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Grande Cheese Company (Fond Du Lac, WI) recalled 1,726,910 pounds of whey and dairy products due to the potential of Salmonella contamination. According to the information available online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on May 1, 2024, and is ongoing. In May, the company also recalled several of its feed products due to the risk of salmonella contamination. The products were distributed and sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachessuets, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. Outside of the U.S., the recalled products were distributed in Canada, Ecuador, and Japan. @ https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=94540

The FDA issued a proposed exemption for certain cottage cheese products from the requirements of the Food Traceability Rule. In the final rule, the FDA announced its intention to consider exempting cottage cheese regulated under the Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) from the rule’s requirements. The proposed exemption would apply to all Grade “A” cottage cheese on the Interstate Milk Shippers List. The FDA is requesting to submit either electronic or written comments on the proposed exemption by September 12, 2024. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-proposes-exempt-certain-cottage-cheese-traceability-requirements?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

On May 24, 2024, Suntegrity Skincare initiated a voluntary recall of nine lots of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation (Multiple Shades) based on its discovery of a higher than acceptable microbiological mold count, specifically, Aspergillus Sydowii in some tubes that developed post-release and over time in a recent test. Out of an abundance of caution, the company has decided to voluntarily recall additional lots even though all original and recent test results received have come back clear. The product is packaged in 2 oz orange tubes. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/suntegrity-skincare-issues-voluntary-recall-suntegrity-impeccable-skin-sunscreen-foundation-multiple?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Due to suspected Staphylococcus aureus contamination, Les Fromages Latino Inc. (Québec) recalls certain batches/lots of Rumba, Sabana, and Sombrero branded Cheeses from the Canadian marketplace. The recalled cheeses include Rumba branded Queso Campesino Country Cheese, sold in 200 gram packages; Rumba branded Asadero Mexican Style Cheese, sold in 200 gram packages; Rumba branded Queso Fresco Cheese, sold in 400 gram packages; Rumba branded Campesino Cheese, sold in 6 kilogram packages; Rumba branded Asadero Cheese, sold in six (6) kilogram packages; Rumba branded Sabana Cheese, sold in six (6) kilogram packages; Sabana branded Queso Fresco Grilling Cheese, sold in 200 gram packages; Sombrero branded Asadero Grilling Cheese, sold in 200 gram packages,  The Rumba, Sabana, and Sombrero branded Cheeses were marketed, and sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-cheese-recalled-due-staphylococcus-aureus