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Recall Review NewsletterDecember 2014

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US federal prosecutions; the new food safety enforcement tool?

Beginning in 2014 with the sentencing of two Colorado cantaloupe growers and continuing with guilty pleas from one of the US’ biggest egg producers, as well as the historic jury trial of the officers and executives of a former peanut-processing corporation, federal criminal law was put through its paces throughout the course of 2014, and all in the name of food safety. Food safety agencies, including the USDA and FDA, received unprecedented backing by the US Department of Justice, which resulted in a multitude of criminal prosecutions of food industry executives across multiple states. Long since tipped as the way forward by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the food industry as a food safety enforcement tool, the defense bar began warning food industry executives that they, too, could be charged with ‘no fault’ federal criminal misdemeanours if businesses shipped contaminated food with or without the executive’s personal knowledge or consent. Subsequently, the Colorado cantaloupe defendants each received six months of home confinement after pleading guilty to six of the ‘strict liability’ federal criminal misdemeanours solely on account of their product being distributed with the deadly pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes. The same fate awaits the egg producers who are still awaiting sentencing for ‘strict liability’ misdemeanours after the defendants salmonella-contaminated eggs were introduced into interstate commerce. Similarly, all five defendants from the peanut-processing corporation that produced salmonella-

laced peanut butter and peanut paste in 2008, which resulted in the nation’s biggest recall of such products in history, an estimated US$1 billion, and which tragically resulted in the deaths of nine of the more than 700 hundred victims, are likely to be sentenced in 2015. Two of the defendants pleaded guilty before trial under agreements that saw them testify for the government and criminal prosecutions against the remaining three executives, which concluded in September 2014, resulting in 97 federal felony counts between them, including conspiracy, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and falsification of lab results. As each felony carries a maximum of 5 to 10 years, there are enough convictions between the three to send each to federal prison for the rest of their lives. However, none is known to have any previous convictions and federal sentencing guidelines will come into play after a federal sentencing report is completed for each of the three. Other sectors within the US have also not avoided the court’s attentions in 2014. Fourteen people were arrested in mid-December in connection with a deadly 2012 outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to steroid injections from a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy. Two of the 14 arrested were the owners of the company, each of whom has been charged with second-degree murder and racketeering in connection with the 64 deaths that resulted from the outbreak. The 131-count indictment alleges that the employees were aware that they were producing medication in an unsafe and unsanitary manner, yet distributed it anyway. Attorney General Eric Holder said, ‘American consumers have a right to know that their medications are safe to use.’ Although the requisite knowledge standard of those involved with the meningitis outbreak differs from the ‘strict liability’ standard for those involved in a food-

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borne outbreak, the message is the same; regardless of industry, proactive measures with regard to quality control, safety and sanitisation should be implemented to ensure consumer health. Legal experts note that, not only are we seeing an escalation in criminal prosecutions of food-industry executives because of product safety failings, but that there is an increase in the resources that the government is devoting to prosecution and how aggressively it prosecutes a case. In the case of the peanut-processing corporation, the prosecution called 45 witnesses and the government indicted these individuals on 76 federal felony counts and went to trial on 71 of them. The charges carry prison sentences of up to 20 years apiece. Moreover, the government aggressively sought information from several law firms that formerly represented the corporation by issuing subpoenas and demanded that these attorneys be available for testimony at trial despite the attorneys claiming attorney-client privileges. The Department of Justice and the FDA have made US food safety a priority and both believe that one of the best ways to protect food safety is to criminally punish those who violate food safety laws and regulations, even if unknowingly doing so. Stuart Delery, Acting Associate Attorney General, said, ‘When those responsible for producing or supplying our food lie and cut corners ... they put all of us at risk. The Department of Justice will not hesitate to pursue any person whose criminal conduct risks the safety of Americans who have done nothing more than eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.’ Following the successful, high-profile prosecution of those involved in the contaminated cantaloupe and peanut butter cases, the food industry should be aware of this new means of regulation; regulation not by litigation but by criminal prosecution.

Americas

United States - 31 December 2014 – B. Robert’s Foods recalled a specific UPC code of approximately 4,474lb of Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market Chef’s Recipe Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, due to the undeclared presence of an egg allergen.

United States - 31 December 2014 – Whole Foods Market recalled specific UPL codes of cheese sold in Arizona, California and Hawaii that came from its supplier, Bleating Heart Cheese, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 31 December 2014 – Bleating Heart Cheese (BHC) updated the recall issued on 17 December 2014 to include all of its sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, water buffalo milk and cow’s milk cheese produced between specific dates due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 31 December 2014 – Campos Foods LLC recalled a specific production date of Rockin’ Roasted Roasted Chicken Drum & Thigh (With Back) Smoke Flavor Added and Rockin’ Roasted Roasted Chicken Quarters Smoke Flavor Added due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 30 December 2014 – Pink’s Ice Cream LLC recalled specific production dates of Black Sesame, Durian, Green Tea, Mango, Red Bean, Spicy Ginger, Taro and Thai Tea ice cream flavours due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 30 December 2014 – John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Chopped Walnuts and Pecan Cookie Pieces due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 30 December 2014 – J & B Sausage Co updated the recall issued on 27 December 2014 to include an additional 9,909lb of Cajun Hollar Brand Inc. Creole Style Boudin chicken product due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 29 December 2014 – Ten BC LLC recalled a specific lot number of Tommy’s Superfoods Santa Fe Rice due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 29 December 2014 – Great Feeling Foods LLC recalled specific UPC codes of various Groove Gluten-free Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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United States - 29 December 2014 – Merb’s Candies recalled specific sell-by dates of Merb’s Candies brand Bionic Apples and Double Dipped Apples due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 29 December 2014 – Jardine Foods Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of DL Jardine’s Texas Chili Bag O’Fixins Kit in white cloth bag, DLJ Texas Chili Works in brown and red cardboard box, and Shotgun Willie’s Texas Chili Seasoning in black and red cardboard box chilli mix products due to the undeclared presence of a peanut protein allergen.

United States - 29 December 2014 – American Roland Food Corp. recalled specific lot numbers of Roland(R) Bruschetta due to the possibility of glass in the product.

United States - 29 December 2014 – Hausman Foods LLC recalled specific production dates of approximately 38,400lb of beef and pork products due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 27 December 2014 – California Snack Foods recalled specific use-by dates of California Snack Foods brand caramel apples due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 27 December 2014 – J & B Sausage Co recalled specific production dates of approximately 45,904lb of Fully Cooked Chefs-In-A-Bag Chicken Taco Filling, HEB Fully Cooked Beef with Potatoes, Onion, Tomatoes and Peppers, as well as HEB Fully Cooked Carne Guisada Seasoned Beef in Gravy, due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 27 December 2014 – Garcia Foods Inc. recalled specific production dates of approximately 190,450lb of Hill Country Fare Chorizo pork products due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 27 December 2014 – HEB Meat Center recalled specific production dates of approximately 83,666lb of pork chorizo products due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 26 December 2014 – Adams Flavors, Foods & Ingredients recalled specific UPC codes of various cumin products due to the undeclared presence of peanut protein.

United States - 24 December 2014 – Happy Apples recalled specific use-by dates of Happy Apple brand caramel apples due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 23 December 2014 – DaBecca Natural Foods recalled a specific case code of approximately 3,450lb of DaBecca Sliced Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon as, despite being produced under inspection, the products were packaged and shipped with labels that did not bear the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) mark of inspection.

United States - 23 December 2014 – Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream Inc. recalled specific production dates of all Snoqualmie Ice Cream, Snoqualmie Gelato, Snoqualmie Custard, Snoqualmie Sorbet or Emerald & Spruce Ice Cream or Top Pot Hand Forged Ice Cream due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 22 December 2014 – Real Foods of Kent recalled specific best-before dates of 299 units of Tofu Pad Thai Bowl and 178 units of Thai Noodle Salad due to the presence of a shellfish allergen.

United States - 22 December 2014 – BMG Trading Inc. recalled a specific production date of approximately 26,108lb of pork products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

United States - 22 December 2014 – Abe’s Finest Meats recalled specific production dates of approximately 80,050lb of Cedar Creek Hickory Smoked Sliced Bacon products. The problem was discovered by Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection personnel during a label review. The product ingredient sodium nitrite is not declared on the product label.

United States - 19 December 2014 – Kkot Saem Sprouts Inc. recalled specific packing dates of Kkot Saem brand and Winter Blossom Bean Sprouts brand due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 19 December 2014 – Katadyn North America Foods LLC recalled specific best-before dates of 2,719lb of Alpineaire Spicy Sausage Pasta, as the label indicates that the product contains beef, but it is actually made of pork sausage.

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United States - 19 December 2014 – Reily Foods Company recalled specific UPC codes of Carroll Shelby brand and Wick Fowler brand chilli seasoning kits due to the undeclared presence of peanut and almond allergens.

United States - 19 December 2014 – Perfect Bar & Company recalled specific UPC codes of Perfect Bar Peanut Butter, Cranberry Crunch and Variety Pack flavour recipes due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 17 December 2014 – Zachary Confections Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Market Pantry Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 17 December 2014 – Bleating Heart Cheese (BHC) recalled specific identifying codes of Ewelicious Blue natural rind, aged 2 - 3 months; Fat Bottom Girl natural rind, aged 2 - 3 months, and Goldette Tommette natural rind, aged 2 - 3 months sheep’s milk and cow’s milk cheeses due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 11 December 2014 – Flat Creek Farm & Dairy recalled specific lots of various cheeses due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 11 December 2014 – Giant Eagle recalled specific sell-by dates of Giant Eagle Apple Pistachio Salad and Apple Pistachio Salad with Chicken, as the salads may contain fresh cut Gala red apples currently recalled by Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 10 December 2014 – Real Foods LLC recalled a specific sell-by date of approximately 308lb of 12.5oz clear plastic containers of Chef Salad with ham (water added) and Turkey due to the undeclared presence of an anchovy allergen.

United States - 10 December 2014 – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. recalled specific best-before dates of various fresh cut fruit containing Gala red apples grown in Pennsylvania products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 09 December 2014 – Whalen’s Horseradish Products Inc. recalled a specific sell-by date of Whalen’s Seafood & Burger Sauce due to the undeclared presence of an anchovy allergen.

United States - 09 December 2014 – Global Garlic Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of De Mi Pais Cuajada Fresca (Fresh Curd) 12oz and Cuajada Olanchana (Fresh Curd) 12oz products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 05 December 2014 – Safeway recalled a specific UPC code of Safeway Select French Salted Carmel (Fleur De Sel) Premium Ice Cream due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 04 December 2014 – Abdallah Candies recalled specific date codes of red and silver foil-wrapped Holiday Caramel Bites as one customer reported finding a peanut butter bite, wrapped in red foil, in a bag of holiday caramel bites.

United States - 02 December 2014 – Whole Foods Market recalled a specific best-before date of Tarte Aux Pommes due to the presence of an undeclared almond allergen.

United States - 01 December 2014 – House of Flavors Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Ciao Bella Dark Cocoa Sorbetto 14oz plastic containers due to the undeclared presence of a dairy allergen.

Australia and New Zealand

Australia - 30 December 2014 – Schweppes Australia P/L recalled specific best-before dates of Schweppes Indian Tonic Water due to non-compliant labelling.

Australia - 24 December 2014 – Metcash Food & Grocery Ltd. recalled specific Julian codes of Baker’s Oven Choc Lamingtons 4 Pack due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Australia - 24 December 2014 – Ontrack Pty Ltd recalled specific item codes of Candylishus Bubble Trouble Gum Balls 1.1kg, Candylishus Jelly Bean Club Beans 1.6kg, as well as Candylishus Lollypops 720g, as the round metal hinges that connect the metal handle to the plastic container may become loose and detach into the container.

Australia - 23 December 2014 – Coca-Cola Amatil Pty Ltd recalled specific best-before dates of Cascade Apple Isle Sparkling Juice 750ml due to a packaging fault which could result in the glass bottle bursting.

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Australia - 23 December 2014 – Quality Food World Pty Ltd recalled a specific best-before date of Pure Produce Company Honey Soy Artichoke dip due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia - 20 December 2014 – Mondo Doro Smallgoods recalled a specific use-by date of Mondo Doro Chorizo Hot and Mondo Doro Chorizo Mild due to possible salmonella contamination.

Australia - 11 December 2014 – Samuel’s Gorge Pty Ltd recalled specific sell-by dates of Sparkling Shiraz (bottled 750mm), as there is a possibility of a defect in the glass bottles in which the 2012 Comet Tail Sparkling Shiraz is bottled. The bottle may shatter as a result of this defect.

New Zealand - 04 December 2014 – Nice & Natural recalled a specific best-before date of Nice & Naturals Nutricious Balance 150g due to possible salmonella contamination.

Australia - 01 December 2014 – Tibaldi Australasia Pty Ltd. recalled specific use-by dates of ALDI Berg Strassburg and ALDI Berg Skinless Hotdogs due to microbial contamination.

Canada

Canada - 30 December 2014 – Northern Meat Service recalled a specific UPC code of Roland brand Bruschetta 340g due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

Canada - 29 December 2014 – Ontario Impex of Canada Inc recalled a specific UPC code of Vadilal brand Punjabi Tinda - Indian Baby Pumpkin 312g due to an elevated aerobic colony.

Canada - 24 December 2014 – CFIA recalled all best-before dates of all varieties of Happy Apple caramel apples due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada - 23 December 2014 – Arctic Meat & Sausage Ltd recalled specific best-before dates of various Arctic Meat & Sausage and Okanagan Falls brand Chorizo products due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.

Canada - 19 December 2014 – Wealth Dragon Trading Co. recalled a specific UPC code of WD. Happy Boy brand Sesame Cookies due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

Canada - 19 December 2014 – Nossack Gourmet Foods Ltd. recalled specific UPC codes of chicken sausage rolls due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 18 December 2014 – David Roberts Food Corporation recalled specific UPC codes of Classic SYSCO Compound Chocolate Chips and David Roberts Chocolate Flavored Chips due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.

Canada - 18 December 2014 – National Importers Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Patak’s Original brand Balti Curry Sauce (canned), Madras Curry Sauce (canned) and Vindaloo Curry Sauce (canned) due to the undeclared presence of a mustard allergen.

Canada - 17 December 2014 – Boulangerie Coop du Royaume recalled specific UPC codes of Boulangerie du Royaume Pain blé sans gras sans sucre ajoutés due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 17 December 2014 – 9013-2382 Québec Inc. recalled specific best-before dates of various Distribution SL brand chicken products due to possible salmonella contamination.

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Canada - 17 December 2014 – Sei Ying Trading Company Ltd. recalled various amounts of 1kg Peanut Powder (no brand name) imported by 1624 West 75th Avenue, Vancouver, due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 15 December 2014 – Wonder Berry North America Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Meaoboe brand Cookies Belarusian Honey Deluxe, and various Kawka Muhymka brand oat and cereal flakes products due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 16 December 2014 – Franz Roessl Holdings Limited recalled specific UPC codes of Franz’s Smoked Black Bean & Salsa Sausage and Franz’s Gold Medal Kolbossa ready-to-eat meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada - 16 December 2014 – Shoppers Drug Mart recalled specific UPC codes of From Our Chefs brand Traditional Beef Sirloin Roast, Chinese BBQ Style Pork Sirloin Roast, and Chicken Breast Roast Stuffed with Italian Sausage & Apple, Wrapped in Bacon, due to possible improper refrigeration.

Canada - 15 December 2014 – Seoul Trading Corp recalled a specific UPC code of (Korean Characters Only) Ottogi Hash Curry (Hice Curry) due to the undeclared presence of milk and mustard allergens.

Canada - 12 December 2014 – SA Sausages recalled specific best-before dates of Serengeti Trading Chilli Bites and Serengeti Trading Traditional Droewors due to the undeclared presence of mustard and sulphites allergens.

Canada - 12 December 2014 – Chocolat Harmonie Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Orientale 70% Dark Chocolate Fondue and Orientale 70% Dark Chocolate Fondue with Roasted Almonds due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 11 December 2014 – Nationwide Natural Foods recalled specific UPC codes of Mayacamas brand mixes due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 11 December 2014 – Tree of Life Canada recalled specific UPC codes of Mayacamas brand mixes due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 11 December 2014 – Star Marketing recalled specific UPC codes of various Mayacamas brand mixes due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 11 December 2014 – Sei Ying Trading Company Ltd. recalled specific best-before dates of various beverage powders due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 05 December 2014 – Macau Honghong recalled specific UPC codes of Macau Honghong Rice Cracker, Almond Cracker and Salted Almond Cracker due to the undeclared presence of sesame and almond allergens.

Canada - 01 December 2014 – Cargill Meat Solutions recalled specific UPC codes of various Your Fresh Market brand ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Europe

Germany - 31 December 2014 – Corsica Gastronomia recalled a specific lot number of Figue Pignon fig jam with pine nuts 250g due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

France - 31 December 2014 – Charcupac Les Provinces recalled a specific barcode of Tony Time brand Two Cheese Beef Burgers due to a labelling issue and the subsequent undeclared presence of celery.

Germany - 29 December 2014 – Ark Natural Products GmbH recalled a specific durability date of Nussmalz rice malt in a glass jar due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

France - 26 December 2014 – Holle recalled specific lot numbers of Millet Porridge Apple-Pear Organic 250g due to the presence of high levels of tropane alkaloids.

Netherlands - 23 December 2014 – Albert Heijn recalled a specific expiration date of Albert Heijn Sockeye Salmon due to a labelling issue and the subsequent incorrect expiration date on the packaging.

Germany - 23 December 2014 – Flemish biscuit factory GmbH, Kempen recalled specific best-before dates of Amidala (chocolate with wafer and hazelnut) 200g due to possible salmonella contamination.

France - 22 December 2014 – Bio Casino recalled a specific best-before date of Muesli Crunch Nature 500g due to the presence of Ochratoxin A with a higher content of the regulatory threshold.

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United Kingdom - 19 December 2014 – Lazenbys Gourmet Sausage recalled a specific use-by date of The Black Farmer Premium Pork Sausage due to contamination with small pieces of metal.

France - 19 December 2014 – Carrefour recalled specific best-before dates of canned lentils due to the undeclared presence of a cereal allergen.

Ireland - 18 December 2014 – Aldi recalled a specific best-before date of Aldi Country Fresh Chicken & Bacon Sandwich Filler (Chicken in Mayonnaise with Bacon) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Germany - 18 December 2014 – Alnatura GmbH recalled a specific best-before date of Alnatura Millet porridge with rice due to the detection of tropane alkaloids.

Germany - 18 December 2014 – Messrs. Nuber fish Vertrieb GbR recalled specific best-before dates of Organic brook trout, smoked, filleted, vacuum packed; Bio-smoke trout fillet vacuumed; and Bio-smoked salmon, sliced ready to serve, vacuumed, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United Kingdom - 12 December 2014 – Holle Baby Food GmbH Serviceburo recalled specific batches of Holle brand and Lebenswert brand baby foods due to the presence of atropine and scopolamine chemicals.

Denmark - 12 December 2014 – Helsam A/S recalled specific lot numbers of Organic baby food with millet and apple-pear and Organic Millet Porridge from Holle due to the high content of the tropane alkaloids, atropine and scopolamine.

Ireland - 12 December 2014 – Holle Baby Food GmbH Serviceburo recalled specific batches of Holle brand and Lebenswert brand baby foods due to the presence of atropine and scopolamine chemicals.

Germany - 10 December 2014 – Meat Processing Kinnius recalled specific lot numbers of Kinnius cabbage sausage due to foreign matter contamination (plastic particles).

Germany - 09 December 2014 – PTC Germany GmbH recalled a specific use-by date of Snapper Fillets 170g - 230g due to possible algal toxins (ciguatera toxins) contamination.

Denmark - 08 December 2014 – Dencon Foods A/S recalled specific expiration dates of frozen ham skewers with onions and bacon due to possible salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom - 03 December 2014 – GoNutrition recalled a specific best-before date of GoFood Liquid Egg Whites due to possible salmonella contamination.

Germany - 03 December 2014 – Maggi GmbH recalled a specific use-by date of Maggi brand Clear Vegetable Broth in glass jar due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

France - 03 December 2014 – Isigny Sainte-Mère Coopérative recalled a specific durability date of Camembert Calvados cheese 250g due to possible salmonella contamination.

Automotive & Pharmaceutical recalls

United States - 23 December 2014 – Hospira, Inc. recalled ten lots of MitoXANTRONE (both human and veterinary) due to confirmed sub-potency and elevated impurity levels.

Australia - 23 December 2014 – Honda Australia Pty Ltd recalled specific VIN numbers of Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Civic and Honda Jazz vehicles, as there is a potential concern with the propellant wafers contained within the passenger side front airbag inflator.

Australia - 22 December 2014 – Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd recalled a specific model year of Volkswagen Crafter vehicles as the earth ring of the damper weight on the propshaft can loosen on Crafter vehicles of a limited production period.

United States - 19 December 2014 – Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc. recalled one lot of SLIM-K Capsules, as the firm was informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a sample of SLIM-K collected and tested

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by the FDA was found to contain Sibutramine, desmethylsibutramine, and Phenolphthalein. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was withdrawn from the US market in October 2010 (due to increased risk of seizures, heart attacks, arrhythmia and strokes). Phenolphthalein is an ingredient previously used in over the counter laxatives, although due to concerns of carcinogenicity, it is not currently approved for marketing in the United States. These undeclared ingredients make this product an unapproved new drug, for which safety and efficacy have not been established.

United States - 19 December 2014 – Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc. recalled one lot of B-Lipo Capsules, as the firm was informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a sample of B-Lipo collected and tested by the FDA was found to contain Lorcaserin, a controlled substance used for weight loss.

Australia – 18 December 2014 – Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd recalled a specific batch number of Jurnista 16mg tablets due to the packaging not being fitted with the tamper evident seals.

Australia – 17 December 2014 – Vital Health Foods Australia Pty Ltd recalled a specific batch number of Vital Saw Palmetto 4600 tablets due to possible leaking capsules.

Australia - 17 December 2014 – Tata Motors Limited recalled a specific model year of MY 13 and MY 14 Tata Xenon vehicles, as sections of pipe delivering brake fluid from the Hydraulic Brake Control Modulator to the left-hand and right-hand front brake calipers can fracture, resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Australia - 15 December 2014 – Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd recalled a specific expiration date of Cartia Low Dose Aspirin 100mg tablet blister 7’s pack due to possible incorrect expiry date on packaging.

Australia - 12 December 2014 – Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler Group recalled a specific model year of Dodge Ram 3500 and Dodge Ram 2500 vehicles, as some of the diesel fuel heater electrical connectors in the above vehicles may overheat and cause a fuel leak.

Australia - 12 December 2014 – Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler Group recalled a specific model year of Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles, as the Occupant Resistant Control (ORC) module of the vehicles may develop an internal fault. A coating on the ORC module printed circuit boards may have been improperly applied during the manufacturing process. If the coating was applied incorrectly, lead salts may form and cause a resistive short across the ORC module printed circuit board.

United States - 11 December 2014 – Baxter recalled a specific expiration date of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 100mL due to the presence of particulate matter.

Australia - 11 December 2014 – Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd recalled a specific model year of Volkswagen Polo vehicles as, on all affected vehicles, faulty signals can be generated in the airbag control unit due to a fault in the production of an internal acceleration sensor.

Australia - 09 December 2014 – Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd recalled specific VIN ranges of Hyundai i30 (FD) vehicles, as the universal joint bolt on the steering column had been incorrectly tightened.

Australia - 09 December 2014 – Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited recalled specific model years of Ford 1.0L EcoSport vehicles, as the fuel tube and fuel vapour tube do not have adequate corrosion-resistant protective coating.

Australia - 08 December 2014 – Recaro Automotive Ltd recalled specific part numbers of Recaro Pole Position SPG (FIA) and Recaro Furious SPG (FIA) Racing Seats as, during internal crash tests of the seat systems, it was found that set-up cracks can occur in the seat shell in the area of the front fixation to the steel adapter connecting the seat with the vehicle floor. These are after-market seats intended for use in motorsports cars used on race tracks.

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Canada - 03 December 2014 – Thomas Built recalled specific model years of Thomas Built Minotour School Buses due to a possible defect on an unsecured fuel tank strap, which could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, potentially causing a fuel leak.

Canada - 03 December 2014 – Triumph recalled specific model years of Triumph Tiger Explorer and Tiger Explorer XC motorcycles due to the possible installation of an undersized side stand pivot bolt during assembly.

Canada - 03 December 2014 – Ford recalled a specific model year of Ford Mustang vehicles due to a possible defect with the fuel pressure sensor.

Canada - 03 December 2014 – Daimler Trucks recalled a specific model year of Freightliner makes of Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD and 122SD vehicles, as well as Western Star makes of 4900 and 4700 vehicles, as the brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated, which could lead to brake drag and possibly cause brake overheating.

Canada - 03 December 2014 – Mercedes-Benz recalled specific model years of Mercedes-Benz E Class, Sprinter and GLK Class vehicles due to a possible defect on the timing chain tensioner gasket.

Australia - 03 December 2014 – The Therapeutic Goods Administration recalled all doses of Meningetic meningococcal Serogroup C Conjugate vaccine suspension for injection – single dose syringe, due to the potential for particulate contamination.

Australia - 03 December 2014 – Chrysler Australia Ltd Pty as Fiat Chrysler Group recalled specific date models of Jeep Wrangler vehicles, as water may travel along the heated power mirror wiring harness and into the heated power mirror electrical connector. This can cause corrosion inside the heated mirror connector and the formation of a resistive bridge between the power and ground electrical terminals.

Australia - 02 December 2014 – Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited recalled specific build date ranges of Ford Ecosport vehicles, as the curtain airbag, seat belt pre-tensioner and side impact sensor circuits have been incorrectly orientated in the main wiring harness.

Australia - 02 December 2014 – Nissan Motor Co (Australia) Pty Ltd recalled specific VIN ranges of Nissan C12 Pulsar, Y62 Patrol, F15 Juke and T32 X-Trail vehicles. The fuel pressure sensor of some vehicles may be insufficiently tightened to the fuel rail, and may loosen gradually due to heat and vibration of the engine. In some cases, fuel leakage may occur between the fuel pressure sensor and the fuel rail.

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