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Industry news highlights European Union 25 October: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an import alert for frozen strawberries 3 October: Concerns have been raised after meat from an Egyptian firm due to a hepatitis A contamination from British pigs was found to be infected with a that has led to more than 130 people becoming sick. livestock strain of the MRSA superbug. Read. Read.

5 October: Under the next phase of the EU’s Food 28 October: Over 290 people have been infected by Information to Consumers Regulation, coming hepatitis A after consuming previously frozen scallops into effect on 13 December, mandatory nutrition that were served raw in a sushi restaurant chain in declarations will be required for the majority of pre- Hawaii. Approximately 73 people were hospitalised packaged food. This has raised concerns that and two fatalities have been recorded. Read. thousands of smaller manufacturers may not be in line Middle East, Asia, Australia and New with the regulation. Read. Zealand 13 October: A UK MP has tabled a parliamentary 1 October: The China Food and Drug Administration motion as part of a campaign to increase safety (CFDA) has implemented new regulations governing standards, particularly of electronic goods, following how online retailers store, market and transport their a series of fires caused by faulty tumble dryers. The products, known as ‘Order 27’. Read. campaign is also calling for a single product recall register across the country. Read.

26 October: A review of some of the injuries and fatalities from safety failings in the UK in the last year, and how these have impacted food and drink firms. Read.

27 October: Human cases of salmonella poisoning have been reported in at least eight European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the UK and Croatia. The source appears to be tainted eggs. Read. United States and Canada

3 October: A large electronics retailer paid a US$3.8 million civil penalty for knowingly distributing and selling recalled products. Read.

21 October: A recent survey in the US reveals food safety perceptions in ‘fast casual’ restaurants. Read.

1 Incident log United States - 14 October 2016 - National Meat and Americas Provisions recalled specific package dates of beef and veal products due to possible E.coli contamination. United States - 30 October 2016 - The International Company for Agricultural Production & Processing United States - 12 October 2016 - Kuster's Inc. (ICAPP) recalled specific batches of frozen recalled specific lot codes of Kuster's Dairy Foods, strawberries due to a possible hepatitis A outbreak. Fata's Best and Nor-Tech Dairy shredded, sliced and cubed cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes United States - 28 October 2016 - Mondelēz Global contamination. LLC recalled specific best-before dates of Oreo Fudge Cremes Original and Mint due to the undeclared United States - 12 October 2016 - Chicharrones J&J presence of a milk allergen. recalled various production dates of pork lard products due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen. United States - 27 October 2016 - Back to Nature Foods LLC recalled specific best-before dates of Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Chocolate Granola due to the undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

United States - 26 October 2016 - Crider Inc. recalled a specific best-before date of approximately 3,895lbs of Gaiser’s and NetCost Market brands chicken and pork bologna products due to mislabelling and the subsequent undeclared presence of a milk allergen. United States - 11 October 2016 - Roland Foods, LLC United States - 25 October 2016 - Crider Inc. recalled recalled a specific UPC code of Roland® Preserved a specific best-before date of Wild Planet Organic Lemons due to the possible undeclared presence of Roasted Chicken Breast due to possible foreign matter sulphites in the product. contamination. United States - 11 October 2016 - Nutrisystem United States - 21 October 2016 - St. Clair Foods Everyday LLC recalled a specific best-before date of Inc. recalled various production dates of St. Clair Nutricrush Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bar due to Foods Chicken and Dumplings due to the possible possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. undeclared presence of a milk allergen. United States - 10 October 2016 - Wells Enterprises United States - 21 October 2016 - Brookwood Farms Inc. recalled a specific best-before date of Blue Bunny Inc. recalled specific production dates of Cooked Hoppin’ Holidoodle Ice Cream due to possible Listeria Pulled Pork Carnita Style due to misbranding and the monocytogenes contamination. subsequent undeclared presence of a soy allergen. United States - 10 October 2016 - Blue Bell Ice United States - 20 October 2016 - Brownwood Farms Cream recalled all Blue Bell Ice Cream products that recalled specific best-before dates of approximately were made with a cookie dough ingredient supplied 260,000 total units of various butter and preserve by a third party supplier, Aspen Hills, due to possible products due to the possible undeclared presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. a milk allergen. United States - 9 October 2016 - Kraft Heinz United States - 17 October 2016 - Yoma Myanmar Company recalled a specific production date of ready- Tea Co. recalled a specific expiration date of Yoma to-eat meat and cheese packaged lunch items due to Myanmar brand tea salad snack due to the possible the possible undeclared presence of wheat and soy undeclared presence of a peanut allergen. allergens.

United States - 15 October 2016 - Michigan Turkey United States - 7 October 2016 - Nestlé USA Inc. Producers recalled specific freeze-before dates of recalled specific best-before dates of Nestlé Drumstick turkey breast products due to possible extraneous Club Variety Pack and Vanilla Pack due to possible materials contamination. Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

United States - 15 October 2016 - Tyson Foods United States - 7 October 2016 - Le Petit Belge LLC recalled a specific case code of Tyson brand frozen recalled a specific best-before date of approximately popcorn chicken products due to possible extraneous 480 cases of Belgian Boys Mini Pancakes due the materials contamination (plastic). possible undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

2 United States - 7 October 2016 - Brownwood Farms Canada - 20 October 2016 - Shockingly Healthy Inc. recalled specific best-before dates of approximately recalled various UPC codes of Shockingly Healthy 15,000 total units of various sauce, glaze, butter brand brownies and cookies due to undeclared milk and salsa products due to the possible undeclared allergens. presence of soy or Yellow #5 food colouring allergens. Canada - 18 October 2016 - Seoul Trading United States - 7 October 2016 - Turkey Hill Dairy Corporation recalled a specific UPC code of Paldo recalled a specific sell-by date of Dutch Chocolate brand Oriental Style Noodle Contain Soup Base due Premium Ice Cream due to a labelling error and the to undeclared mustard allergens. subsequent undeclared presence of egg and almond Canada - 18 October 2016 - allergens. Paojung Enterprises recalled a specific UPC code of Aming Shanghai Bean United States - 7 October 2016 - Osage Gardens Inc. Sauce (Red) due to undeclared soy allergens. recalled specific Julian codes of The Osage Gardens Canada - 17 October 2016 - Cheese Boutique, Ultra Organic Micro Greens due to possible salmonella Foods Inc. recalled specific UPC codes of Roland contamination. brand Preserved Lemons due to the undeclared United States - 7 October 2016 - Silver Springs presence of sulphite allergens. Farms Inc. recalled 7,970lbs of ground beef and Canada - 17 October 2016 - IGA Port McNeill recalled burger products due to possible E.coli contamination. specific best-before dates of ground meats and meat United States - 5 October 2016 - McCormick & products due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Company Incorporated recalled a specific UPC code Canada - 6 October 2016 - New Generation Foods of Club Size McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning recalled all Kismet brand Methe Powder (Fenugreek Mix due to the possible undeclared presence of a milk Powder) due to undeclared wheat allergens. allergen. Canada - 5 October 2016 - Merb LLC recalled a specific United States - 3 October 2016 - Good Earth Egg UPC code of Belgian Boys brand Mini Pancakes due recalled specific sell-by dates of shell Company LLC to undeclared milk allergens. eggs due to possible salmonella contamination. Canada - 5 October 2016 - Tre Rose Bakery recalled Canada a specific sold-by date of sliced deli meat products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Canada - 28 October 2016 - Update: Mondelēz Canada updated a previous recall of specific UPC codes of Mr. Christie's brand Arrowroot Biscuits, due to a potential off taste of the product, to include additional codes.

Canada - 28 October 2016 - Neal Brothers Foods Inc. recalled specific best-before dates of Neal Brothers Foods brand Salt & Vinegar Kettle Chips due to the possible undeclared presence of a milk allergen.

Canada - 21 October 2016 - Mondelēz Canada Canada - 4 October 2016 - Seoul Trading Corporation recalled specific UPC codes of Mr. Christie's brand recalled a specific UPC code of Mixed Soybean Paste Arrowroot Biscuits due to a potential off taste of the (Seasoned Bean Paste) due to undeclared peanut product. allergens.

Canada - 21 October 2016 - Rosa Foods Inc. recalled Canada - 1 October 2016 - Adams Quality Foods a specific UPC code of Soylent brand food bar due to recalled specific UPC codes of Piper's Pies brand pies the product causing illnesses. due to undeclared egg and fish allergens.

Canada - 21 October 2016 - Ha Noi Restaurant Australia and New Zealand recalled all codes of Ha Noi brand Mung Bean Moon Cake due to undeclared egg and wheat allergens. Australia - 28 October 2016 - ARC Therapies ATF Canada - 21 October 2016 - Imperial Caviar & The ffrench Family Trust T/A Granny MACS recalled Seafood recalled a specific UPC code of Imperial a specific best-before date of Dark Chocolate Coffee Caviar & Seafood brand Salmon Roe due to Clostridium Beans due to the possible undeclared presence of a botulinum contamination. peanut allergen.

3 Australia - 24 October 2016 - Cloud 9 Farm recalled a Ireland - 27 October 2016 - Pallas Foods recalled specific best-before date of White Velvet Cheese due a specific best-before date of Salamander Gourmet to possible E.coli contamination. Food Co. brand Sesame Seeds due to the possible presence of moth larvae in the product. Australia - 18 October 2016 - G & L Yuen Pty Ltd trading as Yuen’s Market Trading Co. recalled a Germany - 27 October 2016 - Gmyrek Meat and specific best-before date of Pandaroo Sushi Ginger Wurstwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalled a specific shelf 200g due to possible foreign matter contamination life date of Goldkrone brand Harzer ham sausages (glass). due to possible salmonella contamination.

Australia - 14 October 2016 - Woolworths Limited Germany - 27 October 2016 - Heinrich Brüning recalled a specific best-before date of Australian pork, GmbH recalled a specific shelf life date of Trader lamb and beef mince due to possible foreign matter Joe’s Ground hazelnuts due to possible salmonella contamination (metal). contamination.

New Zealand - 14 October 2016 - Delmaine Fine Ireland - 26 October 2016 - The Patchwork Company Foods Ltd recalled a specific best-before date recalled specific batch numbers of various Patchwork of Delmaine brand Chicken Chowder due to the brand Pates due to possible Clostridium botulinum undeclared presence of fish and shellfish allergens. contamination.

New Zealand - 3 October 2016 - Kia Ora Seafoods Denmark - 25 October 2016 - Irma A / S recalled a recalled specific batches of Te Kouma Bay brand Half specific best-before date of Irma rice pudding due to Shell Coromandel Pacific Oysters due to possible the possible risk of occurrence of rice weevil in the elevated levels of E.coli. product.

Europe England - 24 October 2016 - The Patchwork Company recalled specific batch numbers of various Patchwork brand Pates due to possible Clostridium Ireland - 28 October 2016 - Tesco recalled specific best-before dates of Tesco brand Sesame Seeds due botulinum contamination. to the possible presence of moth larvae in the product. Denmark - 24 October 2016 - January Import A / S Germany - 28 October 2016 - Brandlhof Reichl recalled a specific best-before date of Svansoe Blue recalled a specific shelf life date of soil maintenance poppy seeds due to differing tastes (rancid and musty eggs and free standing eggs due to possible salmonella tang) in the product. contamination. Germany - 21 October 2016 - Heinrich Kuhlmann GmbH & Co. KG recalled a specific best-before date of Yes! Spread chicken salad due to an undeclared celery allergen.

Germany - 20 October 2016 - Urstromquelle GmbH & Co. KG recalled a specific best-before date of Low Priced Apfelschorle due to the possibility of the bottle bursting.

Denmark - 20 October 2016 - Biogan recalled a specific best-before date of Sweet Corn organic canned corn due to a manufacturing defect during production.

Germany - 28 October 2016 - Dennree GmbH England - 19 October 2016 - Milegate Ltd recalled recalled a specific shelf life date of Dennree Tomato a specific batch code of Mystry Dried Pangash fish Sauce Sugo Pronto due to possible foreign matter due to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contamination (glass). contamination.

Germany - 28 October 2016 - dm-drogerie markt England - 18 October 2016 - Kopparberg recalled a recalled a specific shelf life date of DmBio Stollenkonfekt specific best-before date of Sparkling Rose Strawberry due to the possible undeclared presence of a hazelnut and Sparkling Rose Raspberry due to breakage of allergen. bottles being reported.

Denmark - 28 October 2016 - Coop recalled a specific Denmark - 18 October 2016 - Hartz, Pickles and best-before date of classic Caesar salad dressing salads recalled a specific best-before date of Chicken 400ml due to possible fermentation in the bottles. Salad Premium due to possible Listeria contamination.

4 Denmark - 17 October 2016 - North Hæsinge England - 5 October 2016 - A G Barr plc recalled a Butchery ApS recalled a specific best-before date of specific best-before date of Rubicon Sparkling Mango all their sausage production due Listeria contamination. soft drink due to yeast contamination.

England - 13 October 2016 - HiPP Organic recalled Denmark - 4 October 2016 - Søvind Dairy ApS specific best-before dates of Fruity O’s breakfast recalled a specific best-before date of organic cottage cereal due to foreign matter contamination (metal). cheese and Naturmælks organic cottage cheese due to the risk of yeast growth. Denmark - 13 October 2016 - Danish Supermarket Group recalled all of their ChokoBella chocolate Ireland - 4 October 2016 - Hilltop Honey recalled spread due to undeclared hazelnut and milk allergens. specific batch codes of Raw British Creamed Honey due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Ireland - 13 October 2016 - Biona recalled a specific best-before date of canned organic sweetcorn due to Netherlands - 3 October 2016 - Unilever recalled all a foul odour caused by overfilling. variants of Conimex Boemboe and Knorr Spice Paste due to foreign matter contamination (rubber). Ireland - 13 October 2016 - Suma recalled a specific best-before date of canned organic sweetcorn due to a foul odour caused by overfilling. Automotive & Pharmaceutical recalls England - 12 October 2016 - Hilltop Honey recalled Canada - 18 October 2016 - Mercedes-Benz recalled a specific best-before date of Raw British Creamed the 2016 year model of S Class and GLE Class due Honey due to foreign matter contamination (metal). to Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices not meeting Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Denmark - 12 October 2016 - Lidl Denmark recalled a (CMVSS) specifications. specific best-before date of Softcake due to undeclared lactose, egg, soy and gluten allergens. Canada - 18 October 2016 - Mercedes-Benz recalled the 2017 year model of E Class due to the rear seat Germany - 12 October 2016 - HiPP GmbH & Co. bench seat frame possibly damaging the wiring Vertrieb KG recalled a specific best-before date harness to the fuel system control unit. of Children Breakfast rings due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Canada - 18 October 2016 - Mercedes-Benz recalled the 2015 year model of GLE Class due to the engine Denmark - 11 October 2016 - North Hæsinge control unit software being incorrect. Butchery ApS recalled a specific best-before date of Cooked Plain Sausage, Cooked and Smoked Sausage and Portehaus Rolled Pork Meat due to Listeria contamination. Denmark - 11 October 2016 - Lidl Denmark recalled a specific best-before date of milk wafers due to undeclared lactose, egg and gluten allergens. Germany - 10 October 2016 - Anatol GmbH & Co. KG Wholesale recalled a specific best-before date of DILEK pickles mixed vegetables Turkish style due to non-compliance with manufacturing regulations. Canada - 17 October 2016 - Hyundai recalled the Denmark - 9 October 2016 - The Farm Shop Steep 2010 year model of Genesis Coupe due to objects or recalled a specific sold-before date of eggs due to the debris located under the front passenger seat possibly discovery of rats and unsanitary conditions. coming into contact with the electrical connector Denmark - 7 October 2016 - Jacob & Jakob Ice of the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and Cream ApS recalled a specific best-before date of disconnecting the connector if the seat is moved. Jacob & Jakob vanilla ice cream due to the growth of Canada - 13 October 2016 - BMW recalled various bacteria in the product. year models of 5 series, X5, 6 series and X6 due to Denmark - 7 October 2016 - Moussawi Food recalled the wires going to the in-tank fuel pump possibly not a specific EAN code of dried apricots due to undeclared having been correctly crimped. sulfur dioxide allergens (sulphite). Canada - 12 October 2016 - Toyota recalled the 2016 Denmark - 6 October 2016 - Danish Crown recalled a year model of Prius due to the parking brake cables specific best-before date of ground pork due to foreign possibly disengaging from the crank lever at the rear matter contamination (plastic). caliper.

5 Canada - 12 October 2016 - Ford recalled the 2017 United States - 11 October 2016 - American Honda year model of Lincoln Continental due to certain Motor Co. recalled a certain model of the 2016 Honda vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Civic 2 door 1.5 litre turbos, as well as the 2.0 litre, headlamps may not comply with the requirements of due to the electric parking brake (EPB) possibly not Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 functioning directly after the car is turned off. - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Canada - 6 October 2016 - Subaru recalled a specific Canada - 12 October 2016 - Chrysler recalled the year model of Legacy and Outback due to the driver’s 2013 year model of RAM due to certain vehicles knee guard bracket possibly not having been properly equipped with a 220 amp alternator experiencing an aligned at the time of welding and possibly not having issue with frequent load cycling at the rated amperage been properly attached to the steering beam. capacity and particularly in hot ambient conditions, which could cause the alternator to develop a short, Canada - 6 October 2016 - Taro Pharmaceuticals increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. Inc. recalled a specific LOT code of Taro-Warfarin due to illegibility of the expiration date on the bottle due to Canada - 12 October 2016 - Chrysler recalled the printing smudge. 2016 year model Wrangler due to the headlamps possibly rotating during a crash, which could cause the wiring to the front impact sensor to detach prior to a signal being recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

Canada - 11 October 2016 - Ford recalled the 2015 year model of EDGE due to certain vehicles failing to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems.

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