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Food Poisoning Bulletin reported that Bake maple waffle sandwiches are recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The information was posted on the FDA Data Access website. The sandwiches were distributed to distribution centers in Idaho and Pennsylvania. Bake Crafters (Mc Donald, Tennessee) initiated the recall. The recalled product is Bake Crafters Maple Waffle WG Chicken Sausage packaged into cardboard containers with 126 units per case. The lot number on this product is 21343; the product number is 6657, and the best by date is 12/09/22. One hundred sixty-two cases are included in this recall. No information any illnesses have been reported to the company to date was provided in the notice.@ https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2022/bake-crafters-maple-waffle-sandwiches-recalled-for-possible-listeria/

The CFIA reported a recall of several branded sandwiches, burgers and donairs due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. On January 24, 2021 the agency reported that HQ Fine Foods is recalling certain Quality fast foods brand and Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd. brand sandwiches from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products have been sold nationally. This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-quality-fast-foods-brand-and-hygaard-fine-foods-ltd-brand-sandwiches-0?utm_source=r_listserv

According to the ACCC, Saputo Dairy Australia Pty has recalled Devondale and Woolworths Butter and Spreadable Butter Blends from the Australian marketplace due to reported unspecified microbial contamination. The product was sold in 250 g and 500 g packages. The recalled products was sold nationally in various outlets, including Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, independent supermarkets, and Costco. @ https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/saputo-dairy-australia-pty-ltd-%E2%80%94-devondale-and-woolworths-butter-and-spreadable-butter-blends-250g-and-500g

The CFIA updated the information related to the outbreak of Salmonella due to frozen whole kernel corn initially reported on December 14-19, 2021. There are now 110 Salmonella illnesses reported across five provinces. Based on the investigation findings to date, the outbreak is linked to Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn. The outbreak affected 5 provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Initially, investigators identified that many cases reported fresh avocados before they became ill; however, more information was needed to confirm the outbreak’s source. Testing found the outbreak strain of Salmonella in an unopened package of Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn. As of January 21, there have been 110 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness investigated in British Columbia (42), Alberta (49), Saskatchewan (4), Manitoba (13), and Ontario (2). The illnesses reported in Ontario are related to travel to Alberta and British Columbia. Several additional secondary recalls have been issued for products made using the recalled Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn. @ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2021/outbreak-salmonella-infections.html