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The FDA updated the CORE table. An outbreak of Salmonella Mississippi (ref# 1097) in a not yet identified product has been added to the table and FDA has initiated traceback. For the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak (ref# 1081) in a not yet identified food, sample collection and analysis have been initiated. For the Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak (ref# 1087) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 22 to 25 cases. For the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak (ref# 1095) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 62 to 73 cases, an on-site inspection and sample collection and analysis has been initiated. For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref# 1080) the case count has increased from 70 to 75. For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref# 1084), the case count has increased from 41 to 42. For the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak (ref# 1075), the case count increased from 74 to 75. For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref# 1057) linked to ice cream, FDA initiated an on-site inspection.@ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

In early May 2022, the Israeli Health Ministry stopped all Strauss-Elite sweets productions due to Salmonella in their chocolates. Meanwhile, the Dark Parra and Splendid chocolate brands are being made at factories in France and Belgium specializing in chocolate. Consumers who have been missing Strauss-Elite sweets will be somewhat relieved. Some four months after Salmonella was found in some of the company’s products, Israel’s premier chocolate maker is gearing up to resume candy-making. The Health Ministry announced that the plant would be allowed to gradually return to activity after a sanitary and technological audit carried out at the Strauss Elite Nof Hagalil plant. The improvements made to the facility include repairs to the roof, equipment replacement, and a new floor. The ministry said it would continue the audits until the plant can be allowed to return to full operation. After the audit, ministry inspectors approved a return to production of regular and gluten-free waffles. The approval was given after all the actions demanded of the factory had been implemented, including the thorough cleaning of equipment and inspectors satisfied that production lines met the new standards. @ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-715775

According to the FSA, Lidl Great Britain Limited (“Lidl GB”) (London, England) and subsidiary of Lidl of Stiftung & Co KG of Neckarsulm, Baden-Wüttenberg, Germany, recalled Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fish Fillet products from the British marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products are Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Olives and Oregano with Soy Oil because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-49-2022

According to the CFIA, Gordon Food Service (“GFS”) Canada, a Milton, Ontario establishment, recalled Split Top Brioche Style Buns from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Cronobacter sakazakii and/or Clostridium botulinum contamination. The buns were sold in the Canadian province of Ontario. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/4-split-top-brioche-style-buns-recalled-due-potential-presence-dangerous-bacteria-and