The FDA, CDC, and state and local partners investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Sun Sprouts-brand alfalfa sprouts grown by SunSprout Enterprises Fremont, NE. As of February 28, 2023, CDC announced that the outbreak is over. CDC reports a total of 63 illnesses in eight states (AZ (1), IA (6), KS (6), MO (9), NE (26), NH (1), OK (1), and SD (13)). The last illness onset was February 2, 2023. On December 29, 2022, SunSprout Enterprises recalled two lots (# 4211 and 5211) of raw alfalfa sprouts due to potential contamination with Salmonella. SunSprout Enterprises expanded the recall on the same day to include two additional lots (# 3212 and 4212) of raw alfalfa sprouts. The raw alfalfa sprouts for all recalled lots (#4211, 5211, 3212, and 4212) are packaged in 4-ounce clamshells and 2.5-lb packages with best sold by dates between 12/10/2022 and 1/7/2023. The recalled products were sold fresh and are past their shelf-life. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-sprouts-december-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
FDA’s investigation is complete. CDC declares outbreak over.
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Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, recalled one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting cans. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens. The Product was distributed to retail stores (Walmart, Associated Food Stores, Stater Bros Markets, Safeway, Albertsons) in California, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado. No illnesses or other adverse consequences have been reported to date in connection with this product. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kawasho-foods-usa-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-single-lot-geisha-medium-shrimp-4oz-because?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting cans. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogen
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According to the CFIA, Maple Dale Cheese (Plainfield, Ontario) has recalled Maple Dale Cheese Co. branded 1-Year Old Cheddar Cheese products from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The CFIA reports that Maple Dale Cheese Co. branded 1-Year Old Cheddar Cheese, sold in 235-gram clear plastic vacuum-packed packages, and Maple Dale Cheese Co. branded 1-Year Old Cheddar Cheese, sold in 235-gram clear plastic vacuum-packed are subject to the recall. These Cheddar Cheese Products were distributed and sold in the Canadian province of Ontario. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/maple-dale-cheese-co-brand-1-year-old-cheddar-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes
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The FDA reported on another Enoki mushroom recall due to Listeria monocytogenes. Jan Fruits Inc. (VERNON, CA) recalled all its cases of 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Taiwan) because it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Enoki Mushroom product was distributed in CA to small local produce distributors or wholesalers for further distribution to retail stores within CA and HI. The Enoki Mushroom comes in a 200g/7.05oz clear plastic package. No illnesses have been reported concerning this problem. The distribution of the product is suspended. The recall resulted from a routine sampling program by the State of Hawaii which revealed that the finished products contained Listeria monocytogenes. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jan-fruits-inc-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk-1#:~:text=FEBRUARY%2024%2C%202023%2C%20Jan%20Fruits,young%20children%2C%20frail%20or%20elderly
Jan Fruits Inc. of VERNON, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Taiwan) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderl