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The FDA reported on December 16, 2023, that Herold’s Salads of Cleveland recalled various deli salads in various sizes. The recalled products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses or adverse health effects reported to date. The product may have been repackaged in various sizes, pending the location of purchase. @  https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/herolds-salads-inc-voluntarily-recalls-assorted-deli-salads-due-possible-contamination-listeria

The FDA reported on December 15, 2023, that Chang Farm (Whatley, MA) is recalling 12 oz Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts, with sell-by date of December 13, 2023, because of Listeria monocytogenes. The product has been distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout MA, CT, NY, and MD. The product is packaged in 12 oz plastic bags (retail) with a “Sell By” date of December 13, 2023. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after a random sample was collected and analyzed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), confirming the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. Further analysis of the sample by the FDA confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. All retail stores and wholesalers with this lot in MA, CT, NY, and MD should remove this product from their shelves. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chang-farm-recalls-natures-wonder-mung-bean-sprouts-because-possible-health-risk#:~:text=Mung%20Bean%20Sprouts-,Company%20Announcement,monocytogenes%20(L.%20Monocytogenes).

The FDA reported that the Quaker Oats Company announced on December 15, 2023, the recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals because they can potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes more than 40 granola bars and granola cereal products.

The recalled products are sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan. To date, Quaker has received no confirmed reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall. Among the recalled products are various flavors of Quaker Big Chewy Bars, variety packs, and Quaker Simply Granola cereals. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/quaker-recalls-granola-bars-and-granola-cereals-due-possible-health-risk

The FDA reported that Fresh Express has issued a voluntary recall of a Fresh Express Spinach, 8 oz. size, with product code G332 and use-by date of December 15, and Publix Spinach, 9 oz size, with product code G332 and a now expired use-by date of December 14 due to a potential health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. The two recalled spinach items were distributed to retailers in seven states: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, and VA. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a single randomly selected package of spinach. Fresh Express immediately notified affected retailers and instructed them to remove the recalled items from store shelves and all inventories.@ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-express-announces-recall-limited-spinach-products-due-possible-health-risk