Heera and Parivar Coriander Seed Recall [UK]

UK/London: P&B (Foods) Limited recalls some Heera and Parivar brand Coriander Seeds due to insect contamination hazard. FSA: http://ht.ly/idXGf

Direct link: http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/recalls-news/2013/mar/corianderinsects

Additional information:
The UK Food Standards Agency (“FSA”) reports the following Coriander Seeds are affected by this recall:

• Heera Small Coriander Seeds, 200g, Batch: 1G00312, ‘Best before’ 7 Aug 2013
• Heera Small Coriander Seeds, 700g, Batch: 3G210312, ‘Best before’ 21 Aug 2013
• Heera Small Coriander Seeds, 100g, Batch: 3G091111, ‘Best before’ 9 Nov 2013
• Heera Small Coriander Seeds, 200g, Batch: IG2200812, ‘Best before’ 20 July 2014
• Heera Small Coriander Seeds, 700g, Batch: IG1130812, ‘Best before’ 13 Aug 2014
• Heera Small Coriander Seeds, 25kg, Batch: PB100532, ‘Best before’ 13 Aug 2014
• Parivar Coriander Seeds, 600g, Batch: 1G0614, ‘Best before’ 10 June 2014
• Parivar Coriander Seeds, 600g, Batch: IG0616, ‘Best before’ 16 June 2014

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1621
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Master Kong Spicy Beef Noodle Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: OTC Corporation recalls some Master Kong brand Spicy Beef Noodles due to undeclared sesame seeds, a known allergen. CFIA: http://ht.ly/idA1c

Direct link: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recalls-and-allergy-alerts/complete-listing/2013-02-20b/eng/1361431847621/1361431855273

About Sesame Allergies:
For some people, sesame and sesame products are a source of urgent, dangerous and potentially deadly, allergic reactions requiring immediate medical intervention and treatment. Check ingredients labels carefully: sesame-based ingredients may also be listed as any of the following: benne, benne seed and benniseed; gingelly and gingelly oil; sesamol and sesamolina; sesamum indicum; sim sim; and til. You can learn more about Sesame Allergies by visiting Health Canada at http://ht.ly/idD0I

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1620
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NHTSA Vehicle Recall – 1 MTD [US]

US/Washington: As of Saturday, March 2, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted one (1) vehicle or tire recall so far this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

Additional information:
Recently added recalls include products from the following companies:

• Quadratec, Inc

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1619
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Hello Kitty City Motor Scooter Recall [US]

US/Washington: Dynacraft recalls some Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters due to fall hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/id1Jz

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Dynacraft-Recalls-Hello-Kitty-City-Motor-Scooters/

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports the recalled Motor Scooters were sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores.

CPSC recall number: 13-125
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1618
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United Pet Group Birdseed Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: United Pet Group recalls various Birdseeds due to Salmonella hazard. FDA: http://ht.ly/icH9Q

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm341527.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the recalled Birdseed contains parsley flakes from a company named Specialty Commodities. It is these parsley flakes that may be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria, and which have been recalled separately. Consequently, the following United Pet Group Birdseed products are affected by this recall announcement:

• Ultra Blend Gourmet, Food for Parakeets (80 oz bag)
  UPC 26851 00904 Item # A904 / 056-0904-01 – USE BY dates: 07/20/15 and 10/20/15

• Cotrition Grains & Greens, Nutritional Supplement for Parakeets (8oz bag)
  UPC 26851 00505 Item # A505 / 11-20700 – USE BY dates: 10/23/15 and 11/14/1

• Cotrition Grains & Greens, Nutritional Supplement for Canaries and Finches (8 oz bag)
  UPC 26851 00546 Item # C546 / 11-20712 – USE BY date: 10/16/15

• Cotrition Grains & Greens, Nutritional Supplement for Cockatiels (6.5 oz bag)
  UPC 26851 00512 Item # B512 / 11-20711 – USE BY date: 12/05/15

About Salmonella Poisoning in Animals:
According to the FDA, animals with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. It is important to note that infected but otherwise healthy looking animals can be Salmonellosis carriers and infect other animals or humans through various routes including oral-manual, oral-oral and oral-fecal. Always wash your hands thoroughly after feeding, petting or performing other activities with animals, especially those relating to waste elimination and disposal of fecal matter.

You can learn more about Salmonellosis from the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) by visiting: http://1.usa.gov/HI6RYS

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1617
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Canada Safeway Beef Burger Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Canada Safeway Ltd. recalls some Gourmet Meat Shoppe and Butcher’s Cut brands of Frozen Beef Burgers due to E. coli O157:H7 hazard. CFIA: http://ht.ly/icDF9 

Direct link: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recalls-and-allergy-alerts/complete-listing/2013-02-19/eng/1361343434007/1361343445684#recall-details

About E. coli enteritis:
Food contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 (“E. coli O157:H7”) may not look or smell spoiled but consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause serious, long-lasting and potentially life-threatening illnesses. E. coli 0157:H7 poisoning is typically transmitted using the fecal-mouth route by eating or drinking foods or beverages contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, eating unpasteurized (i.e., raw) milk and (raw) milk products and untreated water. Common symptoms of E. coli 0157:H7 poisoning include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, nausea and headache. To learn more about Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria poisoning, please visit Health Canada’s Web site: http://ht.ly/dMvCT

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1616
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