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As of July 1, 2024, a total of 48 illnesses have been reported from 24 states, including AL (1), AZ (6), CA (1), CO (1), FL (1), GA (3), IN (5), IA (3), KY (3), MD (1), MN (1), MO (1), MT (1), NV (1), NJ (2), NY (1), NC (3), ND (1), OH (2), OK (1), PA (2), SC (4), SD (1), and TN (2). Forty-six of the 48 people have reported seeking medical care; Twenty-seven have been hospitalized. There is one (1) potentially associated death under investigation. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-illnesses-diamond-shruumz-brand-chocolate-bars-cones-gummies-june-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

On July 1, 2024 the FDA reported that Viva Raw LLC (Hillsborough, NC) recalled dog and cat foods, including the Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Viva Turkey for Dogs Chunked, Viva Turkey for Cats, Viva Pure Turkey, and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies all manufactured under Lot 21244 the five products are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is a potential health risk to people and pets. The products were distributed directly to consumers in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. Only products from Lot 21244 are affected.   No illnesses related to this lot have been reported to date. The product is distributed as frozen 1 lb bricks in clear vacuum packaging. The problem was discovered during a facility inspection conducted by the FDA and The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA). The FDA tested Viva Turkey for Dogs samples and found samples from Lot 21244 were positive for Listeria monocytogenes. All products produced in Lot 21244 were slated for destruction. However, we have since learned some of the products from this lot were inadvertently released from the warehouse. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-dog-and-cat-food-including-select-viva-turkey-recipes-lot-21244-due

CDC and public health officials in several states are collecting data to investigate multistate outbreaks of Salmonella Altona, Cerro, Indiana, Infantis, Johannesburg, Mbandaka, and Typhimurium infections. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data show that contact with backyard poultry makes people sick. As of June 20, 2024, 195 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 38 states. Illnesses started from February 18, 2024, to May 30, 2024. Of 136 people with information available, 50 (37%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The number of sick people in an outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. Of the 119 interviewed, 86 (72%) reported contact with backyard poultry. Of 45 people with information available, 36 (80%) reported purchasing or obtaining poultry before their illness started. WGS showed that bacteria from sick people’s samples are closely related genetically. This means that people in this outbreak likely got sick from the same type of animal. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/backyardpoultry-05-24/details.html#:~:text=Epidemiologic%2C%20laboratory%2C%20and%20traceback%20data%20show%20that,have%20been%20reported%20from%2038%20states%20(

The FDA reported that Sunco and Frenchie LLC (Pine Brook, New Jersey) recalled Terrafina brand Macadamia in the Raw packed in 6 oz plastic containers because it could be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in New York through retail stores. Oak Foods LLC was the distributor. The raw macadamia nuts were manufactured by SolCaribe, S.A., Costa Rica. No illnesses have been reported to date. The State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory discovered the potential contamination of Salmonella through routine testing. The company recalls this product as the FDA and Sunco and Frenchie LLC continue their investigation. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunco-frenchie-llc-recalls-terrafina-brand-macadamia-raw-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery