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In the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events as of November 23, 2022, no new outbreaks were reported. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak (reference #1127), the product linked to illnesses has been updated to imported enoki mushrooms. CDC posted an investigation notice on this incident. For the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak in a not yet identified food (reference #1113), the case count has increased from 264 cases to 269 cases. Sample collection and analysis have been initiated. For the E. coli O157 (reference #1121) in a not identified food, the investigation has ended. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

A review in Heliyon (Volume 8, Issue 11, November 2022, e11571) reviews outbreaks of antibiotic resistant Salmonella in poultry. Salmonella causes the highest amount of foodborne illness among bacteria (15.5 cases per 100,000) and causes an estimated 410,000 antibiotic-resistant infections each year in the U.S. Over-and misusage of antibiotics, causes Salmonella to develop resistance and may render antibiotics inoperative in a foodborne outbreak. A problematic threat from antibiotic resistance extensively drug resistant (XDR) Salmonella Typhi that is resistant to all tested antibiotic classes except macrolides and carbapenems. Antibiotics belonging to macrolides and carbapenems classes are more effective in treating diseases caused by XDR Salmonella Typhi. Because of increasing AMR in Salmonella, few antibiotics are available to treat patients with severe infections. Controlling AMR is not a simple process that can be achieved overnight. Rules and regulations must be implemented to control the overuse/misuse of antibiotics by regulatory agencies. Reduction of usage of antibiotics in animal husbandry is crucial. The FDA must continue to monitor the effect of the restrictions placed on the use and sale of antibiotics for food-producing animals. @https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022028596

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) removed Mounet Group soft unripened cheese in vegetable oil, in 350 g package, from the marketplace because it might permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The recalled product has been sold in Quebec. No illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected product have been reported as of November 18 @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/mounet-group-brand-labneh-soft-unripened-cheese-vegetable-oil-recalled-due-potential?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&

The FDA reported that Green Day Produce, Inc. (Vernon, CA) recalled its 200g/ 7.05oz clear packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Korea) sold from September 2022 – October 2022 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Enoki Mushroom was distributed nationwide to distributors and retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The distribution of the product has been suspended. The contamination was discovered after a retail sample was collected and analyzed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a package of Enoki mushroom. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/green-day-produce-inc-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk#:~:text=Green%20Day%20Produce%2C%20Inc.%20of,fatal%20infections%20in%20young%20children%2C