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The CFIA recalled oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination. The recall was triggered by findings of the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. The impacted oysters were harvested in Deep Bay, which is off the east coast of Vancouver Island. The Vancouver Coastal Health said it had seen an increase in norovirus cases associated with eating raw B.C. oysters. More than 50 people reported having “acute gastrointestinal illness” after ingesting raw oysters, VCH said in a news release Friday. Several oyster-harvesting areas were temporarily shut down following an investigation by government authorities and the shellfish industry. They will reopen “when contamination is cleared,” officials said. VCH warned the public against eating raw oysters. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-stellar-bay-shellfish-brand-oysters-recalled-due-norovirus?utm_source=r_listserv

The USDA/FSIS reported that Boyd Specialties, LLC (Colton, California) recalled approximately 1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) jerky products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The multiple jerky products were produced on February 23, 2022. The items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. FSIS discovered the problem during follow-up procedures after a routine FSIS product sample confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boyd-specialties-llc-recalls-jerky-products-due-possible-listeria-contamination

The FDA reported that Fresh Company (City of Industry, CA) recalled its 5.25oz (150g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China & 7.5oz (200g) Lot # 6021052 grown in China because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Lot #6021053 was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores through produce distributors, while traces of the bacterium were discovered by CDPH sampling. The product is packaged in pink and transparent plastic packaging, with the “Yes” Logo for the 150g(5.25oz) & Light Blue & transparent plastic packaging, with ” Yes” Logo for the 200g(7.5oz). The distribution of the product has been suspended. No infections or illnesses have been reported or confirmed. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/t-fresh-company-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA reported that Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalled all fresh cut fruit and vegetable products and ready to eat dips processed at its Depew, NY production facilities, due to possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Products subject to the voluntary recall of fresh cut fruits and vegetables are packaged in clear plastic containers with a tamper evident seal and identified with a “Best if Used By” date between March 5, 2022, and March 23, 2022. Ready-to-eat dips are provided in 7oz clear plastic clamshell containers with a Best if Used by March 15, 2022, to March 31, 2022. No illnesses have been reported, with the products being recalled to date. This voluntary recall notification is being issued after results from the environmental program found surfaces where products are packaged into containers to contain Listeria monocytogenes. Recalled items from the facility were distributed in NY and surrounding states. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fruit-fresh-inc-recalls-products-due-possible-health-risk