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On May 24, 2024, Suntegrity Skincare initiated a voluntary recall of nine lots of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation (Multiple Shades) based on its discovery of a higher than acceptable microbiological mold count, specifically, Aspergillus Sydowii in some tubes that developed post-release and over time in a recent test. Out of an abundance of caution, the company has decided to voluntarily recall additional lots even though all original and recent test results received have come back clear. The product is packaged in 2 oz orange tubes. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/suntegrity-skincare-issues-voluntary-recall-suntegrity-impeccable-skin-sunscreen-foundation-multiple?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Due to suspected Staphylococcus aureus contamination, Les Fromages Latino Inc. (Québec) recalls certain batches/lots of Rumba, Sabana, and Sombrero branded Cheeses from the Canadian marketplace. The recalled cheeses include Rumba branded Queso Campesino Country Cheese, sold in 200 gram packages; Rumba branded Asadero Mexican Style Cheese, sold in 200 gram packages; Rumba branded Queso Fresco Cheese, sold in 400 gram packages; Rumba branded Campesino Cheese, sold in 6 kilogram packages; Rumba branded Asadero Cheese, sold in six (6) kilogram packages; Rumba branded Sabana Cheese, sold in six (6) kilogram packages; Sabana branded Queso Fresco Grilling Cheese, sold in 200 gram packages; Sombrero branded Asadero Grilling Cheese, sold in 200 gram packages,  The Rumba, Sabana, and Sombrero branded Cheeses were marketed, and sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-cheese-recalled-due-staphylococcus-aureus

CORE update of June 12, 2024: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes six activities. An investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies has been added to the table, and the FDA has issued an advisory. Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies and should discard them. FDA has initiated sample collection and analysis. The cause of the illness has not yet been identified. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as they become available. In collaboration with state and local partners, the FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana (ref #1227) illnesses that may be linked to cucumbers. The case count for this outbreak increased from 162 to 196. FDA and CDC are also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup (ref #1229) illnesses that shares several similarities with the Salmonella Africana outbreak, including where and when illnesses occurred and the demographics of ill people. For the outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup illnesses, the case count has increased from 158 to 185. Investigators are working to determine whether the two outbreaks could be linked to the same food. 

In collaboration with state and local partners, the FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections potentially linked to cucumbers. Based on epidemiological information collected by the CDC for Salmonella Africana, as of June 12, 196 people were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Africana, reported from 28 states and the District of Columbia. Of the 85 interviewed, 63 (74%) reported eating cucumbers. CDC and FDA are also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup infections, with 185 illnesses in 24 states. The two outbreaks share several similarities, including where and when illnesses occurred and the demographics of ill people. Investigators are working to determine whether the two outbreaks could be linked to the same food vehicle. Information will be provided on the source of the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak as it becomes available. As part of the Salmonella Africana investigation, state partners in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture collected samples of cucumbers from several retail locations in their state. One sample supplied by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., of Delray, Florida, tested positive for Salmonella. The specific strain of Salmonella found on Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. recalled cucumbers was identified as Salmonella Bareilly and did not match any ongoing outbreaks.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-june-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery