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On May 10, 2025, Fresh & Ready Foods, LLC, recalled several Ready-to-Eat (RTE) foods, or products that do not require additional cooking, including sandwiches and snack items. The recalled products were identified by the “Use By” dates from April 22, 2025, to May 19, 2025. The recall included products from Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go, and Fresh Take Crave Away. These products are no longer available for sale in stores. The CDC announced that the outbreak is over. The CDC reports a total of 10 illnesses in two states. There have been a total of 10 hospitalizations and one death attributed to this outbreak.@ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-ready-eat-foods-may-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CDC reported that as of July 15, 2025, 244 cases of cyclosporiasis had been reported in people who acquired the infection in the United States. 26 states reported cases. These individuals became ill after consuming food in the United States and did not report any travel within the 14 days preceding their illness. As of July 15, 2025, 240 cases were reported in people who ate or drank food or water that made them sick while traveling outside the United States within the 14 days preceding their illness. Sick people range in age from 1 to 90 years, with a median age of 45, and 65% are female. The median illness onset date is June 9, 2025 (range: May 1to July 8). Of the 240 people with available information, 10 were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. @ https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html#:~:text=As%20of%20July%2015%2C%202025%2C%20244%20cases%20were%20in%20people,days%20before%20they%20got%20sick.

The FSA reported that Ballymaguire Foods is recalling various brands of prepared meals and side dishes because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The recall comes after an adult in the Republic of Ireland died following an outbreak of listeriosis linked to a recall of 141 different ready-made meals sold in major retail supermarkets. A large variety of meals and side dishes are impacted by the recall, including chicken pasta bakes, turkey and ham dinners, spaghetti bolognese, beef stroganoff, chicken carbonara, beef lasagne, pilaf rice, and more. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes. 141 products are being recalled due to their link to the outbreak. Brands Impacted: The recall encompasses products sold under various brands, including retailers’ brands such as Tesco, SuperValu, and Centra. Other affected brands include “Good Food Locally Sourced”, “Clean Cut”, “The Happy Pear”, “Fuel’d Foods”, and “From the Farm”. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-35-2025

The FDA reported that Windy City Organics LLC (3865 Commercial Ave, Northbrook, IL) issued a press release stating that SunBiotics Activated Almonds Infused with Probiotics and Oat Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds were recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The product is 1.0 OZ with an expiration date of 08/30/2026. The product was distributed to the following states: AK, NY, CO, NC, NV, MI, and CA.  @ https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=97199