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CORE update as of May 10, 2023, the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes 4 active cases. Two cases had changes this week. The outbreak linked to morel mushrooms (ref #1152), the case count has increased from 30 cases to 41 cases. The hepatitis A virus (ref #1143) cases have increased from 8 to 9. @ 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 reported that Chang Farm (301 River Road, Whatley, MA) expanded their recall to include ALL Mung Bean Sprouts and Soy Bean Sprouts within expiry because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products include Beans Sprouts 10lb bag and bag in box, Nature’s Wonder Premium Beans Sprouts 12oz bag, and Nature’s Wonder Premium Soybean Sprouts 12oz bag. The product has been distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout MA, CT, NY, RI, and NJ. No illnesses have been reported to date. The company expanded the recall in response to a notification by the Massachusetts Food Protection Agency that a Mung Beans Sprouts sample collected on May 4th, 2023, at Chang Farm by the agency tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Chang Farm is working closely with governing authorities as we investigate this contamination’s root cause. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chang-farm-expands-recalls-mung-and-soy-bean-sprouts-because-possible-health-risk
Chang Farm, 301 River Road, Whatley, MA is expanding their recall to include ALL Mung Bean Sprouts and Soy Bean Sprouts within expiry because of the possible presence of Listeriamonocytogenes (L. Monocytogenes). Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infec
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According to the CFIA, Sun Global Imports & Exports Corp. (Mississauga, Ontario) has recalled Extra Hot Red Chilli Powder from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Bacillus cereus contamination. The product was sold in 25 kilogram bulk containers. The recalled Red Chilli powder was sold in Ontario. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/red-chilli-powder-extra-hot-recalled-sun-global-due-bacillus-cereus
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The FDA updated the status of the outbreak from frozen strawberries. California Splendor recalled Kirkland Signature 4-lb. bag of Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries in certain states. Scenic Fruit recalled frozen organic strawberries Simply Nature, Organic Strawberries, Best By 06/14/2024; Vital Choice, Organic Strawberries, BEST BY 05/20/2024; Kirkland Signature, Organic Strawberries, Best If Used By 10/08/2024; Made With, Organic Strawberries, Best Before 11/20/2024; PCC Community Markets, Organic Strawberries, Best By 29/10/2024; Trader Joe’s, Organic Tropical Fruit Blend with the following Best By dates: 04/25/24; 05/12/24; 05/23/24; 05/30/24; 06/07/24. California Splendor supplied recalled products to Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii and two San Diego business centers. Scenic Fruit supplied recalled products to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in specific states and Trader Joe’s nationwide. On March 17, 2023, Meijer also issued a press release to recall frozen organic strawberries from market store locations voluntarily. As of May 5, 2023, a total of 9 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 3 states. Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 9/9 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries. As this investigation is ongoing, additional products may be included. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-infections-frozen-strawberries-february-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Additional case has been added. Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Frozen Organic Strawberries. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
