Manufacturers do this to inform current owners and prospective buyers of the potential risks of using car seats and booster seats that may be missing important parts, labels or instructions and/or may have an unknown history, which could lead to less than optimal safe performance when needed.
Since 1955 a a refined extract of the chaga fungus has been manufactured and sold in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Japan for the treatment of stomach and intestinal diseases. There is now scientific research to support the claims of the folk medicinal uses.
Chagas disease is caused by a parasite that is most likely found in Central or South America. This parasite, called Trypanosoma cruzi, is related to the African trypanosome that is known to cause sleeping sickness. This parasite is spread by reduvid bugs. It is a major health issue in South America. The United States may be affected by this disease because of international travel and immigration. Since 2007, many blood banks in the United States have been screening for Chagas disease.