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On August 09, 2024, Supermarket News reported that the voluntary candy recall issued in May has now been elevated to a Class I recall, the most severe issued by the FDA. Palmer Candy Co. (Sioux City, Iowa) recalled its white-coated confectionery items on May 5 because they could be contaminated with Salmonella. The product comes in various retail packaging like bags, pouches, and tubs. The candy was distributed to Walmart, Hy-Vee, 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. No illnesses have been reported. Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was potential contamination from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated by one of their suppliers. The product’s production was suspended in May while the FDA and the company conducted an investigation. @ https://www.supermarketnews.com/food-safety/walmart-target-dollar-general-recalling-candy-potentially-contaminated-salmonella

The FDA reported that North Fish USA Inc (Hallandale, FL) recalled the imported 9-ounce packages of “Cold Smoked Capelin” because the product was found to be over 5″ in length and uneviscerated. As a result, it can potentially be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores. The recalled product was distributed in New York and Georgia for further distribution to retail stores on the East Coast. The product comes in a 9 ounce plastic package marked with UPC code 4811527003360 and best before dates 07.13.2024 and 01.05.2025. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Patriot Foods noted the potential for contamination after a routine inspection by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Foods Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory staff. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/north-fish-usa-inc-recalls-cold-smoked-capelin-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CDC reported that the outbreak had 43 illnesses associated with it, 43 hospitalizations, and 3 deaths in 13 States (GA-2, IL-1, IN-1, MA-3, MD-8, MN-1MO-3, NC-1, NJ-4, NY-14, PA-1, VA-3, and WI-1). Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data show that meats sliced at delis, including Boar’s Head brand liverwurst, are contaminated with Listeria and are the cause of the illnesses. Products sold at the deli, especially those sliced or prepared at the deli, can be contaminated with Listeria. Listeria spreads easily among deli equipment, surfaces, hands, and food. Refrigeration does not kill Listeria. The recalled products include products produced between June 11, 2024, and July 17, 2024, with a 44-day shelf-life. Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst was made in Virginia. The products are packaged in 3.5 pound loaves in plastic casings or various weight packages sliced in retail delis. Sell-by dates range from July 25, 2024, to August 30, 2024. Boar’s Head also recalled all deli products, including prepackaged deli products, that were in shelf life from this establishment. @  https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html

The CFIA reported that Ocean Swallow brand Frozen Shredded Young Coconut was recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba. The shredded coconut was imported from Vietnam. Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results triggered this recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/hai-yen-ocean-swallow-brand-frozen-shredded-young-coconut-recalled-due-salmonella-0?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23