The FDA has been notified of additional recalls of pre-cut products made from recalled cantaloupes and has posted a compiled list of these recalls on its website. On November 30, 2023, Cut Fruit Express initiated a recall of cantaloupe chunks and fruit mixes containing cantaloupe. On December 5, 2023, TGD Cuts LLC initiated a recall of the specific fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell, and tray products because they contained cantaloupe from TruFresh. As of December 7, 2023, CDC reported 230 cases from 38 states (AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV), with the latest onset date of November 20, 2023. Based on epidemiological data collected by the CDC, 78 of 105 cases report exposure to cantaloupe, and 42 people specifically reported eating pre-cut cantaloupe. According to the CDC the cantaloupes caused 96 hospitalizations and 3 deaths. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether additional products are linked to illnesses. The product was distributed Nationwide and in Canada @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cantaloupes-november-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cantaloupes or recalled products containing pre-cut cantaloupe. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
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The CFIA reported that another Enoki mushroom was found contaminated with Listeria. The ‘Good’ brand of Enoki mushrooms has been recalled in Ontario due to Listeria monocytogenes. The product was packed in 200g plastic bags and sold at T&T supermarkets. The CFIA test results triggered the recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product.@ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/good-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23
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The USDA/FSIS announced that Garland Ventures (Garland, Texas) recalled approximately 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The RTE chicken fried rice product was produced on November 10, 2023. 12-oz. trays containing Freshness Guaranteed brand “CHICKEN FRIED RICE DICED CHICKEN MEAT WITH VEGETABLES AND RICE IN A SAVORY SOY SAUCE” with lot code WK10CFR and a best if used by date of 11/10/2024 represented on the label. The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide. FSIS discovered the problem during a review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for L. monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/garland-ventures-recalls-ready-eat-chicken-fried-rice-products-due-possible-listeria
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CORE update of December 06, 2023: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes seven activity cases. A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1205) in a not yet identified food has been added to the table. In the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the recall was expanded to include additional retailers and wholesalers who received the recalled melons. Additionally, the Oranienburg strain of Salmonella was added to this outbreak. The advisory was updated to include international distribution of the recalled fruit to Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan for the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines. For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198), the advisory was updated to include additional adverse event reports and Investigation updates. For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref# 1201) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 42 to 43 cases. For the outbreak of E. coli O121 (ref#1195) in a not yet identified food, an on-site inspection and sample collection and analysis were initiated. For the outbreak of E. coli O103 (ref# 1192) in a not yet identified product, the investigation is complete, and the outbreak has ended. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The following is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams.