Toys R Us Joie Stages Car Seat Recall [UK]

UK/Basildon: Toys R Us recalls some Joie Stages Car Seats due to injury hazard. TSI: http://ht.ly/pQJTO

Direct link: http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/advice/advice-recall-item.cfm?id=306523

Additional information:
The UK Trading Standards Institute (“TSI”) reports the following Car Seats are subject to this recall:

Lynn Shellfish Whelk (Mollusk) Recall [UK]

UK/Basildon: Lynn Shellfish (formally known as Heiploeg or Heiploeg and Lynn Shrimpers) recalls all Frozen, Chilled Whelks (Mollusks) due to Salmonella Gold-coast hazard. TSI: http://ht.ly/pQtEx

Direct link: http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/advice/advice-recall-item.cfm?id=306616

Additional information:
The UK Trading Standards Institute (“TSI”) reports the following Shellfish are subject to this recall:

• All batches of Frozen and Chilled Whelks (Mollusks)

According to the TSI, this Salmonella outbreak has caused at least 18 illnesses.

About Salmonella Poisoning:
Salmonellosis (Salmonella poisoning) is a very common type of food poisoning caused by the Salmonella bacterium. Although there are thought to be over 2,000 different kinds of these bacteria, only a comparative few make humans sick.

Contaminated foods, especially “protein foods” such as shellfish, raw meat, poultry and eggs that have not been properly cooked, are the most common source of Salmonellosis. Not washing fresh fruits and vegetables before eating them, as well as not thoroughly cleaning work surfaces (including cutting boards, counter tops and cutlery) used to prepare raw meat and other foods in the kitchen can also cause Salmonella poisoning. Food can also be contaminated by food handlers who do not thoroughly wash their hands with lots of soap and hot water after handling raw meat or visiting the bathroom.

Salmonella can be found in the faeces of many animals, especially those with diarrhoea. Exotic pets, such as snakes, turtles and reptiles, may carry Salmonella even when healthy. People, especially children, can become infected if they do not wash their hands after contact with these exotic animals or eat while playing their pets.

In young children, the elderly, people with compromised immune systems and those undergoing some Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, Salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. Even in otherwise healthy people, Salmonellosis may cause high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. In rare cases, however, Salmonellosis can cause more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected Aneurysms) Endocarditis and Arthritis.

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 Salmonellosis symptoms.

You can learn more about Salmonellosis from England’s National Health Service (“NHS”) at http://ht.ly/pQvwy

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Kirkland Signature Organic Lean Ground Beef Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Costco Wholesale Canada recalls some Kirkland Signature brand Organic Lean Ground Beef due to E. coli hazard. CFIA: http://ht.ly/pQaqW

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2013/36251r-eng.php

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Ground Beef are subject to this recall:

• Kirkland Signature Organic Lean Ground Beef, 3 by 600 gram individual packages for a total weight of 1.8 kilograms; UPC: 4 00000 91873 0; Best Before date: 13-OC-15

According to CFIA, this Organic Lean Ground Beef was sold from Costco warehouses in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

About E. coli enteritis:
E. Coli 0157:H7 poisoning is a serious and potentially deadly illness, 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. People particularly at risk for serious E. coli illness and complications are the very young, the elderly or those with compromised immune systems.

To learn more about Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria poisoning, please visit Health Canada’s Web site: http://ht.ly/pjcFR

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Yoder’s Country Market Honey Roasted Peanut Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: Yoder’s Country Market recalls some Honey Roasted Peanuts due to undeclared milk and wheat hazard. FDA: http://ht.ly/pPQcY

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm371002.htm

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

• Yoder’s Country Market Honey Roasted Peanuts sold in custom gift boxes containing 11-ounce bags of Peanuts and distributed in December 2012. Specifically, the bags are marked “HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS, Net Wt. 11 oz. (311G), Dist. By: Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. Myerstown, PA 10787, UPC Code 8 77245 00143 3”

About Milk and Wheat Allergies:
For some people, milk (and milk products) and wheat (and wheat products) are a source of urgent, dangerous and potentially deadly, allergic reactions. Due to modern food manufacturing methods, milk products may not “look” or “sound” as if they are derived from milk. Some examples of foods with milk proteins include artificial butter or cheese flavor; casein or caseinates; curds; ghee; hydrolysates; lactalbumin and lactalbumin phosphate; lactose, lactoglobulin, lactoferrin and lactulose; and finally, rennet (originally, ground calves’ stomach but more often now, by-products of genetically engineered bacteria, mold or yeast).

Likewise, wheat (and wheat products) can also be a source of urgent, dangerous and potentially deadly, allergic reactions. Due to modern food manufacturing methods, wheat products may not “look” or “sound” like wheat. People with a wheat allergy should suspect products including breads, cakes, breakfast cereals, pasta, crackers, beer, soy sauce and even condiments, such as ketchup, as having wheat unless specifically declared otherwise.

Anaphylactic Shock could occur in consumers who are allergic to milk or wheat ingredients 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.

Please note: a person allergic to one type of food or other substance may also be allergic to others. Multiple undeclared allergens may compound symptoms in susceptible persons. Seek immediate medical care if you suspect you or someone else is suffering from Anaphylactic Shock.

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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Flexi Bath Newborn Support Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Stokke AS recalls some Flexi Bath Newborn Support Chairs due to drowning hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/pOKT2

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1051074

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Baby Care Products are subject to this recall:

• Real Cool World Flexi Bath Newborn Support
• Stokke Flexi Bath Newborn Support

According to the ACCC, the warning label affixed to the product is not permanently attached as required by the Mandatory Bath Aid Standard (Regulation 2005). If the warning label detaches, consumers may not be alerted to the drowning hazard.

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ACCC PRA number: 2013/13722
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2623
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