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The FDA reported that Stutz Packing Company (Indio, CA) recalled its 1-pound packages of Shelled Walnuts because they could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Walnuts were distributed to food bank warehouses in Texas and Arizona, and they might have been distributed to other distribution centers that can go to consumers, smaller food banks, school lunch programs, shelters, or prison food systems. The recalled product is limited to 1-pound Shelled Walnuts, UPC Code 7 15001 00908 1. The product comes in a 1-pound, clear plastic packaging with a red outlined white box printed in the center of the bag. There have been no reports of illnesses related to this recall. The recall resulted from routine sampling, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. Stutz has ceased producing and distributing this product as the FDA and Stutz continue their investigation. No other sizes, varieties, or other packaging of Shelled Walnuts are included in this recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/stutz-packing-co-recalls-walnut-product-because-possible-health-risk

The CFIA reported that due to its test results, Baby Gourmet Foods (Calgary, Alberta) has issued a product recall in Canada for Baby Gourmet Organic Banana Raisin Oatmeal Organic Whole Grain Cereal from all in-store and online retailers nationally. The recall is due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. The product is sold in 227 gram packages. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. The recalled products were sold nationally in Canada. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/baby-gourmet-organic-brand-banana-raisin-oatmeal-organic-whole-grain-baby-cereal?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The CFIA reported that WeCook Inc. recalled their Swiss cheese meatballs creamy mustard brand from the Canadian marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The test results triggered the recall. The product was distributed online and in Ontario and Quebec. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product. CFIA reported that the recall applies to WeCook brand Swiss cheese meatballs with creamy mustard sauce, with a best-before date of July 20. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/wecook-brand-swiss-cheese-meatballs-creamy-mustard-sauce-recalled-due-listeria

The CBC in Canada reported that two people in Ontario have died after being sickened with listeriosis due to cases linked to plant-based Silk beverages that prompted a recall. In an advisory, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported his death. It said 12 listeriosis cases, 10 in Ontario and one in Quebec and Nova Scotia, are under investigation. The agency says people became sick between August 2023 and early July 2024. In a statement early Thursday, Ontario’s Ministry of Health confirmed both deaths occurred within the province. “The Ministry of Health is working closely with local public health agencies, Public Health Ontario, the CFIA, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada regarding the recall of these products.” Peel Public Health said it had received a report of one case that is linked to the outbreak and that the person died. The agency said the link had been made through WGS or genetic fingerprinting. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled certain Silk and Great Value brands of oat, almond and coconut refrigerated beverages earlier in July over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. @ https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/listeria-deaths-health-canada-1.7267291