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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23015123/

“After the flecks were spotted again on the capsules, a blood-pressure medication called Diltiazem, the plant began placing covers over drugs in carts in its manufacturing areas….But the factory owner, Canadian drug maker Biovail Corp., never tried to find out whether past shipments of the drug were contaminated — or prevent future contamination, according to U.S. regulators.”

“When the company would not recall all the affected pills, U.S. marshals raided the plant in March 2005 in the largest drug seizure in FDA history and also collected tablets of the diabetes treatment Avandamet after some were found not to have accurate doses of the active ingredient.”

Here’s an interesting blog you may want to read.     I  bet if this bill gets passed, it will end up in the Supreme Court’s hands.

http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2008/02/03/proposal_to_ban_obese_people_from_restaurants.php

2 c. almond meal
1/2 c. ground flax seeds
1/2 tsp. Herbs de Provence
1 tsp. Kosher salt

1) Mix the ingredients and add enough water to make a thinly spreadable batter.

2) Place silicon mat onto a cookie sheet. Spread batter on top.

3) Bake at 275F for 20 minutes or until crisp.

4) Cut into square pieces.

Recipe Adapted From:

http://hi-rawkus.com/?p=116

1 ripe mango diced
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 cups plain kefir or plain yogurt
2 tbsp. flax seeds

Optional: Omit the honey and add half a banana

Blend all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

Adapted From www.emeril.com