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The FDA reported that Safeway Fresh Foods (Vineland, NJ) recalled 32-oz. diced organic butternut squash product due to its potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli O45. E. coli. The 32-oz. diced Butternut was distributed only to Costco in Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company detected the presence of E. coli O45. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/safeway-fresh-foods-recalls-sunnyside-farms-organic-butternut-squash-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported the recall of Ararat Tahina due to Salmonella found in the product during the CFIA testing. The product comes in 600 g containers. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The product was distributed in Ontario and Quebec. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/ararat-brand-tahina-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The FDA reported that Life Raft Treats is expanding the recall of their Not Fried Chicken 64 oz bucket, Not Fried Chicken 2.5 oz bar UPC 8 60006 18210 6, and Life Is Peachy 6 count box ice cream products to include the BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 08282024 due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. On September 18, 2023, the firm was notified by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) that they needed to include an additional lot of their Not Fried Chicken ice cream treat, which also tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The firm also recalled its Life Is Peachy Ice Cream treats because they were manufactured in the same room. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalling firm began shipping recalled products on 8/28/2023. These products were packaged in laminated buckets and plastic wrap and shipped via www.Goldbelly.comExternal Link Disclaimer online directly to consumers located in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA and WI. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/life-raft-treats-has-expanded-their-recalls-ice-cream-products-not-fried-chicken-and-life-peachy-due?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported that Andrew Peller Limited (Grimsby, Ontario) has recalled Sandhill Sovereign Opal Wine from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected refermentation hazard and consequential spoilage and bacterial contamination risks. The recalled product is Sandhill branded Sovereign Opal, 2022 vintage, sold in 750 ml bottles with a UPC of 0 58976 50312 4. The product was sold in British Columbia. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sandhill-brand-sovereign-opal-2022-recalled-due-possible-refermentation