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Raw Nation Wholefoods – CRUDO and Bocadilla Ready to Eat Meals recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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

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St. James Smokehouse recalls Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon due to Listeria monocytogenes

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

 

St James Smokehouse of Miami, Florida is voluntary recalling 93 cases of St. James Smokehouse brand, Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon, 4oz Packages (Product of Scotland) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometime

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CDC update on E. coli O157:H7 outbreak probably due to eating burgers and sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s

The CDC reported that while A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, many sick people reported eating burgers and sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants before getting sick. As of August 31, 2022, a total of 97 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from six states (Indiana (11), Kentucky (1), Michigan (58, New York(1), Ohio (24), and Pennsylvania (2)). Of 81 people with information available, 43 have been hospitalized, and 10 developed HUS. The number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. Among 67 people with detailed food history, 54 (81%) reported eating at a Wendy’s restaurant the week before their illness started. The Wendy’s restaurants where sick people ate are in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. People reported eating a variety of menu items, including burgers and sandwiches. Of 54 people with detailed information about what they ate at Wendy’s, 37 (69%) reported eating romaine lettuce served on burgers and sandwiches. Investigators continue to analyze data at the ingredient level to determine if any other possible foods could be the source of the outbreak. @ https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2022/o157h7-08-22/details.html#:~:text=Since%20the%20last%20update%20on,%2C%202022%20(see%20timeline)

 

Read previous investigation details about an outbreak of E. coli linked to Unknown Source.

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Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes in Canada

The CFIA reports that WK Produce (Vancouver, British Columbia) recalled Unbranded Fresh Enoki Mushrooms from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes. WK Produce Enoki Mushrooms sold in 150 gram plastic packages; affected batch/lots: all units sold up to and including August 31, 2022. The products were sold in the Canadian province of British Columbia.@ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-0