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The FDA reported that the New York Wholesale Group (Hicksville, NY) recalled  Zaarah Herbals Rasayan Churan, Zaarah Herbals Gurmar Powder, Zaarah Herbals Vasaka Powder, and Zaarah Herbals Bhringraj Powder to the consumer/user level due to elevated levels of lead and arsenic. Zaarah Herbals products were distributed to retailers located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California between 12/20/2024 and 01/07/2025. The recalled products are packaged in clear 100g (3.5oz) jars with a gold lid. The name of the product is prominently displayed on the front of the jars. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall is the result of an analysis conducted by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food & Standards Division that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead and inorganic arsenic. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-york-wholesale-group-recalls-zaarah-herbals-rasayan-churan-zaarah-herbals-gurmar-powder-zaarah?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes six entries. A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1286) linked to an unidentified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated sampling. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1292) is linked to an unidentified product, and the FDA has initiated an inspection. In the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1291), the case count has increased from 31 to 33 cases, and the outbreak has ended. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Jumbo brand Supermarkten in Belgium withdrew the Jumbo brand “BIO Zonnebloempitten” sunflower seeds (500g) with the expiry dates of “09-10-2025, 21-08-2025, and 14-11-2025” recalling the products  due to the presence of Salmonella. The company requested that the products be returned to the place of purchase. The product name is BIO Zonnebloempitten ( ORGANIC sunflower seeds). The product is packaged in clear plastic bag and weighs 500 grams. The product was sold through Jumbo stores in Belgium. @  https://favv-afsca.be/fr/produits/rappel-de-produit-de-jumbo-supermarkten-en-belgique

The FDA reported that New Age International Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, recalled all lots of Daily Veggies brand Enoki Mushroom, 200g, the product of Korea, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed to wholesalers in NY that were distributed to other states. The recalled product comes in a clear plastic package printed with yellow and green ink declaring Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom Product of Korea Net Wt. 200g (7.05oz. No Illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in West Virginia on 1/14/2025. A subsequent analysis by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in some 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom from Korea. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-age-international-recalls-daily-veggies-brand-enoki-mushroom-due-possible-health-risk