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On October 9, 2024, the USDA/FSIS reported that BrucePac (Durant, Oklahoma) recalled approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The RTE meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. The products were distributed nationwide. The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing of finished products containing RTE poultry produced by BrucePac and confirmed those products were positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Subsequent FSIS investigation identified BrucePac RTE chicken as the source of the Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/brucepac-recalls-ready-eat-meat-and-poultry-products-due-possible-listeria

Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc., a co-manufacturer for Happy Moose Juice, recalled Happy Moose Tropical Roots Juice (Lot# H240903-E BEST BY 12/02/2024) and Happy Moose Strawberry Fields (Lot# H240903-H, BEST BY 12/02/2024) because a portion of the production made did not complete the High Pressure Processing (HPP) treatment. The products affected were sold in a 12 fl . oz. RPET plastic bottle shipped in 9ct corrugated boxes to distributors. The “Enjoy by 12/02/2024” date is on the bottom of the bottle. The recall has been initiated after complaints of spoiled juices were received. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/youngstown-grape-distributors-inc-recalls-happy-moose-juice-tropical-roots-and-happy-moose?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 The FDA reported that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. (“Rizo Lopez Foods”), a California-based food manufacturer, and the company’s co-owners, Edwin Rizo and Tomas Rizo. The consent decree prohibits Rizo Lopez Foods from manufacturing and selling food products until the company complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), federal regulations, and other requirements. In January 2024, the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch collected a retail sample of the Defendants’ Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese, and the sample tested positive for L. monocytogenes. Whole genome sequencing of the L. monocytogenes-positive cheese sample matched previous clinical illnesses identified by the CDC. The FDA inspected the Defendants’ facility from January–February 2024, and the FDA subsequently identified the same strain of L. monocytogenes in the facility’s environment. This match indicates that the L. monocytogenes strain likely originated from the Defendants’ facility. In February 2024, Rizo Lopez Foods recalled its entire inventory of dairy products, regardless of the sell-by date of the product. The CDC outbreak investigation identified 26 illnesses, which occurred across 11 states and included 23 hospitalizations and two deaths. @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/federal-court-enters-consent-decree-against-rizo-lopez-foods-inc-following-multistate-outbreak?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Due to suspected Mold contamination, Lunds & Byerlys (Edina, Minnesota)  recalled approximately 500 containers of L&B Lone Star Dip products from the American marketplace. Lunds & Byerlys Lone Star Dips were sold in 12-ounce plastic tubs with a best-before date of 10-15-24 or 10-17-24 and a UPC of 18169-74197. The recalled product was sold at Lunds & Byerlys stores throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding area. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. This product concern was first noticed by store employees, who notified the company’s Quality Assurance team. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lunds-byerlys-voluntarily-recalls-lb-lone-star-dip-due-potential-mold