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The CDC reported that of 1,063 cases of Cyclosporiasis in the US during 2023, at least 79 patients were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported. Thirty-four states reported cases. One outbreak of cyclosporiasis cases in Georgia and Alabama linked to raw broccoli included 20 illnesses. The FDA investigators could not confirm the specific type or producer of the imported broccoli. This outbreak appears to be over, and there is no indication that broccoli continues to be a source of illness for other cyclosporiasis reported in the United States. Most cases could not be linked to a specific source of food. @ https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/2023/index.html

The CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (CDFA) reported that raw cheddar cheese produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County, is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones.  The order applies to “Raw Farm Cheddar” packaged in one-pound (16 oz) blocks with a code date marked on the plastic wrapper of BEST BY: 03/16/2024 and BATCH# 20230517-1. CDFA found the Salmonella bacteria in a routine sample collected at the Raw Farm, LLC manufacturing and packaging facility.  No illnesses have been reported. @ https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/press_releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=23-127#:~:text=SACRAMENTO%2C%20August%2001%2C%202023%20%E2%80%93,State%20Veterinarian%20Dr.%20Annette%20Jones

The FDA reported that Ozona Organics, LLC of Ozona, Texas, recalled its 4-ounce and 16-ounce bottles of Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health (intended for human use), also labeled as GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Toddlers, and Kids in 2-ounce bottles and GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Kids, Men and Women in 4-ounce bottles because they have the potential to become contaminated with microbial growth. The recall is due to high Aw in the formula that provides a potential for microbial growth. The Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health lots were distributed through the company’s website. Lots of GoHealthy Probiotics were distributed through the company’s website and Walmart stores. The Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health products come in 4-ounce, blue glass bottles and 16-ounce, blue plastic bottles. The GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Toddlers, and Kids come in 2-ounce, blue glass bottles. The GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Kids, Men, and Women come in 4-ounce, blue glass bottles. Ozona Organics Dog, Cat, Equine, and Swine Probiotics (intended for animal use) are being recalled in their entirety. The distribution dates for affected products are from August 2021 through July 2023. The recalled lots were distributed through the company’s website. Ozona Organics Probiotics for Dogs and Probiotics for Cats come in 4-ounce, blue glass bottles with droppers. Ozona Organics Probiotics for Equine and Probiotics for Swine comes in 1-gallon white plastic bottles with handles. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ozona-organics-issues-voluntary-recall-select-liquid-probiotic-products-due-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery