalds. CPSC also recommends the installation and maintenance of at least one smoke detector on every floor of the home. Older consumers should consider purchasing nightwear that is flame resistant and choose garments made of tightly woven fabrics such as 100% polyester, 100% nylon, or 100% wool.
The Commission is distributing the "Home Safety Checklist for Older Consumers," a room-by-room check of the home, identifying hazards and recommending ways to avoid injury. The checklist is available in English or Spanish. Consumers may request a free copy by sending a postcard to "Checklist for Older Consumers," CPSC, Washington, D.C. 20207.
The CPSC offers these safety tips as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.
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A safety booklet with seven, easy-to-follow steps to prevent fires in the home.
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Falls and Fires
Falls and fires are the two leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths among adults 65 and older. Older adults have a higher death rate from fires compared to the general population as well. Falls are the leading cause of product-related injuries among adults 65 and older, with about two-thirds of hospital emergency room visits involving falls. Consumers should install handrails and make sure surfaces are slip-resistant. Remove impediments and other tripping hazards, and make sure stairs and other areas are well lighted. Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on every floor of the home. Install a carbon monoxide alarm outside of sleeping areas. Carefully use and maintain space heaters, fireplaces and all fuel burning appliances.
Stay Safe While Being Active
While it's important to stay active, it's also important to play it safe. As more older adults engage in physical activities, sports-related injuries are increasing. This is especially true for those who ride bicycles, ski, lift weights and use exercise machines. The increase in injuries is due to more older adults engaging in active sports. Most of these injuries can be prevented. For example, in a CPSC study, very few of the older bikers treated in emergency rooms for head injuries were wearing bike helmets. However, wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury by up to 85 percent. That's a small precaution for a big payoff.
Key Role as Caregiver
Two and a half million grandparents are taking care of grandchildren as primary caregivers and more children are with their grandparents during the day than any other type of daycare setting. With this in mind, grandparents should always put the safety of children first – from nursery to playground, grandparents must be diligent in keeping their grandkids safe.
Because of said security lapse at an entrance to said mall, I could have brought dangerous weapons into said building, to the detriment of people inside said building. While I was inside said building on said date, I paid for food at KFC fast food store and I was issued with City Chix Incorporated official receipt No. 1762 dated 05-28-09. Previous security lapses occurred at entrances to said building. The Department of Trade and Industry - National Capital Region received an advisory regarding SM City Manila.
____________________________________________________________________________________
web sites with free,useful imformation:
totalbeauty com web site
http://www.totalbeauty.com
Old Consumers Safety Checklist:
From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Falls and fires are two leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths among
adults 65 and older. About two-thirds of all hospital emergency room visits by older
people involve falls. Older adults have a higher death rate from fires than the
general population. Make your home safer by following these tips.
To help prevent falls:
When using stairs, always grip the handrails.Keep stairs well lighted.
Keep floors cleared and slip resistant. Remove loose carpets, cords, and
other items you could trip over. Be sure all rugs, mats, and other surfaces
are non-skid.
Install grab bars and slip-resistant surfaces in your bathroom.
Use only stable step stools with a top handrail. Don’t climb alone – have
someone nearby to help you.
Stand up slowly from a sitting or lying down position.
Be sure your telephones and emergency numbers are easily accessible – so
you can get help if you fall.
To help prevent fire deaths and injuries:
Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on
every floor of your home.
Install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm outside every sleeping area.
Don’t smoke in bed.
Keep space heaters away from flammable materials.
Hire a professional to check all fuel-burning appliances, including fireplaces, every year.
Don’t wear loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves near ranges or ovens.
Store combustibles away from these and all heat-producing appliances.
Practice an emergency fire escape plan.
Is Your Home Safe?
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml86/86039.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR RELEASE
June 10, 1986
Release # 86-39
Is Your Home Safe?
Washington, D.C. -- Does your home have loose carpets, overloaded electrical outlets, shaky handrails, a clogged chimney, or other potentially dangerous home-related hazards?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), too many older Americans probably answer "yes" to these questions -- but only after they have been involved in accidents in and around their home. And the situation could get worse because of the accelerated growth in this country's population of citizens aged 65 and older.
In 1986, a record 12 percent of America's population will be 65 or older. According to CPSC, more than 600,000 persons over 65 are treated each year in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products in the home. The annual cost of all medically attended injuries from accidents to persons 65 and older is estimated at approximately $3 billion.
CPSC reports that among the most frequent accidents involving older people are:
-- Falls in the bathroom and on the stairs.
-- Burns and smoke inhalation from fires.
-- Scalds from hot tap water.
-- Electric shock.
Special efforts are needed to reduce the deaths and injuries from home-related accidents among our more vulnerable citizens.
And so, in cooperation with CPSC, AARP's Consumer Affairs Department is beginning a Home Safety Drive to make senior citizens more aware of how and where these accidents can occur. Many of the home accidents and associated costs can be prevented if the tell-tale signs of an unsafe home are recognized and corrected.
A free home safety kit is being offered which can be used for a thorough home safety check. The kit includes instructions, five copies of the safety checklist prepared by CPSC, and information on how to correct identified safety hazards.
If your organization wants to start a Home Safety Drive, indicate how many volunteers can do at least five home safety checks. Volunteers will receive a kit with five safety checklists. More checklists can be ordered in increments of five.
To help publicize the Home Safety Drive in your community, the safety kit also includes model press releases and public service announcements. Your group may also want to launch the Home Safety Drive with a new 15-minute slide/tape program entitled, "Falls and Fires: Safety in the Home," which gives you all the facts on how to prevent falls and fires, the two most dangerous safety hazards in the home to older people today.
The "Falls and Fires" slide/tape kit can be borrowed by contacting AARP's Program Scheduling Office, 1909 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049.
You can order your free Home Safety Kit by writing:
Home Safety Check Kit (D-12-405)
Fulfillmane/Lorton
1909 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20049
The stock number for additional checklists is D-12-415.
Broken bones and injured tissue don't heal as quickly at 70 as they do at 17. Your organization can help prevent disruptive home injuries and related deaths of older people.
For further information about Home Safety, contact Leah Dobkin of AARP at 202-728-4355.
Improved Home Safety Needed To Prevent Electrical Fires
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WASHINGTON -- With over 450 electrical house fires happening every day, government safety experts are urging consumers to inspect their homes and apartments for electrical hazards which could trigger another house fire.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission which is sponsoring the May observance of National Electrical Safety Month, there are an estimated 169,000 house fires of electrical origin each year, claiming 1,100 lives and injuring 5,600. Property losses are estimated at $1.1 billion a year.
In non-fire related accidents, CPSC estimates that 340 Americans are electrocuted each year in accidents involving consumer products while an estimated 7,700 consumers require hospital emergency room treatment for electrical shock or electrical burn injuries.
Among the commonplace electrical hazards frequently overlooked in the home are the following:
* Burying electrical cords under rugs and carpets. In such cases, move the lamp or electrical product closer to a receptacle so that the cord is out from under carpets and away from foot traffic.
* Using extension cords on a permanent basis. Extension cords should only be used temporarily. Rearrange lights, etc., so that extension cords aren't needed, or have new electrical outlets installed to eliminate the need for extension cords.
* Frayed, stiff or cracked electrical cords. Such cords pose electrical and fire hazards. Check cords now to make sure they don't pose hazards.
* Warm or hot cover plates over electrical outlets. These conditions often indicate an unsafe wiring condition, in which case an electrician should be called in to inspect the wiring.
* Flickering lights. A number of problems cause lights to flicker, most often related to faulty wiring of the receptacle, the wall switch or the electrical product itself.
* An electrical product that shocks you. Stop using the product at once and have it inspected and repaired by an electrical repair shop. Continued use of the product could result in an electrocution.
CPSC has developed an electrical safety checklist to help homeowners locate and correct common electrical hazards around the home which often cause shocks and fires. The checklist guides consumers on a room-by-room inspection to pinpoint electrical hazards.
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Home Safety Tips For Older Consumers
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
April 28, 1992
(301) 504-7908
Release # 92-079
Home Safety Tips For Older Consumers
WASHINGTON, DC -- Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly one million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products they live with and use everyday. The death rate from unintentional injuries in the home is approximately three times greater for older people than for the younger population. Specifically, there are 60 deaths per 100,000 persons 65 and older, while there are 20 deaths per 100,000 persons under 65.
Slips and falls are the main source of injury for older people in the home. CPSC recommends the use of grab-bars and non-slip mats in the bathtub; handrails on both sides of the stairs; and slip-resistant carpets and rugs. Burns occur from hot tap water and from open flame. CPSC recommends that consumers turn down the temperature of their water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to help prevent scalds. CPSC also recommends the installation and maintenance of at least one smoke detector on every floor of the home. Older consumers should consider purchasing nightwear that is flame resistant and choose garments made of tightly woven fabrics such as 100% polyester, 100% nylon, or 100% wool.
The Commission is distributing the "Home Safety Checklist for Older Consumers," a room-by-room check of the home, identifying hazards and recommending ways to avoid injury. The checklist is available in English or Spanish. Consumers may request a free copy by sending a postcard to "Checklist for Older Consumers," CPSC, Washington, D.C. 20207.
The CPSC offers these safety tips as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.
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Fire Safety Checklist for Older Consumers (pdf)
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A safety booklet with seven, easy-to-follow steps to prevent fires in the home.
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CPSC Neighborhood Safety Network - Older Adults
... Remove impediments and other tripping hazards, and make sure stairs and ... Home Safety Council The Home Safety Council has home safety tips, checklists and information about ... as well as many other home safety topics. National Safety Council Fact sheets, research, and ...
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Falls and Fires
Falls and fires are the two leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths among adults 65 and older. Older adults have a higher death rate from fires compared to the general population as well. Falls are the leading cause of product-related injuries among adults 65 and older, with about two-thirds of hospital emergency room visits involving falls. Consumers should install handrails and make sure surfaces are slip-resistant. Remove impediments and other tripping hazards, and make sure stairs and other areas are well lighted. Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on every floor of the home. Install a carbon monoxide alarm outside of sleeping areas. Carefully use and maintain space heaters, fireplaces and all fuel burning appliances.
Stay Safe While Being Active
While it's important to stay active, it's also important to play it safe. As more older adults engage in physical activities, sports-related injuries are increasing. This is especially true for those who ride bicycles, ski, lift weights and use exercise machines. The increase in injuries is due to more older adults engaging in active sports. Most of these injuries can be prevented. For example, in a CPSC study, very few of the older bikers treated in emergency rooms for head injuries were wearing bike helmets. However, wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury by up to 85 percent. That's a small precaution for a big payoff.
Key Role as Caregiver
Two and a half million grandparents are taking care of grandchildren as primary caregivers and more children are with their grandparents during the day than any other type of daycare setting. With this in mind, grandparents should always put the safety of children first – from nursery to playground, grandparents must be diligent in keeping their grandkids safe.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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security lapse at entrance to Robinsons Ermita on May 26, 2009.Because of said lapse, I could have brought dangerous weapons into said mall,
to the detriment of people in said mall. After I entered said mall, no one inspected my luggage when I entered Robinsons supermarket, National Book store, etc. I have receipts of purchases I made inside said mall on said date.
warning vs. Robinsons supermarket
whose head was identified as Robina Gokongwei Pe.
The Robinsons supermarket at Robinsons Ermita gave me a package claim tag which did not bear a visible (to unaided eye) indication that said tag was issued by Robinsons supermarket Ermita. Since there are several Robinsons supermarkets in the Philippines, how could I prove that said tag was from Robinsons supermarket Ermita?
Warning vs. Mann Yann restaurant which was at Robinsons Place Ermita. Said restaurant was identified as owned and operated by Thousand Acre Foods Corporation. On May 27, 2009, while I was eating at said restaurant, I saw a live fly insect in the dining area of said restaurant. The presence of an insect in the dining area of a restaurant is considered as an indication of an unsanitary restaurant. Also, the food I ordered was listed in the menu of said restaurant as "shrimp with broccoli" while the Mann Yann restaurant official receipt No. 29026 dated May 27, 2009 lists said food as "BEEF BROCCOLI" .
warning vs. Teriyaki Boy restaurant and Wendy's restaurant at Robinsons Ermita. On May 26, 2009, both restaurants issued proofs of sale wherein the V.A.T. charge was separate from the charge for food. I believe said
restaurants violated a DTI regulation. The Teriyaki Boy restaurant official receipt was numbered 2088 an
the Wendy's sales invoice was numbered 1336.
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security lapse at entrance to Robinsons Ermita on May 26, 2009.Because of said lapse, I could have brought dangerous weapons into said mall,
to the detriment of people in said mall. After I entered said mall, no one inspected my luggage when I entered Robinsons supermarket, National Book store, etc. I have receipts of purchases I made inside said mall on said date.
warning vs. Robinsons supermarket
whose head was identified as Robina Gokongwei Pe.
The Robinsons supermarket at Robinsons Ermita gave me a package claim tag which did not bear a visible (to unaided eye) indication that said tag was issued by Robinsons supermarket Ermita. Since there are several Robinsons supermarkets in the Philippines, how could I prove that said tag was from Robinsons supermarket Ermita?
Warning vs. Mann Yann restaurant which was at Robinsons Place Ermita. Said restaurant was identified as owned and operated by Thousand Acre Foods Corporation. On May 27, 2009, while I was eating at said restaurant, I saw a live fly insect in the dining area of said restaurant. The presence of an insect in the dining area of a restaurant is considered as an indication of an unsanitary restaurant. Also, the food I ordered was listed in the menu of said restaurant as "shrimp with broccoli" while the Mann Yann restaurant official receipt No. 29026 dated May 27, 2009 lists said food as "BEEF BROCCOLI" .
warning vs. Teriyaki Boy restaurant and Wendy's restaurant at Robinsons Ermita. On May 26, 2009, both restaurants issued proofs of sale wherein the V.A.T. charge was separate from the charge for food. I believe said
restaurants violated a DTI regulation. The Teriyaki Boy restaurant official receipt was numbered 2088 an
the Wendy's sales invoice was numbered 1336.
web site with useful, free information:
momlogic web site
http://www.momlogic.com/
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