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The CFIA reported that Delusional Sauce Co. (Hamilton, Ontario) recalled the Delusional Sauce branded Chili Garlic Confit Sauce from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Clostridium botulinum contamination. The company sold the sauce in 240 mL bottles; the affected batch/lots: all units sold up to and including July 18, 2023. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the consumption of the product.. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/delusional-sauce-co-brand-chili-garlic-confit-recalled-due-potential-presence

CDC, state public health and regulatory officials, and the FDA are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from farms in Baja, California, Mexico, by a common supplier. Frozen organic strawberries may be sold to various retailers under multiple brand labels. Traceback and epidemiological investigations show that people with outbreak-associated cases purchased the same frozen organic strawberries retail brand before becoming ill. As of July 18, 2023, a total of 10 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 4 states (California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington). Of 10 people with available information, 4 (40%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. In response to this investigation, California Splendor, Inc. of San Diego, California, has recalled lots of 4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries that were sold at Costco stores in Los Angeles, California; Hawaii; and two San Diego, California business centers. In response to this investigation, Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon, recalled frozen organic strawberries sold to Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in certain states.  @ https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/outbreaks/2023/hav-contaminated-food/index.htm#:~:text=10%20outbreak%2Dassociated%20cases%20of,No%20deaths%20have%20been%20reported.

CORE update as of July 19, 2023, the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes five active cases. In the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1166), the case count has increased from 11 to 12. In the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1163), the case count has increased from 112 to 118 cases. In the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1159), the case count has increased from 38 to 43 cases. This incident now includes additional illnesses based on similarities in reported exposures. The outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1156) linked to raw cookie dough has ended, and the FDA’s investigation is closed. In the investigation linked to Morel mushrooms (ref #1152), The data was updated on July 19, 2023. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation is closed. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Dan-D Pak brand Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled due to Salmonella in Canada
The CFIA reported that on July 18, it had recalled Dan-D-Pak nuts from the Canadian marketplace due to possible salmonella contamination. The products were sold in Alberta and British Columbia. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date associated with the consumption of the product. The recalled product is packaged in a 100 gram bag. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation, which may trigger the recall of more products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dan-pak-brand-raw-macadamia-nuts-recalled-due-salmonella