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The Allergy and Asthma Information Newsletter

Your Editor: Denise Saylor

Vol. 1 - Issue 5 August 19, 2001

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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Allergy recalls
2. Food labels
3. food allergies and schools
4. Peanut allergies
5. Do teachers know the warning signs?
6. Complimentary allergy medications
7. Food allergies and excercising
8. Cleaning and baking soda



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1.Allergy recalls
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Allergy Alert: Swissrose Recalls Certain Bauer Butterkase
Semi-Soft Cheese
Reason: Undeclared egg white.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/srose.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/srose.htm">
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Mead Johnson Issues Allergy Alert Concerning Lactofree
Infant Formula Sample Packs and Enfamil A.R.
Reason: Undeclared ingredients. Infants allergic to milk
protein are at risk of serious or life threatening allergic
reaction if they consume the product.
Distribution: Distributed to physicians nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/">
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Allergy Alert: Frito Lay Recalls Limited Quantity of Ruffles
Reason: Undeclared dairy ingredients.
Distribution: IL, WI, IA, and MN.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/014/01214.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/014/01214.htm">
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Allergy Alert: Gardenburger Recalls Chik'n Grill Product
Reason: Undeclared sulfites.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/gdnbgr.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/gdnbgr.htm">
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Allergy Alert: Price Chopper Recalls Mint Brownies
Reason: Undeclared whole eggs.
Distribution: Watertown, New York.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/brownies.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/brownies.htm">
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Allergy Alert: Bella Napoli Italian Bakery Recalls Italian Rolls Sold
at Price Chopper
Reason: Undeclared eggs.
Distribution: Distributed through Price Chopper stores in Troy,
Latham, Cohoes and Watervliet New York.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/bella.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/bella.htm">
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Allergy Alert: Georgia Firm Recalls 7 Tons of Meat and Poultry
Products
Reason: Undeclared whey.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/014/rc01041.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/014/rc01041.htm">
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Allergy Alert: Organic Energy Bars Recalled
Reason: Undeclared milk.
Distribution: WA, CA, CO, FL, IN and AZ.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/bbar.htm
<a HREF="http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/014/bbar.htm">
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These recalls come from the newsletter safety alerts



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2. Food labels

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ARE YOUR FOOD LABELS DECEIVING YOU?

Consumers who simply glance at labels before they toss food
into their grocery carts may not be eating what they think
they are. Companies are trying to reposition the same old
line of processed foods as nutritious and healthy by
portraying wholesome ingredients on the fronts of packages,
but not really putting those ingredients in any significant
quantities in the box. Consumers particularly need to watch for
artificial ingredients, rather than the real ingredients the food
packaging suggests.

http://healthy.net/asp/templates/news.asp?Id=2772
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3. food allergies and school

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Are your kids facing another year of dealing with food
allergies at school? Need some advice on how to make
it easier? I think this article may help it is from our
friends at about.com.

http://allergies.about.com/library/blificschool.htm


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The next 4 articles are from our friends at intelihealth.com

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4. Peanut allergies
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Researchers Learn More About Those Affected By Peanut
Allergy

MILWAUKEE (AAAAI) -- Allergic reactions to peanut and
tree nuts are frequently severe, often occur on the first
known exposure, and can become more severe over time
according to a study in the July JACI. This information
comes from the largest voluntary registry of food
allergy, comprising 5,149 individuals with self-
reported allergy to peanuts and/or tree nuts.
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5. Do teachers know the warning signs?

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Coaches, Athletes Need To Know The Warning Signs Of An
Asthma Attack

MILWAUKEE (AAAAI) -- This weekend, Northwestern
University starting safety Rashidi Wheeler died of an
asthma attack. Wheeler collapsed during practice after
running sprints. Wheeler had a history of asthma and
team officials were aware of his condition. There are 10
other asthmatics on the Northwestern football team.
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6. Complimentary asthma medications

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Complementary Medicine Common In Pediatric Asthma

(INTELIHEALTH) -- In a recent study, most families reported using
complementary medicine to treat their children's asthma.
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More about complementary and alternative medicine.
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7. Food allergies and excersicing.

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Your food allergies may have something to do with your exercising.How
do you avoid this? they say you shouldn't eat before excersing. Get
more information from web md at the link below.
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8. Cleaning and baking soda
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Two Dozen Uses for Baking Soda
by Irene Zundel

Inexpensive, versatile, and environmentally friendly, baking soda has
a variety of uses.I have compiled
two dozen of them; some you may have never tried before. From
reducing baby's fever to cleaning dentures, and ridding your garden of
pests, baking soda
can be an easy and cheap solution to your problems.

Homemade Scouring Powder
* 1 cup baking soda
* 1 cup borax
* 1 cup salt

Drain Cleaner
* 1 cup baking soda
* add 1 cup hot vinegar
Wait a few minutes, then flush the drain with 1 quart of very hot
water.

For garbage disposals, use 1/4 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar.

Automatic Dishwasher Powder
Use 2 tablespoons baking soda and 2 tablespoons borax per load.

Drip Coffeemaker Cleaner
Mix 1cup warm water and 1/4 cup baking soda. Let it drip through the
coffeemaker. Then drip a pot of plain water through to rinse.It will
keep your coffeemaker clean and fresh.

Teapot Cleaner
To remove rust stains and mineral deposits, fill the teapot with water
and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and the juice of half a
lemon.Boil gently for 15 minutes.Rinse and repeat if needed.

Microwave Cleaning
Make a cleaning solution of 4 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of
warm water.Use it to clean the inside surfaces of the oven.Or, place a
few spoonfuls of baking soda in water in a microwave safe cup. Boil
the water 3-5 minutes. The walls of the microwave will be damp.Simply
take a sponge or paper towel and wipe down the insides of the oven.

Unclog Gas Stoves
To unclog burners on a gas stove, simply add 1/4 box of baking soda to
2 quarts of water and boil for a few minutes.

Easy Toilet Cleaner
Sprinkle 1/2 box of baking soda into the toilet tank once a month. Let
it stand overnight before flushing. The tank and the bowl will be
clean and deodorized.

Economical Air Freshener
Mix equal parts of baking soda with your favorite perfumed bath
salts.Put it in a soap dish or in small sachet bags wherever you would
like to freshen the air.

Economical Carpet Deodorizer
Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and 15 drops of
essential oil fragrance for scent.Sprinkle on the rugs before bedtime
and let it sit overnight.If you like, you can work it into the carpet
the next morning with a stiff bristle brush or broom.Then vacuum.

Laundry Booster
Add 1/2 cup baking soda to the washing machine along with the usual
amount of liquid laundry soap.It will make whites whiter and colors
brighter. (NOTE: It doesn't work with powdered laundry detergents!).

Clean Brushes and Combs
Fill sink with hot water and 1/4 cup of baking soda. Place brushes
and combs in the water and watch the dirt and oil dissolve away!

Underarm Deodorant
Sprinkle under your arms, even after shaving. It won't irritate your
skin. If you prefer a smoother-textured deodorant, mix it with a
little talcum powder.

Clean Glasses
Hold your eyeglasses over a sink and sprinkle a small amount of baking
soda on them.With wet fingers, gently rub the lenses.Rinse clean and
dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Breath Freshener
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into a cup of water and rinse.It
will eliminate even morning mouth, garlic and onion odors! Make your
own mouthwash by combining 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of
salt, and 1 cup of water. Add a few drops of flavoring if desired.

Tooth Whitener
Mix 1 teaspoon baking soda with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice.Using a
cotton swab, apply it to your teeth, brush clean with water and rinse.
Coffee and tea stains will disappear! ( NOTE: This is an occasional
treatment only. Lemon juice contains a lot of acid and shouldn't be
overused or used alone. Combined with baking soda,
the acid is buffered and won't destroy the tooth's enamel).

Denture and Retainer Cleaner
Combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda.1 tablespoon of powdered laundry
detergent and 1 cup of water. Soak the dentures or plastic retainer
for 30 minutes and rinse well. If you prefer, you can use 1 cup of
water and 2 teaspoons of baking soda in a glass.

Clear Up a Stuffy Nose
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to your vaporizer. It will unblock nasal
passages and keep the vaporizer clean as well!

Baby Fever Reducer
Bathe the infant in a tub of lukewarm water with 1/2 cup of baking
soda. Use less if you are using a plastic infant tub. This is also an
effective remedy for diaper rash.

For Dogs and Cats
Sprinkle baking soda on your pet's brush or comb to deodorize their
skin and fur. Adding 2 tablespoons of baking soda to your dog's bath
water and rinse water will make their coat clean and shiny. Using
baking soda on pet stains will eliminate the odor and prevent the pet
from returning to the same spot in the future for another
accident. Sprinkling the litter box with baking soda keeps it fresh
and deodorized.

Paint Brushes
To restore brushes stiffened and hardened by paint, boil them in a
solution of 1/2 gallon of water mixed with 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 cup
of baking soda.

Non-toxic Pesticide
Put baking soda under sinks near pipe openings and along basement
windows to repel ants, silver fish and roaches. Roaches will
dehydrate and die after eating baking soda.

In the Garden
Occasionally, lightly sprinkle baking soda around flowerbeds to
prevent rabbits from nibbling at your buds. Sprinkle baking soda on
slugs to get rid of them without having to resort to costly and toxic
pesticides.
To sweeten your tomatoes by reducing their acidity, sprinkle baking
soda lightly on the soil around your tomato plants.The soda from an
old box used to absorb odors in the refrigerator is fine for this
purpose.
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Ms. Zundel is a freelance writer and homeschooling mother. She
specializes in writing entertaining educational material for students
grades K-12. You can contact her at artwhiz@...

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this comes from the dollar streacher ezine newsletter
Two Dozen Uses for Baking Soda
by Irene Zundel
Every home should have some!
<a href="http://www.stretcher.com/stories/01/010806e.cfm">
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/01/010806e.cfm </a>


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