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On February 22, 2024, the FDA reported that it had been notified of additional companies issuing public notifications or recalls for products linked to the Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. dairy recall sold at retail locations. The additional products are Ready-to-eat Enchiladas distributed in northern Utah Supermarkets (Smith’s, Harmons, Macey’s The Store, and Fresh Markets). They are packaged in a Deep Meal tray – Plant Fiber – Film 800 with the following lot numbers and expiration dates: Lot. 0234 02/13/24, Lot. 0264 02/16/24, Lot. 0304 02/20/24, Lot. 0334 02/23/24. The case count due to the outbreak has not changed. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-queso-fresco-and-cotija-cheese-february-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA recalled Taylor Farms Mexican Style Street Corn chopped salad kits from the marketplace in Canada due to possible salmonella contamination. The “Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit” was sold in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. The CFIA triggered this recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/taylor-farms-brand-mexican-style-street-corn-chopped-salad-kit-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The FDA reported on February 20, 2024, that Rizo Lopez, Inc. had provided a list of Retail establishments that received the Rizo-Lopez dairy products, including distribution to CA, CO, IL, NV, OR, UT, and WA. Recalled dairy products and products made with recalled dairy products sold under the brand names Bright Farms, Campesino, Casa Cardenas, Dole, Don Francisco, Don Pancho, Dos Ranchitos, El Huache, Food City, Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Express, H-E-B, Jack & Olive, La Ordena, Marketside, Maverick Foods, President’s Choice, Ready Pac Bistro, Rio Grande, Rizo Bros, Rojos, San Carlos, Santa Maria, Sprig & Sprout (S&S), The Perfect Bite Co., Tio Francisco, Trader Joe’s, and 365 Whole Foods Market. Retailers, where products were sold unbranded as taco kits, wraps, and meals, include Albertsons, Bristol Farms, Carrs-Safeway, Costco, Eagle, Lucky, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Save Mart, Shaw’s, Sprouts (S&S), Star Market, Stater Bros. Markets, Tom Thumb, and Vons. The case count, illnesses, and death numbers did not change. States with Cases include AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, NV, NC, OR, TN, TX, and WA. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-queso-fresco-and-cotija-cheese-february-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Viva Pet Food recalled pet food after investigators showed that it was positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The voluntary recall included products shipped to over 1,500 customers, specifically Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked), with Lot number 22853. The investigation was sparked by a single customer complaint, which ultimately led to the discovery of both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. According to Viva Raw’s statement online, the product in question had the last shipment departing warehouses on Dec. 6, 2023. So far, only one customer complaint has been reported, and there have yet to be any other reports related to the contamination.  @ https://www.qualityassurancemag.com/news/viva-raw-dog-food-recalled-due-to-salmonella-and-listeria/#:~:text=The%20voluntary%20recall%20included%20products,for%20Dogs%20(chunked)%20product.&text=A%20pet%20food%20recall%20was,which%20came%20back%20as%20positive