Cost-Cutting Measures Can Lead to
Greater Exposures
In today’s challenging economy, many companies seek to cut costs. Doing so is intended to improve a company’s bottom line, but in some cases, the move back
fi res and ends up costing the company more and increasing exposures in some areas. Consider the example of Kellogg*, which has cut a considerable number of jobs in recent years but, following an incident in June in which Listeria was discovered in one of the company’s cookie-producing plants, is back to hiring again.
Companies cutting their workforce may be increasing their exposure. Product recall and product contamination coverage may help reduce such exposures.
* http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/03/us-kellogg-idUSTRE7A23GV20111103
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Recent Recalls
The following is a partial list compiled from the FDA’s online list of recent recalls. See complete listings at
www.recalls.gov.
California Firm Recalls Chicken Pot Pie Empanadas
(October 31, 2011) Windsor Quality Food Co. Ltd. is recalling approximately 11,390 pounds of chicken pot pie empanadas that may contain foreign materials. The products subject to recall include: The problem was discovered by a customer (foodservice distributor) who found pieces of plastic in the product.
Rite Aid Recalls 12 oz. Tins of Rich Fields Butter Cookies
(October 29, 2011) Working in consultation with the United States FDA, Rite Aid has initiated a recall of approximately 85,000 tins of butter cookies distributed by Rite Aid under the Rich Fields brand name because of the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus.
Rhythm Superfoods Announces Recall of Kool Ranch Kale Chips
(October 28, 2011) Rhythm Superfoods, LLC is initiating the recall of a limited quantity of Kool Ranch Kale Chips containing cashews, which were inadvertently placed into packaging. An investigation indicated that the problem was caused by the use of new packaging that failed to declare the cashews.
Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard
(October 27, 2011) Trek Bicycle Corporation is recalling about 27,000 Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles. The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard. The bicycles subject to the recall were manufactured in China.
Honda Recalls Motorcycle Due to Possible Tire Failure
(October 27, 2011) Honda is recalling certain MY 2010 NT700V motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of Part 567, “Certifi cation”. A tire lable applied to the swingarm may display incorrect tire size and air pressure specifi cations.
Nike All-American Recalled by Landshire, Inc.
(October 20, 2011) Landshire is initiating a voluntary recall of 1,751 cases of the Nike All-American sandwich because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. The Nike All-American sandwiches were distributed Nationwide at Retail Supermarkets.
General Mills Issues Class One Recall of Chocolate Flavor Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars
(October 20, 2011) General Mills is recalling a single day’s production of Chocolate flavor Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars because of a labeling issue. Product produced on this date may have been packaged incorrectly, and may contain sensitive ingredients not listed on the box’s ingredient label, including the potential allergen peanuts.
Ohio Firm Recalls Turkey Breast Due to Misbranding
(October 20, 2011) Kuck’s Turkey Farm is recalling approximately 2,325 pounds of fully cooked skinless turkey breast products. The products contain wheat and soy, which are not declared on the label.
Nassau Candy Conducts Nationwide Recall on Select Boxes of Nancy Adams Classic Mini S‘mores
(October 19, 2011) Nassau Candy Distributors is recalling their Nancy Adams Classics Mini S’mores as they may contain peanuts not listed on the label. An investigation revealed that some bags of peanut clusters may have been inadvertently packed into boxes of the Nancy Adams Classic S‘Mores. The Nancy Adams Classic S‘Mores are not supposed to contain peanuts.