If you knew how much chemicals and processing happens before cotton wool from the trees are transformed into pieces of clothing, you probably wouldn't wonder why some people with hypersensitive skin react when they wear new clothes. Of course, one should always wash new clothes before first use, but often it takes several rounds before the residues are gone, if at all.

If you have hypersensitive skin, you might want to try at least the undergarments from Cottonique.

Cottonique is a perfect solution to allergy-free apparel for men, women, children and infants. The products include latex-free, spandex-free, chemical-free 100% natural cotton bras, briefs, shorts, t-shirts, and nightwear. Styles are available in elasticized as well as non-elasticized styles. Cottonique does not use bleaching compounds, color dyes and textile resins that may pose a threat to sensitive skin. The cotton used is 100% naturally grown. The fabric is highly absorbent and breathable.

I know it can't be feasible to have an chemical free wardrobe, but I think it will already make a difference if you start from those pieces of clothing that has the most contact with your skin: your underwear.

Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans because the package is incorrectly labeled, not listing peanut butter and peanut flour in the ingredient statement.

The Jelly Belly 49 Flavors cylinder packages were shipped to approximately 200 independent stores nationwide from September 29 to October 30, 2009. Product was packaged in a clear 7.5-ounce acetate cylinder with white label on the bottom of the package with lot codes 090925, 090928, 090929 or 091001, and UPC code 071567989398.

If you have a peanut allergy and purchased this product in the last five weeks, you may return it to Jelly Belly Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, Ca., 94533. For further inquiries, you may call the Jelly Belly Hotline at 800-522-3267 Monday-Friday 7am to 5pm PST.

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AAFA's asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program has released a Free "Guide to Reducing Allergens and Irritants in the Home".
The publication, that may be downloaded and reproduced from AAFA's website, offers a list of common indoor asthma triggers as well as useful, easy "tips" for home cleaning, maintenance and environmental control in every room of the house. Advice includes how to kill dust mites, what categories of certified products are available and steps to minimize exposure to common irritants.

To view the entire guide or to download a copy, please click here.

Mars Snackfood U.S. is recalling pints of "Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection ice cream" due to undeclared peanuts. A limited amount of the product was recently manufactured using peanuts instead of pecans.

This voluntary recall affects products with the following UPC and manufacturing code: Lot# 931AB5YN07 (UPC code 47677 13943).

This voluntary recall is limited to this specific lot number (931AB5YN07) and was distributed only in the United States, and specifically to the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

If you have purchased this product, you may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further questions, you may call their toll free number: (800) 551-0895 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Source: Mars Snackfood

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