Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner Call Consumer Q's Hotline at 1-800-282- 5852 (toll free).

Consumer Alert/Recall: Sherwin- Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Krylon "Outdoor Spaces" UV Fabric Protector; Units: About 75,000; Manufacturer: The Sherwin- Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio Hazard: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Sherwin-Williams has received one report of an incident involving a consumer who experienced coughing and difficulty breathing requiring overnight hospitalization. Description: The recall involves Krylon "Outdoor Spaces" UV Fabric Protector, which is an aerosol coating used to protect fabric. The part number (#2900) is printed above the UPC (724504029007) on the side of the can. The front of the 11-ounce aerosol can is tan with a picture of a patio containing outdoor furniture. "UV Fabric Protector" and "Outdoor Spaces" are also printed on the front of the can. Sold at: Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other retail stores nationwide from January 2006 through September 2008 for about $7. Manufactured in: United States; Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sherwin-Williams toll-free at (888) 304-3769 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sherwin-williams.com or www.krylon.com.

Q: When did the first Thanksgiving take place in America?

A: The first Thanksgiving held in American took place in the early autumn of 1621 and was a three-day feast shared by ninety (90) Native Americans and fifty (50) settlers in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Q: How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?

A: 102 passengers made the twomonth journey. One fellow joined the Pilgrims on the Mayflower mid-voyage. Little Oceanus Hopkins was born to Steven and Elizabeth Hopkins. Which President actually proclaimed Thanksgiving? George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation was the first presidential proclamation issued in the United States. However, the proclamation did not establish Thanksgiving as an annual event. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln set the last Thursday in November as "a day of thanksgiving." Some say that Lincoln's decision was influenced by Sarah J. Hale, editor and founder of Ladies Magazine, who, for more than 20 years, wrote articles and letters urging the President and Congress to make Thanksgiving a national, annual holiday.

Q: People including myself will be buying a lot of fresh produce over the holidays. How can we reduce the chances of getting salmonella from fresh produce?

A: The Food and Drug Administration continues to emphasize consumer advice to reduce the risk of food borne illness, including Salmonella-related illness, from fresh produce: Buying Tips for Fresh Produce

.. Purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged.

.. When selecting fresh cut produce - such as a half a watermelon or bagged mixed salad greens, choose only those items that are refrigerated or surrounded by ice.

.. Bag fresh fruits and vegetables separately from meat, poultry and seafood products when packing them to take home from the market. Storage Tips for Fresh Produce

.. Certain perishable fresh fruits and vegetables (like strawberries, lettuce, herbs, and mushrooms) can be best maintained by storing in a clean refrigerator at a temperature of 40° F or below. If you're not sure whether an item should be refrigerated to maintain quality, ask your grocer.

.. All produce that is purchased precut or peeled should be refrigerated within two hours to maintain both quality and safety.

.. Keep your refrigerator set at 40° F or below. Use a refrigerator thermometer to check! Separate for Safety Keep fruits and vegetables that will be eaten raw separate from other foods, such as raw meat, poultry or seafood - and from kitchen utensils used for those products.

In addition, be sure to:

.. Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot water and soap between the preparation of raw meat, poultry and seafood products and the preparation of produce that will not be cooked.

.. For added protection, kitchen sanitizers can be used on cutting boards and counter tops periodically. Try a solution of one teaspoon of chlorine bleach to one quart of water.

.. If you use plastic or other nonporous cutting boards, run them through the dishwasher after use.

If you have questions or problems with services or products regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture you may write Consumer Services, 19 Martin Luther King Drive, Room 224, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 or toll free at 1-800-282-5852.