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CFIA reported that Hankook Original Kimchi was recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

The CFI reported that T-Brothers Food & Trading Ltd. recalled Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/hankook-korean-characters-only-brand-original-kimchi-recalled-due-e-coli-o157h7?utm_source=r_listserv

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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad due to Listeria Contamination

Jan. 28, 2022 – The USDA and FSIS issued a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad products produced by Simply Fresh Market (Marietta, GA) may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because the known affected product is no longer available in commerce for consumers to purchase. The RTE chicken salads with apples and walnuts items were produced on Jan. 17, 2022. These items were shipped to three local markets in Atlanta, GA. The problem was discovered by the company product sampling that showed positive Listeria monocytogenes results. No illnesses were reported. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-chicken-salad-products-due-possible

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Update on the outbreak of Salmonella linked to frozen whole kernel corn in Canada

The CFIA issued a recall on December 14 and 19 for Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn and a secondary recall for Fraser Valley Meats brand frozen whole kernel corn on December 18. Several additional secondary recalls were issued for products made using the recalled Alasko frozen whole kernel corn. This notice has been updated to communicate the outbreak’s source and reflects 26 additional illnesses. There are now 110 Salmonella illnesses reported across 5 provinces (British Columbia (42), Alberta (49), Saskatchewan (4), Manitoba (13), and Ontario (2)). Based on the investigation findings to date, the outbreak is linked to Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn. As part of the food safety investigation, the CFIA collected food items from restaurants where ill people dined. Traceback findings identified Alasko as the common brand of frozen corn consumed at various foodservice establishments by individuals who became sick. The illnesses reported in Ontario are related to travel to Alberta and British Columbia. Individuals became sick between early September 2021 and late December 2021. Four individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. @ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2021/outbreak-salmonella-infections.html

To investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections involving five provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.