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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish furniture giant Ikea was drawn into Europe's widening food labeling scandal Monday as authorities said they had detected horse meat in frozen meatballs labeled as beef and pork and sold in 13 countries across the continent.
The Czech State Veterinary Administration said that horse meat was found in one-kilogram (2.2 pound) packs of frozen meatballs made in Sweden and shipped to the Czech Republic for sale in Ikea stores there. A total of 760 kilograms (1,675 pounds) of the meatballs were stopped from reaching the shelves.
Ikea spokeswoman Ylva Magnusson said meatballs from the same batch had gone out to Slovakia, Hungary, France, Britain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Ireland. Magnusson said meatballs from that batch were taken off the shelves in Ikea stores in all those countries. Other shipments of meatballs were not affected, including to the U.S., even though they all come from the same Swedish supplier, Magnusson said.
"Our global recommendation is to not recall or stop selling meatballs," she said.
However, the company's Swedish branch announced on its Facebook page that it won't sell or serve any meatballs at its stores in Sweden out of concern for "potential worries among our customers."
Magnusson said Ikea saw no reason to extend that guidance globally. She said Ikea was conducting its own tests of the affected batch "to validate" the Czech results. She also said that two weeks ago Ikea tested a range of frozen food products, including meatballs, and found no traces of horse meat.
"But, of course, we take the tests that Czech authorities have done very seriously," Magnusson said. "We don't tolerate any other ingredients than those on the label."
Ikea's trademark blue-and-yellow stores typically feature a restaurant that serves traditional Swedish food, including meatballs served with boiled or mashed potatoes, gravy and lingonberry jam. Meatballs — "Kottbullar" in Swedish — are also available in the frozen foods section.
Magnusson said all of the meatballs are supplied by Gunnar Dafgard AB, a family-owned frozen foods company in southwestern Sweden. Calls to the company were not immediately returned.
European Union officials were meeting Monday to discuss tougher food labeling rules after the discovery of horse meat in a range of frozen supermarket meals such as burgers and lasagna that were supposed to contain beef or pork.
The Czech authority also announced Monday that it found horse meat in beef burgers imported from Poland during random tests of food products.
Spanish authorities, meanwhile, announced that traces of horse meat were found in a beef cannelloni product by one of the brands of Nestle, a Switzerland-based food giant. The Agriculture Ministry said it was a case of fraudulent labeling but represented no health threat.
In a statement on its website, Nestle Spain said that after carrying out tests on meat supplied to its factories in Spain it was withdrawing six "La Cocinera" products and one "Buitoni" product from store shelves.
It said it was taking the action after the traces of horse meat were found in beef bought from a supplier in central Spain. Nestle said it was taking legal action against the company, adding that the products would be replaced by ones with 100 percent beef.
Some EU member states are pressing for tougher labeling rules to regain consumer confidence.
The 27-nation bloc must agree on binding origin disclosures for food product ingredients, starting with a better labeling of meat products, German Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner said.
"Consumers have every right to the greatest-possible transparency," she insisted.
Austria backs the German initiative; but others like Ireland say existing rules are sufficient although Europe-wide controls must be strengthened to address the problem of fraudulent labeling.
The scandal has created a split between nations like Britain which see further rules as a protectionist hindrance of free trade under the bloc's single market, and those calling for tougher regulation.
Processed food products — a business segment with traditionally low margins that often leads producers to hunt for the cheapest suppliers — often contain ingredients from multiple suppliers in different countries, who themselves at times subcontract production to others, making it hard to monitor every link in the production chain.
Standardized DNA checks with meat suppliers and more stringent labeling rules will add costs that producers will most likely hand down to consumers, making food more expensive.
The scandal began in Ireland in mid-January when the country announced the results of its first-ever DNA tests on beef products. It tested frozen beef burgers taken from store shelves and found that more than a third of brands at five supermarkets contained at least a trace of horse. The sample of one brand sold by British supermarket kingpin Tesco was more than a quarter horse.
Such discoveries have spread like wildfire across Europe as governments, supermarkets, meat traders and processors began their own DNA testing of products labeled beef and have been forced to withdraw tens of millions of products from store shelves.
More than a dozen nations have detected horse flesh in processed products such as factory-made burger patties, lasagnas, meat pies and meat-filled pastas. The investigations have been complicated by elaborate supply chains involving multiple cross-border middlemen.
Associated Press writers Juergen Baetz in Brussels, Karel Janicek in Prague and Ciaran Giles in Madrid contributed to this report.


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Glass Deco Beads - Clear Transparent Blue
Glass Deco beads are extremely tiny, colored no-hole 1 mm glass beads. A great complement to the Meyer Imports line of Glass Glitter, these micro beads are perfect for any scrapbook, papercraft or jewelry project. Selected due to their brilliance, transparency (these have ideal light-reflection properties) and large range of both translucent and opaque metallic colors. They are really high quality colored glass - no-hole - mini beads.
Use with our Take & Make Glass Tac Glue to adhere to any project!
These are sealed "colored glass beads" and are not clear glass or plastic beads with a colorant added on top. You will not have any color bleed into your glue or artwork.
Take & Make Glass Deco Beads - Clear Blue. Not suitable for use with children.

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Long Peridot Beaded Necklace
By LagosSKU: 04-81210-SMD34
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15-Day Money Back
Our 15-day return policy allows you time to consider your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied you can return any item without engraving, in its original condition, within 15 days of the date of shipment for a full refund. We want you to be confident you are receiving the best merchandise at the best price.
Our Promise Since 1896
Every purchase at Richter & Phillips includes the
following at no additional cost:
- Ring sizing1
- Rhodium finish2
- Retip prongs
- Tighten stones
- Appraisal with purchase
- Cleaning/Steaming/Inspection
- Lifetime diamond upgrade
- All risk engagement ring insurance3
- Special financing with approved credit4
- Engraving inside wedding bands
- Layaway, up to 12 months, with 20% down
- Trade in gold, diamonds, jewelry toward purchase
- Consultation, disposition of jewelry, watches and fine jewelry
2 Rhodium finish free one time per year
3 Richter & Phillips will pay the premium to insure your purchase for the first 12 months. This policy covers any damage or loss of your diamond as well as theft or loss of the entire ring, up to $10,000.
4 Up to 60 months
About the Designer
Emerging from his belief that jewelry is one of the most personal, significant forms of art, Steven Lagos started LAGOS in 1977. As a designer, his vision of the LAGOS woman, her timeless elegance, her integrity and her sensuality influence many of the collections.
Sights and sounds forever inspire him; most of which are captured from his frequent travels to Asia and Europe. Steven Lagos' vision goes beyond product design and permeates the entire organization of LAGOS.
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After the service
After a service is completed, manufacturers may warranty your item under any work performed for a minimum period of 12 months unless stated otherwise.
El Primero 3-hand watch
High frequency indication: 1/10th of a second subdial at 6 o'clock
Silicon escape-wheel and lever
Screwed-in crown
Full Interchangeable strap system
Movement: El Primero 3620, automatic
Power Reserve: approx. 60 hours
Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
Water Resistance: 10 bar / 100 meters
Material: Stainless steel case
Diameter: 41mm
Crystal: Domed Sapphire Crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal
Design: Black-toned Openworked dial
Markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp.
Comes with a blackrubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp.
Zenith International 2-Year Warranty
Authorized Dealer Exclusive: Additional 1-Year Warranty when activated online Zenith-watches.com
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When you purchase your new watch from Carat & Co., we ensure that your item is covered at least 2 years under the manufacturer warranty from any manufacturing defects.
Please note that the brand warranty that we offer does not cover the lifetime of the battery, normal wear and tear to case, pushers, crown, straps, bracelet, crystal, any damage to the watch resulting from physical/accidental abuse, lack of care, accidents (dents, broken crystal, etc), alterations or tampering from non-authorized centers and damage resulting from wear under conditions exceeding the watch manufacturer's water resistance limitations.
Watch Brand | Manufacturer Warranty Coverage | Additional Warranty Coverage |
Blancpain | 2 Years | |
Breguet | 2 Years | |
Bvlgari | 3 Years | |
Cartier | 2 Years | Additional 6 Years with registration on Cartier Care |
Chopard | 5 Years | Effective July 1st, 2020 |
Corum | 2 Years | |
Frederique Constant | 2 Years | |
Glashütte Original | 2 Years | |
Grand Seiko | 5 Years | Effective October 1st, 2021 |
Gucci | 2 Years | |
Hamilton | 2 Years | |
IWC | 2 Years | Additional 6 Years with registration on IWC Care |
Jaeger-LeCoultre | 2 Years | Additional 6 Years with registration on JLC Care |
Jaquet Droz | 2 Years | |
Longines | 2 Years (Quartz) 5 Years (Automatic) |
Effective August 1st, 2021 |
Montblanc | 2 Years | |
Omega | 5 Years | Effective July 1st, 2018 |
Piaget | 2 Years | Additional 6 Years with registration on Piaget Care |
Rado | 2 Years | |
Seiko | 3 Years | |
Tissot | 2 Years | Additional 1 Year for COSC certified watches |
Vacheron Constantin | 2 Years | Additional 6 Years with registration on Vacheron Care |
Zenith | 2 Years | Additional 1 to 2 Years with registration on Zenith-Watches.com |
These include all jewelry items and any items that are no longer within the brand's specified warranty period or have voided the warranty agreement.
Items without an accepted warranty may be subject to service charge. When our customers entrust their service requests to us, it is our duty to provide the best possible service and prices to maintain the value of the timepiece or jewelry.
If you'd like to request for any repair or maintenance services, please contact us in the form below. Carat & Co. offers complimentary shipping and insurance from our store to the brand's service center for any purchases made with Carat & Co. that are still within the warranty period.
Customers who are unable to physically drop off their item to Carat & Co. will be responsible for their own shipping and insurance to our store. For customers sending their items to Carat & Co., until the item is received into our location, the item remains under the responsibility of the shipper and Carat & Co. is not liable for lost shipments.
Any customers needing service for items outside of the warranty period or not purchased at Carat & Co. will be responsible for a shipping charge to the respective service center.
When should I get a maintenance service?
Water-resistance timepieces are recommended to get checked yearly for a water-resistance check. A complete maintenance service of the watch is typically recommended after 5 years. If you notice any sudden changes in your watch's timekeeping, pushers/crown not operating, water moisture in dial, no energy in battery etc, we recommend you do a service immediately to prevent any further damage that can be costly to you down the road.


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Colonna Lasagna Server in Diablo
Made of sturdy 18/10 stainless steel, our Colonna Collection is influenced by the famous Colonna di Marco Aurelio including handles that are shaped like the base of a column. This collection comes in seven colors to match any tablesetting!
Discover the Inspiration for Colonna
Colonna is a stylish piazza is in Rome's political center. On its northern side, the 16th century Palazzo Chigi has been the official residence of Italy a prime minister since 1961. In the center, the 30 meters high Colonna di Marco Aurelio was completed in AD 193 to honor Marcus Aurelius military victories and the column's vivid reliefs depict scenes from his battles. In 1589, Marcus was replaced on the top of the column with a bronze statue of St Paul. Our Colonna Collection flatware has handles that are shaped as the base of a column inspired by this piazza.
- Lasagna Server
- Diablo
- 10 inches long
- 18/10 Stainless Steel
- Handmade in Italy
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The answer to the often-asked question "Can a house be sold while it is in probate in El Paso Texas?" is "Yes."
But you must adhere carefully to your state's pertinent rules and regulations. The probate court will monitor every step and all aspects of the sale, and if you're the executor, you, too, must monitor and approve all the terms of the sale. It can be a complex process, but understanding it will make things a little smoother.
Can A House Be Sold While In Probate In El Paso Texas?
Appointment of Administrator/Executor
If the decedent's will designated a specific person as the executor and that person is willing to act in that capacity, then he or she is officially appointed as the executor. If on the other hand, no one has been designated as executor in the will, then the court and/or other relatives will appoint a near relative to act as administrator.
The next step is to have the property appraised. But you must make sure the appraiser you choose is a licensed, reputable appraiser. The property must sell at a price that is at least 90% of the appraised value, so you need an appraiser who can get it right.
This is the step where the answer to "Can a house be sold while it is in probate in El Paso Texas?" begins to become a reality. And you'll start by having your agent list the house on a multiple listing service so that buyers will know it's a probate sale.
An interested buyer makes an offer along with a 10% deposit, an offer which you can accept or reject. If you do accept it, the offer is then subject to court confirmation. You must submit the offer through your probate attorney to the court for confirmation. If everyone is in agreement, then a date is set for the sale to be finalized in court.
When the offer on the house in probate has been accepted and confirmed by the court, a Notice of Proposed Action must be mailed to all the heirs. This document states all the terms and conditions of the proposed sale. Heirs then have 15 days to review the notice and raise objections if they have any. If none of the heirs has any objections, the sale can go forward without a court hearing.
Now, here's where it gets a little complicated. Before the court confirms and approves the original buyer's offer, the judge will ask those present in the courtroom if any of them would like to bid on the property. If no one does, then the sale proceeds in the standard fashion mentioned above.
If, however, there is an overbid, the original buyer's 10% deposit must be refunded before the new sale at the new bid price can proceed. When the overbid is accepted, the new buyer must then put up a 10% deposit, which is required to be a cashier's check. This check for the accepted overbid deposit is presented to the executor/administrator at the winning bidder's acceptance hearing.
Upon court confirmation and approval, a contract can then be signed. But it is a specialized kind of sale contract because it cannot have any contingencies, and escrow closes soon after the hearing, usually within 15 days.
As you can see, there are some complicated rules for selling a house while in probate. It is advised to consider contacting an attorney for more specific help.