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The FDA reported that Eagle Produce LLC (Scottsdale, AZ) initiated a recall of 224 cases of whole cantaloupe because they could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed between August 13th – 17th in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia and sold in various retail supermarkets. The cantaloupes are identified with a red and white sticker with KANDY and UPC number code 4050 across the top. No other products or lot code dates are affected by this recall. There have been no reported illnesses attributed to the recalled items to date. The recall is the result of routine sample testing conducted by the State of Michigan, revealing the presence of Salmonella in cantaloupe sold at retail. @ @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/eagle-produce-llc-recalls-whole-cantaloupe-because-possible-health-risk-0

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported that Dale Meats recalled all batches of Cooked Sliced Ham, Hazlett, and Sliced Corned Beef with a use-by date up to and including 27/09/2024 due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The FSAI announcement follows another recall last month where all batches of Dale Meats sliced cooked ham, Hazlett, and sliced corned beef with a use-by date up to August 31, 2024, were recalled. Of the Dale Meats Cooked Sliced Ham, 125g and 250g packets with a use-by date of September 27 are being recalled. Also recalled are Dale Meats Whole Gammons, Dale Meats Half Gammons, Dale Meats Cooked Ham Whole, Dale Meats Hazlett Whole, Dale Meats Hazlett Half, Dale Meats Sliced Hazlett and Dale Meats Sliced Corned Beef with variable weights. The use-by date on all these is September 27. @ https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-dale-meats-products

The FDA and CDC are assisting state and local partners from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Department of Health Services in an investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin (WI). 65 people from 9 states ((CA (2), CO (1), IA (2), IL (11), MI (2), MN (3), UT (1), VA (1), and WI (42)) have become sick from the same strain of Salmonella. Of the 63 people with information available, 24 have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. FDA is conducting an onsite inspection and collected samples at Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. Salmonella Enteritidis was detected in samples collected from Milo’s Poultry Farm packing facility and poultry house. The analysis determined that the Salmonella detected in these samples matched the strain of Salmonella that caused illnesses during this outbreak. Recalled eggs were sold to stores and restaurants in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin and labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.” All egg types, sizes, and expiration dates are recalled. Laboratory testing showed that the Salmonella that made people sick is resistant to nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin. The resistance to common antibiotics makes the treatment more difficult. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-sept-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC (Bonduel, WI) recalled all “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Milo’s Poultry Farms’ eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors. The recall includes all carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms.” All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs and all cases of eggs for retail food service distribution. The recall was initiated after the FDA informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for Salmonella. FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation. Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. has ceased production and distribution and will undergo appropriate testing and sanitization of farms and processing equipment. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/milos-poultry-farms-llc-recalls-eggs-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery