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Life Raft Treats recalled ice cream, Not Fried Chicken and Life Is Peachy, due to Listeria Monocytogenes contamination

The FDA reported that Life Raft Treats is recalling their Not Fried Chicken 64 oz bucket, Not Fried Chicken 2.5 oz bar, and Life Is Peachy (in 6 count box of ice cream), all with BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 8212024 due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. On September 5, 2023, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) notified Life Raft that their Not Fried Chicken ice cream treats tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Life Raft also recalled their Life Is Peachy Ice Cream treats because they were manufactured in the same room. No illnesses have been reported to date. The company began shipping this product on 8/21/2023. These products were packaged in lamented buckets and plastic wrap and shipped to GA, IL, MD, NC, NY, SC, and TX distribution centers. The product was shipped online directly to consumers in all fifty states plus the District of Columbia. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/life-raft-treats-recalls-ice-cream-products-not-fried-chicken-and-life-peachy-due-possible-listeria?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Life Raft Treats is recalling their Not Fried Chicken 64 oz bucket, Not Fried Chicken 2.5 oz bar UPC 8 60006 18210 6 and Life Is Peachy 6 count box ice cream products, all with BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 8212024 due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monoc

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CORE update as of September 06, 2023

CORE update of September 06, 2023, the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes six active cases. There are a total of 6 active investigations in the CORE table. Due to the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1172), The Ice Cream House initiated a recall to include all dairy and non-dairy [parve] frozen dessert products manufactured in their facility in Brooklyn, NY. The FDA has initiated an on-site inspection of the facility. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

 

The following is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams.

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In the UK, Lidl recalled McEnnedy Corn Dogs because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

The FSA reported that the supermarket chain Lidl recalled ready-to-eat McEnnedy Corndogs due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is McEnnedy Corn Dogs, Pack size: (530g), Best before 28 April 2024, 10 June 2024 and 10 August 2024. The product was sold across Britain and Ireland after Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product and accompanying sauce. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-32-2023

 

 

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FDA advises not to consume oysters from Groton, Connecticut, due to contamination of the harvested area

On August 31, 2023, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture (CT DA/BA) initiated an emergency precautionary closure of two approved harvest areas of oysters from Groton, CT. The US FDA advises consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters harvested from Groton Approved area in Connecticut from 8/28/2023 through 8/30/2023 due to sample results showing potential contamination. Oysters were directly distributed to retailers and distributors in CT, MA, NY, PA, and VA. Oysters may have been distributed further from these states. The affected area will remain closed until the source of contamination is identified and corrected, and the CT Department of Agriculture has collected acceptable sample results to reopen the area. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-restaurants-and-retailers-not-serve-or-sell-and-consumers-not-eat-certain-potentially-0?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

Not to Eat Certain Potentially Contaminated Oysters

(FDA) is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of oysters harvested from Groton Approved area in Connecticut from 8/28/2023 through 8/30/2023 due to sample results showing contamination.