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CORE update of November 08, 2023: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes three activity cases and one new outbreak. The new investigation of illnesses (ref # 1198) is linked to apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. The outbreak is being managed by the FDA’s CORE and was added to the table. The illnesses associated with the product are due to elevated lead levels. The FDA had issued an advisory to consumers, initiating traceback, sample collection and analysis, and onsite inspection. WanaBana had issued a voluntary recall of all apple cinnamon pouches. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CDC had issued its final report on cyclosporiasis illness in the US. As of October 24, 2023, 41 jurisdictions, including 40 states and New York City, have reported 2,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis. These individuals had not traveled outside of the United States during the 14 days before they got sick. The number of cases is an increase of 315 cases since the last update on August 31, 2023. One hundred eighty-six have been hospitalized. Zero deaths have been reported. The source of the outbreak was not identified. @ https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/2023/index.html#:~:text=As%20of%20October%2024%2C%202023,days%20before%20they%20got%20sick

According to the CFIA, Maple Leaf Foods (Toronto, Ontario) has recalled Maple Leaf branded Vienna Sausage products from the Canadian marketplace due to bulging cans posing possible spoilage. The Vienna sausages were sold in 113 gram cans, with all best-before date codes up to and including 2025 AU 24 (i.e., August 24, 2025) with a partial UPC of 0 636191 8. The product was sold in all Canadian provinces. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/maple-leaf-brand-vienna-sausage-recalled-due-bulging-cans

According to the CFIA, Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC, doing business as Fanny Bay Oysters (British Columbia) recalled Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC / Fanny Bay Oysters Cloudy Bay Oysters and Sunseeker Oysters from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The CFIA reports that the following Seafood products are subject to this recall (i) Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC / Fanny Bay Oysters Cloudy Bay Oysters Petite, sold in XSmall, Small, Medium sizes and (ii) Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC / Fanny Bay Oysters Sunseeker Oysters Petite, XSmall, Small, Medium, sold in XSmall, Small, Medium sizes. The products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/taylor-shellfish-canada-ulc-fanny-bay-oysters-brand-oysters-recalled-due-vibrio