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In the UK, FSA reported that Moonshine’s Products Ltd is recalling several products because of temperature control breaches, microbiological contamination risks, and other potential food safety risks as a result of unsafe production procedures, which make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death if consumed. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-37-2023

The USDA-FSIS announced that Don Miguel Foods (Dallas, Texas) recalled approximately 10,642 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) carne asada burritos potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The 7-oz. individual wax paper packages contain “DON MIGUEL Hand Made BURRITO CARNE ASADA” with date code D23270 printed on the package. The products were shipped to retail convenience store locations nationwide. The company laboratory testing discovered the problem indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The establishment notified FSIS that some affected product was distributed into commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/don-miguel-foods-recalls-frozen-ready-eat-carne-asada-burrito-products-due-possible

The CFIA reports that Ararat Trading (2002) Corp. (Mississauga, Ontario) is expanding its existing recall of Ararat Tahina Spreads from the Canadian marketplace to include additional geographical distribution information. The Ararat branded Tahina Spreads are sold in 600 gram bottles. The food recall warning issued on 2023-09-24 has been updated to include additional distribution information. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency 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/ararat-brand-tahina-recalled-due-salmonella

The FDA is investigating pet food products manufactured by Arrow Reliance Inc., dba Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, after product samples tested positive for Salmonella. Update on October 12, 2023: A lot of Darwin’s pet food has tested positive for Salmonella. FDA tested this product after receiving a consumer complaint. To date, Arrow Reliance has not recalled any of the affected product lots of products manufactured in 2023. The affected products are (i) Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs, Lot 9774, manufactured on June 13, 2023. (ii) Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 9795, manufactured on June 28, 2023. (iii) Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 9830, manufactured on July 19, 2023. The products are in white and clear plastic packages. The dog food has blue labeling, and the cat food has blue and green labeling. Each package weighs two pounds and consists of four separate units. The FDA is issuing this advisory because these lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products cat and dog food pose a significant risk to human and animal health. The FDA recommended that Arrow Reliance Inc. voluntarily recall these products and notify the public, but the company has not yet done so.@ https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-advisory-do-not-feed-certain-lots-darwins-natural-pet-products-dogs-cats-due-salmonella?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery