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The CFIA reported that Enoki mushroom by Golden Mushroom has been recalled. The Enoki mushrooms were sold in Ontario and Quebec in 200g packages. No illnesses were reported due to this product. The recalling company is Goldenway International Trade Company Ltd.@ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/golden-mushroom-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-3?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23
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The FDA announced on December 14, 2023, that it has issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs (American Aquarium Products, Aquanest Biotic. Aquarium Pharmacy LLC, California Veterinary Supply, Chewy Inc., Kraft Drug, Midland Veterinary Services LLC, Silver Lease LLC, and Valley Veterinary Clinic LTD). The agency is concerned because these products contain antimicrobials that are important in human medicine, and using them without medical oversight contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance. The FDA has not verified their safety or effectiveness in the animal drug review process or facility inspections. The animal products referenced in the warning letters are marketed and labeled for minor species, such as aquarium fish and pet birds. They contain antimicrobials important in human medicine, such as amoxicillin, penicillin, tetracycline, and erythromycin, and are being illegally marketed over the counter. All approved animal drugs containing these antimicrobials are only legally available by prescription from a licensed veterinarian. @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-warns-nine-manufacturers-distributors-unapproved-antimicrobials-animals?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
FDA Warns Nine Manufacturers, Distributors of Unapproved Antimicrobials for Animals
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The CDC issued a final report on the Salmonella outbreak linked to Gills Onions (Oxnard, CA). On October 23, 2023, Gills Onions brand voluntarily recalled fresh diced onion products. The outbreak caused 80 illnesses, 18 hospitalizations, and one death in 23 states. The recalled products included some lots of diced yellow onions (3lb bags and 8 oz cups), diced celery and onions (8 oz cups), diced mirepoix (10 oz cups), and diced red onions (8 oz cups) with use-by dates between August 8, 2023, and August 28, 2023. Recalled onions were sold in select stores and sent to restaurants and institutions nationwide and in Canada. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/thompson-10-23/index.html
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CORE update of December 13, 2023: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes seven activity cases. In the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1205) in a not yet identified food, the FDA has initiated traceback, an on-site inspection, and sample collection and analysis. In the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref# 1201) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 43 to 44 cases. In the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall and Oranienburg (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the recall was expanded to include additional retailers and wholesalers who received the recalled melons. See the Outbreak Advisory for additional information. @ 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.
