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FDA has received additional recalls of pre-cut products made from recalled cantaloupes and has posted a compiled list of these recalls. As of November 28, 2023, CDC reported 117 cases from 34 states (AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI), with the latest onset date of November 14, 2023. Based on epidemiological data collected by the CDC, 40 of 52 cases report exposure to cantaloupe, and 19 people specifically reported eating pre-cut cantaloupe. On November 27, 2023, Kwik Trip initiated a recall of fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products containing cantaloupe with sell-by dates of November 4, 2023, through December 3, 2023, because cantaloupes recalled by TrueFresh were used as raw materials in these products. On November 28, 2023, Bix Produce recalled Grab N’ Go containers of cut cantaloupe and mixed fruit cups with sell-by dates of October 25, 2023, and October 26, 2023, because products were derived from cantaloupes that are involved in the Malachita cantaloupe recall. On November 29, 2023, GHGA recalled pre-cut fruit products made from whole cantaloupe subject to the TrueFresh recall. Recalled products were distributed to Kroger stores in AL and GA, Sprout’s Farmers Market stores in AL, GA, NC, and SC, and Trader Joe’s stores in AL, FL, GA, SC, and TN and have “sell-by” dates from 10/28/23 – 11/8/23. Since the last update on November 24, CDC has added a second strain of Salmonella (Oranienburg) to this outbreak investigation after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found this strain in a sample of Malichita brand cantaloupes.  Two people in the United States are infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cantaloupes-november-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that GHGA, LLC (CONLEY, GA) is voluntarily recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a previously announced product recall initiated by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, due to potential Salmonella contamination. All GHGA fresh-cut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe associated with the outbreak have expired. However, consumers who have purchased these items and may have frozen them for later use are urged not to consume them. As of November 29, no illnesses related to GHGA fresh-cut products have been reported. According to the CDC, several illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the whole cantaloupe recalled by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh. However, as of November 29, no illnesses have been confirmed to be associated with GHGA products. The fresh-cut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed to Kroger stores in Alabama and Georgia, Sprouts stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and Trader Joe’s retail stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The products are packaged in clear square or round plastic containers. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ghga-llc-coordination-sofia-produce-llc-dba-trufresh-voluntarily-recalls-select-fresh-cut-fruit

CORE update of November 29, 2023: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes seven activity cases. In the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref # 1201), the case count has increased from 40 to 42 cases. 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. In the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines, the advisory was updated to include additional retailers impacted by this outbreak. In the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198), the advisory was updated to include additional adverse event reports and advice for consumers. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks

The Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture said that Hilltop Meadow Raw Pepper Jack Cheese is recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Hilltop Meadow Farm is located in Schuylkill County at 153 Martin Road in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date concerning the consumption of the raw milk cheese. The cheese was sold in 1/2 pound, 1 pound, 2 pound, and 5 pound sizes at the on-farm store and in stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin. @ https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2023/hilltop-meadow-raw-pepper-jack-cheese-recalled-for-listeria/