The USDA/FSIS reported that American Foods Group, LLC, doing business as Green Bay Dressed Beef, LCC (Green Bay, WI), recalled approximately 58,281 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. The raw, ground beef items were produced on Aug. 14, 2023. Including approximately 80-lb. cases containing 10-lb. plastic tubes (chubs) of “90050 BEEF FINE GROUND 81/19” with lot code D123226026. Approximately 80-lb. cases containing 10-lb. plastic tubes (chubs) of “20473 BEEF HALAL FINE GROUND 73/27” with lot code D123226027. Approximately 80-lb. cases containing 10-lb. plastic tubes (chubs) of “20105 BEEF FINE GROUND 73/27” with lot code D123226027. These items were shipped to distributors in Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio. The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by a state public health partner tested positive for E. coli O103. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/american-foods-group-llc-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e–coli-o103
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The CFIA reported that Springwater Packers brand Mild Pepperonistix is recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product is produced by Springwater Meats in Aylmer, Ontario. The product is sold in 450-gram size, packaged on June 21, 2023 in Ontario. Test results triggered this recall, and there have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product. @
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The FSA reported that the supermarket chain Morrison had recalled its brand of Spanish Chorizo ring due to Salmonella contamination. The product is packaged in a 200 g package with best before 08 December 2023. Morrisons is recalling the above product and has issued customer point-of-sale notices. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-34-2023
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In collaboration with state and local partners, the FDA and CDC investigated an outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico. This outbreak caused 10 illnesses, 4 hospitalizations, and no deaths. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a common supplier of organic strawberries. Strawberries used by this supplier were imported from farms in Baja California, Mexico, in 2022. The strain of hepatitis A virus causing illnesses this year is genetically identical to the strain that caused the outbreak of Hepatitis A in 2022. Due to the matching strains of hepatitis A, investigators considered traceback and epidemiological data from the 2022 and 2023 outbreaks. When both data sets were considered together, investigators found that a single farm was associated with the distribution of strawberries consumed by ill people in both outbreaks. As of September 15, 2023, no additional illnesses have been reported, and CDC has announced that this outbreak has ended. There were four states (CA (2), HI (1), OR (1), and WA (6)) with cases. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-infections-frozen-strawberries-february-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
FDA’s investigation is complete. CDC declares outbreak over. Do not eat recalled Frozen Strawberries.