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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland reported that Lidl Northern Ireland recalled a batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge (150g), with a best date of May 11, 2025, because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. The products have been recalled in Northern Ireland, as Lidl supermarket warned of a particular risk to those over 65, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-02-2025
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In the UK, the FSA) advised dog owners not to feed their pets specific dog chews from China following concerns from the European Union (EU) of a possible link to serious behavioral changes. Reports from the EU suggest that these products are potentially linked to dogs experiencing what is known as ‘werewolf syndrome.’ Symptoms include panic attacks, aggression, spasms, epileptic fits, and, in some cases, death. There is no confirmed distribution of the chews to the UK, and no cases have been detected in the UK. The FSA has been liaising with authorities in affected EU countries to gain more understanding of the issue. If vets suspect cases associated with dog chews, they can report them through the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/precautionary-advice-issued-to-pet-owners-on-dog-chews-linked-to-illness
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising dog owners not to feed their pets specific dog chews from China following concerns from the European Union (EU) of a possible link to serious behavioural changes
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The CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes five activities. A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1285) linked to an unidentified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1281) linked to an unidentified product, the case count has increased from 31 to 32 cases. The three E. coli have not had any change since last week. @ 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 FDA, CDC, and state partners investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. As of January 8, 2025, 113 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella were reported from 23 states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, IA, IL, MA, MI, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY). Of the 99 people for whom information was available, 28 were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. Of the 69 people interviewed, 56 (81%) reported eating or likely eating cucumbers. CDC declares the outbreak over. Epidemiologic and traceback information demonstrated that American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, were the source of illnesses in this outbreak. Several companies issued recalls for American/slicer cucumbers and products containing recalled cucumbers. The recalled product is past shelf-life and should no longer be distributed or sold in stores. FDA’s investigation is complete. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-november-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
