Customer advisory vs. SM Food Court

This advisory is regarding an area designated as for handicapped at the SM Food Court
at SM building at Ayala Center Makati. On October 28, 2009 at approximately 11:00 A.M., and on November 8, 2009, there was no visible (to unaided eye)
basin for washing of hands in said area. Also, what appeared to be a faucet was uncomfortable for handicapped to use.
I have a picture of said area, which was photographed on October 28, 2009.

Insect in customer's drink at Jollibee Reposo on November 7, 2009. Said restarant was at the corner of J.P. Rizal and Reposo St., (now renamed N. Garcia St.
Said restaurant was identified as owned and operated by So Good Food Corp. The official receipt issued to me by said restaurant was numbered 121933.
The person who issued said receipt was identified as Kristy. The manager of said restaurant was identified as Loisa Cabang. The managing director of said corporation
was identified as "Ng".


Customer advisory vs. JB Sports store, P-30 Park square 1, Ayala Center, Makati city
On October 13, 2009, said store sold to me a Voyage brand life vest without any visible (to unaided eye) name and address of the manufacturer/distributor
of said product.I wrote to the proprietor of said store and requested for the name and address of the manufacturer/distributor of said product. I received
a letter bearing the following name and address: "JB SPORTS 1906-1909 Prestige Tower, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 Philippines".
The writer of said letter was identified as : Mike Noble". Said letter bore the following message: "Attached is . . . the name and phone numbers
of the manufacturer". HOWEVER, I DID NOT FIND ANY VISIBLE (TO UNAIDED EYE) NAME AND ADDRESS OF SAID MANUFACTURER!
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U.S. Center for Disease Control:
Seven keys to a safer healthier home


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An Ounce of Prevention

Keeps the Germs Away



Seven Keys to a

Safer Healthier Home



Staying healthy is important to you and your entire family.

Follow these easy, low-cost steps to help stop many

infectious diseases before they happen!


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1

Wash Your Hands Often



Keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to keep from getting sick and

spreading illnesses. Cleaning your hands gets rid of germs you pick up from other

people . . . from the surfaces you touch . . . and from the animals you come in

contact with.



When to Wash How to Wash

• Before eating. • Wet your hands and apply liquid,

• Before, during, and after bar, or powder soap.

handling or preparing food. • Rub hands together vigorously to

• After contact with blood or body make a lather and scrub all surfaces.

fluids (like vomit, nasal secretions, • Continue for 20 seconds! It takes that

or saliva). long for the soap and scrubbing action

• After changing a diaper. to dislodge and remove stubborn

germs. Need a timer? Imagine singing

• After you use the bathroom.

“Happy Birthday” all the way through

• After handling animals, their toys, – twice!

leashes, or waste.

• Rinse hands well under running water.

• After touching something that could

• Dry your hands using a paper towel or

be contaminated (such as a trash

air dryer.

can, cleaning cloth, drain, or soil).

• If possible, use your paper towel to

• Before dressing a wound, giving

turn off the faucet.

medicine or inserting contact lenses.

• More often when someone in your

home is sick.

Remember: If soap and water

• Whenever they look dirty. are not available, use an alcohol-

based wipe or hand gel!



? For more information, visit

www.cdc.gov/cleanhands


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2

Routinely Clean and

Disinfect Surfaces



Cleaning and disinfecting are not the same thing. Cleaning removes germs from

surfaces – whereas disinfecting actually destroys them. Cleaning with soap and

water to remove dirt and most of the germs is usually enough. But sometimes, you

may want to disinfect for an extra level of protection from germs.



• While surfaces may look clean, many infectious germs may be lurking around.

In some instances, germs can live on surfaces for hours — and even days.



• Disinfectants are specifically registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and contain ingredients that actually destroy bacteria and other

germs. Check the product label to make sure it says “Disinfectant” and has an

EPA registration number.



Disinfect those areas where there can be large numbers of dangerous germs – and

where there is a possibility that these germs could be spread to others.



In the Kitchen: In the Bathroom:

• Clean and disinfect counters and other surfaces • Routinely clean and

before, during, and after preparing food disinfect all surfaces.

(especially meat and poultry). This is especially

• Follow all directions on the product label, which important if someone in

usually specifies letting the disinfectant stand for the house has a stomach

a few minutes. illness, a cold, or the flu.

• When cleaning surfaces, don’t let germs

hang around on cleaning cloths or towels!

Use:

— Paper towels that can be thrown away

OR

— Cloth towels that are later washed in

hot water

OR

— Disposable sanitizing wipes that both

clean and disinfect.


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3

Handle and Prepare

Food Safely



When it comes to preventing foodborne illness, there are four simple steps to food

safety that you can practice every day. These steps are easy – and they’ll help protect

you and those around you from harmful foodborne bacteria.



CLEAN: Clean hands and surfaces often



Germs that cause foodborne illness can be spread throughout

the kitchen and get onto hands from cutting boards, utensils,

counter tops, and food. Help stop the spread of these germs!

Here’s how:



• Clean your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and

after handling food. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based wipe

or hand gel.



• Wash your cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot soapy water

after preparing each food item and before you prepare the next food.



• Consider using paper towels to clean up kitchen surfaces. If you use cloth towels,

wash them often using the hot cycle of your washing machine. If using a sponge to

clean up, microwave it each evening for 30 seconds or place it in the dishwasher.



• Rinse all fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water. This includes those

with skins and rinds that are not eaten. For firm-skin fruits and vegetables, rub

with your hands or scrub with a clean vegetable brush while rinsing.



SEPARATE: Don’t cross-contaminate one

food with another



Cross-contamination occurs when bacteria spread from a food to a

surface . . . from a surface to another food . . . or from one food to

another. You’re helping to prevent cross-contamination when you:



• Separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in your grocery

cart, grocery bags, and in your refrigerator. Be sure to use the plastic bags

available in the meat and produce sections of the supermarket.



• Use one cutting board for fresh produce and a different one for raw meat, poultry

and seafood.



• Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry,

seafood, or eggs.



• Don’t allow juices from meat, seafood, poultry, or eggs to drip on other foods in

the refrigerator. Use containers to keep these foods from touching other foods.



• Never re-use marinades that were used on raw food, unless you bring them to

a boil first.


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COOK: Cook foods to proper temperatures



Foods are safely cooked when they are heated for a long-enough

time and at a high-enough temperature to kill the harmful

bacteria that cause foodborne illness. The target temperature

is different for different foods.



The only way to know for sure that meat is cooked to a safe temperature is to use

a food thermometer. Make sure it reaches the temperature recommended for each

specific food.



? Cooking temperatures are listed at www.fightbac.org/heatitup.cfm

and USDA’s special Web site at www.isitdoneyet.gov



CHILL: Refrigerate foods promptly



Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. So,

refrigerate foods quickly. Do not over-stuff the refrigerator, as

cold air must circulate to help keep food safe.



• Keeping a constant refrigerator temperature of 40º F or below is one of the

most effective ways to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Use an appliance

thermometer to be sure the temperature is consistently 40º F or below.



• The freezer temperature should be 0º F or below.



• Plan when you shop: Buy perishable foods such as dairy products, fresh meat and

hot cooked foods at the end of your shopping trip. Refrigerate foods as soon as

possibly to extend their storage life. Don’t leave perishable foods out for more than

two hours.



• If preparing picnic foods, be sure to include an ice pack to keep cold foods cold.



• Store leftovers properly.



? For more information, visit

www.fightbac.org


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4

Get Immunized



Getting immunizations is easy and low-cost – and most importantly, it saves lives.

Make sure you and your children get the shots suggested by your doctor or health

care provider at the proper time, and keep records of all immunizations for the

whole family. Also, ask your doctor about special programs that provide free

shots for your child.



• Children should get their first immunizations before they are 2 months old. They

should have additional doses four or more times before their second birthday.

• Adults need tetanus and diphtheria boosters every 10 years. Shots are also often

needed for protection from illnesses when traveling to other countries.

• Get your flu shot. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated

each fall.



? For information on immunization, visit

www.cdc.gov/nip

To learn about shots needed for travel, visit

www.cdc.gov/travel/vaccinat.htm

For more information about the flu, visit

www.cdc.gov/flu



5 Use Antibiotics

Appropriately



Antibiotics are powerful drugs used to treat certain bacterial infections – and they

should be taken exactly as prescribed by your health care provider.



• Antibiotics don’t work against viruses such as colds or the flu. That means children

do not need an antibiotic every time they are sick.

• If you do get sick, antibiotics may not always help. If used inappropriately, they

can make bacteria resistant to treatment – thus making illnesses harder to get

rid of.



When in doubt, check with your health care provider – and always follow the

antibiotic label instructions carefully.



? For more information, visit

www.cdc.gov/getsmart


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6

Be Careful With Pets



Pets provide many benefits to people, including comfort and companionship.

However, some animals can also pass diseases to humans. Keep these tips in mind

to make sure your pet relationship is a happy and healthy one.

• Pets should be adopted from an animal

shelter or purchased from a reputable pet About Children and Pets

store or breeder. Babies and children under 5 are more

• All pets should be routinely cared for by a likely to get diseases from animals – so

veterinarian. Follow the immunization keep these special guidelines in mind.

schedule that the vet recommends. • Young children should not be

• Obey local leash laws. allowed to kiss pets or to put their

• Clean litter boxes daily. NOTE: Pregnant hands or other objects into their

women should not clean litter boxes. mouths after touching animals.

• Don’t allow children to play where animals • Wash your child’s hands thoroughly

go to the bathroom. with soap and warm running water

after contact with animals.

• Keep your child’s sandbox covered when

not in use. • Be particularly careful when visiting

farms, petting zoos, and fairs.

? For more information, visit

www.cdc.gov/healthypets



7 Avoid Contact With

Wild Animals



Wild animals can carry diseases that are harmful to you and

your pets — but there are simple precautions you can take to Wild Animals:

avoid contact with a variety of species. What are the Risks?

• Keep your house free of wild animals by not leaving any • Mice and other wild

food around and keeping garbage cans sealed. animals can carry

• Clear brush, grass, and debris from around house foundations deadly diseases like

to get rid of possible nesting sites for mice and rodents. hantavirus and plague.

• Be sure to seal any entrance holes you discover on the inside • Bats, raccoons, skunks,

or outside of your home. and foxes can transmit

rabies.

• Use insect repellent to prevent ticks. Do a routine “tick

check” after spending time outdoors. Ticks should be • Ticks can transmit

removed immediately with tweezers by applying gentle, Rocky Mountain

steady pressure until they release their bite. spotted fever and

Lyme disease.

? For more information, visit

www.cdc.gov/hantavirus


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Infectious Diseases:

The Facts Behind the Urgency



There are many types of germs (viruses, bacteria,

parasites, fungi) that cause many types of illnesses

– including the common cold or flu, foodborne illness,

Lyme disease, hantavirus, or plague. These germs

can spread easily from one person to another – and

have wide-reaching effects.

• About 10 million U.S. adults (ages 18 - 69) were

unable to work during 2002 due to health problems.

• Salmonella infections are responsible for an

estimated 1.4 million illnesses each year.

• Infectious diseases cost the U.S. $120 billion a year.

• More than 160,000 people in the U.S. die yearly

from an infectious disease.

Help keep yourself and your family healthy by

making the Seven Keys to a Safer Healthier Home

part of your permanent household routine.



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FDA Warns Consumers on Sexual Enhancement Products
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm189295.htm



Another dietary supplement is found to be contaminated with potentially dangerous ingredient

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Stiff Nights, a product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains an ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure and is illegal.

Over the past several years, the FDA has found many products marketed as "dietary supplements" for sexual enhancement that contain undeclared active ingredients of FDA-approved drugs, analogs of approved drugs and other compounds that do not qualify as “dietary ingredients.” The FDA has issued multiple alerts about these contaminated dietary supplements.

Consumers and health care professionals should be aware of this problem and the health hazard it presents. Sexual enhancement products that claim to work as well as prescription products are likely to contain a contaminant. Use of such products exposes consumers to unpredictable risk and the potential for injury or even death.

In the case of Stiff Nights, following a consumer complaint, the FDA determined that the product contains sulfoaildenafil. This is a chemical similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra. Sulfoaildenafil may interact with prescription drugs known as nitrates, including nitroglycerin, and cause dangerously low blood pressure.

The product is distributed on Internet sites and at retail stores by Impulsaria LLC of Grand Rapids, Mich. It is sold in bottles containing 6, 12, or 30 red capsules or in blister packs containing one or two capsules.

"Because this product is labeled as an ‘all natural dietary supplement,’ consumers may assume it is harmless and poses no health risk," said Deborah M. Autor, director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Office of Compliance. "In fact, this product is illegally marketed and can cause serious complications.”

The FDA advises consumers who have experienced any adverse events from sexual enhancement products to consult a health care professional. Consumers and health care professionals should report adverse events to the FDA's MedWatch program at 800-FDA-1088 or online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm



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General Information about Clostridium difficile Infections
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/id_CdiffFAQ_general.html

Released August 2004; Updated 07/22/2005
Questions addressed on this page

* What is Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)?
* What are C. difficile diseases?
* What are the symptoms of C. difficile disease?
* How is C. difficile disease treated?
* How do people get C. difficile disease?
* What should I do to prevent the spread of C. difficile to others?
* What should I do if I think I have C. difficile disease?
* Where can I get more information?

Questions and Answers

What is Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)?

Clostridium difficile [klo-STRID-ee-um dif-uh-SEEL] is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.

What are C. difficile diseases?

They are diseases that result from C. difficile infections such as Colitis, more serious instestinal conditions, sepsis, and rarely death.



What are the symptoms of C. difficile disease?

Symptoms include:

* watery diarrhea (at least three bowel movements per day for two or more days)
* fever
* loss of appetite
* nausea
* abdominal pain/tenderness

How is C. difficile disease treated?

C. difficile is generally treated for 10 days with antibiotics prescribed by your healthcare provider. The drugs are effective and appear to have few side-effects.



How do people get C. difficile disease?

People in good health usually don’t get C. difficile disease. People who have other illnesses or conditions requiring prolonged use of antibiotics and the elderly are at greater risk of acquiring this disease. The bacteria are found in the feces. People can become infected if they touch items or surfaces that are contaminated with feces and then touch their mouth or mucous membranes. Healthcare workers can spread the bacteria to other patients or contaminate surfaces through hand contact.



What should I do to prevent the spread of C. difficile to others?

If you are infected you can spread the disease to others. However, only people that are hospitalized or on antibiotics are likely to become ill. For safety precautions you may do the following to reduce the chance of spread to others:

* wash hands with soap and water, especially after using the restroom and before eating;
* clean surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas on a regular basis with household detergent/disinfectants.



What should I do if I think I have C. difficile disease?

See your healthcare provider.



Where can I get more information?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has information for healthcare providers and more information about Gastrointestinal Infections in Heathcare Settings.



Date last modified: June 6, 2007
Content source:
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases

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FDA: Procter & Gamble Unlawfully Marketing Two Vicks Cold and Flu Medicines Containing Vitamin C
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm188543.htm

FDA NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Oct. 30, 2009

Media Inquiries: Christopher Kelly, 301-796-4676, christopher.kelly@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA: Procter & Gamble Unlawfully Marketing Two Vicks Cold and Flu Medicines Containing Vitamin C

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today sent a warning letter to Procter & Gamble notifying the company that its Vicks DayQuil Plus Vitamin C and Vicks Nyquil Plus Vitamin C are illegally marketed combinations of drug ingredients and a dietary ingredient.

Both of the over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which contain vitamin C in addition to several drug ingredients, are marketed as treatments for cold and flu symptoms. The FDA took the action against the Cincinnati-based company:

* To clarify that these single dosage form combinations of drug ingredients and dietary ingredients legally cannot be marketed because they have not been proven safe and effective, and
* Because the agency previously determined that there are insufficient data to show that vitamin C is safe and effective in preventing or treating the common cold.

Under its OTC monograph system, the FDA allows some OTC drugs to be marketed without agency approval. Such drugs must comply with applicable monographs, which are regulations that set requirements for the drugs' labeling, formulations and indications. The two Vicks products do not comply with the applicable FDA monograph and must first be evaluated and approved under the FDA’s new drug approval process to be legally marketed.

The FDA’s position on the regulatory status of OTC drug products that combine drug ingredients with dietary ingredients in a single dosage form has been described in previous warning letters issued in 2001 and 2008. The agency’s position on the marketing of vitamin C for preventing or treating the common cold also has been stated in a number of previous warning letters.

(Editor’s note: The warning letter sent to Procter & Gamble today concerns the same products as the letter mistakenly posted on the FDA Web site on Oct. 14, 2009, due to a computer error.)

For more information

FDA Warning Letter to Procter & Gamble
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm188361.htm

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a statement today correcting inaccurate and misleading information put out by Toyota concerning a safety recall involving 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a statement today correcting inaccurate and misleading information put out by Toyota concerning a safety recall involving 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles
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NHTSA 110409
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 Karen Aldana
Telephone: (202) 366-9550

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a statement today correcting inaccurate and misleading information put out by Toyota concerning a safety recall involving 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles:

A press release put out by Toyota earlier this week about their recall of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles inaccurately stated NHTSA had reached a conclusion "that no defect exists in vehicles in which the driver's floor mat is compatible with the vehicle and properly secured." NHTSA has told Toyota and consumers that removing the recalled floor mats is the most immediate way to address the safety risk and avoid the possibility of the accelerator becoming stuck. But it is simply an interim measure. This remedy does not correct the underlying defect in the vehicles involving the potential for entrapment of the accelerator by floor mats, which is related to accelerator and floor pan design. Safety is the number one priority for NHTSA and this is why officials are working with Toyota to find the right way to fix this very dangerous problem. This matter is not closed until Toyota has effectively addressed the defect by providing a suitable vehicle based solution.

NHTSA constantly monitors consumer complaints and other data. This comprehensive recall focuses on pedal entrapment by floor mats, but NHTSA will fully investigate any possible defect trends in these vehicles.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

* On September 29, 2009, NHTSA issued a Consumer Alert warning owners of Toyota and Lexus vehicles about "conditions that could cause the accelerator to get stuck open." As an interim measure, NHTSA "strongly encouraged" owners of specific models to take out the removable driver's side floor mats and not to replace them any other type of mat. NHTSA warned consumers "a stuck accelerator may result in very high vehicle speeds and a crash, which could cause serious injury or death."

* On the same day, Toyota issued a voluntary recall of 3.8 million vehicles to address problems caused when removable floor mats push the accelerator pedal to the floor.

* NHTSA officials are meeting with Toyota to hear their action plan for redesigning the vehicles and correcting this very serious defect.