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CORE update as of June 07, 2023, the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes five active cases; no cases were added this week. The FDA closed its investigation of the outbreak of Salmonella Infantis (ref# 1141) linked to Gold Medal brand flour.@ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The following is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams.
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The USDA / FSIS released a new document entitled “Guideline to Control Salmonella in swine slaughter and pork processing establishments.” FSIS recommends slaughtering and processing swine in a manner designed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate contamination from occurring at every step of the process. The focus of the process of swine slaughter is to prevent and minimize the risk of Salmonella in their operation and finished products. FSIS also recommends establishments use decontamination and antimicrobial intervention treatments, as necessary, to address any contamination that may result from the slaughter process or that otherwise occurs on carcasses. They also recommend a multi-hurdle approach of interventions and controls to reduce Salmonella. FSIS recommends that regulated establishments focus on pre-harvest controls, effective sanitary dressing, and processing controls to prevent microbiological contamination, including Salmonella. The document also provides information on how to prevent, eliminate, or reduce levels of Salmonella on swine at all stages of slaughter and dressing. @ FSIS-GD-2023-0003: FSIS Guideline to Control Salmonella in Swine Slaughter and Pork Processing Establishments (usda.gov)
The CFIA reported that it triggered a recall of Nature’s Pick brand Fresh cut cubed butternut squash from the Canadian market due to Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product has been sold in Ontario. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/nature-s-pick-brand-fresh-cut-cubed-butternut-squash-recalled-due-listeria?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23
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The CFIA reported that Mountain Valley Dairy Ltd., doing business as Kootenay Meadows brand Nostrala (Creston, British Columbia), recalled Surface-Ripened Organic Cheese sold in variable sizes recalled due to Staphylococcus aureus and generic E. coli. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia and Alberta. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/kootenay-meadows-brand-nostrala-firm-surface-ripened-organic-cheese-recalled-due
