security lapses at Mall of Asia; tips to prevent kids from being poisoned; etc.

Security lapses at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
Because of security lapses at entrances to the following areas at said mall, I could have brought dangerous weapons into said areas: ground floor entrance to SMX Convention Center; second level entrance to what was identfied as Screen Time area; main mall; hypermart.

Tips to prevent children from being poisoned.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09159.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2009
Release #09-159

“Awareness and action are the keys to preventing unintentional poisonings,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. “Children act fast. So do poisons. That’s why we urge parents, grandparents and caregivers to have layers of poison prevention protection in the home.”

CPSC recommends that parents and caregivers immediately take these three steps. First, keep medicines and household chemicals in their original, child-resistant containers. Second, store the potentially hazardous substances up and out of a child’s sight and reach. And lastly, keep the National toll-free poison control center telephone number, 800-222-1222, handy in case of a poison emergency.

Additional poison prevention tips to check . . .

* When hazardous products are in use, never let young children out of your sight, even if you must take them along when answering the phone or doorbell.

* Keep items closed and in their original containers.

* Leave the original labels on all products, and read the label before using.

* Always leave the light on when giving or taking medicine so that you can see what you are taking. Check the dosage every time.

* Avoid taking medicine in front of children. Refer to medicine as "medicine," not "candy."

* Clean out the medicine cabinet periodically and safely dispose of unneeded and outdated medicines.

* Do not put decorative lamps and candles that contain lamp oil where children can reach them. Lamp oil can be very toxic if ingested by young children.


Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09731.html

Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
March 19, 2009
Alert #09-731
Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Acer Predator Desktop Computers

Units: About 215

Importer: Acer America Corp., of San Jose, Calif.

Hazard: The insulation on the computer’s internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Acer has received two reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in melted internal components and external casing. Neither incident occurred in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Acer Predator desktop computers. The high-end gaming machines have model numbers ASG7200 and ASG7700. Model numbers are printed on the bottom right corner of the panel on the right side of the system.

Sold by: Computer and electronic stores nationwide from May 2008 through December 2008 for between $2,000 and $6,000.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled computers and contact Acer to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Acer toll-free at (866) 695-2237 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.acer.com




customer advisory re Xin Tian Di restaurant
whose address was identified as Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila, Ortigas Avenue cor. Asian Development Bank Avenue, Quezon City The July 10, 2008 issue of the
Philippine Star newspaper contained the following regarding said restaurant: ". . .where diners can choose from over 100 Asian fusion dishes . . . indulge
in a limitless array of Chinese cuisine . . ." For their own benefit, it will be advantageous for customers to, before patronizing said restaurant,
require the manager of said restaurant to provide them, in advance, with: (1) a complete list of the alleged over 100 Asian fusion dishes; (2) proofs, if
any, that said restaurant has a limitless (italicization by the undersigned) array of Chinese cuisine . . ." (3) certification from said manager that,
every Friday and Saturday, said alleged over 100 Asian fusion dishes and alleged limitless array of Chinese cuisine will be available from the time said
restaurant opens up to the time said restaurant closes.

Advisory vs. Wendy's eatery and
Bacolod Chicken Inasal eatery


On September 28, 2008, in Manila, (1) Wendy's eatery in Ermita, near Ermita church, had a men's rest room which did not have visible (to unaided eye), soap and hot water and automatic hand dryer. So, how, could male food preparation personnel and food servers at said eatery wash their hands? So, it would be easier for germs to be transferred to foods and eating utensils.(2) Bacolod Chiceken Inasal eatery at 2nd floor at Robinsons Ermita mall: (1) had eating utensils at tables, exposed to germs, dust, insects; (2) had food servers who, were seen by the undersigned, touching their faces. One of said servers, was seen by the undersigned, touching his hair. One of said servers, was seen by the undersigned, touching the inside of his nose. After that, said servers did not wash/sterilze their hands, at least while the undersigned was at said eatery. Also, there were dead insects on the floor of the dining area of said eatery. Also, the food undersigned ordered was delivered on what was identified as a leaf from a banana plant. Was said leaf sterilized? Also, the plate containing the chicken undersigned ordered had a container touching/in contact with exposed chicken.
So the germs from said container could contaminate said chicken. Proof that I was at said restaurant on said date is Bacolod Chicken Inasal official receipt
No. 11086 dated 9-28-08.

advisory re Tirta Spa, Sitio Malabunot, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
It will benefit potential customers of said spa to, before patronizing said spa,obtain the following information:
(1) a complete list of the services offered by said spa and the prices for said services; (2) proof, if any, that said spa has its own water supply and
power supply; (3) proof if any that spa has appropriately trained employees. An article regarding said spa was published in the November 22, 2008 issue of
the Manila Bulletin newspaper. Said article contained the statement: "ensuring ultimate satisfaction for each client." If a client of said spa is not
ultimately satisfied with the service of said spa, will said spa refund the money said client paid?

Advisory re the Landmark
at Ayala Center, Makati. On November 26, 2008, deadly weapons could have been brought into said building because security guard at an entrance of said building didn't inspect my waist bag, etc., which were large enough to contain said objects. In the afternoon of said date, I asked a person, at what was identified as the customer service of the Landmark supermarket , to show me the lane for senior citizens at said store. She pointed to two lanes at said store, but said lanes did not bear any visible indications that said lanes were for senior citizens. Also an employee of said store, at what was identified as lane 4 of said store, gave me less money change than I was entitled to.


Advisory re Fucoidan Slimming, Rejuvenation & Wellness Center, Bayani Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. It will benefit the public thinking of patronizing said center, to, before patronizing said center, obtain the following information regarding Fucoidan and said center. Does the manager or owner of said center, who was identified as Marissa del Mar, agree with the claims that Fucoidan (1) benefits range from health, beauty, and even mood elevation? (2) reduces cholesterol, moisturizes the skin, advances the growth of hair, inhibits blood coagulation, and prevents high blood pressure? (3) is anti-cancer and is good for the liver? If so, it will benefit potential customers to require said manager or owner of said center to provide to them, proofs, if any, regarding said alleged benefits. Does the Philippine Bureau of Food and Drug approve of said claims? What are the services offered by said center, the prices for said services and proofs, if any, that the personnel of said center are qualified to perform said services.

Warning vs. Sun Cellular
store at Robinsons Place Ermita. Based on my records, I sent, on September 19, 2008, a letter via registered mail addressed to said store. Said letter was
designated as registered letter No. 7960. Based on the registry return receipt for said letter, said letter was received, on September 26, 2008, by the
manager of said store. Up to March 21, 2009, I have not received any reply regarding said letter from anyone from said store. Said letter contained the following words:
" On September 17, 2008, an ad of Sun Cellular featuring Nokia 2600c and Nokia 2630 cellular phones was published on page D-1 of the September 17, 2008
issue of the Philippine Star newspaper. For the benefit of the public, please provide soonest to me the following information regarding said phones: the
talk times and standby times; how much radiation is emitted."

Advisory re mobile phone with SMART Communications SIM. On November 19, 2008, the following message appeared in said phone: "You have a minimum of 41 minutes worth of local calls or 951 available SMS".
However, after I loaded 300 pesos worth into said phone, the following message appeared in said phone: "Your current balance is P613.50 and 671 free text msgs."

customer advisory regarding Jollibee restaurant and Chow King restaurant which were at P. Gil St., near corner Paz St.

customer advisory regarding PLDT WeROAM service.

public service advisory concerning Nora Dela Rosa clinic
with address identified as G/F, 427 Martinez St., Mandaluyong City.








Information from:
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Office of Cosmetics and Colors
information regarding hypoallergenic cosmetics



"HYPOALLERGENIC COSMETICS

Hypoallergenic cosmetics are products that manufacturers claim produce fewer allergic reactions than other cosmetic products. Consumers with hypersensitive skin, and even those with "normal" skin, may be led to believe that these products will be gentler to their skin than non-hypoallergenic cosmetics.

There are no Federal standards or definitions that govern the use of the term "hypoallergenic." The term means whatever a particular company wants it to mean. Manufacturers of cosmetics labeled as hypoallergenic are not required to submit substantiation of their hypoallergenicity claims to FDA.

The term "hypoallergenic" may have considerable market value in promoting cosmetic products to consumers on a retail basis, but dermatologists say it has very little meaning."

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-224.html
U. S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Office of Cosmetics and Colors Fact Sheet December 19, 1994; revised October 18, 2000