CORE update of December 06, 2023: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes seven activity cases. A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1205) in a not yet identified food has been added to the table. In the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the recall was expanded to include additional retailers and wholesalers who received the recalled melons. Additionally, the Oranienburg strain of Salmonella was added to this outbreak. The advisory was updated to include international distribution of the recalled fruit to Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan for the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines. For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198), the advisory was updated to include additional adverse event reports and Investigation updates. For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref# 1201) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 42 to 43 cases. For the outbreak of E. coli O121 (ref#1195) in a not yet identified food, an on-site inspection and sample collection and analysis were initiated. For the outbreak of E. coli O103 (ref# 1192) in a not yet identified product, the investigation is complete, and the outbreak has ended. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
