The FDA is reporting that Pico de Gallo was behind a Salmonella outbreak that sickened almost 40 people.
Although investigators identified the cause of the outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration is not reporting what brand of Pico de Gallo was implicated. The agency reported that 37 people were sickened in the outbreak, but did not report where they live. The FDA first reported the outbreak on June 14.
“For the outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ the outbreak has ended and FDA’s investigation has closed. CDC, FDA, and state and local partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and identified Pico de Gallo as the source of the outbreak,” according to an FDA report released Wednesday.
The FDA reported that its investigators took samples of the product as well as environmental samples of the production facility, but all of the samples came back negative for the outbreak strain. The agency’s statement says there is no risk to consumers.
Product: Smaakt brand organic wholemeal rice flour Nature of the problem: Too high aflatoxin content
The FASFC is withdrawing the product “Organic Whole Rice Flour” of the Smaakt brand from sale and recalling it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin content.
It is requested not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.
Product Description
– Product Name: Organic Whole Rice Flour – Brand: Smaakt – Best before date (BDD) (“Best before”): 31/12/2023 and 13/04/2024 – Batches: 52C1323 and 54B2823 – Type of packaging: sachet – Weight: 400g
The product was distributed through various outlets.
For any additional information, you can contact the FASFC contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .
Norway has reported two cases that are part of a botulism outbreak in Spain, bringing the number of people affected to 11.
There is a link between patients and different packaged brands of Spanish omelet (tortilla de patata), which is made with potatoes and eggs, purchased in various supermarkets in different regions.
The Norwegian cases stayed in Barcelona between July 10 and 23.
Since May 2023, the Statens Serum Institut has registered 20 cases of the same type of Salmonella Enteritidis. The Statens Serum Institut, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Norwegian Food Institute DTU are investigating the disease outbreak. The outbreak is part of an international outbreak and imported chicken kebabs are suspected.
Potential Salmonella contamination and presence of rodent activity at the distribution center & temperature abuse
Company Name:
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions
Brand Name:
Numerous brand names
Product Description:
Numerous human food, animal (pet) food, medical devices, and drug products
Company Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, LLC (“Inmar”), is voluntarily recalling FDA regulated products* contained in pallets stored in Inmar’s Arlington, Texas facility between May 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, the (“FDA Recalled Products”). The FDA Recalled Products were stored in this facility during a time when there may have been a pest control problem at the facility. In addition, because of recent unusually hot weather, the FDA Recalled Products may have been subjected to temperatures in excess of the storage condition instructions on the product labeling.
The Company has not received any customer complaints or reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Risk Statement: There are numerous hazards associated with rodents including the potential presence of Salmonella. Use or consumption of affected products may present risk of illness due to the potential presence of Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in infants, young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant persons, persons with pre- existent pathology (e.g., patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy treatments, organ transplant recipient, etc.) and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Additionally, products stored under temperatures in excess of storage conditions instructions in the product labeling could potentially lead to decreased product effectiveness.
The FDA Recalled Products were sold to salvage buyers. Inmar has notified those salvage buyers by email and notified them to destroy any FDA Recalled Product.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Chris.Yerzy@Inmar.com, Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4pm PST.
About Inmar:
Inmar has been a trusted partner and third-party logistics provider for over 30 years providing returns management, liquidation services, as well as the handling of product recalls for manufacturers and retailers. We are working closely with the FDA on this voluntary recall.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
*FDA regulated products include food, over the counter (“OTC”) human or animal drugs, over the counter medical devices, dietary supplements, and/or cosmetics, medical devices such as diapers, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene, condoms, etc.
Model names or references Apple juice 1L SOMAIL FRUITS
Identification of products
GTIN
Batch
Date
3760136840112
BATCH H016
Date of minimum durability 02/10/2026
3760136840112
BATCH H017
Date of minimum durability 02/14/2026
3760136840112
LOT H018
Date of minimum durability 02/15/2026
3760136840112
LOT H019
Date of minimum durability 02/16/2026
3760136840112
BATCH H015
Date of minimum durability 02/09/2026
Packaging 100cl bottle
Marketing start/end date From 03/16/2023 to 08/07/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Further information Batch number on the cap
Geographic area of sale Departments: AUDE (11), HERAULT (34), PYRENEES-ORIENTALES (66)
Distributors Malléus, Marco, Metro, Promocash in Narbonne Navals, Occitane Fruits, Metro, Promocash in Carcassonne Metro and Promocash in Béziers Le Panier à Jo in Coursan CEP in Fleury d’Aude
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