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CORE update of February 20, 2024: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes three activity cases. A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in raw cheddar cheese has been added to the table. A recall was initiated, and an outbreak advisory was issued. The outbreak advisory has been updated to include additional downstream recalls for the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1214) linked to queso fresco and cotija cheese. The advisory was updated to include investigation updates for the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198). @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA had recalled several brands of eggs from the Canadian marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA warned residents of Saskatchewan not to consume eggs distributed under the No Name large eggs, Compliments large eggs, Harman medium eggs, and Star Eggs medium, large and extra-large eggs as potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Test results triggered the recall. The eggs were distributed in Saskatchewan. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-brands-eggs-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

According to the CFIA, Modhani Inc. recalled  Modhani branded Paneer Fresh Cheese from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected contamination by generic  Escherichia Coli (E. coli). The following Fresh Cheese products are subject to this recall: Modhani branded Paneer Cheese, sold in 300-gram packages, and Modhani branded Paneer Cheese, sold in 1.6 kilograms. The products were sold in Ontario, @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/modhani-brand-paneer-recalled-due-generic-e-coli

On February 15, 2024, the CDC updated the recall of Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat charcuterie products containing Coppa that may be under processed and contain Salmonella. The products caused 87 illnesses and 18 hospitalizations in 30 states. Coppa and charcuterie meat products containing Coppa were sold nationwide under various brands (Aldi, Beretta, Black Bear, Busseto, Culinary Tour, Dietz, Watson, Lidl, Publix, and Salumi Artigianali). @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/charcuterie-meats-01-24/index.html