Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Gouda Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Company recalls some Gouda Cheese made on December 20, 2012 due to Listeria monocytogenes hazard. FDA: http://ht.ly/lFGFh

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm355047.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the recalled batch of Gouda (may be referered to as “Schuyler” or “Bier Meck” Gouda) was distributed in New York State, predominantly in the Albany region, and was distributed to retail stores and restaurants.

About Listeria Poisoning:
The bacteria that cause Listeriosis (Listeria poisoning) most often produce a gastrointestinal illness that can be quite serious or even fatal. Listeriosis in pregnancy, for example, may cause a miscarriage or fetal death. In other cases, people can develop Septicemia (a serious blood infection) or Meningitis (an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges).

If you suspect your food is contaminated, do not eat it. Contact the retailer for a refund or replacement. Wash your hands, contaminated preparation surfaces, cutlery and serving dishes thoroughly with hot soapy water and dry. Contact your MD immediately if you experience Listeriosis symptoms.

You can learn about Listeriosis from the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) at http://1.usa.gov/IScAKJ

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Blessings EZ Peel Shrimp Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: Blessings recalls some EZ Peel Shrimp due to undeclared sulfites, a known allergen. FDA: http://ht.ly/lFh0O

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm354861.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the recalled 16-20 EZ Peel Shrimp were distributed by Perishable Distributors of Iowa (“PDI”) and sold between February 12 to May 23, 2013 at seafood display counters in Hy-Vee Stores located in eight states: Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as at the Cedar Valley Fish Market in Waterloo, Iowa.

According to the FDA, the following Seafood products are subject to this recall:

• Blessings domestic 16-20 EZ Peel Shrimp labeled as “sulfite-free” with lot numbers 13047-1, 13038-3 and 13037-1

About Sulfite Allergies:
For some people, sulfites are a source of urgent, dangerous and potentially deadly, allergic reactions requiring immediate medical intervention and treatment. In addition, those with Asthma or other respiratory problems may require immediate attention for serious and life-threatening breathing difficulties.

If you suspect Anaphylactic Shock, call-9-1-1 or other local emergency number for immediate transport to a medical center. If trained and an emergency kit is available, it may be appropriate to give an injectable drug such as Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline or adrenalin) to the affected individual. Trade names of these products include EpiPen, Twinject, Adrenaclick, Anapen, Jext, Allerject and Auvi-Q. Please note: even patients who are apparently stabilized should still go to hospital for emergency evaluation. Further treatment is often necessary.

You can learn more about food allergies from the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) at http://1.usa.gov/IZWUlm.

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Uncle Eddies Oatmeal Chocolate Cookie Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: International Desserts recalls some Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies due to undeclared walnuts, a known allergen. FDA: http://ht.ly/lEVeB

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm354877.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the following Cookies are subject to this recall:

• Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies, 12 ounce brown paper bag; lot numbers #110813 and #58513

About Tree Nut Allergies:
For some people, walnuts (as well as other tree nuts including cashews, chestnuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pecans and pine nuts) can be a source of dangerous, urgent and potentially deadly, allergic reactions requiring immediate medical intervention. Anaphylactic Shock could occur in consumers who are allergic to walnuts or other tree nuts within a very short time, potentially leading to severe injury and/or death.

If you suspect Anaphylactic Shock, call-9-1-1 or other local emergency number for immediate transport to a medical center. If trained and an emergency kit is available, it may be appropriate to give an injectable drug such as Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline or adrenalin) to the affected individual. Trade names of these products include EpiPen, Twinject, Adrenaclick, Anapen, Jext, Allerject and Auvi-Q. Please note: even patients who are apparently stabilized should still go to hospital for emergency evaluation. Further treatment is often necessary.

You can learn more about food allergies from the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) at http://1.usa.gov/IZWUlm

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EU Issues 28 Product & Vehicle Recalls

Belgium/Brussels: European Union issues 28 new consumer-based product recalls; a must-read for parents, caregivers, drivers and others: http://ht.ly/lELfY 

Direct link: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/alerts/main/index.cfm?event=main.weeklyOverview&web_report_id=570&selectedTabIdx=1

The European Union reports the following Consumer Products and/or Vehicles (in alphabetical order) are subject to this recall:

• 3 in 1 Laser & LED Light & Key Chain – Eye injury hazard
• Aojie Small Plastic Ball Toys – Chemical hazard
• AR Wooden Duck Toys – Choking hazard
• Best YS-140L-LED 140 Rice Light Lighting Chain – Burn, electric shock hazards
• Best ZJ-140L 140 Rice Light Lighting Chain – Burn, electric shock hazards
• Cache-Cache Handbag – Chemical hazard
• Combat Mission Toy M-4 Gun Sets – Choking hazard
• Combat Mission Toy M-60 Gun Sets – Choking hazard
• Corina Women’s Footwear – Chemical hazard
• Fashion Jewelry Earring and Necklace – Chemical hazard
• Fashion Jewelry Earrings – Chemical hazard
• FIX IT (ΦΤΙΑΞΕ ΤΟ) Decorative String Toys – Chemical hazard
• FJHU Children’s Jacket – Strangulation, injury hazards
• Go Fishing Toy – Choking, injury hazards
• Hair Tech HT142 Hair Dryers – Electric shock
• Hyundai Veloster Vehicle – Injury hazard
• Keratin Complex Repair Therapy Intense RX Hair Treatment – Chemical hazard
• Mantian Girls’ Bikini – Strangulation hazard
• Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL450, GL500, GL63 AMG Vehicles – Injury hazard
• Mobii Tablet PC: Protab 25XXL Battery Charger – Electric shock hazard
• Peugeot Partner Vehicles – Injury hazard
• Porsche 911 Carrera (991) and 911 Carrera 4 (991) – Injury hazard
• S.M.C. Mobile phone charger for iPhone 4S (not OEM) – Electric shock hazard
• Souza for Kids Princesa Elizabeth Fancy Dress Outfit Toy – Strangulation hazard
• Souza for Kids Princesa Victoria Fancy Dress Outfit Toy – Injury, suffocation hazards
• Sweep Biker Gloves – Environmental hazard
• TDSCDMA FK-030 Universal Charger for Mobile Phones – Electric shock hazard
• Viking Rechargeable LED working floodlight – Electric shock hazard

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European Union RAPEX Report: 21/2013
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Neoatoms High Strength Magnet Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Gadget Box recalls some Neoatoms High Strength Magnets due to ingestion, injury and death hazards. ACCC: http://ht.ly/lDjLy

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1048336

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports some Neodymium Iron Boron Sphere Magnets exceed the maximum allowable magnetic flux index for small high-powered magnets, as set by Australia’s Consumer Protection Notice No. 5 of 2012.

According to the ACCC, if a child swallows more than one Neoatoms High Strength Magnet, they can stick together across the walls of the child’s intestines, possibly leading to internal injuries and even death.

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ACCC PRA number: 2013/13595
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