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The Canadian CFIA reported that Jus Loop Inc. (Boisbriand, Quebec) recalled Loop Mission branded Sparkling Strawberry Probiotic Soda from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected spoilage. The product was sold in 355 ml cans. The recalled product was sold in Ontario and Quebec. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/loop-mission-brand-sparkling-strawberry-probiotic-soda-recalled-due-possible-spoilage
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The FDA announced the rule’s finalization to more effectively trace contaminated food through the food supply, whether sourced in the U.S. or abroad. The “New era of smart food safety” rule was first announced in September 2020. The rule establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those that manufacture, process, pack, or hold certain foods, including fresh leafy greens, nut butters, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat deli salads. The new rule will more rapidly and effectively identify the origin and route of travel of certain contaminated foods. As a result, help prevent or mitigate foodborne illness outbreaks, address serious threats of serious adverse health consequences or death, and minimize overly broad advisories or recalls that implicate unaffected food products. The new rule establishes the basis for even greater end-to-end food traceability across the food system. @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-advances-new-era-smarter-food-safety-finalizing-foundational-rule-improve-traceability?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The FDA issued a final rule on food traceability designed to facilitate faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market
Between September 2021 and February 2022, the FDA received complaints about four cases of illness or death in infants who consumed powdered infant formula from Abbott factory in Michigan. The FDA revealed unsanitary conditions, including the presence of five different strains of Cronobacter sakazakii within the facility. On Feb. 17, 2022, the FDA warned consumers not to use certain products manufactured at this facility. The FDA presented and outlines to prevent Cronobacter sakazakii in infant formula. The plan includes a better understanding of best practices in manufacturing powdered infant formula and what could be done to enhance safety. Establish a dedicated cadre of investigators to conduct infant formula inspections and better support regulatory oversight of infant formula. Evaluate current testing requirements and determine whether improvements might be appropriate to enhance the safety of the finished product. Strengthen the ability of public health officials and firms to identify and investigate illnesses of Cronobacter spp. Support Cronobacter sakazakii as a notifiable disease. Support research to fill knowledge gaps in understanding Cronobacter and broaden scientific knowledge of the organism. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/new-era-smarter-food-safety/outline-fdas-strategy-help-prevent-cronobacter-sakazakii-illnesses-associated-consumption-powdered?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
FDA recognizes that more needs to be done to enhance the safety of powdered infant formula from Cronobacter.
According to the CFIA, La Cie McCormick Canada has recalled Tim Hortons branded Chicken Noodle Soup Mix from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Insect fragment contamination. The product can pose risks of bacterial infection, choking, oral injury, internal ingestion, GI tract laceration damage and bowel obstruction, severe illness and/or possible life-changing complications. The recalled product has been sold in Ontario and Alberta. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/tim-hortons-brand-soup-base-chicken-noodle-recalled-due-presence-insects
