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FDA looking for tamper-proof packs
Since the deaths in Chicago
in late September, caused by
Tylenol capsules that had been
refilled with cyanide, FDA and
the major manufacturers of
nonprescription drugs have
been working together to
re v ie w w h a t p a c k a g in g
technology and machinery are
available and how to most
effectively protect the public
from product tampering.
used if the seal or barrier was
not intact when the product
was bought.
FDA Commissioner Arthur
Hull Hayes, Jr., M.D., said
th e r e g u l a t i o n “ a llo w s
manufacturers flexibility as to
which methods or tamper-
resistant packaging will be
used. We realize new methods
are being developed all the
time, and we want to encourage
new protection methods.”
Accordingly, FD A pub
lished on November 5 uniform
“ W hile it is v irtu a lly
standards for nonprescription im possible to m ake any
drug manufacturers to tollow package tamper-proof, it is
in providing tamper-resistant p o ssib le to m a n u fa c tu re
packaging for their products— packages in such a way that
effective within 90 days in tam pering is m uch more
many cases;
difficult and that if a product is
tampered with, it can more
Manufacturers can choose easily be detected by a careful
among various techniques— consumer,” HHS Secretary
seals, shrink bands and bubble Schweiker said. “That is the
or strip packs, for example— intent of this regulation.”
but would be required to
The regulation becomes
highlight the barrier with a
distinctive design that would be effective in steps. Since
hard to d uplicate. Each February 7, 1983, tamper-
product will also have to resistant packaging has been
predominantly display a labef required on most nonprescrip
statement that the product tion capsule and liquid drugs
should not be purchased or (including eyedrops), except
topical dermatologic products,
the new packaging was also
required at that time on certain
cosmetic products that may be
susceptible to tampering, such
as mouthwashes.
By May 5, 1983, tablets and
s u p p o s ito rie s —w hich are
considered less susceptible to
tampering—were requiring to
have tamper-resistant packag
ing too. The delay is designed
to ensure that the more
susceptible products, such as
liquids and capsules, have
prio rity in ob tain in g the
technology and machinery
needed to make them secure.
M anufacturers had until
May 5, 1983, to add the label
statement and the distinctive
design for bathers. This delay
reco g n ized the p ra c tic a l
difficulties these features may
pose, although some manufact
urers may be able to beat the
deadline by months. In 15
months from now the date this
regulation was published in the
Federal Register, no ove'r-
the-counter drug could be sold
w ith o u t ta m p e r - r e s is ta n t
packaging.
Aluminum windows need care
Aluminum storm windows
do not need painting, but they
do need occasional care to
protect them from corrosion.
Left alone, aluminum window
frames will eventually develop
a coat of white oxidation. They
will become pitted and; grimy-
looking. Prevent this unsightly
condition by scrubbing the
aluminum with a solution of
detergent and warm water.
Protect the clean frames with
a coat of automobile wax.
If damage from oxidation
and pitting is already extensive,
scrubbing alone will hardly
suffice. After cleaning the
metal, apply an aluminum
polish to remove excessive
oxidation. In cases of severe
pitting, the only effective
cleaning process is brisk
rubbing with fine steel or
bronze wool. Rub until the
a lu m in u m is re a so n a b ly
smooth and bright. Then wash
with detergent and warm
water. Dry and immediately
apply automobile wax.
When chidren move back home
of keeping track of who makes
which calls.
The increase in the family
food bill will depend on how
much and how well the new
h o u se h o ld m em ber e ats.
According to the October 1982
USDA cost of food estimates,
the food costs for a man
between the ages of 20 and 54
eating all three meals at home
ranges from about $65 on a
thrifty food plan to $125 on a
liberal plan per month.
Many adult children are
While you are talking about
returning home to live with food costs, also discuss meals.
their parents. Often this move Sometimes, mothers expect to
is because an adult child is prepare, three meals a day for
either unemployed or in the the child just like she used to
process of divorce and is and the child is planning to eat
e x p e r i e n c i n g f i n a n c i a 1 at home only if she or he
problems. This return home happens to be at home at
will change the household mealtime. Sometimes the child
expenses of the parents. One expects th a t m other will
more person does make a prepare three meals a day just
difference. Anticipating the like she used to and the mother
change in the parent’s finances is planning to cook only if she
will help both the parents and happens to be hom e at
the child plan and planning will mealtime.
minimize family conflicts.
Adding another person to
Most household operation the household will not increase
costs will increase with the the rent, but check your lease.
addition of a person. The cost If your lease specifies the
of fuel for hot water will be maximum number of people
more hot water used for who can live in the house or
bathing and laundry. Utility apartm ent, exceeding that
costs will increase because number is a violation of the
there will be more food cooked lease agreem ent and the
and more lights used.
landlord could cancel the lease.
The long distance telephone
If the new h o u se h o ld
bill often increases if the new member will be using the family
household member either used car, notify your automobile
to live out of town or is looking in s u r a n c e a g e n t o f th e
for work out of town. Before a d d itio n a l d riv e r in the
calls are made, decide who is household. If the person is
paying for them. Devise a way under 25tor has a poor driving
Family
Lifelines—
p ry n n ri
record, the cost of the
in s u r a n c e w ill in c re a s e .
Determine who is paying for
what automobile expenses.
The new household member
should be aware that the
worldly goods she or he is
storing in mom and dad’s
basement and garage are most
likelv not covered by mom and
dad’s household insurance. A
se p a ra te po licy w ill be
necessary, if insurance is
desired on the child’s property.
Talk about money arrange
ments. Be as specific as
possible. How much money are
th e p a r e n ts w illin g to
contribute to help the child? Is
this financial help viewed as a
gift or a loan? How much
money can the child contribute
to the household? Is the child
expected to help out with
household tasks?
If the child is going to pay for
his or her share of the
household expenses, discuss
what expenses are to be shared,
how much is to be paid, and
when the money is to be paid.
As you discuss costs, know
whether you are talking about
marginal costs or average costs.
Marginal cost is the amount by
which expenses are increased
when an additional person is
added to the household.
Average cost is the total
household cost divided by the
number of people in the
household.
Talking about the family
finances is not easy. But not
talking will create misunder
standings and fqrpily conflicts.
frpm Pennle Albrandt, Lee Hamilton
and Doris Brackett
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Be a sharp shopper
when buying clothes
Be a sharp shopper when
buying clothes by reading
la b e ls a n d e x a m in in g
workmanship before purchas
ing. Check fiber content.
Fabrics are made of different
fibers and blends with a wide
variety of looks and textures.
Read care instruction labels.
Some garm ents m ust be
drycleaned. However, most
children’s wear, casual clothing
and some outerw ear are
w ash ab le. M any fa b ric s,
including woolens, may be
washable. The label indicates
the method for washing and
drying that assures good
results.
Instructions tell whether to
machine wash or hand wash; to
use a regular, permanent press
or gentle wash cycle; to tumble,
line dry or dry flat.
Included are water and dryer
temperatures. Use of bleach,
recommendations to wash
separately and iron tempera
tures are other points that
in s tru c tio n s co ver w here
applicable.
Many garments require little
or no ironing particularly those
made of synthetics, blends and
cottons with special finishes.
The need for ironing can be
lessened advises the soap and
d e te rg e n t a s s o c ia tio n by
avoiding over-drying and
removing items from the dryer
promptly at the end of the
cycle. For line drying, smooth
seams, collars, cuffs, plackets
as clothing is being hung up.
If fabric content and type of
care is suitable, then check
workmanship. For good and
long-lasting fit, the grain or
yarn in the fabric should be
straight up and down or across
as it is w orn. Exam ine
patterned garments, especially
plaids and stripes, to be sure
that they match at center and
side seams, pockets, sleeves and
collars. Look at seams and
hems. Are they smooth, wide
enough and finished to prevent
ra v e lin g o r s p littin g ? Is
stitching uniform and straight
with thread that matches the
garment?
Reinforcement at points of
strain is important particularly
for garments that will get hard
wear, such as active sportswear
and children’s clothing. Be sure
closures and trim are firmly
sewn on. Quality clothing has
button-holes that are stitched
firm ly an d evenly w ith
re in fo rc e d e n d s. N o t if
buttonholes are the right length
for buttons—either too long
nor too short. Zippers should
be flat, smoothly sewn and
inconspicious, except for
novelty types meant for trim as
well as function.
Counselors selected
for 4-H camp June 20
B uffy H u r ta d o , P ix ie
Sanders and Mary Kay Leno
were among nearly 25 would-
be 4-H camp counselors from
J e ffe rso n and D esch u tes
Counties to attend a counselor
training weekend May 21 and
22. All three have been selected
to be counselors at Round
Lake camp June 20-24.
The training weekend was
held at a vacant home about ten
miles west of Terrebonne.
There was plenty of warm
weather and sunshine (and a
few sunburns) and everyone
enjoyed themselves. There is
still snow up at Round Lake
although it is melting fast with
the warm weather and should
be gone before camp.
Some of the things covered
during the weekend session
were get acquainted games, the
game scheduled, song leading,
skits, s to rj :elling, natu re
discovery, first aid at camp,
rules for games, behavior
p ro b le m s a n d d isc ip lin e ,
putting together a “couselor
basket,” and how to conduct
the flag ceremony. There was
plenty of time to try out some
of the .things that*, were taught
like how to fold the American
flag and telling stories around
the campfire.
One nature discovery idea
participants tried was sitting
alone for five minutes just
listening to the sounds around
them. Everyone was amazed
that the five minutes passed so
quickly and at how many
sounds there were that people
rarely take the time to listen
for. At 4-H camp, counselors
will have an hour each evening
to plan nature discovery type
activities for the six to eight
campers in their cabins.
At the end of the training,
each applicant was interviewed
by the camp staff and the
difficult task of selecting who
was “in” and who was “out”
began. One question asked
was, “What part of the training
did you like best?” “Learning
ways to handle situations that
might come up,” was the most
common answer.
Another interview question
that some of the counselors
were asked was, “Was this
weekend worth missing the
Prom for?” The answer was an
unequivocal, “yes.”
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