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Canadian processor Maple Leaf Foods has voluntarily withdrawn all its products from store shelves after syringe casings without needles were found on three separate occasions at one of its facilities. The company suspects potential tampering.
Syringes are commonly used in the facility for analytical testing purposes. The recall was initiated based on a syringe casing found visibly embedded in a ham found as part of routine visual product inspection.
Increased security measures at the facility include greater levels of supervision, enhanced visual inspection, metal detection of all products, x-ray technology, security cameras and a confidential telephone line available to employees.
"Food safety is our paramount concern. Our employees are outraged at these events and are cooperating fully with the investigation," explains Michael McCain, president and CEO. "We are confident that this recall has been conducted swiftly and efficiently, and that we have shown the highest level of due diligence."
Syringes are commonly used in the facility for analytical testing purposes. The recall was initiated based on a syringe casing found visibly embedded in a ham found as part of routine visual product inspection.
Increased security measures at the facility include greater levels of supervision, enhanced visual inspection, metal detection of all products, x-ray technology, security cameras and a confidential telephone line available to employees.
"Food safety is our paramount concern. Our employees are outraged at these events and are cooperating fully with the investigation," explains Michael McCain, president and CEO. "We are confident that this recall has been conducted swiftly and efficiently, and that we have shown the highest level of due diligence."
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