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USA – FDA – Core Table -Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on October 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An Outbreak Advisory was issued for the outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1190) linked to recalled Gills Onions brand diced onions. An onsite inspection and sample collection have been initiated. Additional information is available in the Outbreak Advisory.
Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
10/4/

2023

 1190 Salmonella
Thompson		 Onions See

Advisory

 Active
8/9/

2023

 1172 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Ice
Cream		 See
Advisory		 Active

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USA – Utopia Foods Recalls “Enoki Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

“Front of package, Enoki Mushroom, 200g”

Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, is recalling all lots within expiry of Qilu Enterprise branded 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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 monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed to produce wholesalers in NY, NJ, PA, MA and MD. Products may have been further distributed to retail locations such as grocery stores.

The product comes in a 200g, clear plastic package with barcode 8928918610109 marked on the packaging. All products within expiry are included in the recall and were distributed between 8/7/2023 and 10/20/2023.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

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USA – Gills Onions Voluntarily Recalls Select Lots of Fresh Diced Onion Products Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on October 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image 3:”Front label, Gills Onions brand Fresh Diced Yellow Onions, 8 oz cups”

October 23, 2023 – Gills Onions of Oxnard, CA is voluntarily recalling Gills Onions branded fresh diced onions products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Consumers: The recalled products, which were sent to Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, are identified in the table below. These recalled products are well beyond their August 2023 use-by-dates, and are no longer available for sale in stores. Please check for product description in the link above. We recognize that the recalled onions or foods with those onions as an ingredient could be in consumers’ freezers. Anyone who has an expired, recalled product in their possession should not consume it and should destroy or discard it.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product and have questions may contact Gills Onions at 1-800-348-2255, or visit our website at www.gillsonions.comExternal Link Disclaimer for a copy of this press release and photos of the recalled products.

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

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USA -Greenhead Lobster Products Recalls Frozen Cooked Lobster Products Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Label for Greenhead Lobster Fresh Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat, Refrigerated

Company Announcement

BUCKSPORT – Greenhead Lobster Products is voluntarily recalling all frozen and refrigerated cooked lobster meat products produced from May 9, 2023, through October 19, 2023, due to the potential for the product to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

Although none of the recalled product has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, the recall is being conducted based on the presence of the organism in the processing environment. No other Greenhead Lobster retail products are impacted by this recall, including raw products.

The recalled product, Greenhead Lobster Fresh Cooked Lobster Meat was sold frozen or refrigerated in packages ranging from 1 to 2 lbs. or in cases up to 12 lbs. and can be identified with “best if used by” dates ranging from May 9th, 2025, to October 12th, 2025, for frozen product, and May 27th, 2023, to October 30th, 2023, for refrigerated product. The “best if used by” date is located on the white label on the front of the package. Products under recall are listed in the accompanying table.

Products were directly distributed to Maine and New Hampshire and then sold nationwide through wholesale distributers and online via e-commerce.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, to date.

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USA – Recalled: Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Dog Food – Salmonella

Posted on October 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Petful

Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Dog Food Recall

Maker: Texas Farm Products Company dba TFP Nutrition
Cause: Potential for salmonella contamination
Announcement: FDA recall announcement dated Oct. 21, 2023 (archived here)
What was recalled: 50 lb. bags of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food with best by dates of either “10 2024 3277 TFP” or “10 2024 3278 TFP”

TFP Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of certain 50-pound bags of its Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food due to potential salmonella contamination.

The recalled product was manufactured on October 4–5, 2023, and was distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. The dog food is sold only at Tractor Supply Company stores.

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USA – FDA Core Outbreak Table

Posted on October 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1190) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 67 to 72.

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USA – Maisie Jane’s Smooth almond butter, 12 oz glass jar, 6 units per case, shelf stable – Aflatoxin

Posted on October 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Maisie Jane’s Smooth almond butter, 12 oz glass jar, 6 units per case, shelf stable.

High levels of aflatoxin

The product is distributed throughout the United States. Total number of consignees (customers) that received the recall product: 13. Consignees who received recalled product are in the following states: FL, TX, PA, WI, NY, GA, CA, OH.

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Research – 2022 Mystery Salmonella Outbreak solved – It’s Cantaloupe – but the FDA will not tell us who grew them

Posted on October 15, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

In August 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state partners conducted an outbreak investigation into a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to cantaloupe.

  • Total Illnesses: 87
  • Hospitalizations: 32
  • Deaths: 0
  • Last Illness Onset: September 11, 2022
  • States with Cases: GA (1), IL (5), IN (17), IA (38), KY (3), MI (3), MN (4), MO (2), OH (3), SC (1), WI (10)

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USA – FDA – Core Outbreak Table

Posted on October 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1190) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 64 to 67 and FDA has initiated traceback.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1179), the outbreak has ended, and the FDA investigation is closed. Based on CDC’s epidemiological investigation, ill people reported eating watermelon and/or cantaloupe before becoming sick and a majority of illnesses were geographically grouped in the Midwest. Investigators were unable to determine a specific product or source of contamination while the outbreak was still considered ongoing. Currently, there is no risk to the public, as all product is no longer on the market. As part of this investigation, samples were collected and analyzed. Three environmental samples collected from farms in the Southwest Indiana growing region were reported as positive and matched the strain of Salmonella Newport that caused illnesses in this outbreak. Additionally, samples collected from a farm of interest and surrounding areas were reported as positive for Salmonella and also matched strains that have caused previous outbreaks, including those discussed in the 2022 Outbreak Investigation Report of Salmonella Typhimurium Illnesses Potentially Linked to Cantaloupe. This year’s findings indicate continued presence of food safety concerns  linked to melons from the Southwest Indiana growing region.

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USA- FDA -Core Investigation Table

Posted on October 6, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1190) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1179) the outbreak has ended, but the FDA investigation is still ongoing.
  • For the outbreak of Cryptosporidium (ref #1174), the outbreak has ended, and the FDA investigation has closed.
  • For the two outbreaks of Cyclospora cayetanensis (reference #1163 and #1159), both outbreaks have ended, and the FDA investigations have closed.
Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
10/4/

2023

 1190 Salmonella
Thompson		 Not Yet
Identified		 64 Active
8/30/

2023

 1179 Salmonella
Newport		 Not Yet
Identified		 11 Active
8/9/

2023

 1172 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Ice Cream See
Advisory		 Active

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