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RASFF Alert – Lactic Acid Bacteria – Remoulade Sauce

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bulging packaging (lactic acid bacterial growth) of remoulade sauce from Belgium in Denmark

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Eggs from Hilly Acres Farm recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, October 9, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on October 8, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution and product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Hilly Acres Farm is recalling eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not serve, sell or use the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in Newfoundland and Labrador and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Only eggs from Hilly Acres Farm with best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package are implicated by the recall.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes	Additional Information
Farmer John Eyking	Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 73557 00002 1	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.
Farmer John Eyking	Extra Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 73557 00001 4	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.
Farmer John Eyking	Large Size Brown Eggs	12 eggs	0 73557 00005 2	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.
Eyking Delite	Large Size Eggs	8 eggs	0 73557 00010 6	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.
Eyking Delite	Extra Large Size Eggs	18 eggs	0 73557 00012 0	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.
Eyking Delite	Jumbo Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 73557 00011 3	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.
Eyking Delite	Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 73557 00013 7	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.
Compliments	Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 55742 35750 9	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Compliments	Extra Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 55742 35751 6	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Compliments	Medium Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 55742 35749 3	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Compliments	Large Size Brown Eggs	12 eggs	0 55742 35753 6	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
None	Medium Eggs	Sold in flats of 30 eggs	None	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.	Boxes are marked “N38”
None	Large Eggs	Sold in flats of 30 eggs	None	All code dates between September 2 and October 31, 2020, inclusively.	Boxes are marked “N38”
no name	Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 60383 66414 5	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
no name	Extra Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 60383 66413 8	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
no name	Medium Size Eggs	12 eggs	0 60383 66415 2	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
no name	Large Size Brown Eggs	12 eggs	0 60383 66417 6	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Maritime Pride	Jumbo Size Eggs	12 eggs	7 70004 14470 2	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Maritime Pride	Extra Large Size Eggs	18 eggs	7 70004 14418 4	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Maritime Pride	Medium eggs	30 eggs	7 70004 14414 6	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Nova Eggs	Medium Size White Eggs	12 eggs	0 59001 01114 0	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Nova Eggs Ultra	Jumbo Size White Eggs	12 eggs	0 59001 90104 5	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Nova Eggs Eggsquisite	Large White Eggs	6 eggs	0 67799 08006 4	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Nova Eggs	All Grain Eggs Large Size	12 eggs	0 67799 08112 2	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Nova Eggs	Large Size White Eggs	18 eggs	0 59001 90118 2	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Nova Eggs	Extra Large Size White Eggs	18 eggs	0 59001 91119 8	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Nova Eggs	Large Size Brown Eggs	12 eggs	0 59001 01123 2	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Nova Eggs Ultra	Extra Large Size Brown Eggs	12 eggs	0 67799 08104 7	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Great Value	Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	6 81131 91195 5	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Great Value	Extra Large Size Eggs	12 eggs	6 81131 91196 2	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.
Great Value	Extra Large Size Eggs	18 eggs	6 28915 01349 8	All best before dates from September 2, 2020 to October 31, 2020 inclusively where the lot code contains “38” or “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package.	These products may have been sold without a lot code. Consumers who are unsure are advised to check with their retailer.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

2020-10-10 – Certain Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. brand bakery products recalled due to Salmonella

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Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Certain Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. brand bakery products recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on October 12, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall date:: October 10, 2020
Reason for recall:: Microbiological – Salmonella
Hazard classification:: Class 2
Company / Firm:: Trinity Bakeshop Ltd.
Distribution:: Newfoundland and Labrador
Extent of the distribution:: Retail

Recall details

Ottawa, October 10, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on October 8, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. is recalling certain Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. brand bakery products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size / Format	UPC	Codes
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd.	Custard Cream Bars	408 g	0 817251 001720	All best before dates from October 26, 2020 to October 29, 2020 inclusively.
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd.	Domino Bars	432 g	0 817251 001157	All best before dates from October 29, 2020 to November 1, 2020 inclusively.
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd.	“Nanimo Bars”	372 g	0 817251 001133	All best before dates from October 29, 2020 to November 1, 2020 inclusively.
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd.	Pineapple Delight	426 g	0 817251 002994	All best before dates from October 25, 2020 to October 28, 2020 inclusively.
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd.	21 pc Assorted Squares	546 g	0 817251 002697	All best before dates from October 29, 2020 to November 1, 2020 inclusively.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

2020-10-09 – Eggs from Hilly Acres Farm recalled due to Salmonella

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Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Canada – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina may be unsafe due to Salmonella

Posted on October 12, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFIA

Advisory date:October 11, 2020Reason for advisory:Microbiological – SalmonellaHazard classification:–Company / Firm:–Distribution:Possibly National, QuebecExtent of the distribution:Retail

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 11, 2020 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the product described below due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Alwatania (Arabic characters only)	Liquid Tahina	350 g	6 224007 246221	PRO: 20/05/2019 Best Before 19/05/2021

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a food product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the affected product in your home. If the product is in your home, do not consume it.

Background

This warning was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of this or other products. If products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through a Food Recall Warning.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Belgium – Ferme Fromagère de Chertin – Boulette de Chertin – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, the Ferme Fromagère de Chertin is withdrawing BOULETTE de CHERTIN cheese from sale and is recalling it to consumers, due to the presence of LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES.

La Ferme Fromagère de Chertin asks its customers NOT to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased, where it will be refunded.

Product Description

– Product category: cheese made from raw skimmed cow’s milk
– Product name: Boulette de Chertin
– Date of minimum durability (DDM): 10.10.2020 – 15.10.2020 – 18.10.2020 – 20.10.2020 – 01.11.2020 – 05.11 .2020 – 10.11.2020
– Sold from 09.09.2020 to 07.10.2020
– Weight: 200g

The product was sold via:

– Abbaye de Maredsous 5537 Denée-Maredsous
– Ets Bodart rue de la Gare 12 5537 Warnant
– Cloet Bernard rue Linchet 12 Flawinne- Namur
– Le Bonheur est dans le pré Rue Saint Gilles 57/2 5590 Ciney
– Spapens rue des Forgerons 102 6001 Charleroi
– Tagnon Frédérick Rue Grande 32 5500 Dinant
– Paysans-Artisans 107 Rue Celestin Hastir Floreffe
– Limousin Butcher of la Neuve Cense rie Albert Ier 1 Gerpinnes
– SPRL D’ICI chaussée de Marche 940 5100 Nanninne

For any further information

Madam / Mr FRIPPIAT on 082/699388 or by email via frippiat-sandron@hotmail.com .

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Research – Microbiological profile, incidence and behavior of Salmonella on seeds traded in Mexican markets.

Posted on October 11, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

Seed consumption has increased in recent years because the high nutrient content of seeds. However, the number of outbreaks caused by Salmonella associated with the consumption of low water activity food items has also increased, although these food items do not support microbial growth. The main goal of this study was to quantify microbial indicators and to determine the prevalence and content of Salmonella spp. in chia, amaranth and sesame seeds obtained from Mexican retail outlets. In addition, the behavior of this pathogen on seeds was also evaluated. One hundred samples of each product (chia, amaranth and sesame seeds) were collected from Queretaro City markets. Aerobic plate count (APC), coliforms and Escherichia coli were quantified, and the presence and number of Salmonella were also determined. Chia, amaranth and sesame seeds (1 kg each) were inoculated with a cocktail containing five Salmonella strains (~6 log CFU mL -1 ) and were stored at ambient temperature and populations of Salmonella were quantified. The median APC contents in chia, amaranth, and sesame seeds were 2.1, 2.4, and 3.8 log CFU g -1 , respectively, and the content of coliforms on the seeds ranged from 0.48 to 0.56 log MPN g -1 . E. coli was present at low concentrations in the three types of seeds. Salmonella was detected in chia (31%), amaranth (15%), and sesame (12%) seeds, and the population ranged from 0.48 to 0.56 Log MPN g -1 . Salmonella spp. decreased through 240 days of storage, showing inactivation rates of 0.017, 0.011 and 0.016 log CFU h -1 in chia, amaranth, and sesame seeds, respectively. The high prevalence of Salmonella in the seeds highlights potential risks for consumers, particularly giving that seeds are generally consumed without treatments guaranteeing pathogen inactivation.

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Netherlands – Important safety warning AH burgers, bratwurst and beef finches – STEC E.coli

Posted on October 5, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

NVWA

Albert Heijn warns against a number of beef products with an expiry date of 24 or 25 September 2020. The E.coli bacteria was found in the products.

It concerns the following products:

AH mini hamburger 10 pieces, TGT 24-09-2020
AH hamburger 8 pieces, use-by-date 9/24/2020 and 9/25/2020
AH beef bratwurst 4 pieces, TGT 24-09-2020
AH hamburger 2 pieces, TGT 25-09-2020
AH hamburger 4 pieces, TGT 25-09-2020
AH beef finch 2 pieces, TGT 25-09-2020

The beef products are no longer in Albert Heijn stores, but customers can have these products in the freezer. Albert Heijn asks customers not to eat the beef products and to return them to an Albert Heijn store where they will be reimbursed for the purchase price upon return.

Download ‘Important safety warning for AH burgers, bratwurst and beef finches’

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Warning | 05-10-2020

E.coli

Eating a product with an E.coli bacteria (faeces bacteria, STEC, EHEC) can, if not thoroughly cooked, cause nausea, vomiting and (bloody) diarrhea within a week. Especially for young children, the elderly, people with low immunity and pregnant women. Consult your doctor or general practitioner for more information if you have health complaints after eating the said product.

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Egypt – Beheira hospital receives 134 wedding guests with food poisoning

Posted on October 5, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Egypt Independant

El Mahmoudeya Central Hospital, located in Egypt’s Beheira Governorate, received on Thursday 134 people experiencing severe symptoms of food poisoning after eating at a wedding in the village of Ezbet al-Far.

A number of families, including dozens of children, promptly reported to the hospital for treatment.

All cases were successfully treated, according to the hospital’s Director, Ashraf al-Qalfat.

Among the patients that the hospital received, many presented with no symptoms, but were worried that they had contracted the illness, said Qalfat.

All but five patients have been discharged from the hospital, and those who remain are in stable condition.

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Canada imposes new import measures for romaine lettuce from U.S.

Posted on October 5, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Digital Journal

In an effort to prevent future E. coli illnesses from romaine lettuce, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is imposing new import measures on shipments from parts of California where prior outbreaks originated.

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USA – Country Fresh Voluntary Product Recall – Watermelon Chunks – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 5, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

FDA

Country Fresh is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of watermelon chunks from select stores as a precautionary measure due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes detected on equipment used in packing this product. FDA made these findings during a recent inspection.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recall affects product codes of watermelon items shipped directly to Walmart and RaceTrac’s retail distribution centers stores in select stores located in Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas. The product was packaged in a variety of clam shell containers (see photos). The best-if-used by dates of October 2, 3, and 4, 2020 and the SKUs are as follows:

Walmart – Freshness Guaranteed
Watermelon 4 x 10 oz – UPC Code: 681131180672
Watermelon 2 x 32 oz – UPC Code: 681131180672 Watermelon Chunks 2 x 42 oz – UPC Code: 681131180658 Watermelon Spears 4 x 16 oz – UPC Code: 681131180665 Summer Blend FTC 4 x 5 oz – UPC Code: 681131355094

RaceTrac
Watermelon 5.5oz – UPC Code: 74641000644 Melon Trio 5.5oz – UPC Code: 74641031945

Country Fresh has not received any reports of illnesses to date associated with these recalled items. The recalled products were distributed from 9/23/2020 – 9/25/2020. RaceTrac and Walmart retail stores are removing the recalled product from store shelves and inventories immediately. Customers with recalled watermelon should discard it immediately and not consume it.

This recall is being undertaken with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Country Fresh takes food safety matters very seriously, stringently follows all mandated regulations and implements preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Country Fresh is working in close coordination with FDA in its continuing investigation to resolve the matter promptly and deeply regrets the inconvenience to our consumers and customers. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at: 1-877-251-8300 Monday – Friday, 8-5pm CST

Watermelon 32oz, Lot URR0103, Use By 10/2/20
Watermelon 32oz, Lot URE0103, Use By 10/3/20
Watermelon 42oz, Lot URR0103, Use By 10/2/20
Watermelon 42oz, Lot URE0103, Use By 10/3/20
Watermelon 16oz, Lot URR0103, Use By 10/2/20
Watermelon 16oz, Lot URS0103, Use By 10/4/20
Watermelon 10oz, Lot URR0103, Use By 10/2/20
Watermelon 10oz, Lot URE0103, Use By 10/3/20
Watermelon 10oz, Lot URS0103, Use By 10/4/2
Watermelon 5.5oz, Lot URE0103, Use By 10/4/20
Summer Blend 5oz, Lot URR0103, Use By 10/2/20
Summer Blend 5oz, Lot URE0103, Use By 10/3/20
Summer Blend 5oz, Lot URS0103, Use By 10/4/20
Melon Trio 5.5oz, Lot URE0103, Use By 10/4/20

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