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The FDA reported that Advance Food International (Maspeth, NY) recalled Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder in 7oz packing because it can potentially be contaminated with elevated lead levels. Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder was distributed to retailers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts between 01/01/2024 and 05/24/2024. This product was not sold online. The product was packed in 7oz plastic bags of the Shahzada brand. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall resulted from an analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSAGM), revealing elevated lead levels. The company has ceased producing and distributing the product as the FDA and the company continue investigating what caused the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/advance-food-international-inc-recalls-shahzada-brand-cinnamon-powder-7oz-because-possible-health?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased from Weirs Farm Inc. (purchased from Kroger Stores) due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. The recalled produce was distributed in Kroger retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. Products are packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes with the appearance of cut produce. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) discovered the potential contamination through routine sampling. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to date. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supreme-service-solutions-llc-voluntarily-recalls-supreme-vegetable-products-because-possible-health?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The Meatingplace reported that the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a new proposed rule to “more effectively reduce salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products,” according to a release from the agency. The proposal would establish final product standards to prevent raw poultry products from containing salmonella at or above 10 CFU per gram/ml. Additionally, FSIS would prevent any detectable level of a salmonella serotype Enteritidis, Typhimurium, and I,4,[5],12:I:- for raw chicken; and Hadar, Typhimurium, and Muenchen for raw turkey. The proposal would also require poultry establishments to include a microbial monitoring program to prevent pathogen contamination throughout the slaughter. @ https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/115406

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Cassis et Mélisse ( 212, rang de la Pointe-Lévis, Saint-Damien-de-Buckland), advised the public not to consume Mooncake Cheese, as the food may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Mooncake Cheese was offered for sale until July 10, 2024. The product was vacuum-packed in clear plastic wrap and sold refrigerated. No cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date. @ https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/avis-de-ne-pas-consommer-de-fromage-tire-lune-prepare-et-vendu-par-lentreprise-cassis-et-melisse-57414