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CMS Announces Medicare Premiums, Deductibles For 2010
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By law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to announce the Part A deductibles and Part B premium amounts, a notice that is published annually in the Federal Register. Most Medicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increase as a result of a "hold harmless" provision in the current law. This allows for 73 percent of beneficiaries to be protected from an increase raising the 2010 Part B monthly premiums from $96.40 to $110.50. The Administration continues to urge Congressional action that would protect all beneficiaries from higher Part B premiums and eliminate the inequity of a ...
Source: Health News From Pueblo - October 27, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Protect yourself from fireworks-related injuriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Fireworks are often a part of special times like the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve. But fireworks can be dangerous, and injuries from fireworks can prevent people from reaching their full potential. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - July 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Illinois Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products That May Contain Foreign MaterialsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Holten Meat, Inc., a Sauget, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 241,000 pounds of ground beef product that may contain foreign materials. Each label bears the establishment number "EST- 02591" inside the USDA mark of inspection. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - June 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
National Archives Recalls Flu Pandemic of 1918: With Concerns of a New Flu Pandemic, a Look BackEmail this article to a colleague.
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World War I claimed an estimated 16 million lives. The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - June 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
U.S. Labor Department Publishes Process to Appeal Denials of COBRA Subsidy Under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Email this article to a colleague.
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The appeal process allows applicants who are denied the subsidy to request a review by the Labor Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration. Individuals seeking a review must complete the department’s appeal form in order to begin the review process. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - May 29, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Well Water Should be Tested Annually to Reduce Health Risks to ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often. The recommendations call for annual well testing, especially for nitrate and microorganisms such as coliform bacteria, which can indicate that sewage has contaminated the well. The recommendations point out circumstances when additional testing should occur, including testing when there is a new infant in the house or if the well is subjected to structural damage. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - May 29, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Safe Medicine Use & Poison Prevention Tips: A Guide for Older Adults and CaregiversEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Health Resources and Services Administration, Healthcare Systems Bureau, Poison Control Program is pleased to announce the availability of its newest brochure, Safe Medicine Use & Poison Prevention Tips: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers. The brochure includes useful tips for the safe use of prescription and over-the-counter medicine. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - May 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Scam Alert: Beware the Swine Flu Come-OnsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Scammers and spammers have gone hog-wild in their attempts to take advantage of fears related to the swine flu outbreak. Some residents have received telephone calls from people trying to sell them mandatory swine flu kits.The callers falsely claim to be from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - May 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
LeClerc Foods Announces a Limited Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars due to Unlabeled Peanut AllergenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Leclerc Foods has initiated a limited voluntary recall of a single lot of Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bar packages with UPC Code 85239 20124 and a "Best By" date of 18JAN2010. The wrappers of the individual bars within the retail package have correct variety name on it. However, out of an abundance of precaution, the mispackaged product is being recalled. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - May 8, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What to Do if Your Prescriptions Aren’t Covered by MedicareEmail this article to a colleague.
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If you’ve ever been told that a certain prescription you need isn’t covered by your Medicare drug plan, you know it can be frustrating and costly to pay for it yourself. But you may not have to. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - April 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Right Hospital for YouEmail this article to a colleague.
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A generation ago most ailing Americans received treatment in their hometown hospitals, no matter how rare the illness or grave the diagnosis. Today it is increasingly common to venture hundreds or thousands of miles for care. Some large insurance companies are steering patients with unusual or complex medical problems to specialized institutions. These facilities, sometimes dubbed "centers of excellence" by health experts, have more experience and better results at such difficult tasks as performing transplants or treating rare cancers. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - April 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Americans Consume Too Much Salt: Lower Sodium Recommendation Applies to Almost 70 Percent of American AdultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 2 out of 3 adults are in population groups that should consume no more than 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day of sodium. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - April 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Help for Couples Having Trouble Getting PregnantEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conceiving a child can be difficult, even for couples for whom conditions are just right. If you haven’t become pregnant after being off birth control for a year, it may be time to pinpoint the problem. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - March 20, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Eating Out SafelyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Staying healthy and avoiding foodborne illness involves more than just tossing out all of your peanut butter products. It also involves methods of food preparation and storage. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - March 20, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Guide to Long-Term Care InsuranceEmail this article to a colleague.
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As you or a loved one get older, the chances that you’ll need some kind of extended care increase. In fact, 55 percent of people ages 85 or older need long-term care. And paying for a nursing home, chore services, or in-home health aides can be expensive. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - March 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Home Gyms Due to Risk of InjuryEmail this article to a colleague.
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The home gym's horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury. Nautilus has received 18 reports of injuries caused by unlatched seat rails that have fallen, resulting in head and shoulder lacerations, some requiring stitches or staples. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - March 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Updated Medicare Prescription Drug Plan FinderEmail this article to a colleague.
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Learn about the prescription drug plans currently available, view your current plan, or enroll in a plan. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - February 27, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Tax Benefits for Disabled TaxpayersEmail this article to a colleague.
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There are several tax credits and benefits available to qualifying taxpayers with disabilities as well as to the parents of disabled children. Learn more about the tax credits and other benefits available if you or someone else listed on your federal tax return is disabled. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - February 20, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Medicare Widens Drugs It Accepts for CancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Medicare, with little public debate, has expanded its coverage of drugs for cancer treatments not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - February 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Brent and Sam’s Announces Nation Wide Recall of Two Varieties of Archer Farms Brand CookiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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North Little Rock-based Brent and Sam's announced a voluntary recall of two flavors of Archer Farms cookies as a precautionary measure due to the recall expansion of Peanut Corporation of America's Blakely, Georgia facility. The recalled Archer Farms cookies were sold at Target and Super Target stores nationwide. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - January 30, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
USDA Consumer Alert: Keeping Food Safe During an EmergencyEmail this article to a colleague.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations to the regions affected by severe winter weather in Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. Power outages can occur at any time of the year and it often takes from a few hours to several days for electricity to be restored to residential areas. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - January 30, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Risk for Older PeopleEmail this article to a colleague.
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Almost everyone knows about winter dangers such as broken bones from falls on icy steps, sidewalks or streets. But cold weather also can cause an important, less obvious danger that can affect older people. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypothermia, which can be deadly if not treated quickly. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - January 22, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Large numbers of items containing peanuts or peanut butter recalledEmail this article to a colleague.
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Many items that may contain peanut-related matter from Peanut Corporation of America are being recalled. The items listed in the Food section of our Recalls page contain peanut matter tainted with Salmonella. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - January 22, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Weight-loss Berry Claiming Oprah Endorsement Makes Wallets Slim and Consumers Angry Warns BBBEmail this article to a colleague.
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Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of online ads relying on celebrity endorsements to sell acai-berry related weight loss products. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - January 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
States Cut Medicaid Coverage FurtherEmail this article to a colleague.
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With revenue falling at the same time that more people are losing their jobs and private health coverage, states already have pared their programs and many are looking at deeper cuts for the coming year. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - December 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Medicare for Busy People: Part 2, Medicare Part DEmail this article to a colleague.
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More than 31 million Americans use Medicare Part D, America’s national prescription drug plan, to cut down on medication costs. The program promises some relief from heavy medical bills, but there is a good deal of fine print to sort through. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - December 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life SpanEmail this article to a colleague.
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Even though smoking takes an average of 14.5 years off women's lives, almost one in five American women age 18 and older smokes. Smoking is a harmful habit that negatively affects nearly every organ in the body. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - December 5, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Simple Exercise in Children Yields Long-Term Skeletal BenefitEmail this article to a colleague.
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Recent studies funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) have shown that jumping exercises for just one school year in early childhood can trigger increases in bone mineral density (BMD) that are sustained for several years. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - December 5, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Food Safety Tips for Healthy HolidaysEmail this article to a colleague.
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Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to misery if food makes you or others ill. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - November 25, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
USDA Offers Tips To Safely Handle And Prepare Stuffing This Thanksgiving HolidayEmail this article to a colleague.
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Thanksgiving dinner often leaves consumers feeling "stuffed." For many, this traditional holiday meal includes stuffing either cooked inside a whole turkey, chicken or other bird, or cooked separately in a casserole. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - November 21, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Shop CPSC Toy Safety Tips Before Shopping for Holiday GiftsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The holidays are here and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has its list. Parents and gift buyers are encouraged to check it twice. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - November 14, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
FDA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by FDA ImpersonatorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a fraudulent scheme to extort money from consumers by callers who falsely identify themselves as "FDA special agents" or other FDA officials. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - November 14, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Halloween Shoppers Beware -- Even Cosmetic Contact Lenses Require PrescriptionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Halloween season spells big business for the cosmetic contact lens industry, as consumers shop for just the right lenses to play the part of a mummy or vampire, or to change the color of their eyes for the evening. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - October 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation HazardsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, New York., is announcing the voluntary recall to replace missing safety pegs involving 985,000 drop side cribs. Failure to use or install safety pegs can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - October 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Arnold Foods Company, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts in Brownberry Whole Grains Bread 100% Whole WheatEmail this article to a colleague.
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Arnold Foods Company, Inc. is recalling BROWNBERRY brand Whole Grains BREAD 100% WHOLE WHEAT (1 LB 8 OZ) because it may contain undeclared almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - October 10, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Publication of the Week: Handout on Health: Sports InjuriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Learn what kinds of exercise activities are most likely to cause injuries, how to prevent them, and treatments available. (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - September 26, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CDC Launches CDC-TV On-Line Video ResourceEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched CDC-TV, a new online video resource available through www.cdc.gov. CDC-TV videos will cover a variety of health, safety and preparedness topics. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - September 4, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Managing Traumatic Stress: After the HurricanesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The effects of the recent hurricanes will be long-lasting and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - September 4, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Medicare Enhances Consumer Information on Hospital CareEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced important additions to the Hospital Compare consumer Web site that will give consumers even better insight into the quality of care provided by their local hospitals. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - August 29, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CPSC Offers Tips for Back to School SafetyEmail this article to a colleague.
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More than 50 million children are headed back to school this fall and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents to pay special attention to safety this school year. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - August 29, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Overcoming InfertilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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It may feel like you’ve been trying to get pregnant without success forever. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - August 19, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Protect Your Skin During the Summer MonthsEmail this article to a colleague.
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When you’re outside, take simple precautions to keep your skin safe and healthy. To protect your skin, apply sunscreen, use bug repellent, and keep skin clean. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - July 31, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
lmolux Inc. Recalls Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox Lot # 01418 Because of Possible Health RiskEmail this article to a colleague.
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Salmolux Inc. of Federal Way, WA, is recalling lot # 01418 of its Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox sold in 3 ounce packages due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - July 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Important Vaccines for Summer 2008 International TravelEmail this article to a colleague.
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Summer is here, and many people will be packing to travel. No matter where you travel abroad this summer, please don’t let your vacation be spoiled by getting the measles, flu, hepatitis, or any other infection that could have been prevented by using routine or travel-related vaccines. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - June 13, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Caring for Sports InjuriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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If you want to dance like a star or shoot hoops like a pro, you need to be prepared for injuries. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - June 11, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red TomatoesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - June 11, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
FDA Advises Patients to Switch to HFA-Propelled Albuterol Inhalers NowEmail this article to a colleague.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory to alert patients, caregivers and health care professionals to switch to hydrofluoroalkane (HFA)-propelled albuterol inhalers because chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-propelled inhalers will not be available in the United States after Dec. 31, 2008. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - June 6, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CPSC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Dangers After the StormEmail this article to a colleague.
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June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to include a plan for after the storm. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - June 2, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for a Successful Summer Grilling SeasonEmail this article to a colleague.
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The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and summer is fast approaching - all signs that the summer grilling season is nearly upon us. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - May 28, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
New York Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products That May Contain Pieces of PlasticEmail this article to a colleague.
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Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., an Ashville, NY, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 22,481 pounds of ground beef products that may contain pieces of plastic. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo)
Source: Health News From Pueblo - May 21, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
