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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) issued a statewide recall for Fagundes Old World Cheese Hanford Jack Cabernet Jack Cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Hanford Jack Cabernet Jack Cheese, produced and packaged by Fagundes Old World Cheese of Kings County, is the subject of a statewide recall. The CDFA detected the bacteria during routine testing at the manufacturing facility. The order applies to Fagundes Old World Cheese, Hanford Jack Cabernet Jack Cheese” sold in varying weights of approximately half-pound to one-pound (0.50 to 1.00 lb.) wedges packaged in clear plastic wrapping marked on the back with the lot code 031226, a “Packed On” date of 05.06.26, and a “Sell By” date of 05.05.27. @ https://pressreleases.cdfa.ca.gov/Home/PressRelease/68857487

Target recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes following customer complaints that the products cause discoloration and FDA testing that identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples. The recalled wipes were manufactured by a supplier and sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. Target and the manufacturer of the wipes, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, have received numerous consumer complaints and adverse event reports alleging product discoloration and symptoms such as skin and eye irritation, and infections potentially associated with the product’s use. These reports remain under investigation. Target is coordinating with the manufacturer and continues to investigate this matter. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/target-recalls-fragrance-free-and-fresh-cucumber-scented-baby-wipes-due-potential-microbial?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Prime Food Processing LLC recalled 69 cases of “Dried Herring Fish” because the product was not adequately eviscerated. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. The recalled product is Item #AF4110 – Dried Herring Fish – Lot Code: 26020. Expiration: 06.12.28. It is packaged in a clear plastic packaging, 7 oz. (198 g) with Blue Trim. The product was distributed to Asian grocery stores in AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, KS, LA, MD, MO, NC, NH, NV, NY, OK, PA, TX, UT. The issue was identified during routine testing conducted by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets. The recall was initiated after the product was selected and sent for regulatory testing. A subsequent investigation determined that the problem originated from an imported product manufactured in Vietnam. No illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the affected product have been reported. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prime-food-processing-llc-issues-safety-warning-regarding-uneviscerated-dried-herring-fish?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

In Canada, MAPAQ, in collaboration with the City of Montréal’s Food Inspection Division and the company Supermarché Madina (17 Ontario Street East, in Montréal), advises the public not to consume all minced meat sold from May 31 to June 1, 2026. The warning is issued due to improper preparation, packaging, and storage practices that may compromise food safety. The affected products were sold exclusively at their location on 17, rue Ontario Est, Montréal, between May 31 and June 1, 2026. The ground meat was prepared by the clerk at the customer’s request at the time of purchase and sold without a label. @ https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/mise-en-garde-a-la-population-avis-de-ne-pas-consommer-les-viandes-hachees-preparees-et-vendues-par-lentreprise-supermarche-madina-70790