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Weeks update of CORE outbreak investigation table

The FDA reported the updates for this week. Most of the sources of the outbreaks are not yet identified. A new investigation of adverse event series associated with Daily Harvest frozen French Lentil + Leek Crumbles was initiated. The recall came after consumer complaints. A recall has been issued, and the FDA has initiated traceback, inspections, and sample collection. The case count for the outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup has increased from 40 to 42. However, the source of the problem is not yet identified. The case count for the outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ in a not yet identified product has increased from 13 to 14. The outbreak status for the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has ended, while the source was not identified. The investigation status remains active. The case count for the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in a not yet identified product has increased from 21 to 22. @ 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.

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Waitrose recalled Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns and Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns due to the presence of uncooked prawns

The FSA reports that Waitrose & Partners (London, England and a subsidiary of the John Lewis Partnership of Bracknell, Berkshire) recalled Waitrose Essential branded Frozen Cooked King Prawns and Waitrose branded Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns products from the British marketplace because they may contain raw, uncooked Prawns. The recalled products include Waitrose Frozen Cooked & Peeled Jumbo King Prawns, sold in 200 gram plastic bags, and Waitrose Essential Frozen Cooked King Prawns, sold in 200 gram plastic bags. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-41-2022-update-1

Vidalia onions recalled by Wegmans due to Listeria

Wegmans posted a recall in some of their stores in Massachusetts (including our store in Burlington), New York, and Pennsylvania that Vadalia onions sold by the pound might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was not yet posted on the FDA site. Wegmans sold the potentially contaminated onions on June 23rd and June 24th, 2022. Due to the long shelf life of onions, customers might still have onions that haven’t been eaten yet. @ https://www.wegmans.com/news-media/product-recalls/vidalia-onions-sold-by-the-pound/

 

Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato was recalled due to norovirus of raspberries used in the product

The CFIA reported that Angelo’s Italian Market Inc.( London, Ontario) recalled f Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Norovirus contamination of the raspberries in the product. The product contains Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries that were recalled due to norovirus. Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato was sold in 1 Litre containers at Angelo’s Italian Market Inc. (London, ON). @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/gelato-artigianale-al-gusto-di-raspberry-gelato-recalled-due-possible-norovirus