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The FDA updated the CORE table. For the Salmonella Mississippi outbreak (ref# 1097) in unidentified product, the case count has increased by one to 100. For the Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak (ref# 1087) in unidentified food, the case count has increased from 22 to 27 cases. For the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak (ref# 1095) in unidentified food, the case count has increased from 73 to 78 cases. For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref# 1080) the case count has increased from 75 to 79 cases. For the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak (ref# 1075) the FDA investigation has closed. A product linked to illnesses was not identified. The investigation associated with Dry Cereal (ref # 1064) has ended and the FDA investigation has closed with no pathogen or cause of the self-reported illnesses identified, despite extensive testing for numerous potential microbial and chemical adulterants. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

USDA and FSIS reported that Magnolia Provision Company, Inc. (Knoxville, Tennessee) recalled approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products produced on August 25, 2022, include 2, 8, and 16 oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY.” These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the establishment reported to FSIS that it received confirmation from their third-party lab that a product contact surface sample returned positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/magnolia-provision-company-inc–recalls-beef-jerky-products-due-possible-listeria

According to the ACCC, Raw Nation Wholefoods Pty Ltd., a Croydon Park (South Australia), recalled Crudo and Bocadilla branded Ready to Eat (“RTE”) Meals from the Australian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products are (1) CRUDO Cheekie Pumpkin 275g, (2) CRUDO Chicken Caesar 200g, (3) CRUDO Vietnamese Bowl 275g, (4) CRUDO Jamaican Jerk 250g, (5) CRUDO Oriental Chicken 275g, and (6) Bocadilla Classic Chicken Pasta 275g. The Crudo and Bocadilla RTE were distributed and sold from Coles and independent food retailers, including IGA, in the Australian state of South Australia.  @ https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/raw-nation-wholefoods-pty-ltd-crudo-and-bocadilla-ready-to-eat-meals-200g-250g-and-275g

The FDA reported that St. James Smokehouse (Miami, Florida) is voluntary recalling 93 cases of St. James Smokehouse brand, Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon, 4oz Packages (Product of Scotland) because it can be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was sold and distributed by St. James via distributors between February and June 2022. The smoked Salmon was distributed to stores in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Washington State, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as Safeway Washington State stores. As of Friday, September 2, 2022, no illnesses have been reported. The recall resulted from a routine sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, revealing that the finished product contained the bacteria. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/st-james-smokehouse-voluntary-recalls-scotch-reserve-scottish-smoked-salmon-4oz-lot-123172-because