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The FSA says it is “confident” that lettuce leaves are the outbreak’s source. An E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 200 people has been traced to lettuce. The FSA told Sky News it is “too early to determine” how the lettuce leaves may have become contaminated – but it is “confident” that is the source. Three companies have recalled sandwiches and wraps sold at supermarkets as a precautionary measure. If farmers use manure to fertilize a field, they have to wait at least a year before they can plant lettuce there. They must also test the water they use for irrigation to see if E. coli is present. The FSA has not revealed whether the lettuce came from a UK-based farm or was imported from abroad. The outbreak of 211 cases of E. coli has been confirmed as of 11 June – and at least 67 people have required hospital treatment. @ https://news.sky.com/story/amp/e-coli-lettuce-believed-to-be-source-of-outbreak-so-how-safe-are-we-to-eat-food-item-and-does-washing-reduce-risk-13154809

In collaboration with America’s Poison Centers and state and local partners, the FDA and CDC are investigating a series of illnesses associated with eating Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. As part of this investigation, multiple Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate bar samples were collected, and the analysis is ongoing. FDA’s investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of these illnesses and the appropriate next steps. As of June 17, 2024, a total of 26 illnesses have been reported from 16 states including AL (1), AZ (6), CA (1), IN (3), KY (2), MD (1), MN (1), MO (1), MT (1), NV (1), NJ (1), NY (1), NC (1), PA (1), SC (3), and TN (1). Twenty-five (25) of the 26 people have reported seeking medical care; 16 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The Diamond Shruumz products were sold at various locations nationwide in smoke/vape shops and shops selling hemp-derived products. @ 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

Beginning in October 2023, the FDA, with the CDC and state and local partners, investigated elevated levels of lead linked to the consumption of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches multiple lots of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, including finished product samples collected from Dollar Tree stores, detected extremely high concentrations of lead. On October 29, 2023, Wanabana USA initiated a voluntary recall of all WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches. As a consignee of the recalled products, Dollar Tree Inc. was notified in writing on October 29, 2023, of Wanabana USA’s voluntary recall of Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches. Subsequent recall audit checks of your Dollar Tree and Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combination stores (collectively referred to as your “Dollar Tree stores”) revealed that you continued to offer the recalled WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches on store shelves well after the recall was initiated, despite FDA’s numerous attempts to bring this serious issue to your attention. Despite numerous attempts to bring this serious issue to Dollar Tree’s attention, the company continued to offer adulterated Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches on store shelves. @ https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/dollar-tree-inc-674301-06112024

TorTrix Con Chicharrón Pork Rinds were recalled due to ineligibility because they were imported from Guatemala, a country ineligible to export meat products to the United States. The recall was extended to include an increase of 22,084 pounds to the current 20,981 pounds for a total of 43,065 pounds of product subject to recall. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities. Guatemala is not eligible to import meat products into the United States. These items were shipped to wholesale and retail locations in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Virginia. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. DEKA Trading Corp.(Miami, Florida) is the recalling firm and importer of record. @  https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/deka-trading-corp–recalls-ineligible-ready-eat-pork-rind-products-imported