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Irvington Seafood (Irvington, AL) recalled its 1 lb. packages of “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat” because they can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat” was distributed to distributors in Alabama and Mississippi. Products may end up in retail seafood markets or restaurants. The product comes in 1 lb. tubs. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Kevin Sakprasit received Finish Product Testing results on May 17, 2024, at 4:31 pm Central from EMSL Analytical, Inc. Crabmeat was processed on May 12, 2024, and tested positive for L. monocytogenes. 94 samples were taken on May 13, 2024: 23 samples of Jumbo, 24 samples of Lump, 24 samples of Fingers, and 23 samples of Claw meat. Based on the lab report, 12 samples of Claw meat and 2 samples of Fingers that were taken came back positive. The production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.@ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/irvington-seafood-recalls-crabmeat-jumbo-lump-finger-and-claw-meat-because-possible-health-risk-0?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that the press release of Palmer Candy was updated to include additional best-by dates of the products, such as Caramel Swirl Pretzels 4oz, Cookies & Cream Yummy Chow 14#, Munchy Medley 4oz, Peanut Butter Snack Mix 12oz, Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels 10oz, Zebra Fudge Cookies 7oz, and to include the following two items: Patriotic White Fudge Cookies 13.5oz, and Drizzled Caramel Corn 5oz and 12oz. The recalled confectionary items were distributed nationwide in Walmart, HyVee, Target, Dollar General, and to distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The product comes in various retail packaging like bags, pouches, and tubs. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was potential contamination with Salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated by one of their suppliers. Production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/update-palmer-candy-company-recall-white-confectionary-products-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

On May 17, 2024, the FDA reported that United Supermarkets (Lubbock, TX) advised guests about a recall by its supplier Palmer Candy of its white coated confectionary items due to possible Salmonella contamination. Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was potential contamination with Salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated by one of their suppliers. The white coated confection items include chocolate caramel corn and candy trays, available at Albertsons Market, Amigos, Market Street, and United stores in New Mexico and Texas. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/united-supermarkets-advises-guests-new-mexico-and-texas-palmer-candys-voluntary-recall-white-coated#:~:text=Possible%20Salmonella%20Contamination-,United%20Supermarkets%20Advises%20Guests%20in%20New%20Mexico%20and%20Texas%20of,announcement%20as%20a%20public%20service.

FSIS, the CDC, and state public health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak. The state of Minnesota tested the unopened, intact, charcuterie sampler that led to this recall, and the results showed it was positive for the outbreak strain. Further traceback of the charcuterie meat used to produce the recalled products is ongoing. These items were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas. The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fratelli-beretta-usa-inc–recalls-busseto-foods-brand-ready-eat-charcuterie-meat