West Michigan Whitecaps is unleashing an enormous new hamburger – a 4,800-calorie burger!
The 4-pound, $20 burger features five beef patties, five slices of cheese, nearly a cup of chili and liberal doses of salsa and corn chips — all on an 8-inch bun.
Whitecaps spokesman Mickey Graham said the team hasn’t considered labeling the burger, which he says is a gimmick being promoted as a very unhealthy menu item.
FDA has developed these questions and answers (Q & A’s) to help consumers, health care practitioners, and the general public understand FDA’s actions regarding weight loss products contaminated with various prescription drugs and chemicals. Many of these products are marketed as dietary supplements. Unfortunately, FDA cannot test and identify all weight loss products on the market that have potentially harmful contaminants in order to assure their safety. Enforcement actions and consumer advisories for unapproved products only cover a small fraction of the potentially hazardous weight loss products marketed to consumers on the internet and at some retail establishments.
FDA laboratory tests have revealed the presence of sibutramine, fenproporex, fluoxetine, bumetanide, furosemide, phenytoin, rimonabant, cetilistat, and phenolphthalein in weight loss products being sold over-the-counter. The tainted products are listed below in alphabetical order along with the undeclared drug and/or chemical ingredient.
1. 2 Day Diet – sibutramine
2. 2 Day Diet Slim Advance – sibutramine
3. 2x Powerful Slimming – sibutramine
4. 3 Day Diet – sibutramine
5. 3 Days Fit – sibutramine
6. 3x Slimming Power – sibutramine, phenytoin
7. 5x Imelda Perfect Slimming – sibutramine
8. 7 Day Herbal Slim – sibutramine
9. 7 Days Diet – sibutramine
10. 7 Diet – sibutramine
11. 7 Diet Day/Night Formula – sibutramine
12. 8 Factor Diet – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
13. Eight Factor Diet – sibutramine
14. 21 Double Slim – sibutramine
15. 24 Hours Diet – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
16. 999 Fitness Essence – sibutramine
17. BioEmagrecim, sample 1 – fenproporex
BioEmagrecim, sample 2 – fluoxetine, furosemide
18. Body Creator – sibutramine
19. Body Shaping – sibutramine
20. Body Slimming – sibutramine
21. Cosmo Slim – sibutramine
22. Extrim Plus – sibutramine, phenytoin
23. Extrim Plus 24 Hour Reburn – sibutramine
24. Fasting Diet – sibutramine
25. Fatloss Slimming – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
26. GMP – sibutramine
27. Herbal Xenicol – cetilistat
28. Imelda Fat Reducer – sibutramine
29. Imelda Perfect Slim – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
30. JM Fat Reducer – sibutramine
31. Lida DaiDaihua – sibutramine
32. Meili – sibutramine
33. Meizitang – sibutramine
34. Miaozi MeiMiaoQianZiJiaoNang – sibutramine
35. Miaozi Slim Capsules – sibutramine
36. Natural Model – sibutramine
37. Perfect Slim – sibutramine
38. Perfect Slim 5x – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
39. Perfect Slim Up – sibutramine
40. Phyto Shape – rimonabant
41. Powerful Slim – sibutramine
42. ProSlim Plus – sibutramine
43. Reduce Weihgt – sibutramine
44. Royal Slimming Formula – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
45. Sana Plus – sibutramine
46. Slim 3 in 1 – sibutramine
47. Slim 3 in 1 Extra Slim Formula – sibutramine
48. Slim 3 in 1 Extra Slim Waist Formula – sibutramine
49. Slim 3 in 1 M18 Royal Diet – sibutramine
50. Slim 3 in 1 Slim Formula – sibutramine
51. Slim Burn – sibutramine
52. Slim Express 4 in 1 – sibutramine
53. Slim Express 360 – sibutramine
54. *Slim Fast – sibutramine
55. Slim Tech – sibutramine
56. Slim Up – sibutramine
57. Slim Waist Formula – sibutramine
58. Slim Waistline – sibutramine
59. Slimbionic- sibutramine
60. Sliminate – sibutramine
61. Slimming Formula – sibutramine
62. Somotrim – sibutramine
63. Starcaps – bumetanide
64. Super Fat Burner – sibutramine
65. Superslim – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
66. Super Slimming – sibutramine
67. Trim 2 Plus – sibutramine
68. Triple Slim – sibutramine
69. Venom Hyperdrive 3.0 – sibutramine
70. Waist Strength Formula – sibutramine
71. Xsvelten – sibutramine
72. Zhen de Shou – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
Awrey Bakeries, LLC is voluntarily recalling the lots identified below of the following products:
| Product Code #7250 | Marquise Chocolate Peanut Fantasy Cake | 9” Round |
| Product Code # 7290 | Marquise Cake Variety Assortment | #1 9” Round |
| Product Code #374520 | Banana Split Ripple Cake | 8” x 8” |
| Product Code #374521 | Banana Split Ripple Cake | 8” x 8” |
On March 26, 2009 Awrey was notified by one of its suppliers that peanut pieces provided to Awrey ’s during the period of January to May 2008 had been sourced from the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Plainview, Texas facility. Although Awrey has no evidence that there is a safety issue with these products, it is taking this action out of an abundance of caution because the PCA facility is the subject of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent salmonella outbreak.
These products were distributed nationwide to foodservice distributors and supermarkets and sold to consumers through Awrey Outlet Store.
Awrey Bakeries, LLC requests that customers check the lot numbers of any of the above-listed products they have purchased. The lot number can be found on the side of the case. If customers find that they have these products in their possession marked with any of the lot numbers listed below, they are asked not to consume the products. Customers seeking a replacement or refund for recalled products should return affected product to the distributor or store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Other varieties and lot numbers of Awrey Bakeries ‘ products are not affected by this recall.
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Foukes, Director of Quality Assurance and Sanitation at 1-866-743-7543.
The affected lot numbers are:
| 022008 | 060308 | 020608 |
| 031808 | 061008 | 031108 |
| 032808 | 072408 | 050708 |
| 072808 | 042308 | 121208 |
| 040408 | 080108 | 020309 |
| 041008 | 091708 | 042508 |
| 041908 | 101708 | |
| 112008 | 120308 | |
| 050108 | ||
Source: FDA
The following poem dates WAY back to the early 1930’s. I saw it printed in a Reminisce magazine and thought it was so cute – and showed the innocence back them. It’s silly while being sweet at the same time…
The Crust I Poked Under My Plate
Last night I didn’t eat up my crust.
I poked it under my plate.
I thought that no one would find it there,
But when it grew dark and late
And I was in bed all covered up tight,
All covered but just my head,
I saw that very same crust, I did,
Come walking up over my bed.
He had two big ears and great big eyes
And he grinned and he said to me,
“I’m the very same crust you poked under your plate.
You couldn’t hide me, you see.
You must never, never do that again.”
“All right, I won’t,” I said.
“I will eat you up to the very last crumb,
If you’ll please get down off of my bed.”
So he jumped off the bed and disappeared.
I have searched for him early and late,
But he comes no more.
For I never poke my crust in under plate.
–Author unknown
The flu season is hanging on a bit longer than usual this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC’s Tony Fiore says the season picked up its pace in February.
[Tony Fiore said] “Because of the late start to the flu season in the United States, we could continue to see influenza activity for some time. In some seasons, influenza activity has continued into May.”
Fiore says this season’s vaccine is an excellent match for all of the circulating influenza A viruses. And the A strains are the most common this year. He says the vaccine is not a good match for three quarters of the B viruses circulating, but influenza B is less common this year.
Source: FDA
den Dulk Poultry Farms Voluntary Recall of Organic Eggs Due to Possible Health Risk
den Dulk Poultry Farms of Ripon CA. is voluntarily recalling their Organic brown eggs as a precaution because the eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information about salmonella, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov.
The recalled eggs were distributed to Costco and Safeway in Northern California, as far South as Fresno, and in western Nevada.
Costco: The eggs are sold at Costco as Kirkland Organic Brown Eggs. They are packaged in 18 count cartons. Expiration dates and plant code can be found on the end of the carton and are written as follows:
| April 1 062 | April 8 069 |
| 35 P1776 | 35 P1776 |
Safeway: The eggs are sold at 71 Safeway and Pack n’ Save stores as O Organic Grade A Large Brown Eggs. They are packaged in one dozen (12 count) cartons. Expiration date and plant code can be found on the end of the carton and are written as follows:
April 1 062
35 P1776
No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these eggs. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the eggs in question tested positive for Salmonella during an internal investigation by den Dulk Poultry Farms.
den Dulk Poultry Farms has informed the FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.
At den Dulk Poultry Farms, we take the safety of customers and the integrity of our products very seriously. Consumers who have purchased or are the recipients of these eggs are urged to return them to Costco or Safeway for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact den Dulk Poultry Farms (209) 599 – 4269 or the Safeway Consumer Service Center at 1 – 877 – Safeway (723 – 3929). Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PDT).
Source: FDA
Caudill Seed Company® Issues Recall on Wegmans Organic Buttter Flavor Microwave Popcorn, Due to Undeclared Dairy Allergen
Caudill Seed Company, Inc. today is recalling Wegmans Organic Butter Flavor Microwave Popcorn because it may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
This product was distributed to and sold by Wegmans retail stores in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
The product is sold in a 10.5 oz. tan and orange square cardboard carton with a picture of popped popcorn on the front. This carton contains 3-3.5 oz. trifold brown microwavable bags wrapped in cellophane marked USDA organic popcorn. The product is labeled as Wegmans Organic Butter Flavor Microwave Popcorn with a UPC of 077890853917. There are four date codes being recalled. The recalled product’s date code is embossed on the end of the box and the first date code reads “A 06/05/09 or B 06/05/09.” The second date code reads “ A 05/27/09 or B 05/27/09.”
No complaints illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing milk ingredients was incorrectly packaged in cartons that did not reveal the presence of milk ingredients. Subsequent investigations indicate the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the producer’s packaging processes.
Consumers who have purchased the product with a date code of “A 6/05/09 or B 5/27/09” are urged to return it to any Wegmans for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Jack Donahoe at 502-583-4402 ext 207 or 800-626-5357 ext 207.
Source: FDA
The diet wars continue.
Low-fat, low-carb, or high protein?
Scientists recently reported that the type of diet does not matter. Rather, any diet that successfully reduces calorie intake to achieve a meaningful, but not dramatic, weight loss can work.
And of course, we can’t forget activity/exercise. Getting some form of exercise keeps your metabolism going, burns more calories and helps your overall wellness.
So a simple formula of less calories, more movement stand victorious in the diet wars.
Check out our low calorie recipes for dishes to help you cut back your caloric intake.
In September of 2008, (12 Sep 2008 ) a report came out stating, “High levels of salt and fat in school packed lunches, experts warn”
“Cheese, ham and bread were the most common sandwiches which also contain high levels of salt and fat.
“There are so many children who take packed lunches that there needs to be some official guidelines for parents or we will have an epidemic of health problems on our hands in a few years.”
The study, conducted with the British Dietetic Association, looked at the lunches of 120 primary school children across Cornwall.
Then they come up with recommendations for the kids lunches!
The Government’s School Food Trust recommends that children’s lunches should contain a maximum of 6.5g of saturated fat.
According to Foods Standards Agency guidelines children aged seven to 10 should have no more than 5g of salt in a day.
Fast forward to 16, March 2009:
‘Mealtime Gestapo’ confiscate junk food at primary school – Pupils with sweets, chocolate, fizzy drinks or full-fat crisps, had them confiscated and put in the staffroom.
Headmistress Deborah Metcalf said: “This stance is trying to work with parents to provide a healthy meal for their children.”
In 2007, Standish High School in Wigan banned pupils from leaving the school grounds at lunchtime, stopping them from going to fast food outlets.
They actually “searched and seized” kids lunches!Backtrack again – fear instilled in teachers – GASP!!! – Sugary snacks help school children concentrate
Researchers have found that a sugary drink improved primary school pupils’ memories and concentration.
Teachers fear the findings may promote junk food and the results confound suggestions that high-sugar diets cause hyperactivity.
This stuff is crazy! They think they’re “saving the children”? What on earth do they think they’re doing to these young, impressionable minds by searching and seizing their food – the food that mom and dad gave them? The food they most likely eat at home all the time. The food they’re used to?
And what about the generations before who grew up on down-home cooking with pork, steaks, venison, brats, etc. and lived long lives to tell about it – and teach their offspring their family cooking traditions and recipes?
I’m sorry, but public schools are there to educate young minds, not monitor what goes into their stomachs. This is an outrage.
There are indications that a good night’s sleep may reduce your risk of diabetes. Lisa Rafalson of the University at Buffalo in New York saw them in six years of data on sleep habits.
Rafalson compared people who got less than 6 hours of sleep a night during the work week to those who got 6 to 8 hours. She looked at their blood sugar, or glucose, levels. Elevated levels could indicate risk of diabetes.
“People who reported sleeping, on average, less than 6 hours a night were found to be four and one half times more likely to have elevated glucose levels.” – Lisa Rafalson
Rafalson says it could be another reason for people to get adequate sleep.
The study supported by the National Institutes of Health was presented at an American Heart Association conference.
