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Nam & Son (Jessup, MD) recalled one-pound bags of soybean sprouts with a sell-by date of December 21, 2023, because they might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product has been distributed to retail stores in MD starting from December 14, 2023. The affected product is packaged in a 1lb plastic bag (retail), labeled under the Nam & Son of MD DBA Sam Sung S & M Food, and has a “Sell By” date of December 21, 2023. No illness has been reported to date. The recall was initiated after a random sample was collected and analyzed by the state of Maryland, which confirmed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. The company has actively started investigating the root cause of the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nam-son-md-recalls-soybean-sprouts-because-possible-health-risk-0?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

On January 31, 2024, the Quaker Oats Company expended its December 15 recall for the second time due to Salmonella. The additional product added is Quaker Chewy Dipps Llama Rama bar. This product was discontinued in September 2023 and has “Best Before” dates of February 10 or 11, 2024. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/update-quaker-issues-revised-recall-notice-additional-product-due-possible-health-risk

On January 31, 2024, the Quaker Oats Company expended its December 15 recall for the second time due to Salmonella. The additional product added is Quaker Chewy Dipps Llama Rama bar. This product was discontinued in September 2023 and has “Best Before” dates of February 10 or 11, 2024. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/update-quaker-issues-revised-recall-notice-additional-product-due-possible-health-risk

CORE update of January 31, 2024: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes only two activity cases. For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1214) in a not yet identified food, the FDA has initiated traceback, an onsite inspection, and sample collection and analysis. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1205) in an unidentified food has ended, and the FDA’s investigation has closed. For the investigation of elevated lead levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches (ref # 1198), the complaints/adverse event reports in the advisory were updated. For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) in peaches, plums, and nectarines, the advisory was updated on 1/30/2024. The outbreak has ended, and the FDA’s investigation has closed. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery