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Recall Review - April 2014

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The World Health Organization releases global report on Antimicrobial Resistance

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released its global report on antibiotic resistance (ABR) sur-veillance and the outlook isn’t particularly positive. Addressing ABR in food-producing animals and the food chain, WHO stated that “Major gaps exist in surveillance and data sharing related to the emergence of ABR in foodborne bacteria and its potential impact on both animal and human health” and that “surveillance of ABR generally is neither coordinated nor harmonized, compromising the ability to assess and monitor the situation.”

The report points out that because the classes of antibiotics used in food-producing animals and in human drugs “are mostly the same”, there’s an increased risk of emergence and spread of the resistant bacteria. Fur-thermore, another significant issue is the ability for bacteria to carry different resistance mechanisms which are then transferred to humans which could potentially give rise to infections not recognized as foodborne. WHO cites urinary tract infections caused by E. coli that could have been initially foodborne and mentions concerns about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections related to high-density swine production.

One of the prevailing issues preventing a coordinated approach to ABR surveillance is that only a limited num-ber of countries currently have surveillance programs for food animals and the differences in production sys-tems, sampling methodology, sites and procedures, laboratory protocols and country-specific bacteria makes for a difficult comparative environment, if not impossible.

Dr. Gail Hansen, a senior officer for Pew’s campaign on human health and industrial farming, stated that “The WHO report really demonstrates that antibiotic resistance is a threat that doesn’t have borders. Anything that happens in one part of the globe is going to affect the entire globe at some point.”

To view the World Health Organization Antimicrobial Resistance Global report on surveillance 2014, please click here.

FSA launches priority testing programme across the UK to combat lamb meat substitution

The Food Standards Agency recently launched an additional programme of priority testing of all lamb dishes from takeaway restaurants across the UK after local authority sampling data revealed that 43 out of 145 samples of lamb takeaway meals contained meat other than lamb. In total, 25 of these samples were found to contain only beef. Other meat species identified included chicken and turkey.

Andrew Rhodes, Chief Operating Officer at the FSA, stated that “Substitution of lamb for cheaper meats in takeaway food, as seen in our own data and the survey released today

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by Which?, is unacceptable and we are working closely with local authorities to ensure robust action is taken against any businesses misleading their customers.”

Sampling will start at the beginning of May and local authorities will be focusing the efforts of enforcement officers in testing some 300 samples from takeaway restaurants who are to report their findings back to the FSA. Food businesses need to be aware that intentional acts of meat substitution and mislabelling can see them being prosecuted and facing fines of up to £5,000 for defrauding consumers.

Americas

• United States - 30 April 2014 – Publix recalled a specific UPC code of Publix Baby Bella Sliced Mushrooms because a customer found a piece of glass in the product.

• United States - 28 April 2014 – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recalled specific bottling dates of Aqua Filter Fresh Tyler Mountain Water in three, four and five gallon sizes due to the presence of E.coli.

• United States - 27 April 2014 – Merchant Meats and Sausage recalled specific date codes of Fajita Chicken Snack Sticks in ½lb packages, Garlic & Pepper Chicken Snack Sticks in 1/2lb packages, Fajita Bratwurst in 1-1/2lb packages, Hot Sticks in 1/2lb packages and Mild Beef Sticks in 1/2lb packages due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• United States - 26 April 2014 – The Kroger Co recalled specific UPC codes of Private Selection Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Ice Cream and Private Selection Caramel Hazelnut Fudge Truffle Ice Cream sold at the Kroger family of stores in 31 states because the products may have contained an undeclared egg allergen.

• United States - 25 April 2014 – Stonyfield recalled a specific UPC code of YoBaby Peach/Pear cups 6pack 4oz in response to internal testing of the product that revealed the possibility that some product shipped from its Londonderry plant may have been affected by coliform bacteria contamination.

• United States - 25 April 2014 – Knockum Hill Bar-B-Que recalled a specific expiration date of Knockum Hill Bar-B-Que Hickory Smoked Pit Cooked Barbequed Pork due to a misbranding issue and the subsequent undeclared presence of a basting sauce that contained margarine formulated with soy, a known allergen that was not declared on the label of the pork products. The soy in the margarine is in the form of soy lecithin, a liquid soybean oil and partially hydrogenated soybean oil.

• United States - 24 April 2014 – Skilcor Food Products recalled a specific case code of Cobblestone Farms Fully Cooked Pork Baby Back Ribs in Honey Garlic Barbeque Sauce because they were not presented at the border for USDA FSIS inspection. Without the benefit of full inspection, the possibility of adverse health consequences existed.

• United States - 23 April 2014 – Miravalle Foods Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Miravalle brand Achiote Molido Ground Annato spice because they were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

• United States - 21 April 2014 – Wegmans Food Markets Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Wegmans Easter Bread (braided loaf) 17oz due to the undeclared presence of an egg allergen.

• United States - 20 April 2014 – Kraft Foods Group Inc. recalled specific use-by dates of Classic Wieners Made with Turkey & Chicken Pork Added 16oz packages and Classic Cheese Dogs Made with Turkey & Chicken Pork Added and Pasteurized Cheese Product 16oz packages due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• United States - 19 April 2014 – Hickory Farms Inc. recalled a specific best before date code of Hickory Farms Farmstand Recipe Chipotle Ranch Sauce due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.


• United States - 19 April 2014 – Prime Pak Foods recalled a specific product code of Sugar Lake Farms Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders and Sugar Lake Farms Fully Cooked Spicy Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of egg and wheat allergens.

• United States - 18 April 2014 – Whole Foods Market recalled specific best before dates of Whole Foods Market scale label mini butter croissants in six pack plastic containers due to the undeclared presence of an egg allergen.

• United States - 17 April 2014 – Price Chopper Supermarkets recalled specific production dates of Price Chopper brand Tuscan White Bean Hummus because they were mislabelled with the ingredient panel for Price Chopper Sweet Potato Hummus which did not declare that the product contained parmesan cheese, a known allergen.

• United States - 17 April 2014 – Bolzano Artisan Meats LLC recalled specific UPC codes of Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured Old School Salami, Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured, Pamplona Runner Salami, Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured Fin Oh Kee Oh Na Salami, Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured Pitzotl Salami and Bolzano Artisan Meats All Natural Uncured RauchZwiebel Salami due to misbranding and because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

• United States - 14 April 2014 – Health Matters Inc. recalled specific lot codes of Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Golden Berries and Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• United States - 14 April 2014 – Nutriom LLC recalled specific lot codes of OvaEasy Plain Whole Egg, Bak-Klene Egg Wash, OvaEasy UGRA Reduced Cholesterol, Vitovo Low Fat, OvaEasy Boil-in-Bag UGR Heat & Serve (HS), Panera Egg Wash and Wise Company Wise Blend processed egg products because they were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

• United States - 12 April 2014 – The Kroger Co recalled a specific UPC code of Private Selection Sweet Strawberry Sorbet because the product may have contained milk which was not listed on the label.

• United States - 11 April 2014 – Sinco Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Archer Farms Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Gelato 30oz (Product of Italy) due to the presence of a peanut allergen.

• United States - 10 April 2014 – Karl Bissinger’s LLC recalled one lot code of Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears because they were mislabelled and contained an undeclared milk allergen.

• United States - 10 April 2014 – Fernandez Chile Company Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Chile Molido Puro 4oz and Chile Rojo 6oz because they were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

• United States - 9 April 2014 – Lisy Corporation recalled specific lot codes of Lisy Sweet Basil (Albahaca) 6oz jar because they were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

• United States - 9 April 2014 – Frontier Natural Products Co-op recalled multiple products manufactured with organic black peppercorns that were sold under its Frontier and Simply Organic brands, Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value, Nature’s Place and others due to potential Salmonella contamination.

• United States - 8 April 2014 – Buffalo SAV Inc. recalled specific expiration dates of Grandma`s perogies brand Potato and Bacon perogies because they may have contained an undeclared soy protein allergen.


• United States - 7 April 2014 – H Group Inc. recalled specific date codes of Trader Giotto’s Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing due to the undeclared presence of wheat, soy, egg and fish (anchovy) allergens.

• United States - 7 April 2014 – Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. recalled specific Julian dates of Natural Grocers brand Organic Black Peppercorns as they were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

• United States - 4 April 2014 – Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. recalled a specific lot code of Organic Black Peppercorns distributed to Sprouts Farmers Market stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah because they were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

• United States - 4 April 2014 – Whole Foods Market’s Northern California region recalled its Chipotle Chicken Wrap because it contained an undeclared fish allergen (anchovies).

• United States - 4 April 2014 – Tyson Foods Inc. recalled specific best-before dates of Tyson Fully Cooked White Meat Chicken Nuggets and Spare Time Fully Cooked Nugget-Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters w/Rib Meat – 16142-861 frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget products because they were potentially contaminated with extraneous materials.

• United States - 4 April 2014 – Swanson Health Products recalled specific lot codes of Swanson Premium brand Full Spectrum Cilantro (Coriander) because they were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

• United States - 3 April 2014 – KORU Pacific Packaging recalled one lot code of AH!LASKA® due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• United States - 3 April 2014 – Emparedados Boricua recalled Emparedados Boricua - Chicken and Cheese packaged in 6.5oz units due to the undeclared presence of an egg allergen.

• United States - 2 April 2014 – American Outdoor Products recalled specific production dates of Backpackers Pantry Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of milk and wheat allergens.

• United States - 1 April 2014 – AdvancePierre Foods recalled a specific lot code of Our Down Home Style Chicken Breast Fritters for Chicken Frying frozen chicken breast products due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared milk and soy allergens.

Australia and New Zealand

• Australia - 30 April 2014 – Update: Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd recalled additional best-before dates of Coles Brand Simply GlutenFree Nut Free Cereal 325g due to the undeclared presence of a tree nut (almond) allergen.

• Australia - 30 April 2014 – Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd recalled specific best-before dates of Coles Brand Simply GlutenFree Nut Free Cereal 325g due to the undeclared presence of a tree nut (almond) allergen.

• Australia - 28 April 2014 – Woodside Cheese Wrights recalled specific best-before dates of Woodside Cheese Wrights Charleston Jersey Cow Milk Brie & Capricorn Goat Brie wrapped in cheese paper due to E.coli contamination.

• Australia - 24 April 2014 – Pacific West Foods Australia Pty Ltd recalled a specific best-before date of Ocean Chef Salt Water Barramundi Portions 1kg due to a possible foreign object contamination.


• Australia - 14 April 2014 – Belmore Bean Factory recalled a specific use-by date of Sprout Garden Alfalfa and Onion Sprouts 125g due to E.coli contamination.

Canada

• Canada - 30 April 2014 – Vegetarian Delite Bakery Ltd recalled multiple Vegetarian Delite branded cookies and biscuits because they contained undeclared milk, wheat, soy and/or sulphite allergens.

• Canada - 25 April 2014 – Wycen Foods (Canada) Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Coffeeking 3 in 1 Coffee Mix and Super 3 in 1 Instant Coffeemix due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 25 April 2014 – Uncle T Food Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of Nescafé 3 In 1 Brown ‘n Creamy due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 25 April 2014 – Hearts Choices recalled specific best before dates of Hearts Choices Vegan Ribs and Hearts Choices Vegetarian Bacon due to the undeclared presence of an egg allergen.

• Canada - 24 April 2014 – Omega Food Importers Co. Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of Papagena Fine Bakeries Waferballs - Peanut & Coconut due to the undeclared presence of sesame seed and tree nut allergens.

• Canada - 24 April 2014 – Empire Bakery recalled multiple Empire Bakery baked goods due to the undeclared presence of milk, sulphite, tree nut and wheat allergens.

• Canada - 24 April 2014 – Royal Gourmet Foods Ltd recalled specific UPC codes of Royal Gourmet Foods Hummus due to the presence of extraneous material.

• Canada - 24 April 2014 – Han-Ka Export Import Ltd / Natusoy Foods Ltd / Pan Asia Food Co. Ltd / Korea Food Trading Ltd recalled specific UPC codes of Korean Characters Rice Porridge with Vegetable and Korean Characters Rice Porridge with Pine Nuts due to the undeclared presence of shellfish, milk and/ or sesame seed allergens.

• Canada - 17 April 2014 – Gourmet Nutrition F.B. Inc. recalled various lot codes of Gourmet Nutrition Moringa Leaves C/S, Phytovie Moringa Leaves C/S and Moringa Leaves C/S sold from bulk due to the presence of extraneous material.

• Canada - 17 April 2014 – Korea Food Trading Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of Korean Characters Rice Porridge with Tuna due to the undeclared presence of a sesame seed allergen.

• Canada - 17 April 2014 – DSI Food Corporation recalled a specific UPC code of DSI Chicken Ham Soya Style Product due to the undeclared presence of egg, gluten and wheat allergens.

• Canada - 17 April 2014 – Noah’s Natural Foods recalled Organic Black Peppercorns due to possible Salmonella contamination.

• Canada - 16 April 2014 – Les Chocolats Lulu Inc. recalled multiple lots of Les Chocolats Lulu brand chocolate figures due to the presence of an undeclared egg allergen.

• Canada - 16 April 2014 – Tao Organics Raw Cuisine Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Tao Organics branded Kale Sprinkles, Kale Chips, Tahini Organic Raw from New World and Miso-Tahini Spread Vegan Organic due to the undeclared presence of sesame seed and soy allergens.

• Canada - 12 April 2014 – Organic Connections Ltd recalled a specific lot code of Pusateri’s Fine Foods brand Organic Whole Black Peppercorns due to possible Salmonella contamination.


• Canada - 11 April 2014 – Karma Nutritionals recalled a specific UPC code of Zing Dark Chocolate Hazelnut due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 11 April 2014 – 2164-2061 Québec Inc. recalled La Maison du Pain Molded Easter Chocolate Products with Candy Eyes due to the undeclared presence of an egg allergen.

• Canada - 10 April 2014 – Liberté Brands Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Liberté Organic Vanilla Yogurt Cranberry Muesli due to the undeclared presence of a tree nut allergen.

• Canada - 10 April 2014 – Advantage Health Matters Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 9 April 2014 – Hung Gay Enterprises Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of Orthodox Coconut Palm brand Coconut Juice (Coconut Milk) due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 9 April 2014 – Update: El Peto Products Ltd recalled additional specific UPC codes of El Peto Products branded Italian Bread Mix for Breadmaker Machine, Gluten Free Cheese Bread, Gluten Free Gourmet Bread, Bread Crumbs, Gluten Free Italian Bread and Gluten Free Supreme Italian Bread due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 8 April 2014 – Foodfest International 2000 Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Elite Bittersweet Chocolate due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 8 April 2014 – Aliments Prolimer Inc. recalled multiple Prolimer and Waterfront Bistro brand fish and seafood products because they contained an undeclared mustard allergen.

• Canada - 5 April 2014 – Pioneer Co-operative Association Ltd recalled specific UPC codes of The Marketplace Bakery White Bread, The Marketplace Bakery 60% Whole Wheat Bread, The Marketplace Bakery 100% Whole Wheat Bread, Pioneer Coop Bakery White Bread Sliced, Pioneer Coop Bakery 60% Whole Wheat Bread and Pioneer Coop Bakery 100% Whole Wheat Bread due to the undeclared presence of egg and milk allergens.

• Canada - 5 April 2014 – Corwin Distribution Limited / Indigo Natural Foods Inc. / Ontario Natural Food Co-Op / UNFI Canada Inc. / Horizon Distributors Ltd / Puresource Inc. / Satau Inc. / Olympic Wholesale / Organic Connections Ltd / PSC Natural Foods Ltd / Frontier Natural Products Co-op recalled multiple products containing Organic Black Peppercorns due to possible Salmonella contamination.

• Canada - 4 April 2014 – Scott Bathgate Ltd recalled specific UPC codes of Nutty Club Karamel Korn due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 4 April 2014 – La Cie McCormick Canada recalled a specific UPC code of Thai Kitchen brand Thai Peanut Microwave Rice Noodles & Sauce as the product may have contained a packaging defect or may have been processed in a manner that allowed the presence of micro organisms.

• Canada - 4 April 2014 – Winners Merchants International L.P. recalled specific UPC codes of I Heart Keenwah branded Quinoa Clusters - Peanut Butter Cacao, Quinoa Clusters - Cranberry Cashew, Quinoa Clusters - Chocolate Sea Salt, Quinoa Clusters – Almond and Quinoa Clusters - Ginger Peanut due to the undeclared presence of a soy allergen.

• Canada - 3 April 2014 – El Peto Products Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of El Peto Products Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns due to the undeclared presence of milk and sulphite allergens.


• Canada - 3 April 2014 – Finest Sausage and Meat Ltd recalled a specific batch code of Finest Sausage Salami - Mustard Seed because they were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• Canada - 3 April 2014 – Advantage Health Matters Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Organic Traditions Dark Chocolate Golden Berries due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 3 April 2014 – Korea Food Trading Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of Korean Characters Only Rice Porridge with Abalone due to the potential presence of Clostridium botulinum.

• Canada - 2 April 2014 – The French Oven recalled a specific UPC code of The French Oven brand Scoop & Eat Dessert Cup Carrot due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 2 April 2014 – Les Aliments Colinex recalled specific UPC codes of I Heart Keenwah branded Almond Quinoa Cluster, Cranberry Cashew Quinoa Cluster and Ginger Peanut Cluster due to the undeclared presence of a soy allergen.

• Canada - 1 April 2014 – The Pie Place recalled multiple The Pie Place cookie products due to the undeclared presence of milk, wheat and soy allergens.

• Canada - 1 April 2014 – Burnbrae Farms Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of Burnbrae Farms Dried Whole Eggs due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Canada - 1 April 2014 – Arbutus Ridge Farms Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of Freshly Made by Arbutus Ridge Farms Ltd Asiago & Artichoke Dip because they may have contained Listeria monocytogenes.

Europe

• Germany - 30 April 2014 – Dujardin Foods GmbH recalled Greenland Broccoli frozen 750g, REWE Best choice broccoli florets 750g and Frozen broccoli florets real Quality 750g due to the presence of chlorate residues.

• Denmark - 30 April 2014 – K-Master Food recalled specific lot codes of Ma’amoul and Teashop Premium Date Filled Bar Thikrayat cookies due to the undeclared presence of milk, butter and egg allergens.

• United Kingdom - 29 April 2014 – The Engine Shed recalled specific expiration dates of Organic Plain Tofu, Organic Smoked Tofu and Organic Tofu Burgers because they were produced without adequate controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.

• United Kingdom - 27 April 2014 – Ruby’s Food Products Ltd recalled specific best-before dates of Elakkia Jaffna Mixture due to the undeclared presence of peanut, cashew nut and wheat allergens.

• Germany - 25 April 2014 – Monolith South GmbH recalled Cheese Preparation “Solnyschko” 60% Fat 100g due to the presence of foreign matter suspended within the product.

• France - 24 April 2014 – ITM International Food recalled a specific EAN code of Saint Eloi Chez Intermarche Asperges Vertes (Green Asparagus) because the product may have been contaminated with pieces of glass.

• Belgium - 25 April 2014 – La Ferme Grodent recalled a specific expiration date of farm butter (Beurre de Ferme) because the product may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.


• France - 18 April 2014 – King Sea Food recalled specific expiration dates of Fjord King, Loste, Nature, Oceane and Safa branded Sliced Smoked Salmon and Salmon Steak Mi –Fumé (Tranches de Saumon Fumé / Pavé de Saumon Mi-Fumé) because they were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• Denmark - 17 April 2014 – Reitan Distribution A/S recalled a specific EAN code of Fresh Salmon and Cod Father following a consumer complaint of the discovery of a shard of glass within the product.

• United Kingdom - 17 April 2014 – Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd recalled all date codes of SO Organic Sultanas 500g due to the detection of Salmonella during routine testing.

• Denmark - 17 April 2014 – Bisca A/S recalled specific best-before dates of Karen Volf Carrot Cake due to the presence of mould.

• Germany - 17 April 2014 – Erlenbacher Pastries GmbH recalled Frozen Cakes and Berry Mix Buttermilk Cuts due to the possible presence of the hepatitis A virus. • Denmark - 16 April 2014 – Allested Dairy recalled specific EAN codes of Habits shun plain yogurt and Habits skyr yogurt with vanilla due to the presence of mould in the cartons.

• France - 15 April 2014 – Auchan recalled specific best-before dates of Quart Maroilles (Chateau Courbet at Auchan Quart Maroilles) because they were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• Germany - 15 April 2014 – Weiand GmbH recalled Kania Glass Spice Mill Pepper Mix 35g due to the presence of shards of glass.

• France - 15 April 2014 – Carrefour recalled a specific EAN code of Honey Flowers Midi-Pyrénées (Reflets De France Chez Carrefour Miel de Fleurs de Midi-Pyrénées) for undisclosed reasons.

• United Kingdom - 12 April 2014 – Aldi recalled all best-before date codes of Holly Lane Bakewell Slices because they contained milk that had not been declared on the product labelling.

• Belgium - 12 April 2014 – FreshMeals SA recalled a specific EAN code of Come A Casa – Lasagne Verde because storage conditions and storage temperature was not mentioned on the label. In this case the use by date stated on the product could not be guaranteed.

• Norway - 12 April 2014 – Marexim AS recalled a specific lot code of Berries Slices (Skogsbærkakestykker) cake because berries used in the cake were potentially contaminated with the Hepatitis A virus.

• Germany - 13 April 2014 – Deutsche See GmbH recalled Deutsche See Fischmanufaktur Frozen King Prawns (Tiefgefrorene Riesengarnelen) due to the presence of excessive levels of oxytetracycline.

• Greece - 11 April 2014 – Greek Food Safety Authority (EFET) recalled a specific lot code of Nestle Fitness Fruits with whole grain cereals 375gr due to the presence of insect larvae.

• Denmark - 11 April 2014 – Butcher Theilgaard A/S recalled specific packaging dates of Pork Rullepølse because they were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• Greece - 11 April 2014 – Greek Food Safety Authority (EFET) recalled a specific lot code of Midi Farci Fragola, Do-Ra Snacs Srl (strawberry flavoured cake) due to the presence of green mould in the interior layer of the cake as well as the presence of an unacceptable odour.

• Norway - 11 April 2014 – Asian Food Import AS recalled all lot codes of raw peanuts packaged without shells (Product of China) because routine tests of the product indicated high levels of aflatoxins.



• Greece - 11 April 2014 – Greek Food Safety Authority (EFET) recalled a specific best-before date of Croissant Panini dolce with hazelnut praline filling due to the presence of green mould.

• Denmark - 8 April 2014 – Orkla Foods Denmark A/S recalled a specific best-before date of Beauvais Wienergryde 525gm because some of the cans contained sharp metal pieces.

• United Kingdom - 7 April 2014 – Lawncourt Harvest Ltd recalled specific best-before dates of Munchy Seeds Honey Seeds because they may have contained small stones and pieces of glass. • United Kingdom - 7 April 2014 – One Stop recalled specific use-by dates of One Stop Crispy Potato Slices due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

• Belgium - 6 April 2014 – Colruyt and Okay recalled specific lot codes of Américain Préparé Et Préparé Du Chef (U.S. prepared and prepared the chef) because some of the batches may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• Denmark - 5 April 2014 – HKScan Denmark A/S recalled various chilled chicken products (whole chickens, minced chicken, different cuts and other products) because they were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

• Denmark - 4 April 2014 – Lidl Denmark K/S recalled a specific EAN code of Amanda Mackerel Yummies because they were stored at the incorrect temperature.

• Denmark - 4 April 2014 – Coop Denmark A/S recalled a specific EAN code of Capelletti Pasta Ham 500g due to the presence of mould.

• United Kingdom - 3 April 2014 – Shengda Ltd recalled specific best-before dates of Li Li Handmade Chicken Dumplings and Li Li Handmade Pork Dumplings due to the undeclared presence of egg, soya, sesame and milk allergens.

• The Netherlands - 2 April 2014 – Amazing Oriental recalled a specific lot code of Nissin Cup Noodle Instant Seafood because routine quality control testing discovered a slightly different flavour.

• Germany - 2 April 2014 – Edeka Zentrale AG & Co. KG recalled a specific use-by date of Apfelmus GUT & GÜNSTIG (Applesauce GOOD & INEXPENSIVE) because some of the batches may be contaminated with pieces of glass.

• Austria - 2 April 2014 – Bergpracht recalled specific best-before dates of Bio Organic Farmhouse Cheese (Bioland Bio-Hofkäse ) 150g, Our Home Farmhouse Cheese (Unsere Heimat Hofkäse) 150g and Bergpracht Soft Cheese With Blue Mold (Bergpracht Weichkäse mit Blauschimmel) because they were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• France - 1 April 2014 – Picard recalled a specific lot code of Bâtonnets Glacés - Best chocolat 70% de cacao (ice-cream) due to the possible presence of undeclared nut and egg allergens.

Automotive & Pharmaceutical recalls

• United States - 30 April 2014 – Flawless Beauty and Skin recalled eleven lot codes of Roche Laroscrobine Platinum, Relumins Advanced Glutathione, QAF Pharmaceuticals Inc. Philippines Saluta Glutathione Rx, Tatiomax Reduced Glutathione + Hydrolyzed Collagen, TP Drug Laboratories Vitamin C and Rx Sterile Water for Injection to the retail and consumer level because these products are currently unapproved drugs in the US.


• United States - 30 April 2014 – General Motors LLC recalled specific model years of Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles because in the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may have caused the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

• United States - 29 April 2014 – Bacai recalled a specific lot code of LiteFit USA, to the retail and consumer level, because sample analysis by the FDA revealed that this product contained sibutramine.

• United States - 29 April 2014 – Mercedes-Benz USA LLC recalled certain model years of Mercedes C300, C300 4Matic, C350 and C63 AMG vehicles because in some of the affected vehicles poor electrical ground connection may have resulted in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

• Canada - 25 April 2014 – Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalled specific lot codes of Taro-Docusate Capsules USP 100mg because foreign matter identified as inert nitrile rubber was found in a capsule.

• United Kingdom - 25 April 2014 – BMW recalled specific build dates of BMW F700GS, BMW F800GS, BMW R1200GS, BMW C650GT Scooter, BMW C600 Sport Scooter, BMW R200R and BMW F800GT motorcycles because rain/moisture could enter the side stand switch and cause the engine to cut out or not start.

• United Kingdom - 24 April 2014 – Mitsubishi recalled specific VIN numbers of Mitsubishi ASX because a piston could overheat causing the engine to stall.

• United States - 21 April 2014 – Nano Well-being Health Inc. recalled specific lot codes of Super Arthgold 500mg capsules because FDA laboratory analysis found the product to contain chlorzoxazone, diclofenac and indomethacin, making it an unapproved new drug.

• United States - 18 April 2014 – Hospira Inc. recalled one lot code of 1% Lidocaine HCI Injection 10mg/ mL 30 mL single dose Preservative - Free due to a confirmed customer report of orange and black particulate within the solution, embedded within the glass vial.

• United States - 18 April 2014 – Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalled one lot code of CUBICIN® (daptomycin for injection) 500mg due to the presence of particulate matter, reported via customer complaint and identified as glass particles, found in a single vial from this lot produced by a contract manufacturer.

• Canada - 18 April 2014 – Greenleaf Medicinals recalled one batch of Purple Kush marijuana for medical purposes. The recall was due to issues with the company’s production practices which were identified during an inspection by Health Canada and could have impacted the product.

• United States - 17 April 2014 – Hospira Inc. recalled seven lot codes of Propofol Injectable Emulsion 1% 200 mg / 20 mL (10 mg/mL) due to a glass defect located on the interior neck of the vial which was identified during a retain sample inspection where the glass vial contained visible embedded metal particulate.

• United States - 15 April 2014 – Natural Organics Inc. recalled a specific lot code of Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Mouthwash after they were notified by their contract manufacturer INTEGRIA Healthcare (Australia) Pty Ltd that this lot of Tea Tree Mouthwash had failed microbial contamination testing due to potential bacterial contamination. The bacterial contaminant, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, could pose a health risk to consumers.

• Canada - 14 April 2014 – Mercedes Benz recalled specific model years of Mercedes Benz C-Class because oxidation on the ground pin connector for the rear tail lamps may have caused dimming or loss of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn signal).


• Canada - 10 April 2014 – BMW recalled specific model years of BMW 5 Series, 3 Series, X5, X3, Z4, X6 and 1 Series vehicles because the housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurred, the engine would revert to “limp home mode” limiting available engine power.

• United States - 9 April 2014 – Nature’s Universe recalled all lots of old Thinogenics product (product sold prior to 6 February 2014, hereinafter the “Old Product”) to the user level after FDA analysis revealed that the Old Product contained undeclared sibutramine.

• United Kingdom - 9 April 2014 – Mercedes recalled specific VIN numbers of Mercedes Axor lorries because a problem with the cooling fan could have resulted in a vehicle fire.

• United States - 7 April 2014 – Honda (American Honda Motor Co) recalled a specific model year of Honda Odyssey vehicles because the shorting terminal, an electrical connector used to prevent air bag deployment before being installed into a vehicle, may have been damaged during assembly of the passenger-side side curtain air bag.

• United Kingdom - 4 April 2014 – Hyundai recalled specific VIN numbers of Hyundai Grandeur and Hyundai Sonata vehicles because road salt could accumulate on certain areas of the rear subframe and cause corrosion. This could cause the subframe to fail and result in the loss of control of the car.

• United States - 1 April 2014 – Nova Products Inc. recalled specific lot codes of African Black Ant, Black Ant, XZen Gold, ZXen Platinum, XZen 1200, XZone Gold, XZone 1200 and Mojo Risen at the retail level after FDA laboratory analysis determined that they contained undeclared amounts of sildenafil and tadalafil.

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