Fast Facts
- Illnesses: 808 (156 new)
- Hospitalizations: 157 (28 new)
- Deaths: 0
- States: 37 and Puerto Rico (1 new)
- Recall: Yes
- Investigation status: Active
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USA – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions
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USA – Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Limited Recall of Garden Classic Salads for Possible Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness - Reason for Announcement:
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Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- Company Name:
- Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.
- Brand Name:
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Dole & others
- Product Description:
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garden salad
Company Announcement
Monterey, CA–October 29, 2021–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of garden salad due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses connected to any of the recalled lot codes have been reported to date. The products being recalled are:
|
Product Description |
Lot Codes |
UPC Code |
Best If Used By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 oz Dole™ Garden Salad | N28205A and N28205B | 0-71430-01136-2 | 10-25-21 |
| 24 oz Marketside™ Classic Salad | N28205A and N28205B | 6-81131-32895-1 | 10-25-21 |
| 12 oz Kroger™ Brand Garden Salad | N28211A and N28211B | 0-11110-91036-3 | 10-25-21 |
| 12 oz Salad Classics™ Garden Salad | N28211A and N28211B | 6-88267-18443-7 | 10-25-21 |
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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 lot code and Best if Used By date are located on the upper right corner of the bag and the UPC code is located on the bottom left corner of the back of the bag. The impacted products were distributed in AL, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, PA, SC, VA. This product is beyond its “Best If Used By” date and should no longer be on retail shelves. Consumers are advised to check product they have in their homes and discard any product matching these lot and UPC codes and Best if Used By dates.
This precautionary Recall notification is being issued due to a single sample of garden salad which yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the Department of Agriculture in Georgia.
No other Dole products (or products manufactured by Dole) are included in the recall. Only the specific garden salad products listed, with the exact Lot codes, UPC codes and Best if Used By dates identified above, are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these Lot codes, UPC codes and Best if Used By dates should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Consumer Center at 1-800-356-3111, which is open 24 hours a day.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- 1-800-356-3111
- Media:
- William Goldfield
- 1-818-874-4853
- William.Goldfield@Dole.com
USA – Third person dies of Hepatitis A linked to Famous Anthony’s Restaurant
This afternoon, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) announced that they learned that a third adult who was hospitalized with complications has died from hepatitis A. The RCAHD will disclose no further information about the individual to protect privacy and out of respect for the family.
“It is always with extreme sadness that we report the death of an individual,” said RCAHD health director, Cynthia Morrow, MD, MPH. “This heartbreaking loss of life illustrates how serious this outbreak is. Unfortunately, in this situation, we have seen many individuals experiencing severe disease, and in some cases, their symptoms have continued to progress over weeks.”
Hepatitis A is a preventable disease. RCAHD urges everyone to consistently practice good hand washing and to consider getting vaccinated, especially if they fall into a high-risk population.
At this time, RCAHD staff have identified a total of 49 confirmed primary cases, including 31 hospitalizations. A small number of cases are still under investigation. No new cases have been reported to RCAHD this week.
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Canada – Correction – Updated Food Recall Warning – Dorsey brand, MVP brand, Pier-C brand, and Riga Farms brand Onions, Product of Mexico recalled due to Salmonella
Advisory details
Ottawa, October 29, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on October 28, 2021 has been amended to correctly identify the affected products. The corrections for these products are marked by an asterisk (*). This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Industry is recalling Dorsey brand, MVP brand, Pier-C brand, and Riga Farms brand Onions, Product of Mexico from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below or foods containing these raw onions. Retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, use, or sell the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
These products may also have been sold in bulk or in smaller packages with or without a label and may not bear the same brand or product names as described below. The CFIA will continue its investigation into other possible importers and additional recalls may follow.
Recalled product
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsey | Yellow Onions | Mesh sacks: 10 lb / 4.54 kg |
0 33383 60004 8* | None – all products sold between July 7, 2021 and October 28, 2021, inclusively. | Product of Mexico |
| MVP | Yellow Onions | 50 lb / 22.7 kg | None | 197* 208* 221* |
Product of Mexico |
| Pier-C | White Onions | 2 lb / 0.907 kg | 0 33383 60051 2 | 203* 209* 218* 228* |
Product of Mexico. These onions may have been sold loose. |
| Pier-C | White Onions | 25 lb | 0 33383 45101 5* | 214* 215* 217* 221* 223* 224* 228* |
Product of Mexico. These onions may have been sold loose. |
| Pier-C | Yellow Onions | 25 lb | 0 33383 45095 7* | 204* 210* |
Product of Mexico. These onions may have been sold loose. |
| Pier-C | Yellow Onions | 40 lb /18.15 kg | None | 204* 208* 209* 210* |
Product of Mexico. These onions may have been sold loose. |
| Riga Farms | Yellow Onions | 3 lbs / 1.36 kg | 0 33383 60002 4 | 321621 323521 323621* |
Product is labelled as Product of USA, although the onions are Product of Mexico |
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 location where they were purchased. If you are unsure of the identity of the onions in your possession, check with your place of purchase.
Background
This recall was triggered by recalls in another country by Prosource Produce LLC of Hailey, Idaho and by Keeler Family Farms of Deming, NM. 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 in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.
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: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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France- Small Mixed Rouelle x8 – Listeria monocytogenes
Identifying information for the recalled product
- Product category Food
- Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
- Product brand name Peak
- Names of models or references Small Mixed Rouelle x8 LOT: 20102114
- Product identification
GTIN Lot Dated 3548780000386 20102114 Date of minimum durability 11/26/2021 - Packaging bulk
- Start date / End of marketing From 10/27/2021 to 10/27/2021
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark81,206,009
- Further information4 units concerned Small Rouelle Blanche or Cendrée
- Geographical sales area1 store concerned
- Distributors Prim’Frais 44 avenue de Grésigne, 81170 Cordes-sur-Ciel
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Presence Listeria Monocytogenes
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
France- KIPPERS BY 2 EN 430 G UNDER AT – Listeria monocytogenes
Identifying information for the recalled product
- Product category Food
- Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
- Product brand name Fournier son
- Names of models or references Tray of kippers by 2 in 430gr under modified atmosphere
- Product identification
GTIN Lot Dated 3324031661014 2128741 Use-by date 11/28/2021 - Packaging430gr tray
- Start date / End of marketing From 10/19/2021 to 10/30/2021
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR 62 193 100 EC
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors Leclerc, Uenseigne, CORA, DIS-FRAIS
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
USA – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Italian-Style Meats – The Outbreak is Over
Recalled Food
Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged Uncured Antipasto trays
- “Fratelli Beretta Uncured Antipasto prosciutto, soppressata, Milano salami, & coppa” 24-oz trays containing two 12-oz packages with “best by” dates on or before February 11, 2022 (UPC code 073541305316)
Products have the establishment number “EST. 7543B” inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mark of inspection. See recall noticeexternal icon for more details.
Additionally, CDC continues to advise people not to eat any Fratelli Beretta brand Uncured Antipasto trays with “best by” dates on or before February 11, 2022.
What You Should Do
Check your fridge for recalled products or any other Fratelli Beretta brand Uncured Antipasto trays with “best by” dates on or before February 11, 2022. If you have any left:
- Do not eat or cook them.
- Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
- Wash surfaces and containers that may have touched the recalled product using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Always follow these four food safety steps to prevent getting sick from Salmonella:
- Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often.
- Separate: Keep food that won’t be cooked separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
- Cook: Use a food thermometer to make sure you have cooked your food to a temperature high enough to kill germs.
- Chill: Refrigerate perishable food (food that goes bad) within 2 hours. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F (like a hot car or picnic), refrigerate it within 1 hour. Thaw food in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
Fast Facts
- Illnesses: 40
- Hospitalizations: 12
- Deaths: 0
- States: 17
- Recall: Yes
- Investigation status: Closed
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USA – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Salami Sticks
Do not eat, sell, or serve Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks. They were sold at Trader Joe’s and Wegmans and may be sold at other grocery stores. This outbreak is especially concerning because most of the sick people are younger than 18.
Fast Facts
- Illnesses: 21 (1 new)
- Hospitalizations: 6 (3 new)
- Deaths: 0
- States: 8
- Recall: No
- Investigation status: Active
Contaminated Food
Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks
- Sold at Trader Joe’s and Wegmans
- May be sold at other stores
Fifteen people were interviewed about foods they ate before getting sick, and fourteen (93%) reported eating or maybe eating this product. Investigators are still working to determine if additional products may be contaminated.What You Should Do
- Do not eat Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks with any best-by date. Throw them away.
- Wash items and containers that may have touched the product using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
What Businesses Should Do
- Do not sell or serve Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with the product.
Symptoms of Salmonella
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
- For more information about Salmonella, see the Salmonella Questions and Answers page.
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Germany – Organic tiger nut flour – Salmonella
Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 10/28/2021
Product name: Organic tiger nut flour
Product pictures:
ReformKontor GmbH & Co. KG
Manufacturer (distributor):
Distributor: ReformKontor GmbH & Co. KG, Ernst-Litfaß-Str. 16, 19246 Zarrentin
Reason for warning:
Detection of Salmonella spp.
Packaging Unit: 200 g
Durability: Best before May 20, 2022
Lot identification: 97269
Additional Information:
Salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection with diarrhea, abdominal pain and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. The symptoms usually subside on their own after several days. Infants, toddlers, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe disease processes. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and advise them of a possible salmonella infection. Seeking preventive medical treatment without symptoms does not make sense.
UK – Listeriosis associated with pre-prepared sandwich consumption in hospital in England, 2017
A case of listeriosis occurred in a hospitalised patient in England in July 2017. Analysis by whole genome sequencing of the Listeria monocytogenes from the patient’s blood culture was identified as clonal complex (CC) 121. This culture was indistinguishable to isolates from sandwiches, salads and the maufacturing environment of Company X which supplied these products widely to the National Health Service. Whilst an inpatient, the case was served sandwiches produced by this company on 12 occasions. No other cases infected by this type were detected in the UK between 2016 and 2020. Between 2016 and 2020, more than 3000 samples of food, food ingredients and environmental swabs from this company were tested. Listeria monocytogenes contamination rates declined after July 2017 from 31% to 0.3% for salads and 3% to 0% for sandwiches. A monophyletic group of 127 L. monocytogenes CC121 isolates was recovered during 2016–2019 and was used to estimate the time of the most recent common ancestor as 2014 (95% CI of between 2012 and 2016). These results represent persistent contamination of equipment, food contact surfaces and foods at a food manufacturer by a single L. monocytogenes strain. Colonisation and persistent contamination of food and production environments are risks for public health.
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