Killer Pancakes?!

Hello,

I received this story by way of an email, and as I usually do, I researched it on one of my favorite websites to verify its validity. Much to my surprise it appears to be truthful.

Here it goes...

Dear Abby: I recently made a batch of pancakes for my healthy 14-year-old son, using a mix that was in our pantry. He said that they tasted "funny," but ate them anyway. About 10 minutes later, he began having difficulty breathing and his lips began turning purple. I gave him his allergy pill, had him sit on the sofa and told him to relax. He was wheezing while inhaling and exhaling.

My husband, a volunteer Firefighter and EMT, heated up some water, and we had my son lean over the water so the steam could clear his chest and sinuses. Soon, his breathing became more regular and his lips returned to a more normal color.

We checked the date on the box of pancake mix and, to my dismay, found it was very outdated. As a reference librarian at an academic institution, I have the ability to search through many research databases. I did just that, and found an article the next day that mentioned a 19-year-old male DYING after eating pancakes made with outdated mix. Apparently, the mold that forms in old pancake mix can be toxic!

When we told our friends about my son's close call, we were surprised at the number of people who mentioned that they should check their own pancake mix since they don't use it often, or they had purchased it some time ago. With so many people shopping at warehouse-type stores and buying large sizes of pancake mix, I hope your readers will take the time to check the expiration date on their boxes. - Sue, in Wyantskill, N.Y.

You may read more details here...

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/pancake.asp



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Well, who knew that pancakes could kill?! I sure didn't. I'll definitely be checking MY pantry now for any and all pancake, cake, brownie mixes, etc. just to be on the safe side.

Since we have a million kids living in our home now, not much of anything stays too long in OUR pantry. :-)

I hope you all are having a great week. The weather has been warm and wonderful.

Starting tomorrow we'll be able to enjoy the nice weather a little better. We just got concrete poured today for our backyard! What a joyous event! We have a patio!

It looks to have turned out BEAUTIFULLY! So, if any of you need some concrete work done, let me know. I have an awesome guy to refer you to.

Life is good,

Randy

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Thanks for taking time to help me improve.

Regards,

Randy

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You'll always have all the time you need to make a quality decision. So, if you'd like an advisor when it comes time to buy or sell real estate, just give me a call.

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Is There a Doctor in the House?

I think if Tristen could have one super power it would to be industructible. In the last 10 days he's had to go for x-rays on his arm after falling off a slide at the park, and just a couple days ago he fell off his bike and introduced his chin to the pavement. OUCH! A trip to the Urgent Care clinic, and 6 stitches later, he's almost as good as new.

We took him to the Ham Ln. Urgent Care in Lodi, and they took great care of him. They were very friendly and professional and help make a very nerve-wrenching situation go very smoothly. Kudos to the whole staff at Ham Ln. Urgent Care!

I told Tristen since he was wearing his helmet he should've turned his head to side and let the helmet take the fall. He looked puzzled at me, like maybe he was thinking "why do that, it might scratch the helmet?"

If that's not enough...Justin fell off his bike a few days ago as well, while at his grandma's house and broke his clavical (collarbone) on his right side! So, now he's in an upperbody sling to help keep his shoulder in good placement. The doctors aren't sure yet if they want to operate, or let it heal together its own way. He'll have a check-up every few days to see the progress of the healing.

I'm thinking the we should have the kids wear football uniforms at all times. At least when they're riding their bikes. :-)

I've started working with a new client the last couple days. They are wanting to buy a specific home in North Stockton to be near their parents. To do this, we'll need to sell their home in Lodi at the same time. Their current home is very nice. It's a 3bd/2ba, 2-story home with several decorator features and nice landscaping. Be looking to see this cute home on a future blog as well as my real estate website at: www.LodiAreaHomes.com very soon. It'll be the one on Starling Way. So if you, or anyone you know of will be looking for a really cute home in the mid $300's in Lodi, let me know and I'll be happy to show it.

I hope you are all enjoying the wonderful weather we are having. It feels great outside.

Life is good,

Randy