Friday, June 29, 2007
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE>June 28, 2007>>
Media Inquiries:>Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242>Consumer Inquiries:>888-INFO-FDA>>>>FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Veggie Booty Snack Food>Risk of Salmonella Contamination>>>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat>Veggie Booty snack food, marketed by Robert's American Gourmet, due to>possible contamination with Salmonella Wandsworth bacteria that cause>gastrointestinal illness.>>FDA advises consumers to throw away any Robert's American Gourmet brand>Veggie Booty they have in their home. Veggie Booty is sold in a flexible>plastic foil bag in four ounce, one ounce, and one-half ounce packages.>>Veggie Booty is often consumed by children, so parents are encouraged to>watch their children, and seek medical care if they observe signs of>illness.>>Individuals who have recently eaten Veggie Booty and who have experienced>any of the symptoms described below should contact a doctor or other health>care provider immediately. Any such illnesses in persons with a recent>history of eating Veggie Booty should be reported to state or local health>authorities.>>This warning is based on 52 reports of illness across 17 states, beginning>in March 2007. Almost all the illnesses have occurred in children under 10>years old, with the most cases in toddlers. Most persons had reported>bloody diarrhea; four were hospitalized. FDA learned of the illnesses on>June 27 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which>conducted an investigation of the illnesses with state and local health>officials. The outbreak is considered likely to be ongoing.>>Salmonella typically causes diarrhea (may be bloody); the diarrhea is often>accompanied by abdominal cramps and fever. Symptoms typically begin within>one to four days after exposure to the bacteria. In infants, persons with>poor underlying health and those with weakened immune systems, Salmonella>can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections.>>States reporting illnesses include: California (seven cases), Colorado>(five cases), Connecticut (one case), Georgia (one case), Indiana (one>case), Massachusetts (three cases), Minnesota (two cases), New Hampshire>(two cases), New Jersey (two cases), New York (13 cases), Oregon (one>case), Pennsylvania (three cases), Tennessee (one), Texas (one), Vermont>(three cases), Washington (four cases), and Wisconsin (two cases).>>Robert's American Gourmet, of Sea Cliff, N.Y., which markets Veggie Booty,>and its contract manufacturer, are fully cooperating with FDA's>investigation into the cause of the contamination. Manufacturing and>distribution of this product has ceased, and Robert's American Gourmet is>recalling all potentially contaminated product, including all expiration>dates and lot codes. The product is sold in all 50 states and Canada at>retail locations and over the Internet.>>FDA will provide updates as the investigation progresses and more>information becomes available.
Media Inquiries:>Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242>Consumer Inquiries:>888-INFO-FDA>>>>FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Veggie Booty Snack Food>Risk of Salmonella Contamination>>>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat>Veggie Booty snack food, marketed by Robert's American Gourmet, due to>possible contamination with Salmonella Wandsworth bacteria that cause>gastrointestinal illness.>>FDA advises consumers to throw away any Robert's American Gourmet brand>Veggie Booty they have in their home. Veggie Booty is sold in a flexible>plastic foil bag in four ounce, one ounce, and one-half ounce packages.>>Veggie Booty is often consumed by children, so parents are encouraged to>watch their children, and seek medical care if they observe signs of>illness.>>Individuals who have recently eaten Veggie Booty and who have experienced>any of the symptoms described below should contact a doctor or other health>care provider immediately. Any such illnesses in persons with a recent>history of eating Veggie Booty should be reported to state or local health>authorities.>>This warning is based on 52 reports of illness across 17 states, beginning>in March 2007. Almost all the illnesses have occurred in children under 10>years old, with the most cases in toddlers. Most persons had reported>bloody diarrhea; four were hospitalized. FDA learned of the illnesses on>June 27 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which>conducted an investigation of the illnesses with state and local health>officials. The outbreak is considered likely to be ongoing.>>Salmonella typically causes diarrhea (may be bloody); the diarrhea is often>accompanied by abdominal cramps and fever. Symptoms typically begin within>one to four days after exposure to the bacteria. In infants, persons with>poor underlying health and those with weakened immune systems, Salmonella>can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections.>>States reporting illnesses include: California (seven cases), Colorado>(five cases), Connecticut (one case), Georgia (one case), Indiana (one>case), Massachusetts (three cases), Minnesota (two cases), New Hampshire>(two cases), New Jersey (two cases), New York (13 cases), Oregon (one>case), Pennsylvania (three cases), Tennessee (one), Texas (one), Vermont>(three cases), Washington (four cases), and Wisconsin (two cases).>>Robert's American Gourmet, of Sea Cliff, N.Y., which markets Veggie Booty,>and its contract manufacturer, are fully cooperating with FDA's>investigation into the cause of the contamination. Manufacturing and>distribution of this product has ceased, and Robert's American Gourmet is>recalling all potentially contaminated product, including all expiration>dates and lot codes. The product is sold in all 50 states and Canada at>retail locations and over the Internet.>>FDA will provide updates as the investigation progresses and more>information becomes available.
We are all feeling pretty happy today.maybe because it's not so humid and we got a good nights sleep.. maybe because the rash on Aidan's arm wasn't a rare form of a skin eating disease (damn you... you brown moths)...maybe because my book # 5 on this weeks best sellers. maybe because the littles and I are going to see some of our peeps tonight.
dunno... but I'll take it.
dunno... but I'll take it.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Things are heating up
I am about to go to the final Saturday Market meeting...can't believe this is really happening... i hope of people come. The whole thing just makes me tired when I think about it.
The book is on sale right now at Longfellow's and Books Etc. the launch party on July 19th at Domaine Gallery. So far the feedback has been very positive. A local author extortioner bought the first copy then returned a day later to buy two more. I am taking this as a good omen.
This Saturday is the event at The Fuller Craft Museum... this is Karin's first event she that conceptualized and executed. I hope it is sunny so my event can happen ( i am doing a sun print workshop with the kids).
It's going to be hot today and our back door is broken. there will be no cooking in this kitchen.
Must figure out something fun to do with boys....
The book is on sale right now at Longfellow's and Books Etc. the launch party on July 19th at Domaine Gallery. So far the feedback has been very positive. A local author extortioner bought the first copy then returned a day later to buy two more. I am taking this as a good omen.
This Saturday is the event at The Fuller Craft Museum... this is Karin's first event she that conceptualized and executed. I hope it is sunny so my event can happen ( i am doing a sun print workshop with the kids).
It's going to be hot today and our back door is broken. there will be no cooking in this kitchen.
Must figure out something fun to do with boys....
Sunday, June 24, 2007
We have had a lovely time since i last updated. no more food fights, lot's of Maine summer fun. But the big story is the pet culture in our house. If you do not like to hear one tell their pet stories I recommend you stop reading now.
Tommy attacked Mica. Max and I are thinking that Tommy may be a bit on the stupid side.
Mica now needs extra attention.. Chris can often be found on the floor with Mica feeding her goodies. when she does venture into the house she cautiously walks around trying to avoid Tommy. If they are in the same room one of us need to be there in case a fight breaks out.
Henry has proven that he is the most mature of all beings under 5 feet in the house. The other day Mica and Tommy where having a face off in the dining room. Mica was hissing so (stupid) Tommy ran at her. Henry hit Tommy in the head and then stood between the two cats.
during another face off Henry started to play fight with Tommy. (he faux bites... never really shuts his jaw) Mica was jealous over this.. he usually does this with her. I think that it put Tommy in his place a bit. he ended up hiding under the radiator then scurrying from the room and peaking out to watch Henry behind the door frame.
yesterday there was another face off in the front hall. Chris, Max and I sat on the stairs in case we had to intervene. Henry joined us. I think he likes being the big bro.
Tommy is very curious.. we now have ot be careful when doing most basic household tasks... opening the fridge, he jumps in. going into he basement, he's been stuck down there a few times. getting eaten by the hungry dog, he likes to sit in Henry's food bowl.
Tommy attacked Mica. Max and I are thinking that Tommy may be a bit on the stupid side.
Mica now needs extra attention.. Chris can often be found on the floor with Mica feeding her goodies. when she does venture into the house she cautiously walks around trying to avoid Tommy. If they are in the same room one of us need to be there in case a fight breaks out.
Henry has proven that he is the most mature of all beings under 5 feet in the house. The other day Mica and Tommy where having a face off in the dining room. Mica was hissing so (stupid) Tommy ran at her. Henry hit Tommy in the head and then stood between the two cats.
during another face off Henry started to play fight with Tommy. (he faux bites... never really shuts his jaw) Mica was jealous over this.. he usually does this with her. I think that it put Tommy in his place a bit. he ended up hiding under the radiator then scurrying from the room and peaking out to watch Henry behind the door frame.
yesterday there was another face off in the front hall. Chris, Max and I sat on the stairs in case we had to intervene. Henry joined us. I think he likes being the big bro.
Tommy is very curious.. we now have ot be careful when doing most basic household tasks... opening the fridge, he jumps in. going into he basement, he's been stuck down there a few times. getting eaten by the hungry dog, he likes to sit in Henry's food bowl.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
I get really angry when people make assumptions about my house of boys. well... yesterday I did live in a house that those people imagine. After cleaning the kitchen I made A, A and G a simple lunch of pb&j, apple sauce and water then went in to straighten up the living room. I heard yelling and returned to a food fight. yes... a FOOD FIGHT. I was so mad that I just yelled out something like "I can't believe you'd do this" and ran upstairs and shut myself in my room (very mature, I know but I was really mad). by the time I came down the kitchen was cleaned up (meaning the applesauce was no longer in blobs on the floor but smeared all across the floor but I appreciated the effort). ah.... summer.
Mica still hates Tommy. She doesn't even want to come in the house. I was hoping that since was angry with us she would stop leaving us dead animals. no such luck. poor Chris began his day picking up one of her victims.
the first full week of summer vacation is in front of us! now that we/they have demonstrated our worse behavior I am visualizing 2.5 months of gloriously joyful times.
Mica still hates Tommy. She doesn't even want to come in the house. I was hoping that since was angry with us she would stop leaving us dead animals. no such luck. poor Chris began his day picking up one of her victims.
the first full week of summer vacation is in front of us! now that we/they have demonstrated our worse behavior I am visualizing 2.5 months of gloriously joyful times.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Tommy
Max caught this photo of Tommy, G's kitten. Papa, took G to get a kitten, it was love at first sight. G named him after Papa (i guess you could have figured that out)
Henry is afraid of him and Mica tried to kill him. great start.
Henry is afraid of him and Mica tried to kill him. great start.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
cruel
I set my alarm for 5:30 so I could wake up and get a head start on all that I need to do today. Instead... I fell back asleep and dreamed that I accomplished everything . Needless to say when I woke I was annoyed that nothing was done and now I have to duplicate the work I did in my sleep. grrrr
We have had an emotional week. Aidan and Max have graduated. Two very large leaps. They both did great. It's all good, just a bitter sweet. I will post images later. Today we are having G's b'day party.
We have had an emotional week. Aidan and Max have graduated. Two very large leaps. They both did great. It's all good, just a bitter sweet. I will post images later. Today we are having G's b'day party.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
This past week was very hectic with the kids year end events and such. The weekend turned out pretty great though...I am really happy with the photo's from Saturday night... I hope the museum is too. this is my fav
It took us 5 hours to get home from the Cape Sunday night.. I felt like I was sleep walking all day Monday. Since it was Aidan's graduation on Monday I am feeling it may have been a good thing. I didn't cry. That morning when he mentioned that he was going to miss this friends (not all are going to king with him) and teachers I got a bit weepy. Not looking forward to Max's graduation tomorrow. high school....yikes
Michael showed us how to make sure he got hte biggest piece of cake.
It took us 5 hours to get home from the Cape Sunday night.. I felt like I was sleep walking all day Monday. Since it was Aidan's graduation on Monday I am feeling it may have been a good thing. I didn't cry. That morning when he mentioned that he was going to miss this friends (not all are going to king with him) and teachers I got a bit weepy. Not looking forward to Max's graduation tomorrow. high school....yikes
Michael showed us how to make sure he got hte biggest piece of cake.
Lucky for us G didn't try the same thing (G's cake was actually first so I guess it would have been impossible..unless he is psychic)
lovely faces
Here Dad was grilling up some lovely veggie kabob's that Georgia made... corn on the cob and asparagus. yum
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Baby G... no longer a baby
Does anyone know of any kittens in need of a loving home. G's b'day is coming up and he wants a kitten (or a pup or a hampster... he just loves animals) more than anything.
also.. we are putting together a baby book for G ( poor 4th child that he is). if you have any memories that you woudl like to share please e-mail them to me.
poor boy.. on his b'day Aidan has a 9:30 game...basketball... then we drive to boston.. him to the cape... then Michael's party. it's all good but he is counting down the days and there seems no time for him.
also.. we are putting together a baby book for G ( poor 4th child that he is). if you have any memories that you woudl like to share please e-mail them to me.
poor boy.. on his b'day Aidan has a 9:30 game...basketball... then we drive to boston.. him to the cape... then Michael's party. it's all good but he is counting down the days and there seems no time for him.
almost there
Saturday, June 02, 2007
You may remember Gabriel. she worked in our store for a number of years. you also may remember that she left to help her family out on their farm in Georgia. This is her farm journal While always interesting what they have been going through with this drought has been heartbreaking.
Good People of Maine...
Today I will be at the International Festival in the Public Market from 1-8pm. I will have a table looking for vendors for the Saturday Market and The Market House's day tables. Drop by and say hello.
Aidan got the game ball this morning! woo hoo. Ari and G's game is @ 1. (not sure how I'm going to do this)
People of Boston... I wish you were here.
People of Italy... have a glass of wine for me.
Aidan got the game ball this morning! woo hoo. Ari and G's game is @ 1. (not sure how I'm going to do this)
People of Boston... I wish you were here.
People of Italy... have a glass of wine for me.
Friday, June 01, 2007
last night Chris and I watched My House in Umbria.
All day I dreamed of sitting in a gorgeous flower garden while wearing a lovely linen dress, sipping grapa and smoking cigarettes. oh.. and eating a fresh salad and bread. instead... we're all too tired for art walk. max and Aidan aren't even home.
good thing I have a new book to read. Italian Fever by Valerie Martin!
just thought i'd share.
All day I dreamed of sitting in a gorgeous flower garden while wearing a lovely linen dress, sipping grapa and smoking cigarettes. oh.. and eating a fresh salad and bread. instead... we're all too tired for art walk. max and Aidan aren't even home.
good thing I have a new book to read. Italian Fever by Valerie Martin!
just thought i'd share.
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