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Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Flour (April 2023)

The FDA, CDC and state and local partners investigated a multistate outbreak of  Salmonella  Infantis infections linked to Gold Medal (General mills Minneapolis, MN)unbleached and bleached flour with “Better if Used by” dates of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024.  CDC reports a total of 14 illnesses in 13 states (CA (1), IL (2), IA (1), MN (1), MO (1), NE (1), NJ (1), NY (1), OH (1), OR (1), TN (1), VA (1), and WA (1)). The last illness onset was May 2, 2023. FDA’s investigation is complete. Five of nine cases report exposure to raw Gold Medal brand flour and seven of eight cases report consuming raw dough or batter. FDA initiated an inspection at the General Mills Kansas City, MO facility and collected retain product samples. One sample was found to be positive for Salmonella, and subsequent analysis by WGS found that the Salmonella in the positive sample matched the strain of Salmonella making people sick in this outbreak. On April 28, 2023, General Mills announced a voluntary nationwide recall of two-, five- and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour. The CDC announced that the outbreak is over.@ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-flour-april-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Flour (April 2023)

FDA’s investigation is complete. CDC declares outbreak over.

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Public Health Officials in Illinois warn about a Salmonella outbreak in ground beef

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and local health departments, the CDC, and USDA/FSIS are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef. A source of ground beef has not yet been identified, but public health officials urge Illinois residents to follow safe food handling steps when preparing and eating ground beef. Illinois public health officials have identified 26 confirmed cases in Illinois. Cases are reported in Chicago and Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties. The illness onset dates of the cases ranged from April 25 to May 18. A small number of cases in other states are also under investigation by the CDC and state health departments. Some of the ill people reported eating undercooked ground beef. @ https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.26563.html

 

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SunOpta organic pineapple chunks were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

SunOpta Organic Pineapple Chunks are being recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Because this recall was posted on the FDA Enforcements page, there is no work on whether any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is SunOpta Grains and Foods of Eden Prairie. The recalled product is SunOpta Organic Pineapple Chunks packed in 30 pound poly bags. About 32,400 pounds of pineapple are included in this recall. @ https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2023/sunopta-organic-pineapple-chunks-recalled-for-listeria/

 

SunOpta Organic Pineapple Chunks Recalled For Listeria

SunOpta Organic Pineapple Chunks are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Because this recall was posted on the FDA

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Salmonella Outbreak in Chicago Area Linked to Ground Beef

The Department of Public Health of Illinois said that an outbreak of salmonella infections in the Chicago area had been linked to ground beef. Health officials have identified 26 confirmed cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the department said. Those people fell ill between April 25 and May 18. A source of the tainted meat has not yet been identified. A small number of salmonella cases in other states also are under investigation by the CDC and state health departments. @ https://apnews.com/article/salmonella-outbreak-chicago-suburbs-ground-beef-c0bc72304c1eb9df2cfdc2b5dce275a5

 

 

 

Salmonella outbreak in Chicago area linked to ground beef

CHICAGO (AP) — An outbreak of salmonella infections in the Chicago area has been linked to ground beef, the Illinois Department of Public Health said Wednesday. Health officials have identified 26 confirmed cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, the department said.