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The USDA/FSIS announced that FreshRealm (San Clemente, CA, Montezuma, GA, and Indianapolis, IN) recalled Chicken Fettuccine Alfred products that may be adulterated with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Out of an abundance of caution, the company is voluntarily recalling all products produced prior to June 17, 2025. The ready-to-eat products were shipped to Kroger and Walmart retail locations nationwide. The products include (i) 32.8-oz. tray packages containing “MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese” with best-by date 06/27/25 or prior. (ii) 12.3 oz. tray packages containing “MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli, and Shaved Parmesan Cheese” with best-by date 06/26/25 or prior. (iii) 12.5 oz. tray packages containing “HOME CHEF Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese” with best-by date of 06/19/25 or prior. FSIS and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of Lm that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak. The outbreak strain of Lm was isolated from ill people on dates ranging from August 2024 – May 2025. The same outbreak strain was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025. The lot of chicken fettuccine alfredo represented by this sample was held during sampling, destroyed, and never entered commerce. The subsequent investigations at the establishment that produced this product and into the product ingredients have not identified the source of contamination. FSIS identified products produced by FreshRealm that matched the descriptions during follow-up at the retail stores where they shopped. This investigation is ongoing. FSIS is sharing what is currently known regarding products associated with the outbreak as the agency continues to work with public health partners to identify whether a specific ingredient in the chicken fettuccine alfredo may be the source of this strain of Lm. @ 

The FDA reported that Fuentes Farms of McAllen, Texas, recalled 71 Boxes of fresh cucumbers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in Texas by local vendors at flea markets in the McAllen and Alamo Areas. The affected product has a Fuentes Farm Label with Lot number 357. Boxes are 40Lbs, 1-1/9-bushel boxes, which read ‘vegetables’ and have a black background. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall, and the recall is not part of any current food outbreaks. The recall resulted from a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased production and distribution of the product, and the FDA continues its investigation into what caused the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fuentes-farms-llc-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The AFSCA reported that Gustobel BV withdrew from sale and recalled CHICKEN TENDERS TRIO from the marketplace due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The product is packaged in a plastic tray in a protective atmosphere. Gustobel BV requests that its customers refrain from consuming this product and return it to the point of sale, where they will receive a refund. The product was distributed by Okay & Carrefour. @ 

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The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported to wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food service locations in the United States. The Minnesota Department of Health notified the FDA about a cluster of Salmonella illnesses and two Salmonella positive samples of Emek-brand Pistachio Cream product that matched clinical cases by WGS in this outbreak. As of June 13, 2025, a total of four cases infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from two states (Minnesota and New Jersey). Of the four cases with information available, all four (100%) reported eating pistachio cream. Three of the four cases reported eating pistachio cream at the same restaurant. One person was hospitalized. Retailers, restaurants, and distributors that purchased Emek-brand Pistachio Cream with a use-by date of October 19, 2026 (TETT: 19/10/26 (DD/MM/YY)) and production code PNO: 241019 should not serve, sell, or further distribute the product. FDA is working to determine where the affected Emek-brand Pistachio Cream was sold in the United States and if other lots or products were impacted. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-pistachio-cream-june-2025