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An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to eggs was reported in Sweden. The Swedish Agency, Agriculture, the Swedish Food Agency, the Public Health Agency of Sweden, and regional and local authorities are investigating. In late December 2022, Salmonella Enteritidis was identified at CA Cedergren, a major Swedish producer in one of the egg-laying stables, during a routine check, which led to several recalls. After salmonella was discovered at a farm in Småland at the end of December, the Swedish Board of Agriculture ordered the slaughter of 165,000 egg-laying hens. The farm is one of Sweden’s biggest egg producers and has been closed.

https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/165-000-laying-hens-to-be-slaughtered-after-salmonella-outbreak

The CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events as of January 18, 2023, has shrunk to only two. An outbreak advisory was issued linked to Listeria monocytogenes in Enoki mushrooms (reference # 1127). The other outbreak on the list is from December 30, 2022. The FDA issued an advisory for an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (reference #1137) linked to alfalfa sprouts. All other investigations have been closed. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, recalled its 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms” imported from China. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in produce wholesale companies. The product comes in a clear blue plastic package with the name “Utopia” and barcode # 8928918610017 marked on the packaging. The initial recall includes all products within expiration, and the expanded recall includes products with clear markings of “Best before 03/02/2023” or “Best before 03.09.23”. Products included in the expanded recall were distributed between January 6, 2023, and January 13, 2023. On November 17, 2022, two illnesses were included in the outbreak. Both patients consumed Enoki mushrooms. A sample of Enoki mushroom of Utopia Foods, collected by the FDA, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. WGS analysis determined that the Listeria found in the sample matched the strain linked to the illnesses in the outbreak. As a result, Utopia expanded its recall on December 13, 2022, to include 200 g packages. These products were distributed in NY, NJ, and CT. The investigation is ongoing. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-enoki-mushrooms-november-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported that La Vache à Maillotte Mélo-Dieux surface-ripened soft cheese was recalled due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The product was produced by Fromagerie la Vache à maillotte and packaged in 275 gram clear plastic wrapper. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The recalled product has been sold in Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/vache-maillotte-brand-melo-dieux-surface-ripened-soft-cheese-recalled-due-listeria?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&