The USDA/FSIS reported on September 24, 2022, that Behrmann Meat and Processing Inc. (Albers, Illinois) recalled approximately 87,382 pounds of various ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS expects additional product labels to be added in the near future and urges consumers to check back. The various RTE meat items were produced from July 7, 2022, to September 9, 2022. The products were shipped to retail locations and wholesale distributors in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. The problem was discovered through product and environmental testing performed by FSIS and the establishment, which identified Listeria monocytogenes in the processing environment and products produced by the establishment. There have been no reports of illness or adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/behrmann-meat-and-processing-inc–recalls-various-ready-eat-meat-products-due
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The FDA reported that GHGA (Conley, GA) recalled products due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company is not aware of any illnesses linked to this recall. On 9/16/22, their laboratory notified the firm that a single product sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The products were sold to Kroger and distributed to retail stores on 9/11/22. The recall involves, among other things, Asparagus Saute, Diced Bell Pepper and White Onion, Diced Red Onion, Hamburger Fixins, Large Medium Salsa, Large Mild Salsa, Mango Habanero Blender, Mexican Style Layered Bean Dip, Mild Guacamole Blender, Mushroom Stir Fry Blend, Seasoned Squash Onion & Dill, Snacking Peppers, Spicy Guacamole Blender, Steak Topper, and Vegetable Bowl. The Sell-by Date has expired, and products were previously removed from store shelves and are no longer for sale. However, products could still be in consumers’ possession. These products were packaged in clear plastic containers and sold primarily in Kroger stores in the produce or deli sections in the states of Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ghga-recalls-various-ready-eat-vegetable-products-due-possible-listeria-monocytogenes-contamination?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
GHGA is recalling various products (see chart below) due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No other GHGA products are affected by this recall. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elder
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The CFIA reported that CLS Catering Services Ltd. recalled “Fresh and Local” brand turkey and bacon sub sandwiches from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. The company triggered the recall. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/fresh-and-local-brand-turkey-bacon-sub-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&
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The FDA team updated the CORE table: Traceback has been initiated for the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak (ref# 1106) in a not yet identified product. For the Salmonella Mississippi outbreak (ref# 1097) in a not yet identified product, the case count changed from 102 to 103. For the Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak (ref# 1087) in a not yet identified product, the case count changed from 27 to 30. For the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak (ref# 1095) in a not yet identified product, the case count changed from 78 to 84. For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref# 1080) in a not yet identified product, the case count changed from 79 to 81. All the foods on the list are yet unidentified. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The following is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams.