East County Magazine
UH-OH, SPAGHETTIOS RECALLED
Printer-friendly version June 18, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Campbell Soup Supply Company is recalling approximately 15,000,000 pounds of "SpaghettiOs with Meatballs" canned products due to possible under-processing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday. The recall includes several varieties of the popular children’s entrees. View labels. The following products are subject
JACOB CONVENES POWERLINK TOWN HALL JUNE 23 AFTER FOREST SERVICE DENIES REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Printer-friendly version CORRECTION: Our newsletter contained an incorrect date for the Powerlink town hall meeting. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 23. June 18, 2010 (Alpine) – Supervisor Dianne Jacob and The Protect Our Communities Foundation will host a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 23 in Alpine to provide the public a forum for comments to the U.S.
FDA ISSUES CAUTION ON VITAMIN D DOSAGES FOR INFANTS
Printer-friendly version The Food and Drug Administration today alerted parents and caregivers that some liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow excessive dosing of Vitamin D to infants. The FDA also advised manufacturers of liquid Vitamin D supplements that droppers accompanying these products should be clearly and accurately marked for 400 international units (IU).
MCDONALD’S RECALLS SHREK MOVIE-THEMED GLASSES DUE TO POTENTIAL CADMIUM RISK
Printer-friendly version June 6, 2010 (Washington D.C.) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with McDonald’s, has announced a voluntary recall of about 12 million “Shrek Forever After 3D” collectible drinking glasses due to high levels of cadmium in the designs. Although no injuries have been reported, long-term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects. Consumers should
LA MESA TO CONSIDER PROGRAM TO TURN IN UNUSED OR EXPIRED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Printer-friendly version May 24, 2010 (La Mesa) – Councilmember Ernest Ewin has proposed that La Mesa create a program to encourage residents to turn in unused and expired prescription drugs and also launch a “No Drugs Down the Toilet or Drain” campaign. The proposal will be considered by Council on Tuesday, May 25 during the Council meeting starting at 6
THREE LOCAL ILLNESSES MAY BE LINKED TO RECALLED ALFALFA SPROUTS
Printer-friendly version May 21, 2010 (San Diego) — The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health is investigating three illnesses that match a Salmonella outbreak linked to three brands of alfalfa sprouts. Consumers and local grocery stores are urged to check for the recalled products. The products are connected to 23 illnesses in 10 states, including 11 people in
170,000 CRIBS RECALLED DUE TO INJURIES, STRANGULATION & SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Printer-friendly version May 7, 2010 (Washington D.C.) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with C&T International Sorelle, announces a voluntary recall of numerous drop-side cribs sold from 2000 through March 2010 in retailers nationwide for approximately $300-$600. This recall involves C&T International, Sorelle and Golden Baby wood cribs. The full-size cribs were sold in natural, white and cherry
SDSU TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ACADEMY JUNE 5
Printer-friendly version Proceeds benefit Komen San Diego fund for breast cancer cure SAN DIEGO, May 5, 2010 – Sports and stilettos will unite at San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Second Annual Women’s Football Academy benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego on Saturday, June 5. SDSU’s head football coach, Brady Hoke, and his staff will teach women how to be
FDA WARNS CONSUMERS: AVOID VITA-BREATH SUPPLEMENT MADE IN CA
Printer-friendly version Lead levels 10,000 times higher than legal level found May 3, 2010 (Washington D.C.) –The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase nor consume Vita Breath, a dietary supplement manufactured by American Herbal Lab Inc. of Rosemead, Calif., and marketed at health fairs and on the Internet, because the product may contain hazardous
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SPEAKER WARNS SENIORS OF MEDICAL SCAMS
Printer-friendly version By Bill Pogue May 2, 2010 (La Mesa) — Mike Justo, representing the Better Business Bureau, led a discussion at the William C Herrick Medical Library in La Mesa last week on medical and health scams and frauds. The event was cosponsored by the library and Grossmont/Sharp Hospital. The recently passed national health legislation has already prompted
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HEALTH RESOURCES
For emergencies, call 911
Hospitals in East County/San Diego inland
Sharp Grossmont Hospital (La Mesa)
UC San Diego Health, East Campus (SDSU College area)
(Formerly Alvarado Hospital)
Kaiser Permanente (Mission Gorge/Grantville)
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
Mental health and crisis help
National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call 988
San Diego County Access and Crisis Hotline 1-888-724-7240
It’s Up to Us: County’s mental healthcare site https://up2sd.org/topics/mental-health
County’s mental health and addiction recovery site
Native American healthcare
Southern Indian Health Council (5 East County sites)
Health information
California Dept. of Public Health
San Diego County Public Health Clinics
San Diego County Public Health Services
County’s Aging and Independent Services
Grossmont Healthcare District’s Health and Wellness Library
Covered California (Affordable Care Act health insurance)
Food and drug recalls and safety alerts: U.S. FDA
American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and Fitness News
UH-OH, SPAGHETTIOS RECALLED
Printer-friendly version June 18, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Campbell Soup Supply Company is recalling approximately 15,000,000 pounds of "SpaghettiOs with Meatballs" canned products due to possible under-processing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday. The recall includes several varieties of the popular children’s entrees. View labels. The following products are subject
JACOB CONVENES POWERLINK TOWN HALL JUNE 23 AFTER FOREST SERVICE DENIES REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Printer-friendly version CORRECTION: Our newsletter contained an incorrect date for the Powerlink town hall meeting. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 23. June 18, 2010 (Alpine) – Supervisor Dianne Jacob and The Protect Our Communities Foundation will host a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 23 in Alpine to provide the public a forum for comments to the U.S.
FDA ISSUES CAUTION ON VITAMIN D DOSAGES FOR INFANTS
Printer-friendly version The Food and Drug Administration today alerted parents and caregivers that some liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow excessive dosing of Vitamin D to infants. The FDA also advised manufacturers of liquid Vitamin D supplements that droppers accompanying these products should be clearly and accurately marked for 400 international units (IU).
MCDONALD’S RECALLS SHREK MOVIE-THEMED GLASSES DUE TO POTENTIAL CADMIUM RISK
Printer-friendly version June 6, 2010 (Washington D.C.) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with McDonald’s, has announced a voluntary recall of about 12 million “Shrek Forever After 3D” collectible drinking glasses due to high levels of cadmium in the designs. Although no injuries have been reported, long-term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects. Consumers should
LA MESA TO CONSIDER PROGRAM TO TURN IN UNUSED OR EXPIRED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Printer-friendly version May 24, 2010 (La Mesa) – Councilmember Ernest Ewin has proposed that La Mesa create a program to encourage residents to turn in unused and expired prescription drugs and also launch a “No Drugs Down the Toilet or Drain” campaign. The proposal will be considered by Council on Tuesday, May 25 during the Council meeting starting at 6
THREE LOCAL ILLNESSES MAY BE LINKED TO RECALLED ALFALFA SPROUTS
Printer-friendly version May 21, 2010 (San Diego) — The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health is investigating three illnesses that match a Salmonella outbreak linked to three brands of alfalfa sprouts. Consumers and local grocery stores are urged to check for the recalled products. The products are connected to 23 illnesses in 10 states, including 11 people in
170,000 CRIBS RECALLED DUE TO INJURIES, STRANGULATION & SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Printer-friendly version May 7, 2010 (Washington D.C.) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with C&T International Sorelle, announces a voluntary recall of numerous drop-side cribs sold from 2000 through March 2010 in retailers nationwide for approximately $300-$600. This recall involves C&T International, Sorelle and Golden Baby wood cribs. The full-size cribs were sold in natural, white and cherry
SDSU TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ACADEMY JUNE 5
Printer-friendly version Proceeds benefit Komen San Diego fund for breast cancer cure SAN DIEGO, May 5, 2010 – Sports and stilettos will unite at San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Second Annual Women’s Football Academy benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego on Saturday, June 5. SDSU’s head football coach, Brady Hoke, and his staff will teach women how to be
FDA WARNS CONSUMERS: AVOID VITA-BREATH SUPPLEMENT MADE IN CA
Printer-friendly version Lead levels 10,000 times higher than legal level found May 3, 2010 (Washington D.C.) –The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase nor consume Vita Breath, a dietary supplement manufactured by American Herbal Lab Inc. of Rosemead, Calif., and marketed at health fairs and on the Internet, because the product may contain hazardous
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SPEAKER WARNS SENIORS OF MEDICAL SCAMS
Printer-friendly version By Bill Pogue May 2, 2010 (La Mesa) — Mike Justo, representing the Better Business Bureau, led a discussion at the William C Herrick Medical Library in La Mesa last week on medical and health scams and frauds. The event was cosponsored by the library and Grossmont/Sharp Hospital. The recently passed national health legislation has already prompted
Search by Specific Date
Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.
HEALTH RESOURCES
For emergencies, call 911
Hospitals in East County/San Diego inland
Sharp Grossmont Hospital (La Mesa)
UC San Diego Health, East Campus (SDSU College area)
(Formerly Alvarado Hospital)
Kaiser Permanente (Mission Gorge/Grantville)
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
Mental health and crisis help
National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call 988
San Diego County Access and Crisis Hotline 1-888-724-7240
It’s Up to Us: County’s mental healthcare site https://up2sd.org/topics/mental-health
County’s mental health and addiction recovery site
Native American healthcare
Southern Indian Health Council (5 East County sites)
Health information
California Dept. of Public Health
San Diego County Public Health Clinics
San Diego County Public Health Services
County’s Aging and Independent Services
Grossmont Healthcare District’s Health and Wellness Library
Covered California (Affordable Care Act health insurance)
Food and drug recalls and safety alerts: U.S. FDA
American Academy of Pediatrics