15 ALERTS-ADVISORIES-RECALLS.

#1. Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries.
#2. Recall of Frozen Ground Beef Patties and Meatballs.
#3. Fake Jacko Suicide Spam Hides Trojan Horse.
#4. Latest Mytob Worm Using Common Phisher Trick.
#5. Fake Money Orders Circulated.
#6. Feds Say Hands-Free Cell Phone Use Ineffective.
#7. Cell Phones, Sperm Cells Don't Mix.
#8. Intensified NHTSA Probe of DaimlerChrysler Minivans.
#9. Saturn L Recall to Fix Taillight.
#10. Feds Open Toyota Prius Probe.
#11. Nationwide Recall (US-Canada) of Pet Treats Due to Salmonella
Contamination.
#12. Nissan Sentra Recall.
#13. Study Links Ibuprofen, Other Pain Relievers To Heart Risk.
#14. Bug Zappers Zap the Good Bugs.
#15. Lion's Birthday Wish Hides Trojan Horse.

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#1. Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries.

Name of Product: Portable DVD player battery packs

Units: About 116,000.

Manufacturer: Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif.

Hazard: The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Sold At: Electronic and department stores nationwide, including Best Buy, from September 2002 through January 2005 for between $200 and $300.

To view this RECALL online, use the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05187.html
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aol or some other mail services.)

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#2. Recall of Frozen Ground Beef Patties and Meatballs.

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 63,850 pounds

Murry’s 100% PURE BEEF Jumbo Beef Patties; MURRY’S FAMILY OF FINE FOODS Gourmet Meatballs, Oven Ready, Cooks in 15 Minutes; MURRY’S Steaks and Other Fine Foods have been recalled because the products may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.

To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/RNR_026_2005/index.asp
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#3. Fake Jacko Suicide Spam Hides Trojan Horse.

A new spam campaign is claiming that Michael Jackson has attempted suicide in an effort to trick users into downloading a Trojan horse.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.esecurityplanet.com/alerts/article.php/3511621
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#4. Latest Mytob Worm Using Common Phisher Trick.

A few new versions of the virulent Mytob worm are tricking users by referring them to a faked Web link pointing to a site hosting malicious code.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.esecurityplanet.com/alerts/article.php/3511176
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#5. Fake Money Orders Circulated.

According to the F.B.I. and postal inspectors, international forgers - mostly in Nigeria, but also in other parts of West Africa and Eastern Europe - appear to have turned new attention to money orders. In many cases, unwitting victims, often contacted by an e-mail message or in an online chat room, are tricked into accepting the bogus money orders as payment for items they are selling, or into cashing the orders in return for a fee.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ar_money_orders.html
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#6. Feds Say Hands-Free Cell Phone Use Ineffective.

Government researchers at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have concluded that using a cell phone while driving is a major cause of traffic accidents, and that hands-free devices have little safety benefit.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_hands_free2.html
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#7. Cell Phones, Sperm Cells Don't Mix.

Men who carry their cell phone in a hip pocket or in a belt holster could be putting their sperm quality at risk, a British study finds.

To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_motility.html
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#8. Intensified NHTSA Probe of DaimlerChrysler Minivans.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its safety investigation that could lead to the recall of 813,597 Chrysler Town & Country and other minivans because of headlight failures.

To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/nhtsa_chrysler_vans.html
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#9. Saturn L Recall to Fix Taillight.

General Motors is recalling 291,652 Saturn L-series sedans and wagons in the United States because of defective taillights, according to the National Highway traffic Safety Administration.

To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/saturn_light.html
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#10. Feds Open Toyota Prius Probe.

NHTSA has received 33 reports of the gas-electric hybrid shutting down without warning, typically at speeds between 35 mph and 65 mph. There have been no reported cases of injuries. The investigation covers about 75,000 vehicles.

To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/prius_stalls2.html
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#11. Nationwide Recall (US-Canada) of Pet Treats Due to Salmonella Contamination.

T.W. Enterprises of Ferndale, Wash. today alerted consumers that it is recalling certain dog and cat treats it markets because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Thompson. People handling these treats can become infected with Salmonella Thompson, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with any the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products.

To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/tw06_05.html
Aditional information can be found by clicking the following link:
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/news/060905ap_nw_pet_treat_recall.html
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#12. Nissan Sentra Recall.

The National Transportation Safety Administration has announced the recall or 44,000 2005 Nissan Sentra's because of a fuel storage problem that could cause a fire.

To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/nissan_sentra.html
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#13. Study Links Ibuprofen, Other Pain Relievers To Heart Risk.

Evidence continues to mount that drugs designed to reduce inflammation and pain may in fact contribute to heart ailments. A study published in the latest issue of The British Medical Journal links common, over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen with an increased risk of heart attack.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ibuprofen.html
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#14. Bug Zappers Zap the Good Bugs.

With the emergence of West Nile Virus, the use of back yard "bug zappers" to help reduce the mosquito population is on the rise.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/zappers.html
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#15. Lion's Birthday Wish Hides Trojan Horse.

Anti-virus experts are warning users about a Trojan horse that steals users' passwords and information while an animanted lion wishes them a happy birthday.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.esecurityplanet.com/alerts/article.php/3511206
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