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Malichita Cantaloupes recalled due to Salmonella in Canada

The CFIA reported that Malichita brand Cantaloupes are being recalled due to the CFIA’s detection of Salmonella in the product. Affected products were sold between October 22, 2023, and November 1, 2023, inclusive. The cantaloupes were distributed and sold in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and possibly other provinces and territories. The CFIA test results triggered this recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/malichita-brand-cantaloupes-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

 

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CORE update as of November 02, 2023

CORE update of November 02, 2023, the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes only two activity cases and one new outbreak. The new outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 (ref # 1195) in a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref # 1172) linked to Ice cream has ended, and the FDA’s investigation is closed. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks

 

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

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President’s Choice White Sliced Mushrooms recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

The CFIA reported that Loblaw Companies Ltd ( Brampton, Ontario) recalled President’s Choice branded White Sliced Mushrooms from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Loblaw President’s Choice White Sliced Mushrooms were sold in 200 gram plastic wrapped tray packages with a batch/lot designation of 2023 OC 30 CM and a UPC of 0 60383 05934 7. The product was sold in  Alberta and British Columbia. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/president-s-choice-brand-white-sliced-mushrooms-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes