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The New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball alerted consumers to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Qilu Enterprises brand “enoki mushrooms,” distributed by Utopia Produce (Glendale, New York). This product was distributed in New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and West Virginia. Qilu Enterprises brand “enoki mushrooms” are packaged in a 7.05 ounce (200 gram) flexible plastic bag with UPC 928918-610109. The product has an expiration notice of “Exp: October 26, 2023.” West Virginia Department of Agriculture found the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product following routine sampling. The NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets is working to remove the product from sale. @ https://www.morningagclips.com/consumer-alert-listeria-monocytogenes-in-qilu-enterprises-brand-enoki-mushrooms/

The FDA reported that TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches, TX, announced that it recalls the Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food due to potential Salmonella. The product was manufactured at the Nacogdoches, Texas facility on October 4, 2023 and October 5, 2023. The affected product was distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. No dog or human illness has been reported. All recalled product has been removed from store shelves, and no other Tractor Supply Company products are affected by the voluntary recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tfp-nutrition-initiates-voluntary-recall-50-lb-bags-retriever-all-life-stages-mini-chunk-chicken#:~:text=This%20voluntary%20recall%20is%20being,of%20the%20Texas%20State%20Chemist

The FDA reported that Greenhead Lobster Products recalled all frozen and refrigerated cooked lobster meat products produced from May 9, 2023, through October 19, 2023, due to the potential to contaminate the product by Listeria monocytogenes. Although none of the recalled products has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, the recall is based on the organism’s presence in the processing environment. The recalled product, Greenhead Lobster Fresh Cooked Lobster Meat, was sold frozen or refrigerated in packages ranging from 1 to 2 lbs. or in cases up to 12 lbs. and can be identified with “best if used by” dates ranging from May 9, 2025, to October 12, 2025, for frozen product, and May 27, 2023, to October 30, 2023, for refrigerated product. Products were directly distributed to Maine and New Hampshire and then sold nationwide through wholesale distributors and online via e-commerce. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall to date. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/greenhead-lobster-products-recalls-frozen-cooked-lobster-products-because-possible-health-risk-0#:~:text=Frozen%20Cooked%20Lobster-,Company%20Announcement,be%20contaminated%20by%20Listeria%20monocytogenes