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The CFIA reported that Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic Traditions jumbo pumpkin seeds nationwide due to the risk of salmonella contamination. A recall in another country triggered the recall. However, the report did not say what country is involved. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/organic-traditions-brand-jumbo-pumpkin-seeds-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes eight postings. A new outbreak of hepatitis A virus (ref #1302) linked to an unidentified product has been added to the table. The FDA has initiated a traceback. The outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1300) linked to an unidentified product, the case count has increased from 59 to 66 cases. The outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1301) linked to an unidentified product, the case count has increased from 24 to 26 cases. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1290) linked to an unidentified product, the case count has increased from 15 to 16. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1220) linked to an unidentified product, the FDA has initiated a traceback. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported that Capitan’s Choice brand coconut meat was recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The CFIA test results triggered the recall. There have been no reported cases associated with the product. The product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/captain-s-choice-brand-coconut-meat-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

Highlights from the CORE report: In 2023, the CORE Network managed several high-profile investigations, including outbreaks of hepatitis A linked to frozen strawberries and Salmonella linked to cantaloupes, as well as our emerging work on novel adverse events such as lead contamination in cinnamon applesauce pouches. CORE has also played a central role in developing and implementing the Final Rule for Traceability. In 2023, 69 incidents were evaluated, including potential outbreaks, confirmed outbreaks, and adverse events, which the CORE Team evaluated. 25 Responses Initiated When an outbreak appears to be caused by an FDA-regulated food, this information is passed to a Response Team to coordinate FDA’s response efforts. 10 Advisories Issued Public health advisories are issued to provide consumers with actionable advice about an FDA-regulated food linked to an outbreak. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/core-2023-annual-report?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery