Some supermarkets will accept just the lid from a recalled jar Peter Pan Peanut Butter or Great Value Peanut Butter as proof of purchase for a refund. Others want the whole jar.
We checked with Price Chooper. Just the lid is fine with them.
The person we spoke to at Hannaford wasn't sure they could accept just the lid. So you might want to bring the whole jar there just to be on the safe side.
The folks at Wal-Mart tell us customers seeking a refund at their stores should return the product lid along with their name and mailing address to:
ConAgra Foods
P.O. Box 57078
Irvine, CA 92619-7078
Friday, February 16
Chocolate for your health
As we head off to the weekend, more good news for chocolate lovers.
Research was presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The indication: compounds in cocoa beans called 'flavanols' help increase blood flow in our brains. That may enhance how our brains function, improving both learning and memory.
Earlier research indicated cocoa flavanols could be good for our hearts by helping dilate blood vessels and preventing clots.
But it's not just any chocolate .. the darker the better - and of course, this isn't a license to gorge - but hey, if you're looking for a healthy, sweet treat, chocolate just moved up the 'food chain'.
Research was presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The indication: compounds in cocoa beans called 'flavanols' help increase blood flow in our brains. That may enhance how our brains function, improving both learning and memory.
Earlier research indicated cocoa flavanols could be good for our hearts by helping dilate blood vessels and preventing clots.
But it's not just any chocolate .. the darker the better - and of course, this isn't a license to gorge - but hey, if you're looking for a healthy, sweet treat, chocolate just moved up the 'food chain'.
Peanut butter update
This is in response to the many phone calls we've had about the recall and the posts to this site.
If you have PETER PAN peanut butter with the code 2111 ( the first 4 numbers on the lid) TOSS IT OUT .. take the lid back to the store you bought it from, or suspect you bought it from - for a refund.
If you or any family members have taken ill - call your family doctor.
I had a jar of the recalled peanut butter - we ate more than half the jar. No one got sick. What that means is not ALL the jars are tainted. So, if you've eaten from a jar with that code, don't panic. If no one's taken ill - you're in the clear .. but TOSS IT ANYWAY .. and get the refund.
As for the phone number Con Agra supplied for consumers to call .. I'm sure it's being flooded and that's why you can't get through or the call is disconnected. The call volume should slow in the next few days.
If you have PETER PAN peanut butter with the code 2111 ( the first 4 numbers on the lid) TOSS IT OUT .. take the lid back to the store you bought it from, or suspect you bought it from - for a refund.
If you or any family members have taken ill - call your family doctor.
I had a jar of the recalled peanut butter - we ate more than half the jar. No one got sick. What that means is not ALL the jars are tainted. So, if you've eaten from a jar with that code, don't panic. If no one's taken ill - you're in the clear .. but TOSS IT ANYWAY .. and get the refund.
As for the phone number Con Agra supplied for consumers to call .. I'm sure it's being flooded and that's why you can't get through or the call is disconnected. The call volume should slow in the next few days.
Thursday, February 15
Helping Kids Save Lives
http://www.americanheart.org
This is a shameless plug for a good event.
Let me explain.
The 19 year old daughter of dear friends had a pace maker implanted this past summer. A potentially deadly heart problem was detected during a routine exam. Now that the pacemaker's in, she feels like a new person.
Friday at Sand Creek Middle School they'll host a Jump-a-Thon. It's the 5th, annual. 6th graders do the jumping. The event raises money for the American Heart Association and teaches kids about living a healthy lifestyle.
For one of the teacher's who helped get the kids ready the event really hits home: his daughter had the heart problem.
While the event is not open to the public, you can sponsor a kid. Donations can be made either to the American Heart Association or you can send them to:
Sand Creek Middle School
C/O Greg Lanni
329 Sand Creek Road
Albany NY 12205
Since this event was started Sand Creek students have raised over $20,000.00 for the American Heart Association and are hoping to jump to a new record this year.
This is a shameless plug for a good event.
Let me explain.
The 19 year old daughter of dear friends had a pace maker implanted this past summer. A potentially deadly heart problem was detected during a routine exam. Now that the pacemaker's in, she feels like a new person.
Friday at Sand Creek Middle School they'll host a Jump-a-Thon. It's the 5th, annual. 6th graders do the jumping. The event raises money for the American Heart Association and teaches kids about living a healthy lifestyle.
For one of the teacher's who helped get the kids ready the event really hits home: his daughter had the heart problem.
While the event is not open to the public, you can sponsor a kid. Donations can be made either to the American Heart Association or you can send them to:
Sand Creek Middle School
C/O Greg Lanni
329 Sand Creek Road
Albany NY 12205
Since this event was started Sand Creek students have raised over $20,000.00 for the American Heart Association and are hoping to jump to a new record this year.
peanut butter recall
2111 - that's the product code you need to check for if you've got PETER PAN or Great Value peanut butter in your cupboard. ( the code will be ont he lid) It's being recalled.
Con Agra, the manufacturer, says some 300 cases of Salmonella in 39 states have been linked to product with that code. It all started in August. They say they have no idea where the contamination came from, that only one plant made THAT peanut butter and they're working with officials to track it down.
Symptoms of salmonella can include diarrhea, fever, dehydration,
abdominal pain and vomiting.
ConAgra says, get rid of the peanut butter - peter pan or great value - if it's product code starts with 2111 but keep the lid so you can get a refund.
Health experts say this would be the first time in U.S. history of salmonella in peanut butter.
For more information call Con Agra's 24-hour hotline 1-866-344-6970. http://www.conagrafoods.com
Con Agra, the manufacturer, says some 300 cases of Salmonella in 39 states have been linked to product with that code. It all started in August. They say they have no idea where the contamination came from, that only one plant made THAT peanut butter and they're working with officials to track it down.
Symptoms of salmonella can include diarrhea, fever, dehydration,
abdominal pain and vomiting.
ConAgra says, get rid of the peanut butter - peter pan or great value - if it's product code starts with 2111 but keep the lid so you can get a refund.
Health experts say this would be the first time in U.S. history of salmonella in peanut butter.
For more information call Con Agra's 24-hour hotline 1-866-344-6970. http://www.conagrafoods.com
Wednesday, February 14
Organ Donor Day
It's easy to miss today's focus - it's national organ donor day. Anyone over age 18 can become an organ donor. But signing the back of your license isn't enough. Health experts will tell you that while an estimated 15 thousand patients in the U.S. become brain dead every year - making them eligible to be organ donors - less than a third of them have their organs donated.
The problem is, family members don't always know your wishes. Since they have to sign the final consent forms, they need to know.
As the saying in organ donations circles goes "Don't take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here. "
http://www.organdonor.gov
The problem is, family members don't always know your wishes. Since they have to sign the final consent forms, they need to know.
As the saying in organ donations circles goes "Don't take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here. "
http://www.organdonor.gov
Hepatitis C
"I want to blow the whistle on the fact that Hep C must be taken seriously as a public health challenge and must get the attention and resources that it needs."
That quote comes from Anita Roddick. She's the founder of the Body Shop. This celebrated entrepreneur says she contracted the disease 35 years ago from a blood transfusion. Now she wants to spread the word about the prevalence of this disease - a disease health experts have been warning for at least 5 years - is on the verge of becoming an epidemic.
The problem with Hepatitis C is, the virus can live in your blood stream for decades without causing symptoms. It damages the liver and can cause liver failure or liver cancer.
200 million people, worldwide, are estimated to have Hepatitis C.
There is no vaccine but drug treatments can help between 50 percent and 80 percent of those infected.
You may recall that the singer, Naomi Judd cut her career short when she was diagnosed with Hep C.
Risk factors include shared needles and infected blood. If you have any reason to suspect you're at risk, talk with your doctor. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/index.htm
That quote comes from Anita Roddick. She's the founder of the Body Shop. This celebrated entrepreneur says she contracted the disease 35 years ago from a blood transfusion. Now she wants to spread the word about the prevalence of this disease - a disease health experts have been warning for at least 5 years - is on the verge of becoming an epidemic.
The problem with Hepatitis C is, the virus can live in your blood stream for decades without causing symptoms. It damages the liver and can cause liver failure or liver cancer.
200 million people, worldwide, are estimated to have Hepatitis C.
There is no vaccine but drug treatments can help between 50 percent and 80 percent of those infected.
You may recall that the singer, Naomi Judd cut her career short when she was diagnosed with Hep C.
Risk factors include shared needles and infected blood. If you have any reason to suspect you're at risk, talk with your doctor. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/index.htm
Tuesday, February 13
Safe Travels
Okay, I know this has nothing to do with health, per se, but I have to share.
This morning as I was driving to work I witnessed a nasty car accident. It was clearly a case of someone not being aware.
A car in the right lane moved to the exit lane - either without checking their mirror or making a quick check over their shoulder. Maybe they were on the phone, drinking coffee, who knows .. but they weren't paying attention. The poor fellow already in the exit lane had no where to go. He tried to avoid trouble - but that other driver who first seemed to back off, moved right back into the exit lane. While he managed to escape trouble, the poor other fellow smashed into the guardrail. His car sustained tremondous damage. As I drove by it appeared he escaped injury.
I was in no position to stop and check as I was busy trying to avoid car parts flying off the damaged vehicle. But I did call police and alert them to the accident.
So please - be aware. We all have momentary lapses. But when you change lanes, take a moment to look over your shoulder: pause your phone conversation, put down your coffee. With the snow expected, driving will be even more dicey. Take your time and get there safe. There are plenty of other, wonderful ways, to get news coverage.
This morning as I was driving to work I witnessed a nasty car accident. It was clearly a case of someone not being aware.
A car in the right lane moved to the exit lane - either without checking their mirror or making a quick check over their shoulder. Maybe they were on the phone, drinking coffee, who knows .. but they weren't paying attention. The poor fellow already in the exit lane had no where to go. He tried to avoid trouble - but that other driver who first seemed to back off, moved right back into the exit lane. While he managed to escape trouble, the poor other fellow smashed into the guardrail. His car sustained tremondous damage. As I drove by it appeared he escaped injury.
I was in no position to stop and check as I was busy trying to avoid car parts flying off the damaged vehicle. But I did call police and alert them to the accident.
So please - be aware. We all have momentary lapses. But when you change lanes, take a moment to look over your shoulder: pause your phone conversation, put down your coffee. With the snow expected, driving will be even more dicey. Take your time and get there safe. There are plenty of other, wonderful ways, to get news coverage.
Napping for your heart
Remember the book 'Everything I needed to know I learned in Kindergarten" - seems we should have remembered to nap. A new study from Greece finds napping protects our hearts. The researcher found napping for 30 minutes, 3 times a week reduced death from heart disease by 37%.
The study was done over 6 years on more than 23,000 otherwise healthy men.
The researcher goes on to say, even if you can't find the time to nap, 5-10 minutes of time away from it all with your eyes closed might also do a 'heart' good.
Just one thing, if you're caught napping on the job, PLEASE don't blame me.
The study was done over 6 years on more than 23,000 otherwise healthy men.
The researcher goes on to say, even if you can't find the time to nap, 5-10 minutes of time away from it all with your eyes closed might also do a 'heart' good.
Just one thing, if you're caught napping on the job, PLEASE don't blame me.
Monday, February 12
Snow Storm Readiness
Okay, we live in the great northeast and snow storms are common place - well, usually they are. Nevertheless, with the first major storm looming, some of us may get nervous. Then again, there may be some newcomers to the Capital Region.
The American Red Cross sent out a comprehensive list of things to keep in mind to keep us safe and healthy during a snowstorm. They include:
Stay with your car. Do not try to walk to safety.
Tie a brightly colored cloth (preferably red) to the antenna for rescuers to see.
Start the car and use the heater for about 10 minutes every hour. Keep the exhaust pipe clear so fumes won't back up in the car.
Leave the overhead light on when the engine is running so that you can be seen.
As you sit, keep moving your arms and legs to keep blood circulating and to stay warm.
Keep one window away from the blowing wind slightly open to let in air.
Staying with your car also helps prevent hypothermia, over-exposure to extremely cold weather, dangerous wind chills, ice and snowstorms, freezing rain or sleet.
For the full array of safety-health suggestions, just check out the red cross website. http://www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross sent out a comprehensive list of things to keep in mind to keep us safe and healthy during a snowstorm. They include:
Stay with your car. Do not try to walk to safety.
Tie a brightly colored cloth (preferably red) to the antenna for rescuers to see.
Start the car and use the heater for about 10 minutes every hour. Keep the exhaust pipe clear so fumes won't back up in the car.
Leave the overhead light on when the engine is running so that you can be seen.
As you sit, keep moving your arms and legs to keep blood circulating and to stay warm.
Keep one window away from the blowing wind slightly open to let in air.
Staying with your car also helps prevent hypothermia, over-exposure to extremely cold weather, dangerous wind chills, ice and snowstorms, freezing rain or sleet.
For the full array of safety-health suggestions, just check out the red cross website. http://www.redcross.org
Sunday, February 11
Restless Leg Syndrome
Many local hospitals are involved in research projects, oftentimes for conditions that leave your doctor, stumped. One of those studies is going on right now at Albany Medical Center. It's studying a new medicine to treat restless leg syndrome (RLS). If you're over age 18, in good health and suffer symptoms of RLS at least twice a week over the past three months, they're looking for you. Give them a call at 518-452-0914.
So, what exactly is RLS? It's the urge to move your legs combined with a sense of crawling or tingling in your legs that worsens at nighttime. It's a neurologic condition affecting up to 10% of the population.
So, what exactly is RLS? It's the urge to move your legs combined with a sense of crawling or tingling in your legs that worsens at nighttime. It's a neurologic condition affecting up to 10% of the population.
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