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12/05/2008 11:37 AM
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Economy shed 533,000 jobs in Nov.
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U.S. employers shed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years, and the unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent, the government said Friday in a worse-than-expected report.
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12/05/2008 10:51 AM
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Record 1-in-10 Americans in mortgage trouble
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An industry group says a record one in 10 American homeowners with a mortgage were either at least a month behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September.
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12/05/2008 08:06 AM
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Short on cash, some sell own body products
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Seeking quick cash in a tanking economy, would-be sellers of sperm, eggs, blood plasma and even human hair are filling waiting rooms and  swamping agencies with inquiries.
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12/05/2008 11:04 AM
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Stocks slump after dismal jobs data
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News of a rapidly weakening job market put Wall Street on track for a sharply lower open Friday.
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12/05/2008 04:35 AM
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Al-Sadr movement seeks reinvention
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The followers of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr once were powerful enough to battle the U.S. military and play kingmaker in Iraq but lately their influence has been on the wane.
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12/05/2008 11:10 AM
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Auto execs back on Capitol Hill seeking aid
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The leaders of the major U.S. automakers are back on Capitol Hill Friday amid talk of a government restructuring of their industry in exchange for a multibillion-dollar bailout.
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12/05/2008 07:33 AM
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O.J. Simpson faces prison sentencing
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Ex-NFL star O.J. Simpson was to learn Friday how much time he'll spend in a Nevada state prison for a botched attempt to recover sports mementos and personal items from two collectibles peddlers.
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12/04/2008 06:49 PM
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How I got a life (and love) on Craigslist
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After finding jobs, apartments, furniture and even useless knickknacks on Craigslist, one writer shares how the "bargain basement" of Internet dating yielded her a buried treasure — love.
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12/05/2008 05:23 AM
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India admits 'lapses' in terror attacks
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India's top law enforcement official admitted Friday there were government "lapses" in last week's terror attack on Mumbai.
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12/05/2008 05:57 AM
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Thai airport reopens after protests
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Dancers, drummers and apologetic tourism officials greeted travelers Friday at the official reopening of Thailand's main international airport, which was shut down for a week by anti-government protesters.
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12/05/2008 05:50 AM
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Australia: Holidays help economy
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As Australia fights to head off recession, the national government on Thursday urged workers to take a holiday to help stimulate the economy.
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12/05/2008 09:45 AM
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Rice: 'Well past time' for Mugabe to leave
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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday that it is "well past time" for Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to leave office, as shown by the nation's cholera epidemic and health care crisis.
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12/05/2008 08:45 AM
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Honda quits F1 amid slowdown
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Honda has pulled out of Formula One racing, the Japanese automaker saying Friday it needs to focus on its core business amid the slowdown in the global economy.
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12/05/2008 06:02 AM
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Cops: Couple robbed 60 homes in 45 days
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Authorities said a husband-and-wife burglary team robbed about 60 homes and deputies discovered 100 guns at the home of the man accused of selling the stolen loot online.
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12/05/2008 05:05 AM
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Satriani sues Coldplay for plagiarism
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Rock guitarist Joe Satriani has sued British band Coldplay, accusing the Grammy-nominated stars of plagiarizing one of his songs.
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12/05/2008 01:02 AM
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Tomlinson, Rivers help Chargers rout Raiders
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The San Diego Chargers finally looked like world-beaters. It’s probably too late. LaDainian Tomlinson scored on a 3-yard run against his favorite punching bag and Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes, including a 59-yarder to Vincent Jackson, to give the Chargers a 34-7 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.
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12/05/2008 09:17 AM
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Obama urges donors to ease Clinton debt
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The president-elect wants to keep an outstanding commitment before Hillary Clinton becomes his secretary of state by calling on his donors to help her reduce her massive campaign debt.
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12/04/2008 09:31 PM
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Scoop: Sarah Palin snubs Oprah Winfrey
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Is Sarah Palin intentionally snubbing Oprah Winfrey?
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12/05/2008 08:21 AM
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Paris robbers in drag net $100 million
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Armed robbers — some dressed in drag — made off with $100 million in loot from a lightning-fast jewelry store theft in central Paris, in what police Friday called one of France's costliest jewel heists.
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12/04/2008 04:58 PM
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O.J. Simpson judge known for tough sentences
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If O.J. Simpson is looking for a break from the Nevada judge who will sentence him for kidnapping and armed robbery, he may be in the wrong courtroom.
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12/05/2008 05:41 AM
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'Koobface' virus turns up on Facebook
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Facebook's 120 million users are being targeted by a virus dubbed "Koobface" that uses the social network's messaging system to infect PCs, then tries to gather information such as credit-card numbers.
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12/05/2008 06:45 AM
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Clinton looks to loyalists for staff
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Preparing for her new role as secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton is moving to surround herself with a cast of die-hard loyalists and veterans of her husband's administration.
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12/04/2008 06:00 PM
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Limited Recall of LAND O LAKES Sheep Balancer B136 (December 4)
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The Land O'Lakes Purina Feed plant in Lincoln, Neb., has initiated a limited recall of LAND O LAKES Sheep Balancer B136, packaged in 50-pound bags, due to the potential for a higher than acceptable level of copper. The recall is limited to Sheep Balancer B136 produced at the Lincoln plant on October 8, 2008.
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11/25/2008 05:42 PM
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Balanced Health Products, Inc. Conducts Voluntary Urgent Nationwide Recall of Starcaps Dietary Supplement Capsules Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient (November 24)
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Balanced Health Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling STARCAPS DIET SYSTEM DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, Lot 12/2011 - 84810, sold in 30 capsule plastic bottles.
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11/25/2008 10:35 AM
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Stop and Shop Recalls Butternut Squash in Prepared Turkey and Ham Dinner (November 24)
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Following a recall from its vendor, the Stop and Shop Supermarket Company has announced it is recalling all butternut squash sides that are packaged with the supermarket chain's prepared turkey and ham holiday dinners.
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11/25/2008 05:12 PM
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Fashion Sanctuary Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient (November 23)
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Fashion Sanctuary is recalling all lot codes of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules sold in 10 count blister cards.
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11/21/2008 12:05 PM
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PANOS Brands Recalls Vegan Rella Cheddar Block (November 21)
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PANOS brands, of Saddle Brook, NJ is recalling Vegan Rella Cheddar Block, (a cheese substitute) with a Sell by date of 12/09/2008.
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11/20/2008 05:29 PM
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce (November 20)
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce with a "use-by- date of 11/26/08", UPC 77890 79010.
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11/15/2008 04:56 AM
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Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookies and Dessert Co Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Muffin Tops (November 14)
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Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookies and Dessert Co. is recalling Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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11/13/2008 10:57 AM
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CSI USA, Inc. Issues Voluntary National Recall of Topical Acne Cream (November 13)
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CSI, USA, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide consumer product recall of all lots of 1 ounce (28 g) tubes of 10 Percent Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream with the following names: "DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel" (sold at Dollar General); "Kroger Acne Gel 10 Percent Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication" (sold at Kroger); and "Equate: Medicated Acne Gel" (sold at Wal-Mart).
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11/11/2008 04:52 PM
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Johnson and Johnson--Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company Announces Urgent Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free Drops (Simethicone-Antigas) Non-Staining Due To Possible Metal Fragments (November 7)
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Johnson and Johnson -- Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP) is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants' MYLICON GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed after October 5, 2008 nationwide. The company is taking this action in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the potential for serious medical events is low, the company is implementing this recall to the consumer level as a precaution after determining that some bottles could include metal fragments that were generated during the manufacturing process. If any medical events were to occur, most are expected to be temporary and resolve without medical treatment. Parents who have given the product to their infant and are concerned should contact their health care provider immediately.
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11/11/2008 04:52 PM
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Nestle Withdraws Nestle Farinha Lactea Cereal in the United States (November 3)
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Nestle is withdrawing Nestle Farinha Lactea cereal in the United States. Nestle is taking this action as we have learned that the product may contain residual traces of a pesticide not currently approved for use on wheat in the U.S. While the pesticide is approved for use in Brazil and the noted levels are well below Brazilian standards, it is not used on wheat products in the United States and therefore there is no set standard for its presence in cereal. The pesticide is permitted in the United States on grain crops other than wheat.
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11/11/2008 04:42 PM
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Amy's Kitchen Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary National Recall due to Possible Undeclared Milk in Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich; Lot Code H148 (November 7)
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The products could cause an allergic reaction if consumed by any individuals allergic to milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Consumers without milk allergies can safely consume the product.
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11/10/2008 06:31 AM
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ETHEX Corporation Initiated Nationwide Voluntary Recalls of Specific Lots of Five Generic Products Due to the Potential for Oversized Tablets (November 7)
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ETHEX Corporation announced that it has voluntarily recalled to the consumer level specific lots of five generic/non-branded products that it markets. These lots have been recalled as a precaution, due to the possibility that they may contain oversized tablets. Oversized tablets may contain more than the intended levels of the active drug ingredient, which could result in patients receiving as much as about twice the expected dosage of these drugs.
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11/10/2008 05:55 AM
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Nestle USA Voluntarily Recalls Two Production Codes of Nestle Nesquik Strawberry Powder (November 7)
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The recall only includes two (2) production codes of 21.8-ounce containers of Nestle Nesquik Strawberry Powder. Printed on the bottom of each plastic container is a production code of "82255880" or "82265880" with a best by date of "August 2010."
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11/05/2008 06:31 PM
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FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn Insulin Syringes (November 5)
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is notifying health care professionals and patients that Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien) is recalling one lot of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles due to possible mislabeling. The use of these syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, which may lead to hypoglycemia, serious health consequences, and even death.
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11/03/2008 12:32 PM
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General Mills Issues Voluntary Class One Recall Involving One Day's Production of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup (October 31)
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General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day's production of Progresso Hearty Tomato soup because of a product labeling issue. Product produced on this date may have been mislabeled, and may contain allergens not listed on the ingredient label, specifically egg, milk, and soy.
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10/31/2008 04:33 PM
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Everlasting Distributors Inc. Issues a Nationwide Recall of Fresh and Crispy Jacobina Biscuits Because of Possible Health Risks (October 29)
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Everlasting Distributors Inc., Bayonne NJ is initiating a nationwide recall of all their 3.88oz (110gm) packages of Fresh and Crispy Jacobina Biscuits because it may be contaminated with Melamine.
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10/27/2008 07:46 PM
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Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of Bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Sold at Wal-Mart locations in Fifteen States due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
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Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold at Wal-Mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled following a positive test result indicating a potential contamination with Salmonella.
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10/26/2008 06:26 AM
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Thoratec Corporation Issues Worldwide Medical Device Correction of HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (October 24)
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Thoratec Corporation is initiating a worldwide medical device correction of all serial numbers of the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Systems (HM II LVAS) having Catalogue No. 1355 or 102139, which have been distributed since the beginning of clinical studies in November 2003. Over time, wear and fatigue of the percutaneous lead connecting the HeartMate II LVAS blood pump with the System Controller may result in damage that could interrupt pump function, require reoperation to replace the pump and potentially result in serious injury or death.
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10/22/2008 05:57 PM
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Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Wheat in Stuffed Artichokes (October 22)
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This product is distributed through retailers in the Greater New Orleans area including the Northshore from October 8, 2008 to October 17, 2008. The product is individually wrapped in clear plastic wrap bearing the label: "STUFFED ARTICHOKE, Net Wt. 15 oz., NONNA'S REAL ITALIANA CUCCINE".
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10/22/2008 04:31 PM
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Harry and David Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Harry and David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread (October 22)
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Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes labeled Harry and David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread because the package may contain a different Moose Munch product which contains pecans not declared on the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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10/20/2008 07:08 PM
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The Hartz Mountain Corporation Voluntarily Recalls One Specific Lot of Nationwide Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips Because of Possible Health Risk (October 20)
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The Hartz Mountain Corporation, Secaucus, NJ is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.
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