The FDA reported on October 28, 2023, with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) that they are investigating reports of four children with elevated blood lead levels, indicating potential acute lead toxicity. The NCDHHS investigation identified WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches as a potential shared source of exposure. As part of their investigation, NCDHHS analyzed multiple lots of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree, detecting extremely high lead concentrations. The FDA has reviewed and supported NCDHHS’s analytical findings and determined that levels of lead found in the analyzed pouches could result in acute lead toxicity. As of November 13, 2023, 22 reports of illness are potentially linked to recalled products. As part of this investigation, FDA and state partners are collecting and analyzing additional product samples of fruit puree and applesauce pouches. Currently, sample analyses have not shown elevated lead levels in non-recalled products. States with Adverse Illness Events: AL (1), AR (1), LA (2), MD (1), MO (1), NC (5), NM (1), NY (2), OH (1), PA (1), SC (2), TN (1), TX (1) WA (1), Unknown (1). On October 31, 2023, Wanabana LLC initiated a recall of all WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches. On November 9, 2023, Wanabana LLC’s recall was expanded to include information on recalled Schnucks and Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches. The recall impacts markets outside the United States, including Cuba and the United Arab Emirates. WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers, including Amazon, Dollar Tree, and other online outlets. Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety packs are sold at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores. Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches are sold at Weis grocery stores.@ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Do not eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
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SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC (Nogales, Arizona), which does business under the name “Trufresh,” is recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, sold between October 16, 2023, and October 23, 2023, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The Cantaloupes were distributed directly to the following States: Arizona, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, and Canada. The Cantaloupes would have reached consumers through retail produce markets, which may be located in states other than those listed above. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the subject cantaloupes to date. Trufresh is performing this recall after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a similar recall of cantaloupes packaged with the same Malichita label due to possible salmonella contamination for cantaloupes sold to Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sofia-produce-llc-dba-trufresh-recalls-fresh-cantaloupe-because-possible-health-risk-due-salmonella
SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) is recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, sold under the following sales order numbers between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 20
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The FDA, the CDC, and state partners are investigating seven human cases of Salmonella Kiambu infection potentially associated with pet food made by Mid America Pet Food. Mid America Pet Food has voluntarily recalled all the pet food brands it manufactured with a best-by date before 10/31/2024, which include Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds, and two varieties of Member’s Mark pet foods. These products include dog and cat foods sold nationwide in retail stores and online. This recall expands previous recalls by the firm on September 3, 2023, and October 30, 2023. CDC reports that, as of November 1, 2023, seven people infected with the strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states (AL, CA, FL, HI, KY, MN, and OK). Six of seven cases reported were in children one year or younger. Five of these cases reported exposure to dogs, and three reported feeding Victor pet food to their pets. Illnesses started from January 14, 2023, to August 19, 2023. One person was hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. A retail sample of Victor brand Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food collected by the South Carolina State Department of Agriculture and analyzed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control matches the strain of Salmonella found in the seven ill people. @ https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-and-cdc-investigate-cases-salmonella-linked-pet-food-made-mid-america-pet-food-multiple-brands?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
FDA, CDC, and state partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu that is potentially associated with pet food made by Mid America Pet Food.
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According to the CFIA, Lian Teng Produces Inc. (Toronto, Ontario) has recalled Lian Teng branded Enoki Mushrooms from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Lian Teng branded Champignon Énoki Mushrooms were sold in 200 gram vacuum sealed packages. The product was sold in Ontario and Quebec. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lian-teng-brand-champignon-enoki-enoki-mushrooms-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-0
