The CDC reported that as of August 29, 2024, 9 people have died in connection to the Listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meat products. There have been 57 cases total, and all those infected have been hospitalized. Infections have happened across 18 states (Arizona, New Mexico, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts). The Boar’s head recall was first issued in July and linked to a ready-to-eat liverwurst product. The recall has since expanded to include dozens of products, such as sliced ham varieties, sausages, and loaves, all manufactured at the same Virginia plant as the liverwurst. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data show that meats sliced at delis, including Boar’s Head brand liverwurst, are contaminated with Listeria and are making people sick. Listeria spreads easily among deli equipment, surfaces, hands, and food. Refrigeration does not kill Listeria, but reheating to a high enough temperature before eating will kill the bacteria that may be on these meats.
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CORE update of August 21, 2024: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes seven activities. A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses (ref #1249) not yet linked to a product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback. The outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1245) not yet linked to a product, the case count has increased from 35 to 41 cases. For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) not yet linked to a product, the case count has increased from 4 to 6. For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1237) not yet linked to a product, the case count has increased from 44 to 46 cases. The advisory on the outbreak of Salmonella Africana & Braenderup (ref #1227) was updated on August 22, 2024. The outbreak has ended, and the FDA’s investigation has closed.
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The CFIA reported that Quality Cheese Inc. ( Vaughan, Ontario) recalled Chalo! Branded Paneer Unripened Soft Cheese from the Canadian marketplace due to reported package bloating and possible spoilage due to bacteria. The product was sold in 300 gram packages; affected products with best-before date codes up to and including 2024 SE 23 (i.e., September 23, 2024) with a UPC of 6 27985 00100 8. The cheese was distributed and sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
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According to the CFIA, Five Star Shellfish Inc. has recalled Malpeque brand Large Standard Oysters from the Canadian marketplace due to generic E. coli. Malpeque Fresh Large Standard Oysters were sold with a harvest date of 13-AUG-24, a harvest site of PE-1R, and a ship date code of 15-AUG-24. The product was distributed and sold in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.