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The FSA reported that ‘Reckitt has taken the precautionary step of recalling Nutramigen LGG stage 1 and stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula powders because of the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants. The products are mainly prescribed but are also available without a prescription. Reckitt is recalling the above products and has contacted all stores and pharmacies that are supplying these products. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. The products affected are the Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 Hypoallergenic Formula and the Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula in 400 g containers. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-01-2024

January 3, 2024: The USDA and FSIS reported that Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc.(Mount Olive, NJ)recalled approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie sampler product was produced on October 30, 2023. The 18-oz. plastic tray packages containing “BUSSETO FOODS CHARCUTERIE SAMPLER Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa” with “BEST IF USED BY APR 27 24.” The products are sold as a twin pack with two 9-oz. packages. These items were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas. The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fratelli-beretta-usa-inc–recalls-busseto-foods-brand-ready-eat-charcuterie-meat

The Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture (MDH) warned consumers after a charcuterie sampler sold at Sam’s Club and other retailers may be contaminated with Salmonella. One person reported becoming sick in December after eating from the Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler containing prosciutto, sweet sopressata, and dry coppa. Officials collected and tested an unopened package from the person’s home, which tested positive for Salmonella. Health officials recommend not eating any Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler from LOT number L075330300 with an expiration date of April 27, 2024. It is not yet known which of the individual components of the sampler may have been the source of contamination or whether similar products are affected. @ https://knsiradio.com/2024/01/03/minnesota-warns-of-salmonella-risk-in-popular-charcuterie-sampler/#:~:text=Officials%20collected%20and%20tested%20an,date%20of%20April%2027%2C%202024.

The FDA updated its investigation of elevated lead levels in cinnamon apple pouches. As of January 2, 2024, the FDA has not received any new complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled products. The FDA has reported a Total Complaint/Adverse Event Report of 82. With States with Complaint/Report: AL (1), AR (1), CA (1), CT (1), FL (1), GA (2), IA (1), IL (5), IN (1), KY (3), LA (4), MA (3), MD (6), MI (7), MO (2), NC (5), NE (2), NH (1), NJ (1), NM (1), NY (8), OH (3), PA (2), SC (2), TN (3), TX (3), VA (2), WA (4), WI (2), WV (1), Unknown (3). As of December 29, 2023, CDC has received reports of 80 confirmed cases, 187 probable cases, and 20 suspected cases for 287 cases from 37 different states through their reporting structure. CDC and FDA have different data sources, so the counts reported by each agency will not directly correspond. In addition, some people affected by the contaminated product might be reflected in both the numbers reported by the FDA and the numbers reported by the CDC, so the numbers should not be added together. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery