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The FDA reported that Big Olaf Creamery (Saratoga, FL) recalled all lots of big Olaf brand ice cream products because it could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold at Big Olaf retailers in Florida, to consumers in restaurants and senior homes, and one location in Fredericksburg, Ohio. The product was sold to consumers in plastic pint size containers, plastic ½ gallon containers, and plastic 2.5-gallon tubs, scoopable are sold to the independent retail stores. Based on epidemiological information from the CDC and State Officials, Big Olaf may be a potential source of illness in an ongoing Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. As of Friday, July 8th, 2022, the CDC reported that 23 people were infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from 10 states. The company has ceased production and distribution of the ice cream product and is currently working with FDA by voluntarily recalling the product. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/big-olaf-creamery-recalls-ice-cream-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Stormberg Foods recalled various sizes and batches of Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat products due to potential contamination with Salmonella. On July 6, 2022, the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) that a sample they collected tested positive for Salmonella spp. No illnesses have been reported to date. The products were distributed between June 8, 2022, and June 22, 2022. These products were packaged in branded plastic bags in cardboard master cases and shipped primarily to warehouses in CA, MN, NC, and RI. Products are then shipped nationwide to retail facilities and consumers via the internet. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/stormberg-foods-llc-recalls-chicken-strips-and-chicken-crisps-products-dogs-due-possible-salmonella

According to the CFIA, Covic International Trading (Richmond, British Columbia) has recalled Unbranded Fresh Enoki Mushrooms from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product is an unbranded Enoki Mushrooms, packaged in 200 gram plastic vacuum bags with a date code of 25 07 2022. The product has been sold in British Columbia and Manitoba and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes

The FDA reported that together with partners, it is investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to ice cream supplied by Big Olaf Creamery of Sarasota, Florida. Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC and the FL DOH, Big Olaf ice cream products are a likely source of illness in this outbreak. A total of 23 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 10 states (CO (1), FL (12), GA (1), IL (1), KS (1), MA (2), MN (1), NJ (1), NY (2), and PA (1)). Twenty-two people were hospitalized, and the outbreak resulted in one death and a fetus death. Of the 18 people interviewed, all (100%) reported eating ice cream. Among 18 people who remembered details about the type of ice cream they ate, 10 reported eating Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream or eating ice cream at locations that might have been supplied by Big Olaf Creamery. Twelve sick people are residents of Florida, and nine reported traveling to Florida before getting sick. The investigation is ongoing, and the firm has initiated a voluntary recall of its ice cream products. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-ice-cream-july-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery