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Publix Super Markets, Inc. has initiated a recall of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food, produced by Bowman Andros LLC and distributed to Publix grocery stores in the company’s eight-state (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky). The product is sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches and has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. There have been no reported cases of illness. The recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling and is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. @ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/publix-voluntarily-recalls-greenwise-pear-222700571.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANS820VXcA5DUZQnNa-j_QOo8Epge3DpQLGzu9kMbhpDU3skWtb7kfxmkoJh6Ek-IzFWegeY27N_7QTQBNCk_tguboAR4efRfS0GgI-M78pIyAY8jV6VNSLbPMPPPJ-aa2vIhuqHcSspvfJy5vEmbB2x2yZF-gK-0jdvJol9_dD0

The FSA reported that in the UK, Castelli UK Ltd is recalling Le Superbe Raclette Cheese 150g due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The Superbe Raclette Swiss cheese was sold only in Tesco supermarkets. The recalled cheese is dated May 8, is a full-fat melting cheese made with pasteurized milk, and the batches affected are the 150g packs with a best before date of 12/05/25. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-22-2025

Advantage Health Matters (5787 Steeles Ave W, North York, ON, Canada M9L 2W3), recalled its 8-ounce packages of ” Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds ” food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled ” Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds ” were distributed in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Virginia in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in an 8 ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot # L250320200 on the back and with an expiration date of 05/02/2027 stamped on the side. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. A recall of the supplier in Canada triggered this recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/advantage-health-matters-inc-recalls-organic-jumbo-pumpkin-seeds-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

According to new data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), there were 179 cases of listeriosis reported in England and Wales in 2024. The 179 cases reported in 2024 are comparable to the previous year’s figures (177 cases in 2023) and levels seen in the years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest data show that while listeriosis can affect people of all ages, it poses a significantly greater risk to vulnerable groups, with the highest numbers seen in people aged 80 and over. Of the 28 deaths reported among 142 non-pregnancy cases, 12 were aged 80 years and over. Pregnancy associated infections accounted for around a fifth of all reported cases, and 43.7% of pregnancy associated cases (where known) resulted in stillbirth or miscarriage. In England, London had the highest levels of listeriosis (0.39 cases per 100,000 population), whilst the East of England had the lowest (0.23 cases per 100,000 population). In 2024, UKHSA investigated 7 listeriosis outbreaks across England and Wales, linked to various food products, including smoked fish, chocolate, strawberry mousse, garlic sausage, and pre-packed sandwiches. @ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/listeria-monocytogenes-surveillance-reports/listeriosis-in-england-and-wales-summary-for-2024