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CORE update of September 06, 2023, the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes six active cases. There are a total of 6 active investigations in the CORE table. Due to the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1172), The Ice Cream House initiated a recall to include all dairy and non-dairy [parve] frozen dessert products manufactured in their facility in Brooklyn, NY. The FDA has initiated an on-site inspection of the facility. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FSA reported that the supermarket chain Lidl recalled ready-to-eat McEnnedy Corndogs due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is McEnnedy Corn Dogs, Pack size: (530g), Best before 28 April 2024, 10 June 2024 and 10 August 2024. The product was sold across Britain and Ireland after Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product and accompanying sauce. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-32-2023

On August 31, 2023, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture (CT DA/BA) initiated an emergency precautionary closure of two approved harvest areas of oysters from Groton, CT. The US FDA advises consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters harvested from Groton Approved area in Connecticut from 8/28/2023 through 8/30/2023 due to sample results showing potential contamination. Oysters were directly distributed to retailers and distributors in CT, MA, NY, PA, and VA. Oysters may have been distributed further from these states. The affected area will remain closed until the source of contamination is identified and corrected, and the CT Department of Agriculture has collected acceptable sample results to reopen the area. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-restaurants-and-retailers-not-serve-or-sell-and-consumers-not-eat-certain-potentially-0?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Mid America Pet Food (Mount Pleasant, Texas) recalled one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus, produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility because it could be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was only sold in 5-pound bags. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date. The products were distributed to various distributors and retailers in the United States. This voluntary recall is being issued due to a Victor Super Premium Dog Food sample that tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mid-america-pet-food-issues-voluntary-recall-due-possible-salmonella-health-risk#:~:text=Mid%20America%20Pet%20Food%2C%20Mount,to%20be%20contaminated%20with%20Salmonella