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Recall Review NewsletterJanuary 2015

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2014 US Meat and Poultry recalls summarised

On 16 January the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a summary of the meat and poultry products recalled in the US in 2014. The number of recalls has generally increased over the past decade; despite Class I recalls still making up the majority, Class II and even Class III recalls have steadily been increasing. Of the 94 recalls, totalling some 18,675,102 lb of products, 63 Class I recalls accounted for 14,261,888 lb as a result of lack of inspection, metal fragment contamination and temperature abuse in the distribution chain to name but a few. Undeclared allergens were the leading cause of recalls (43 cases) in 2014 while STEC, Listeria monocytogenes and salmonella accounted for 16 recalls. A further breakdown of the recall data by species; poultry (including egg products) was the most frequently recalled product followed by pork and then beef. To access the USDA’s Summary of 2014 Recall Cases, please click here.

US$205 million seizure of smuggled rice in China

Over 210,000 tons of smuggled rice worth 1.26 billion yuan (US$205 million) was seized in China in 2014 according to recent reports by customs official Zhu Feng of the anti-smuggling bureau of General Administration of Customs (GAC). Zhu said some 467 cases linked to rice in 2014 were investigated as a result of a local initiative against the smuggling of agricultural products. The campaign, dubbed ‘Green Wind’, targeted predominantly grains, frozen meat products, sugar, cotton and cooking oil. He said, however, that the total value of smuggled goods

recovered during the campaign was a staggering 44.9 billion yuan, which is up 96 percent from the previous year. Zhu stated that these illegal activities evaded taxation, damaged the Chinese agricultural industry and also posed serious food safety hazards due to non-existent controls, inspections and quarantine checks and unsanitary transportation methods. The smuggling of agricultural products into China is soaring because of the nation’s rising cost of food, according to the GAC. Wang Hua, a spokeswoman for the GAC, said “Huge price differences between China and some foreign countries, such as some African and Southeast Asian countries, and the improved production capacity and the low cost of labour in those countries, have mainly contributed to the sharp rise in smuggling”. China has been racked by a series of high-profile food safety scandals over the last couple of years which has deeply undermined public trust in food safety and can ill-afford yet more dubious food items from making their way into open markets.

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Campylobacteriosis still the most commonly reported foodborne illness in the EU

On 28 January, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) stated that campylobacteriosis infections reported in humans have now stabilised for the first time in several years after an increasing trend; one of the key findings of the European Union Summary Report on Trends and Sources of Zoonoses, Zoonotic Agents and Food-borne Outbreaks in 2013. The 2013 figures are back to similar levels first reported in 2012, although with 214,779 cases, campylobacteriosis still remains the most commonly reported foodborne illness in the EU since 2005. But just as the case count for campylobacteriosis seems to have stabilised, listeriosis cases have increased by 8.6 percent between 2012 and 2013 and have steadily been increasing over the past five years. What is notable in this instance is that despite the number of listeriosis cases being relatively low at 1,763, comparatively speaking the infections tend to be more severe with higher death rates than those for any of the other foodborne illnesses. Mike Catchpole, Chief Scientist at ECDC, stated that ‘The rise of reported invasive listeriosis cases is of great concern as the infection is acquired mostly from ready-to-eat food and it may lead to death, particularly among the increasing population of elderly people and patients with weakened immunity in Europe’.To continue reading and to access The EU summary report, please click here.

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Americas

United States - 30 January 2015 – Morrison Meat Packers recalled various production dates of approximately 70,077lb of El Toro and Vida Latina cooked pork products due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 30 January 2015 – Sole Grano, LLC recalled specific lot numbers of Fairway – Like No Other Market Organic Cranberry Low Fat Granola due to the undeclared presence of almond and wheat allergens.

United States - 30 January 2015 – Hamchorom, Inc. recalled specific sell-by dates of HAITAI Tayo Crackers and HAITAI Gyeran Crackers due to the undeclared presence of milk and egg allergens.

United States - 30 January 2015 – Project Healthy Living, Inc. recalled all packages of Premium Protein powder in chocolate and vanilla blends due to possible Staphylococcus enterotoxin contamination.

United States - 30 January 2015 – Flowers Foods Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Market Basket Fork Split 6 count Original English Muffins due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

United States - 30 January 2015 – Clemens Food Group recalled a specific lot code of approximately 42lb of uncooked Hatfield Smokey Chipotle Dry Rub Seasoned St. Louis Style Ribs due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 30 January 2015 – Hawkins, Inc. recalled specific packaging codes of approximately 529lb of pork products that were not presented at the US point of entry for inspection.

United States - 30 January 2015 – The Stone Mountain Pecan Company recalled 540 packages of Pecanettes due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 30 January 2015 – Great Lakes Smoked Meats recalled specific sell-by dates of approximately 2,863lb of Smokehouse Deli Karpatskaya smoked cooked salami which may have experienced temperature abuse and may contain Clostridium perfringens.

United States - 29 January 2015 – Spiceco Inc. recalled a specific lot number of Pride of Szeged Hungarian Paprika due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 29 January 2015 – Aleias Gluten Free Foods, LLC recalled specific UPC codes of Aleias 8oz Parmesan Croutons and Classic Croutons due to the undeclared presence of a peanut protein.

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United States - 29 January 2015 – Freeland Foods, Inc. updated the recall issued on 22 January 2015 for a specific UPC code of Go Raw Organic Sunflower Seed due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 29 January 2015 – Korean Farm, Inc. recalled specific production dates of approximately 14,610lb of Ginseng Chicken Stew products produced in the Republic of Korea that were not presented at the US point of entry for inspection.

United States - 28 January 2015 – Arcadia Trading Inc. recalled all packages of Red Thread Fish due to the contents not being eviscerated.

United States - 28 January 2015 – Washington Beef LLC recalled a specific production date of 1,620lb of boneless beef trim product due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

United States - 27 January 2015 – Lime Green Grocer, Inc. recalled specific expiration dates of 783 individually wrapped Thai Delight Burritos due to the undeclared presence of a soy allergen.

United States - 26 January 2015 – Oscar’s Hickory House Inc. recalled a specific establishment number of Oscar’s Smoke House brand Rabbit Sausage with White Wine (veal and pork added); Elk Sausage with Apples, Pears and Port Wine (beef and pork added); as well as Hickory Smoked Duck Sausage with Apple Jack Brandy (pork and beef added) due to the presence of soy, milk, wheat and sulphite allergens.

United States - 26 January 2015 – PROBAR LLC recalled specific expiration dates of Frosted Peanut Butter PROBAR Base due to the possible presence of an undeclared milk allergen.

United States - 16 January 2015 – REO Spice & Seasoning, Inc. recalled specific lot numbers of

REO Country Style Chili Seasoning packages due to one ingredient purchased from a supplier containing an undeclared peanut protein allergen.

United States - 23 January 2015 – Korean Food Co. recalled specific UPC codes of Mak kimchi in 32oz and half-gallon glass jars due to the possible presence of an undeclared shellfish (shrimp) allergen.

United States - 23 January 2015 – Prime Cut Meats recalled a specific establishment number of approximately 17,700lb of Prime Poultry Chicken Breast Fritters due to the undeclared presence of an egg allergen.

United States - 23 January 2015 – Aspen Foods Div. of Koch Foods Inc. recalled a specific package date of approximately 1,140lb of Market Day Teriyaki Flavored ChicNSteakes due to the undeclared presence of wheat and soy allergens.

United States - 22 January 2015 – Freeland Foods Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Go Raw Organic Spicy Seed Mix due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 21 January 2015 – Gonnella Baking Co. recalled specific product codes of packages of Jewel brand Gourmet Sandwich Rolls and packages of Gonnella brand Sub Buns due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.

United States - 21 January 2015 – House of Bricks Realty Inc. recalled a specific enjoy-by date of approximately 130lb of Les Trois Petits Cochons Rillettes De Pork French pork rillettes as they were not presented at the US point of entry for inspection by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

United States - 21 January 2015 – Holiday Foods recalled specific case codes of approximately 1,819lb of various beef, chicken and pork products due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 17 January 2015 – Sentry Food Solutions recalled specific packaging codes of Sabor Latino Pepper Steak, Sabor Latino Beef & Potato Stew, Sabor Latino Chicken Fricassee, as well as Sabor Latino Beef Picadillo, due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

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United States - 17 January 2015 – Kalle USA recalled specific packaging codes of Scan Pork Dp-941 Natural Dehydrated Pork Stock/National Dehydrated Pork Broth, Scan Pork Dp-1075 Natural Dehydrated Pork Stock Hot Setting, as well as Scan Pork Fi-805 Fresh Injection Pork Protein products, as the products were not presented at the US point of entry for inspection.

United States - 17 January 2015 – La Guadalupana Wholesale Inc. recalled a specific establishment number of La Guadalupana Chicken Tamales as the product was produced without a fully implemented Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan for a Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) programme.

United States - 17 January 2015 – Food Club Corp recalled specific sell-by dates of Covap Jamón De Bellota 100% Iberico Bone in Dry Cured Acorn Fed Iberico Pork Ham, and Covap Jamón De Bellota Dry Cured Acorn Fed Iberico Sliced Ham products as the products were not presented at the US point of entry for inspection.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Aron Streit, Inc. recalled a specific bag code of Streit’s Dark Chocolate Coins due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Tarrier Foods Corporation recalled a specific lot number of Chopped Twix due to the undeclared presence of peanut and egg allergens.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Northern Tier Bakery LLC recalled specific distributed and sold between dates of Twix Bismarck doughnuts due to the possible presence of an undeclared peanut allergen in the Twix topping, which was sourced from a third party.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Queseria Bendita LLC recalled specific lot numbers of Panela, Queso Fresco, Requeson, Sour Cream/Crema Agria and Cotija Cheese brand Fresh Cheeses and Sour Cream due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 16 January 2015 – B&M Inc. recalled specific best-before dates of Target Archer Farms brand Ground Cumin and The Fresh Market brand Dark Chili Powder due to the possible undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 16 January 2015 – B&M Inc. recalled a specific best-before date of Harris Teeter, HT Traders brand Blue Cheese Jalapeno Seasoning due to the possible undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Kabob’s Acquisition Inc. recalled specific establishment numbers of Kabob’s Chipotle Steak Churrasco 1053, Kabob’s Latin Inspired Chicken and Cheese in Pastry 7172, Kabob’s White Chicken Meat for Tandoori (Made in USA) 2415, as well as Kabob’s Beef Pastelitos 7159, due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Buffalo Provisions Company recalled specific sell-by dates of Brooklyn Cured Chicken Chorizo, La Centro Americana Chorizo Salvadoreno, El Casero Longaniza, El Casero Chorizo Poblano, El Casero Spanish Chorizo, El Casero Chorizo Ecuadoriano, El Casero Chorizo Colombian, La Centro Americana Colombian Chorizo Hondureno, El Casero Chorizo Jalapeno, and La Centro Americana Chorizo Picante Mexican Sausage due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Heywood’s Provision Company recalled a specific establishment number of Heywood’s Provision Company Tasso due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 15 January 2015 – Garden Lites® - The Delicious Vegetable Company™ recalled specific expiration dates of Garden Lites Kale & Quinoa Soufflé, Garden Lites Southwestern Soufflé, Garden Lites Veggie Chili & Cornbread Melt, Garden Lites Kale & Brown Rice Veggie Bites, as well as Classic Cooking Kale and Quinoa Veggie Cakes, due to the possible undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 15 January 2015 – Franklin Farms recalled specific UPC codes of the Franklin Farms Chili-Bean Veggiburger due to the possible undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 14 January 2015 – NAC Foods Co. recalled a specific expiration date of Mimi’s Products Ground Cumin 1oz, Mimi’s Products Ground Cumin 9oz, and Rosa Maria Ground Cumin 6oz due to the possible undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

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United States - 14 January 2015 – Gilster-Mary Lee recalled a specific best-before date of Market Pantry Honey and Oat Mixers Ready to Eat Cereal due to the possible presence of an undeclared almond allergen.

United States - 14 January 2015 – Agri Star Meat & Poultry recalled a specific establishment number of Aaron’s Best Gluten Free Beef Franks Hot & Spicy Chipotle due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 14 January 2015 – J & G Foods Inc recalled a specific use or freeze-by date of Wegman’s Organic 93% Lean/7% Fat Grass-Fed Ground Beef, as well as Wegman’s Organic 93% Lean/7% Fat Grass-Fed Ground Beef, due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).

United States - 13 January 2015 – Condies Foods recalled specific use-by dates of Condies brand Bold and Zesty Salsa and Dr. J’s brand Mild and Medium salsas due to the possible undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 13 January 2015 – H-E-B recalled a specific best-before date of H-E-B Homestyle White Corn Tortillas 12 count and 30 count due to the possible presence of a foreign material.

United States - 12 January 2015 – Whole Foods Market recalled a specific sell-by date of Salted Caramel Crispies due to the undeclared presence of an almond allergen.

United States - 12 January 2015 – Spice N’ More Corp. recalled specific UPC codes of Casablanca, Salma, Spice Class, La Mina, Leader Meret, All Island Spice, Key Food and H-Harvest cumin powders due to the possible undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 12 January 2015 – Zenobia Company LLC. recalled specific UPC codes of My Spice Sage Cumin Ground in 1oz, 4oz, 4.9oz, 16oz and 50lb packages due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 12 January 2015 – La Flor Products Co. recalled specific UPC codes of La Flor-Ground Cumin in 2oz square glass jar, 6oz clear round plastic jar and 5lb large plastic jar due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 12 January 2015 – US Foods recalled a specific establishment number of Beef Cut Strips for Fajita due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 9 January 2015 – Ohio City Foods recalled a specific UPC code of Ohio City Pasta brand Four Cheese Ravioli and Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli due to the undeclared presence of a shellfish allergen.

United States - 9 January 2015 – MorningStar Farms recalled specific use-by dates of MorningStar Farms brand Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers due to the undeclared presence of peanut and tree nut allergens.

United States - 9 January 2015 – Taj Ethnic Gourmet® recalled specific best-before dates of Taj Ethnic Gourmet® brand Bombay Curry Simmer Sauce, Calcutta Masala Simmer Sauce and Punjab Saag Spinach Sauce due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 9 January 2015 – Con Yeager Spice Company recalled multiple sized packages under multiple brand names of ground cumin and multiple seasoning blends containing ground cumin due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 9 January 2015 – Whole Foods Market recalled specific sell-by dates of Cookie Platter Small, Cookie Platter Medium and Cookie Platter Large due to the undeclared presence of peanut and tree nut allergens.

United States - 9 January 2015 – Shirk Meats recalled a specific establishment number of Smoked Pork Andouille Sausage due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 8 January 2015 – The Daniel Weaver Company recalled a specific establishment number of Yörük brand Halal Beef Soujouk Dried Beef Sausage and Yörük brand Halal Beef Parmak Soujouk Dried Beef Sausage due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 8 January 2015 – Unibright Foods, Inc. recalled specific package ID Numbers of Mishima Sukiyaki Beef and Mishima Gingered Pork due to foreign matter contamination.

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United States - 8 January 2015 – Winn-Dixie recalled all 7oz single-serve pies labelled Winn-Dixie Sour Cream Lemon Pie due to mislabelling.

United States - 8 January 2015 – The Santa Barbara Smokehouse Inc. recalled specific batch numbers of Cambridge House brand Private Reserve, Mild, Mild 4oz, Royal, Royal 4oz, Royal Pastrami, Royal Lemon and Dill, Royal Prime Tenderloin, Mild Lemon Pepper, Balmoral, Balmoral 4oz, Gravadlax and Mild Citron Vodka, as well as Coastal Harbor brand Oak, Oak Beech, Beech, Oak Beech Pastrami, 1lb Trimmings, and Nova due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Santa Barbara Smokehouse Balmoral, Harbor Point Atlantic, Harbor Point Scottish Style, Gelsons Market Cambridge House Private Reserve, Fresh & Easy Atlantic Smoked Salmon 4oz, Fresh & Easy Scottish Smoked Atlantic Salmon 4oz, Fresh & Easy Smoked Salmon Trimmings 4oz, Channel Island Atlantic, Local Abundance 4oz, Local Abundance Norwegian, Local Abundance unsliced and Gordon Foods Private Reserve Wild were also recalled for the same reason.

United States - 7 January 2015 – Fresh Food Manufacturing recalled specific sell-by dates of Giant Eagle Market District Firehouse Chili with Beans, Chili with Beans, and Market District Firehouse Chili with Beans due to misbranding and the subsequent undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United States - 7 January 2015 – Jinon Corporation dba Nijiya Market recalled approximately 359lb of frozen boneless beef Tender Loin, Chuck Roll, Ribeye, Strip Loin, Brisket, Chuck Short Ribs, Inside, Outside, Short Ribs, Top Sirloin Butt, Clod, Knuckle, Short Plate and Shank sold under the Nijiya Market label and produced in Japan, as these products were not presented at the US point of entry for inspection

United States - 5 January 2015 – Eillien’s Candies Inc recalled specific best-before dates of Eillien’s Walnut Pieces, Blain’s Farm and Fleet Walnut Pieces, Mill’s Fleet Farm Walnut Pieces, Piggly Wiggly Walnut Pieces, Rural Kind Walnut pieces and Trig’s Walnut Pieces due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 2 January 2015 – AMD Imports Inc. recalled a specific package code of Australian Lamb products as these were not presented at the US point of entry for inspection.

United States - 2 January 2015 – Full Tilt Ice Cream recalled specific production dates of Full Tilt Ice

Cream 16oz, 1.5 gallon and 3 gallon containers due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 2 January 2015 – Zilks Foods LLC recalled specific use-by dates of Zilks brand Bacon Hummus, Balsamic & Garlic Hummus, Hatch Green Chile Hummus, Jalapeno & Cilantro Hummus, Original Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, and Spinach & Artichoke Hummus due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

Australia and New Zealand Australia - 27 January 2015 – Update: Woolworths Limited updated its recall of a specific best-before date of Homebrand Sliced Black Olives 430g due possible foreign matter contamination (glass) to include all best-before dates.

Australia - 13 January 2015 – Woolworths Limited recalled a specific best-before date of Homebrand Sliced Black Olives 430g due possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

New Zealand - 13 January 2015 – Woolworths Limited recalled a specific best-before date of Homebrand Sliced Black Olives 430g due possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

Australia - 2 January 2015 – Schweppes Australia recalled specific best-before dates of Schweppes Indian Tonic Water due to a labelling issue and the subsequent undeclared presence of quinine.

Australia - 2 January 2015 – Metcash Food & Grocery Pty Ltd recalled specific Julian codes of IGA Baker’s Oven Choc Lamingtons 4 Pack due possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Canada

Canada - 28 January 2015 – Caaveri Enterprises Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of MD Sinhalese Pickle due to the undeclared presence of a mustard allergen.

Canada - 28 January 2015 – Update: Ecomax Nutrition updated their recall issued on 15 January 2015 to include additional product information.

Canada - 23 January 2015 – Atlantic Sprout Farm Ltd recalled specific best-before dates of Atlantic Sprout Farm brand of Chinese Mung Bean Sprouts 325g, 454g, 5kg and 30lb due to faecal coliforms (A

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facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped, gram-negative, non-sporulating bacterium).

Canada - 21 January 2015 – Brome Lake Ducks Ltd recalled a specific lot number of Canards du Lac Brome Ltée brand Canada Whole Duck Frozen 14kg due to an unspecified reason.

Canada - 21 January 2015 – Omega Food Importers Co. Ltd. recalled specific UPC codes of Olza Prince Polo Nuts Covered Wafer and Olza Prince Polo Choc. Covered Wafer due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 19 January 2015 – CFIA recalled a specific UPC code of Mann’s Mediterranean Style Snap Pea Sensations due to the undeclared presence of wheat, mustard, soy and sesame seed allergens.

Canada - 18 January 2015 – Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd recalled a specific UPC code of Rader Farms brand Fresh Start Smoothie Blend due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada - 15 January 2015 – Black Cat Confections recalled specific UPC codes of various flavours of Black Cat Confections Organic Scottish Oatcakes due to the undeclared presence of a gluten allergen.

Canada - 15 January 2015 – Ecomax Nutrition recalled a specific best-before date of Go Raw brand Organic Spicy Seed Mix 454g due to possible salmonella contamination.

Canada - 14 January 2015 – M & M Twins Limited recalled a specific UPC code of MD Mature Jak Curry due to the presence of an undeclared mustard allergen.

Canada - 12 January 2015 – Uncle T Food Ltd. recalled specific UPC codes of Wei Hsin Satay Sauce Spice Snacks, various Wei Hsin Dried Bean Curd products, as well as various Yu Hsiang Dried Bean Curd products due to non-permitted colourants.

Canada - 9 January 2015 – Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory recalled specific sold-from dates of unlabelled Classic M&M Caramel Apples, Classic Almond Caramel Apples and Original Caramel Apples due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada - 9 January 2015 – Kellogg’s Canada Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger due to the presence of an undeclared peanut allergen.

Canada - 9 January 2015 – Update: Beauvais Ltee., Courchesne Larose, Coosemans Montreal Inc. updated a previous recall of a specific production date of Big B brand Granny Smith Apples and Gala Apples, and Granny’s Best brand Granny Smith Apples due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination to include additional information.

Canada - 8 January 2015 – Uncle T Food Ltd. recalled a specific UPC code of Trung Nguyen G7 brand Black Instant Coffee 2-in-1 due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 8 January 2015 – AGT Clic Foods Inc. recalled specific lot numbers of Clic Royal brand Couscous Spices (Mild) and Couscous Spices (Hot) due to the undeclared presence of a sesame seed allergen.

Canada - 8 January 2015 – Canda Six Fortune Enterprise Co. Ltd. recalled specific expiration dates of Te Chang Food brand Bean Curd - Black Pepper; Bean Curd - Artificial Beef Flavor; Towfu Cake; Satay Sauce Bean Curd; Bean Curd - Soy Sauce Flavor; and Bean Curd - Mushroom Flavor due to non-permitted colourants.

Canada - 8 January 2015 – Everyday Superfoods Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Omega Mango brand Yogurt Topping - Mangoes and Cranberries due to insect infestation.

Canada - 8 January 2015 – Update: Beauvais Ltee., Courchesne Larose, Coosemans Montreal Inc. updated a previous recall of a specific production date of Big B brand Granny Smith Apples and Gala Apples and Granny’s Best brand Granny Smith Apples due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination to include additional information.

Canada - 7 January 2015 – Taste Culinary Solutions Inc. recalled a specific UPC code of Umi’s Kitchen brand Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce 450ml due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

Canada - 7 January 2015 – Élevages Périgord (1993), Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Palme d’Or brand Pate with Foie Gras 90g, Duck Cretonnade 90g, and Duck Rillettes 90g due to container integrity issues.

Canada - 7 January 2015 – Update: Beauvais Ltee., Courchesne Larose, Coosemans Montreal Inc. updated a previous recall of a specific production date of Big B brand Granny Smith Apples and Gala

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Apples and Granny’s Best brand Granny Smith Apples due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination to include additional information.

Canada - 2 January 2015 – Les Plats du Chef Inc. recalled a specific best-before date of Cuisine Adventures brand Mini Sausages 1.2kg due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Europe Germany - 29 January 2015 – Famila Neumünster recalled specific boxes of eggs due an expired expiration date.

United Kingdom - 28 January 2015 – Azalea Foods Ltd. recalled various batch codes of frozen Chicken Rolls, Vegetable Rolls, Chicken Samosas, and Vegetable Samosas as the products had been produced and/or re-packaged in unhygienic conditions in an unapproved establishment.

Germany - 28 January 2015 – Update: Alnatura updated the recall issued on 22 January 2015 to include additional amounts of Alnatura Tahini, due to possible salmonella contamination.

Germany - 27 January 2015 – Kaufland recalled specific best-before dates of Mini Rice Cakes Vanilla 60g due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Germany - 23 January 2015 – FFS Fresh Food Services GmbH recalled specific best-before dates of spinach and ricotta tortelloni due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Germany - 22 January 2015 – Alnatura GmbH recalled a specific best-before date of Alnatura Tahini due to possible salmonella contamination.

United Kingdom - 14 January 2015 – Cook Trading Ltd recalled specific batch numbers of various own-brand frozen ready meals due to contamination with small fragments of coloured plastic.

Germany - 13 January 2015 – Inter Knabber Pastry GmbH & Co recalled specific batch numbers of Chio Dip! Hot cheese and Chio Dip! Mild salsa due to glass fragments found in affected batches.

Germany - 12 January 2015 – YIU GmbH & Co. recalled specific best-before dates of Te Chang food Dofu Gan pork flavour, beef flavour, BBQ aroma and black pepper, as the products contain the banned dye, methyl yellow (butter yellow).

Germany - 12 January 2015 – Bell Germany recalled specific best-before dates of various amounts of Zimbo Stack Pack assortments of ham sausage, beer sausage, smoked sausage, peppers Lyon, blood sausage and mortadella with pistachios due to the presence of small parts of aluminium.

Germany - 9 January 2015 – Plusfood Germany GmBH recalled specific best-before dates of Karli ball lightning & Friends Crunchy Dinos due to the presence of plastic film parts.

United Kingdom - 8 January 2015 – Saki Snack Enterprises recalled a specific batch code of Saki Snacks Almonds Ground due to the undeclared presence of a peanut allergen.

United Kingdom - 6 January 2015 – Golden Nuts Ltd recalled a specific batch code of Liban Vert Golden Sultanas due to the undeclared presence of a sulphites allergen.

United Kingdom - 5 January 2015 – Saki Snack Enterprises recalled specific batch codes of Saki Snack Enterprises Premium Quality Products - Dry Dates, Apricots and Sultanas due to the undeclared presence of a sulphites allergen.

United Kingdom - 2 January 2015 – ALDI recalled a specific best-before date of Choceur Treasures, whole hazelnut wrapped in waffle and milk chocolate, due to possible salmonella contamination.

Automotive & Pharmaceutical recalls

United States - 30 January 2015 – Grech Motors, LLC recalled a specific model year of G40M2 shuttle

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busses built on Freightliner M2 truck chassis as the batteries may not be installed in the correct position in the affected vehicles, which could allow the positive battery terminals and clamps to contact the grounded battery retention bracket.

United States - 29 January 2015 – Audi Australia P/L recalled specific model years of Audi A4 (8K), A5 (8T), A5 Cabriolet (8T), A6 (4GL), A7 (4G), Q5 (8R) and Q7 (4L) vehicles fitted with a 3.0L TFSI engine as there is the possibility of a leak at the fuel rails in the injection system.

United States - 28 January 2015 – Chrysler recalled a specific model year of Jeep Cherokee vehicles as the affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat airbag deployment during operation.

United States - 27 January 2015 – PACCAR Inc. recalled a specific model year of Peterbilt 389 Pride and Class edition vehicles equipped with electronic stability control (ESC). The affected vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect horn contact plate, which may damage the ESC steering-angle sensor.

United States - 26 January 2015 – BMW of North America, LLC recalled a specific model year of Mini Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles as the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No 110, ‘Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less.’

United States - 23 January 2015 – Highland Ridge RV, Inc. recalled specific models of recreational trailers equipped with recalling Latitude Awnings styles GX and G as the affected awnings may have screws attaching the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets which were not manufactured to specification.

United States - 23 January 2015 – Nova Bus recalled a specific model of N67588 alternator cables sold as service parts for 2010-2014 LFS transit busses. The affected alternator cables may have been damaged during installation. This damage can cause the cable terminal to fracture and result in the cable arcing to other components.

United States - 23 January 2015 – Hospira, Inc. recalled of one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection,

USP, 250 mL (NDC 0409-7983-02, Lot 44-002-JT, Expiry 1AUG2016) to the user level due to one confirmed customer report of particulate in a single unit. Hospira has identified the particulate as a human hair, sealed in the bag at the additive port area.

United States - 20 January 2015 – Polaris Industries Inc. recalled a specific model year of Slingshot motorcycles and Slingshot SL motorcycles due to a possible defect with the roll hoops, which do not meet hardness specifications.

United States - 20 January 2015 – Volkswagen Group of America Inc. recalled specific model years of Audi S4, S5, Q7, Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and Audi A7 vehicles due to a defect on the fuel-injection system.

United States - 20 January 2015 – Frontline Communications recalled specific model years of Mobile Medical Unit vehicles due to a possible defect on the wheelchair lift.

United States - 20 January 2015 – Jayco, Inc. recalled a specific model year of Eagle 30.5 BHLT fifth wheel trailers as the affected trailers have incorrect tyre size information on the tyre label. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, ‘Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less.’

Australia - 19 January 2015 – Nissan Motor Co (Australia) Pty Ltd recalled specific VIN ranges of Nissan J10 Dualis and J10 Dualis+2 as the steering wheel boss, which is connected to the steering column, may not have the appropriate strength.

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Australia - 19 January 2015 – Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd recalled specific model numbers of Mercedes-Benz U400 and U500 vehicles as the compressed air system vent valve may become blocked.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Kia Motors America recalled a specific model year of Kia Forte vehicles as the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt in the affected vehicles.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Spartan Motors, Inc. recalled a specific model year of Spartan MM chassis as the front sway bar mounting brackets may break in the affected vehicles, causing the sway bar to detach from the mounting frame.

United States - 16 January 2015 – Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled a specific model year of Toyota Prius V vehicles as the occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat airbag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger airbag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, ‘Occupant Crash Protection.’

United States - 16 January 2015 – Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recalled a specific model year of Toyota Rav4 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer light module as the software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.

United States - 14 January 2015 – Nissan North America Inc. recalled a specific model year of Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti QX60 and Nissan Rogue vehicles as, during the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

United States - 14 January 2015 – Winnebago Towable recalled a specific model year of Winnebago Minnie 2201DS and 2450BHS travel trailers and Sunnybrook Remington 2200DS and 2451BHS travel trailers, as the axle may contact the black liquid propane pipe fitting in the affected vehicles, resulting in the fitting cracking or breaking.

Australia - 14 January 2015 – Yamaha Motor Australia recalled specific model years of Yamaha NXC125 Motorcycles due to insufficient design of the PVC tube holding the flasher relay.

Australia - 13 January 2015 – Suzuki Australia recalled a specific model number of Suzuki Kizashi vehicles as the belt tensioner that drives the engine accessories had been manufactured incorrectly.

United States - 12 January 2015 – Entegra Coach recalled a specific model year of Aspire motorhomes equipped with certain Latitude awnings manufactured by Carefree of Colorado. The affected awnings may have screws attaching the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets which were not manufactured to specification.

United States - 12 January 2015 – Winnebago Industries Inc. recalled a specific model year of Winnebago Trend, Travato, and Itasca Viva motorhomes as the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the affected vehicles may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tyre pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the tyre pressures being within specification. Should one of the tyres lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, ‘Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.’

United States - 9 January 2015 – FDA recalled prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines following a drug safety communication. The FDA is conducting a review of possible risks of pain medicine use during pregnancy.

Australia - 9 January 2015 – Polaris Industries Australia recalled specific model years of Victory Cruiser Motorcycles due to a manufacturing issue with the fuel pump assembly.

United States - 9 January 2015 – Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. recalled a specific model year of Aprilia Shiver 750 and Aprilia Caponord motorcycles due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face; the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up.

United States - 9 January 2015 – Ford Motor Company recalled a specific model year of Lincoln MKC vehicles as the Push-to-Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.

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United States - 9 January 2015 – Ford Motor Company recalled a specific model year of Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles as improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Australia - 8 January 2015 – Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd recalled a specific engine type of various passenger cars, as well as Sprinter and Vito vans, due to possible oil leakage on the seal ring between the timing chain tensioner and the engine.

United States - 8 January 2015 – Thor Motor Coach recalled a specific model year of Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Windsport, and Palazzo motorhomes equipped with certain Latitude awnings manufactured by Carefree of Colorado. The affected awnings may have screws attaching the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets which were not manufactured to specification.

United States - 8 January 2015 – Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp is recalling a specific model year of Slide-In Campers and Travel Trailers equipped with certain Latitude awnings as the mounting brackets of the affected awnings may crack and the awnings may fall. If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.

United States - 7 January 2015 – Polaris Industries Inc. recalled a specific model year of Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, Victory Gunner, and Victory Hardball motorcycles as the fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing. If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

United States - 5 January 2015 – Motor Coach Industries recalled a specific model year of MCI J4500 motorcoaches equipped with ZF axles and independent front suspension as the routing and

clamping of the steering axle brake hose to the steering axle brake chamber may allow the brake hose to rub the front tyre. The rubbing may wear a hole in the brake hose, resulting in a loss of air pressure in the front brake chamber, reducing brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

United States - 2 January 2015 – Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America recalled one lot of Virazole (ribavirin powder for solution) 100 mL 6g Vial 4-pack to the user level due to microbial contamination.

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