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Recall Review NewsletterDecember 2016

Industry news highlightsEuropean Union 9 January: The UK’s Food Standard Agency is currently reviewing the future programme for its food safety inspections. Under the new plans, food manufacturers will likely pay for the costs of inspection and regulation. Read.

18 January: A UK bakery company was fined GBP2 million after a worker was injured in a fall. The company was found negligent for not having proper procedures in place to protect workers from falls. Read.

31 January: In a case of suspected product tampering, a battery found inside an Easter chocolate bunny product forced a recall of the items. The same firm had to recall chocolate Santa products after batteries were found inside two of the items in December 2016. A police investigation is underway. Read.

United States and Canada12 January: US fast food chain Chipotle, still feeling the effects of a multi-state food poisoning outbreak, is set to install new purifying and sanitizing equipment in all 2,200 of its branches. Read.

18 January: A US company growing beef in a lab claims numerous benefits of clinically grown protein, including substantially lower risks of contamination. Read.

23 January: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has launched a 90-day public consultation on new rules to strengthen food safety. Read.

31 January: Approximately two million units of swivelling patio chairs sold by a major US retailer have been recalled due to the risk of breaking during normal use, causing a fall hazard. Read.

Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand

3 January: About 500,000 cases of illegal food safety violations were discovered by Chinese officials in the first three quarters of 2016. Read.

19 January: The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) is investigating up to 50 factories accused of producing approximately US$15 million worth of counterfeit foods, some of which included ingredients unfit for human consumption. Read.

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United States - 28 January 2017 - Specific batch numbers as well as expiration date ranges of all ageLOC TR90 Protein Boost recalled due to the undeclared presence of milk allergens.

United States - 26 January 2017 - Specific best-before dates of Valentine Chocolate Caramel Hearts recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of almond allergens.

United States - 25 January 2017 - A specific production date range of approximately 2,579lbs of Atlas Meat Pork Breakfast Ssg and Atlas Meat Pork Italian Ssg recalled due to the product containing undeclared Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).

United States - 23 January 2017 - Specific best-if-used-by dates of Carriage House Creations brand Bourbon Basting Sauces and Hot Barbecue Sauce recalled due to the undeclared presence of soy and peanut allergens.

United States - 22 January 2017 - Specific best-before dates of Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread recalled due to the undeclared presence of milk allergens.

United States - 21 January 2017 - Specific lot code of dry roasted almonds recalled due to the undeclared presence of cashew allergens.

United States - 20 January 2017 - Approximately 6,348lbs of various production date ranges of Roche brand R Kitchen Sweet & Sour Chicken and R Kitchen General Tso’s Chicken recalled due to a potential process defect resulting in the survival of bacterial pathogens in the products.

United States - 20 January 2017 - Specific UPC codes of various cakes recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of tree nut allergens.

United States - 20 January 2017 - Update: A previous recall of dark chocolate bars expanded to include Dark Chocolate Almond, 63% Dark Chocolate, Dark

Chocolate Pretzel, Hot Dark Chocolate Habanero, Dark Chocolate Marshmallow, Extra Dark Chocolate 72% & Super Smooth Dark Chocolate 86% due to the possible presence of undeclared milk allergens.

United States - 19 January 2017 - Approximately 1,080lbs of a specific best-before date of @ease Sweet Chili Chicken Meal Starter recalled due to misbranding and undeclared wheat, egg and milk allergens.

United States - 18 January 2017 - A specific best-before date of Original Animal Cracker recalled due to them being packaged with other cookies containing undeclared milk allergens.

United States - 18 January 2017 - Approximately 1,905lbs of a specific case code of Harry & David Ready to Heat Fully Cooked Turkey without Giblets recalled due to misbranding.

United States - 18 January 2017 - Approximately 204lbs of a specific sell-by date of Chicken Salad recalled due to misbranding.

United States - 14 January 2017 - 124lbs of pork ribs products recalled because the products were repacked and distributed without federal inspection.

United States - 13 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of Pictsweet Farms 12oz Breaded Okra recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

United States - 12 January 2017 - A specific use-by date of Mom’s Chicken Soup recalled due to misbranding and the possible undeclared presence of egg, milk, and wheat allergens.

United States - 12 January 2017 - Specific UPC codes of various candy trays recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 10 January 2017 - Specific lot numbers of Dark Chocolate Crunch recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of milk allergens.

United States - 10 January 2017 - Approximately 3,546lbs of a specific use- or freeze-by-date of From the Kitchen of Cooking Light Magazine: Lemon Pepper Chicken recalled due to misbranding and the resultant undeclared presence of milk and wheat allergens.

United States - 10 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of Mann’s brand Organic Veggies with Organic Ranch Dip recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of egg, milk, soy and mustard allergens.

United States - 9 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of Holiday White Peppermint Hostess® Twinkies® recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 9 January 2017 - Specific expiration date ranges of Palmer Candy, Bakery Delights, Delhaize,

Americas

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Trail’s End and Publix brands chocolate products recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 9 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of Everroast Chicken Caesar Wrap recalled due to the undeclared presence of anchovy allergens.

United States - 5 January - Specific UPC codes of plain, almond, and chocolate croissants recalled due to the undeclared presence of egg allergens.

United States - 5 January - Approximately 1,288lbs of various case codes of Caldarello Italian Sausage and Caldarello Italian Turkey Sausage recalled due to the product containing undeclared Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).

United States - 4 January - A specific best-before date of Cappuccino Snack Mix recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

United States - 4 January - Specific UPC codes of chocolate ganache, French apple, fresh berry, fresh fruit amero shell, fruit, key lime, lemon, and peanut butter chocolate Tarts recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of tree nut allergens.

Canada - 26 January 2017 - All codes of Oakhaven brand 9 Grain Khorasan Bread and 9 Grain Bread recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of sesame seed allergens.

Canada - 26 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of Thorntons brand Hollow Milk Chocolate Jolly Santa recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Canada - 13 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of A Good Portion brand Raw Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruits recalled due to the possible presence of insects in the product.

Canada - 13 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of Wong Wing brand Spring Rolls Vegetable recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of soy allergens.

Canada - 10 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of Vanworld brand Glutinous Rice Balls (Black Sesame

Filling) recalled due to possible undeclared peanut allergens.

Canada - 9 January 2017 - A specific UPC code of My Mix Grab n’ Go brand Chocolate Pretzel Hearts recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Canada - 4 January 2017 - Various UPC codes of cakes recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of hazelnut allergens.

New Zealand - 27 January 2017 - All use-by dates of Delish brand Choc Hokey Pokey Biscuits recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of milk allergens.

Australia - 25 January 2017 - A specific barcode of New Choice Milky Pudding Jelly and taro jelly cups recalled due to the undeclared presence of konjac.

New Zealand - 20 January 2017 - Specific use-by dates of Spring Blue brand Paneer with Chilli, Paneer with Italian Herbs and Natural Paneer recalled due to the product being produced using milk powder that met regulatory requirements during production, but not during subsequent distribution.

New Zealand - 20 January 2017 - All use-by dates of Village Style Food brand 100% NZ Yogurt recalled due to the product being produced using milk powder that met regulatory requirements during production, but not during subsequent distribution.

New Zealand - 20 January 2017 - All use-by dates of Shahi brand Smooth & Creamy Yogurt recalled due to the product being produced using milk powder that met regulatory requirements during production, but not during subsequent distribution.

Canada

Australia and New Zealand

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New Zealand - 20 January 2017 - All use-by dates of Saads brand Plain Natural Yogurt recalled due to the product being produced using milk powder that met regulatory requirements during production, but not during subsequent distribution.

New Zealand - 20 January 2017 - All use-by dates of Magic, Asma, Mathura and Noor brands products recalled due to the product being produced using milk powder that met regulatory requirements during production, but not during subsequent distribution.

Australia - 18 January 2017 - A specific best-before date of Christmas Sprinkles Cookie Mix with a Mason Jar and Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix with a Mason Jar recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Australia - 17 January 2017 - Specific best-before dates of Aldi Me’n’u Garlic Bread Twin Pack 450g, Woolworths Homebrand Garlic Bread 450g, FoodWorks Best Buy Twin Pack Garlic Bread 450g, Foodland Garlic Bread Twin Pack 450g, IGA Bakers Oven Garlic Bread Minis 4 Pack, IGA Bakers Oven Twin Pack Garlic Bread recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Australia - 17 January 2017 - A specific best-before date of Picky Picky Peanuts Mexican Salsa Peanuts recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of milk allergens.

Australia - 12 January 2017 - All best-before dates of The Cider Lab Pink Lady Apple, The Cider Lab Royal Gala Apple, The Cider Lab Packham Pear Cider alcoholic beverages recalled due to the possible undeclared presence of sulphites.

Australia - 6 January 2017 - A specific best-before date of Birds Eye Golden Crunch Hash Browns recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).

New Zealand - 6 January 2017 - A specific best-before date of L’ Isola D’Oro Conserve Ittiche brand La Pasta di Acciughe (anchovy paste) recalled due to possible elevated levels of histamine in the product.

Germany - 16 January 2017 - A specific best-before date of Sour cherries, pitted, sweetened recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

Denmark - 13 January 2017 - A specific EAN code of classic Caesar salad dressing recalled due to the possible fermentation of the product.

Denmark - 10 January 2017 - A specific best-before date of Ceres Christmas white beer six-pack recalled due to possible damage of the glass bottles.

Denmark - 9 January 2017 - A specific EAN code of pasta salad with green pesto recalled due to possible incorrect packaging.

Germany - 2 January 2017 - A specific best-before date of “Hirschlandjager” ripe raw sausage recalled due to possible Verotoxin-forming E. coli contamination.

Canada - 25 January 2017 - A specific model year of Chevrolet Cruze vehicles recalled due to certain vehicles that may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 202 - Head Restraints.

Canada - 25 January 2017 - A specific model year of Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles recalled due to the possibility of the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes shearing off due to stress corrosion cracking in replacement engines.

Canada - 25 January 2017 - A specific model year of Ford Focus vehicles recalled due to the possibility of the floor pan having been built with improperly welded left hand body apron joints.

United States - 24 January 2017 - One lot code of a specific expiration date of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection recalled due to confirmed customer reports of particulate matter contamination within a single vial.

Canada - 20 January 2017 - A specific model year of Maserati Qhibli and Levante vehicles recalled because on certain vehicles, the seat wiring harness layout may have been routed incorrectly during manufacturing.

Canada - 20 January 2017 - A specific model year of Maserati Quattroporte and Qhibli vehicles recalled due to the possibility of the fuel lines weeping or leaking fuel due to an error in the assembly process.

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Automotive & Pharmaceutical recalls

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Canada - 20 January 2017 - A specific model year of BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and X5 models recalled due to the possibility of long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, eventually degrading the propellant contained in the driver side frontal airbag in vehicles that have had the front driver side airbag replaced.

Canada - 19 January 2017 - A specific model year of Nissan Altima vehicles recalled due to the possibility of the latch-lock cable having been incorrectly routed in the path of the rear door window regulator.

Canada - 17 January 2017 - A specific model year of Bonnieville T120 and Bonnieville T120 Black motorcycles recalled because certain motorcycles equipped with heated grips may have an insufficient expansion gap when turned on.

United States - 13 January 2017 - LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillators recalled due to reported instances where the device shut down unexpectedly during patient treatment.

Canada - 13 January 2017 - Specific model years of Audi S6, S4, A6 and A4 vehicles recalled due to the possibility of long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, eventually degrading the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag.

Canada - 4 January 2017 - Specific model years of Audi A6, A5, A4 and Allroad models recalled due to the coolant pump that could become blocked by debris from the cooling system.

Canada - 3 January 2017 - A specific model year of S1000R and S1000XR recalled due to one of the bolts connecting the rear suspension deflection lever to the link strut, or the lever to the rear wheel swing arm (but not both) that may not have been tightened to specification.

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