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Built Brands recalls “Banana Cream Pie Puffs” protein bar due to pathogenic Escherichia coli

The FDA reported that Built Brands, LLC. (American Fork, UT), recalled 4,196 individual bars of its “Banana Cream Pie Puffs” protein bar because they could potentially be contaminated with pathogenic Escherichia coli. The recalled product was distributed nationwide to 1,049 potential customers through mail orders and would have been received by customers after June 6, 2022. The product comes in a 40 gram package marked with lot # D22151011. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing conducted by an accredited third-party laboratory at the request of Built Brands detected the presence of Escherichia coli. Testing results for additional products made by Built Brands indicate other similar products are not affected, and the contamination was an isolated incident, likely resulting from a failure to follow GMP practices. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/built-brands-voluntarily-recalls-banana-cream-pie-puffs-protein-bar-because-possible-health-risk?bbeml=tp-MRJrwrwB70yQDNHqqwPXgg.jlcP5hPpCP0WP4cZlLbEt_A.rNgTWrf4Y3UOsXWeoSe0MZw.lc_20XfUh30C697u0Vk5GWA

Built Brands, LLC. of American Fork, UT, is recalling 4,196 individual bars of its “Banana Cream Pie Puffs” protein bar because they have the potential to be contaminated with pathogenic Escherichia coli. Although the exact strain has yet to be determined customers must not eat this product as it ma

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FSA reported that Waitrose recalled Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

The FSA with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) investigated a recall by Waitrose 2 British Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets because Listeria monocytogenes had been found in the product. The investigation started in April 2022. Twelve patients were connected to the outbreak between October 2021 and March 2022, three fatalities were connected to the outbreak, and three fatalities were reported in connection with this recall. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-36-2022

 

 

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Backyard poultry contact linked to more than 200 Salmonella illnesses in 2022

The CDC reported that by June 11, 2022, 219 illnesses had been reported from 38 states, and 27 people had been hospitalized. One in four sick people is children younger than 5 years. One death has been reported from Tennessee. The actual number of sick people is likely much higher than the reported number, as many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. These outbreaks occur annually and coincide with the increase in baby poultry purchases, beginning in the spring. Last year in 2021, a total of 1,135 people got sick from contact with backyard poultry. Last year by May 2021, 163 people were infected with one of the outbreak strains reported from 43 states. 34 people were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. As of June 23, 2020, 465 people infected with Salmonella have been reported from 42 states. One death in Oklahoma has been reported. Similar numbers were seen in 2019 and 2018. @ https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0610-backyard-poultry.html

 

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Update on the outbreak investigation of Hepatitis A in strawberries (May 2022)

The FDA reported that the contaminated strawberries were imported from Baja California (Northern Mexico), branded FreshKampo and HEB by their supplier. They were purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 15, 2022, and are all past their expiry. As of June 7, 2022, the CDC reported one additional case related to the outbreak. This outbreak includes a total of 18 illnesses and 13 hospitalizations. Most cases (16) are in California, with one in MN and one in ND. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-strawberries-may-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus: Strawberries (May 2022)

Do not eat, serve, or sell imported FreshKampo or HEB brand organic strawberries purchased between 3/5/2022 – 4/15/2022. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.