CORE update of August 14, 2024: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes seven activities. The outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to an unidentified product increased the case count from 2 to 21. The outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to an unidentified product the case count has increased from 2 to 3. FDA has initiated traceback. The outbreaks of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237 and ref #1239), these outbreaks are being combined into the Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak (ref #1237) based on traceback information from the FDA’s investigation and epidemiology provided by the CDC. For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237), the case count has been adjusted from 26 to 44; this includes 16 cases from the combined Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1239) outbreak plus additional illnesses. The outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to an unidentified product, the case count has increased from 88 to 89. The investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, the advisory has been updated to include additional illnesses ( total illnesses 130, 53 hospitalizations, and two potential deaths), and laboratory results of product samples. The outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup illnesses (ref #1227), the FDA has updated the advisory to include additional investigational findings. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
