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ACTIVITIES
National Running Network – Even if you are not a runner, running events are great opportunities to meet others and enjoy the outdoors.
Local North Carolina Running Network – Find out where your local events are and plan to attend with your friends and family.
HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE
Healthy People – "Healthy People.gov provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. For 3 decades, Healthy People has established benchmarks and monitored progress over time in order to:
- Encourage collaborations across sectors.
- Guide individuals toward making informed health decisions.
- Measure the impact of prevention activities.”
National Association of Community Health Centers – Are you struggling financially and need assistance finding a health care center near you?
US Department of Health and Human Service – 20 tips to help prevent medical errors.
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
Community Transportation Assistance Program – Need help with transportation?
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer – Do you want to give back to your community? Be part of the solution!
America’s Corporation for National and Community Service – Don’t think you can make a difference? Think again. Don’t know where to start? Start here. Get involved and make a difference. Visit the government site.
HOW TO GO GREEN
Go Green Initiative – Learn about how your community is going green and how you can go green; available in multiple languages.
Global Green USA – Need some green tips? Find out just how many people care about the future and how easy it is to be a part of that growing community.
GENERAL NOTICES
Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews: Recall – Foreign Materials in Products
AUDIENCE: Consumer
ISSUE: McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. recalled all lots of Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, and Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews distributed in the United States, following consumer reports of foreign materials in the product, including metal and wood particles.
BACKGROUND: The company’s investigation determined that the materials were potentially introduced into the product during the manufacturing process at a third party manufacturer. While the investigation is ongoing, production of these products has been suspended and will not restart until corrective actions have been implemented.
RECOMMENDATION: Consumers who purchased product included in this recall should contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare, either at http://www.rolaids.com or by calling 1-888-222-6036 for instructions about receiving a refund. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider.
Consumers are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
- Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Read the MedWatch safety alert, including a link to the company Press Release, at:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm236907.htm
You are encouraged to report all serious adverse events and product quality problems to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
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