Is it safe to buy food from Amazon?
Question by Blah.: Is it safe to buy food from Amazon?
I want to buy some pumpikin puree. They only sell it during the Halloween-Christmas time and I really want to make some food that involves pumpkin. Would it be safe to buy Holiday type food from Amazon? How do they get a hold of it? Could it be expired stuff?
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Answer by cactusgene
Yes it is safe to buy food from Amazon. Since your pumpkin puree is in a can, it generally has an expiration date about 2 years out. But even if the expiration date has passed the food is still good if it was stored properly (in a cold dry place.) I keep mine in a cabinet in the garage as I have no basement. And no, Amazon will not sell you stuff that has already expired. But here is what the USDA has to say on this subject.:
What do can codes mean?
Cans must exhibit a packing code to enable tracking of the product in interstate commerce. This enables manufacturers to rotate their stock as well as to locate their products in the event of a recall.
These codes, which appear as a series of letters and/or numbers, might refer to the date or time of manufacture. They aren’t meant for the consumer to interpret as “use-by” dates. There is no book or Web site that tells how to translate the codes into dates.
Cans may also display “open” or calendar dates. Usually these are “best if used by” dates for peak quality.
In general, high-acid canned foods such as tomatoes, grapefruit and pineapple will retain best quality on the shelf for 12 to 18 months; low-acid canned foods such as meat, poultry, fish and most vegetables will retain best quality on the shelf for 2 to 5 years — if the can remains in good condition and has been stored in a cool, clean, dry place.
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Q&A: What is the main color in ‘natural’ hair dyes?
Question by fdgdfgsd: What is the main color in ‘natural’ hair dyes?
By this I mean:
Some dyes are called Ash dyes, some are called Golden dyes and some are called Natural dyes. Not sure if there are any more, but anyway, I know that Golden dyes have gold/yellow/red tones in them, and ash dyes are very grey/blue?? I guess. But I don’t know what Natural dyes main/base color is. Please help x
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Answer by Sur La Mer
There are about 11 different colors for NATURAL hair dyes. What color is your natural hair? I have 4 on mine.
For years, there has been speculation among consumers and health groups that consistent use of hair color can result in an increased risk of certain types of cancer. According to Begoun, this is a real concern, but exhaustive research by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health has yielded no conclusive answers. Begoun says the research has been both confusing and conflicting: “In essence … there is no definitive proof one way or the other.” The FDA recommends that consumers weigh the risk for themselves.
Henna, for example, is a natural hair color that is incredibly drying to the hair shaft, Begoun says. And cosmetics scientists at TheBeautyBrains.com say that henna will only temporarily tint your hair. Although most so-called natural hair-color products use fewer chemicals than most drugstore hair colors, experts say that any change to natural hair color causes hair damage. Experts suggest using the gentlest formula that will yield your desired color and using it as infrequently as possible.
Herbatint & Naturetint are two permanent hair colors that use a smaller amount of hair dye chemicals in conjunction with natural ingredients. Both have fairly decent ratings at MakeupAlley.com (though each gets only a handful of reviews).
Here’s a new article I found re: henna, which is supposed to be better for you than reg. box dye. It’s a good read!
Google: Henna for Hair Warnings.
Google: Warning– Clairol Natural Instincts dye recall
If you’re using Henna which says it’s going to turn your hair from black to blonde, then it seems like your using compound Henna, which is not 100% natural. Without getting too scientific, compound henna is when you mix the Lawson in with a chemical like, metallic salts. The most commonly used ones are Copper, Lead acetate and Nickel. This can arguably damage your hair, leaving it dry, brittle and coarse.
Sources:
Google FDA.gov & search for Hair Dye & Relaxers.
Google: Hair Dye FAQ’s Are Hair Dyes Safe?
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Is it okay to reuse a 2007 graco infant seat?
Question by Durty’s Wifey: Is it okay to reuse a 2007 graco infant seat?
It was my daughters and it was never in any wrecks and still in great condition. My new baby will be born in Feb 2010, so the car seat will be 3 years old by then. It’s been stored in a hall closet since last year. Is it still safe to use or do I have to puchase a newer one?
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Answer by Daniel’s Mum~Due 03/23/10
I don’t know the answer, but am starring this because I need to know as well!
Having said that…I thought I heard somewhere that after 5 years you needed to get a new one.
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What is the additive acts as a heat retainer for swimmimg pool water, and who supplies it?
Question by Grabee: What is the additive acts as a heat retainer for swimmimg pool water, and who supplies it?
I believe there is such a product, certainly available in the USA, which comes in a ‘floating fish’ dispenser lasting up to a month or two.
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Answer by Mr. KnowItAll
There is no such thing.
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Does this consumer law apply to websites as well?
Question by nope: Does this consumer law apply to websites as well?
Companies, by law, are required to educate and warn the customer of all the risks and dangers associated with using their product. Anything from a choking hazard to serious injury or death, must be covered in the warning and safety pamphlets.
Would this law apply for a website’s product, such as e-merchandise? Like malfunctioning e-merch; such as techincal problems, especially if they knew they could happen? If not, can someone give me a link to a website with Californian laws for online business and warning/educating consumers?
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Answer by arus.geo
Yes, you are required to post warnings about your product that you are selling on your website, both current warnings and past warnings about the product and where to find more information about the product in question.
If its a recalled item, you also must post a warning about the recall on your website.
That would be fraud if you dont do so.
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I am concerned about the pet food recall. I have a dog who has been eating purina puppy chow and its made by?
Question by brisbeachmom: I am concerned about the pet food recall. I have a dog who has been eating purina puppy chow and its made by?
nestle and some of their wet food has been recalled. Our dog has recently been throwing up a lot and we took her to the vet. She said it was acid reflux and told us to give her pepcid ac. It seems to be really working since she hasn’t thrown up since. But still i worry what if that crap they found in the wet food is in the dry. I think i just wanna switch her to human food but i know its not healthy for her. Any ideas?
She wouldn’t eat pedigree..and they recently expaned the recall and said it was delibeartly put in the food in China.Even some of Petsmarts dog food was recalled. Just makes you cautious what is going in your dogs tummy
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Answer by daytondaveman
All that bad food was supposedly pulled off the shelves weeks ago. Unless you had some stocked up from before then i really doubt that you got a bad batch.
Its good to be concerned though. Myself ive been feeding my dogs Pedigree. They were not part of the recall at all.
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Q&A: Are you catching yourself checking origins of manufacture of products?
Question by YRofTexas: Are you catching yourself checking origins of manufacture of products?
China has been getting very bad PR (Public Relations) lately; for the past year—really strong now because of recalled products. I am finding myself turning down purchasing products made in China if there is ANY possibility that the materials used would be inferior.
For instance: Had to replace a skillet with a non-stick coating. All that I looked at (at Target) were made in China, with the exception of one pan manufactured in Italy. I elected to instead purchase a Stainless Steele skillet made in China (rathar than a non-stick skillet made in China). The difference is that I trust that the Stainless Steele would not be tainted or inferior.
I also BARELY purchase items from the 99 Cent store, since it seems that a huge % of their merchandise is China made; and so many have notes of “wash hands after handling”. Pretty spooky; can’t believe this store hasn’t stripped it’s shelves of these products!
Have you found that your shopping has changed over this?
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The US has consumer laws set up to protect the public from dangerous materials or workmanship. Imports can slip by without any accountability. Would it not matter to you to know that the glassy firings on dinneware, if made in US is safe and free of lead poisoning? California tags materials made with hazardous, cancerous materials made into products. If you feel that WHERE makes NO difference, then it is your loss, as you are subjecting yourself to life-threatening chemicals that produce cancers, brain damage, and can be highly explosive or fire proned. Think this thru again, please.
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Answer by Caninelegion
I used to check but rarely did I see anything other then made in China so I gave up.
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Q&A: Confused about the Prenatal Vitamin Recall?
Question by MommaCass: Confused about the Prenatal Vitamin Recall?
Every site I go to to try to look for information about the recall is confusing and unclear. I can’t seem to get straight up answers ANYWHERE! Were GOLDLINE Prenatal S Vitamins recalled?
I can’t find any info and I have looked everywhere.
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Answer by Cleopatra
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml92/92061.html
PRODUCT: “Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid” by Chase Laboratories under the Geneva Generics label, containing 100 tablets of vitamins with iron.
PROBLEM: Lack of child-resistant closure means that a child could accidentally swallow these vitamins with iron. Just four or five tablets if consumed by a child at one time can cause serious illness or death.
WHAT TO DO: Immediately return the “Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid” (100-tablet bottles) to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price.
WASHINGTON, DC – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chase Laboratories, Inc. of Newark, NJ is voluntarily recalling their 100 tablet bottles of “Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid” packaged under the Geneva Generics label because they are not packaged with child-resistant closures. The product intended for pregnant or lactating women, contains 60 milligrams of iron per tablet. The iron contained in just four or five tablets, if consumed by a child at one time, can cause serious illness or death.
The recalled Prenatal Vitamins contain 100 tablets with a total of 6,000 milligrams (mg) of iron. The package is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The CPSC enforces the requirement that any over-the-counter medication or dietary supplement which contains more than 250 mg of iron in a single package must be supplied with child- resistant packaging. Chase Laboratories reported the packaging problem and their initiation of the recall to CPSC under the reporting requirements of Section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. {2064(b).
Consumers should immediately return the product to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price.
Since the product’s introduction in 1990, approximately 70,000 bottles of Prenatal Vitamins with Folic Acid packaged under the Geneva Generics Label were distributed in non-child-resistant packaging through 342 retail and wholesale druggists nationwide.
Chase Laboratories, the manufacturer, and Geneva Generics, the private label distributor, instituted the recall of this product because of the potential hazard to children from these tablets due to the lack of child- resistant packaging. Neither of the recalling firms nor the Commission is aware of any poisoning incidents due to this product. Data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers report that 11 children in the United States died in 1991 from ingestion of iron-containing medicines and dietary supplements.
CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission’s objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC’s jurisdiction.
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If a food I ate was recalled over a year ago and I just bought it is it safe?
Question by Jordan: If a food I ate was recalled over a year ago and I just bought it is it safe?
My dad bought some food; I found out that there was a recall on the same product over a year ago. If this food was in the grocery store as of today, is it safe to eat or does the recall still apply to this (presumably) new product?
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Answer by Jackie W
It’s a new product. It is safe. If they recalled it they wouldn’t put it back on the shelf. 🙂
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What are the famous products in scandinavia countries? Any good wine, good bag (for parents)?
Question by magickaito: What are the famous products in scandinavia countries? Any good wine, good bag (for parents)?
I will be visiting sweden, denmark, finland and norway.
Any famous products that is a must buy in these countries?
I want to buy back sth for parents. (They requested!)
For daddy: E.g. Which country’s localy produced grape wine are more famous?
For mom: E.g. Any handbag, branded women products in these four countries.
I only know Nokia from Finland..but definitely not going to buy..
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Answer by punapetteri
Salmiakki from Finland (candy) and woollen sweater from Norway. I don’t know about Sweden or Norway, I think they don’t have much anything so “unique”. Except you could buy some meatballs from Sweden lol.
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