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In the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events as of October 19, 2022, for the outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 linked to frozen Falafels (reference #1115), FDA has initiated traceback and sample collection and analysis. The FDA investigation has closed for the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in an unidentified product (reference #1081). For the outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg in an unidentified product (reference #1087), the case count has increased from 33 to 34 cases. For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis in an unidentified product (reference #1084), the case count has increased from 42 to 43 cases. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported that Goldenway Import and Export recalled Enoki mushrooms from the Canadian marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The CFIA test results triggered this recall. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia and Manitoba and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-2?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&

According to the CFIA, Aristo Cuisine (Saint Laurent, Quebec) recalled  Circle K/Couche Tard branded Prepared Sandwiches, Submarine Sandwiches, and Croissant Sandwiches from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This is an expanded recall of last week’s Aristo Cusine Circle K recall. The recalled Prepared Sandwiches may be close to or past their use-by dates. They may be in your fridges, freezers, or storage chillers. The recalled products have been sold in Quebec. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/food-recall-warning-certain-circle-k-couche-tard-brand-sandwiches-recalled-due

The USDA/ FSIS released a proposed regulatory framework for a new strategy to control Salmonella contamination in poultry products and reduce foodborne illnesses attributed to these products. The agency is hosting a virtual public meeting on Nov. 3, 2022, to seek input from stakeholders on the proposed framework. The CDC estimates that Salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million human infections and 26,500 hospitalizations annually in the US. Of those infections, over 23% are attributed to poultry consumption. The USDA/ FSIS has identified a series of strategic actions FSIS could take that are likely to drive down Salmonella infections linked to poultry products. The proposed framework consists of three key components that support a comprehensive approach to controlling Salmonella in poultry. (i) Requiring that incoming flocks be tested for Salmonella before entering an establishment; (ii) Enhancing establishment process control monitoring and FSIS verification; and (iii) Implementing an enforceable final product standard. FSIS is soliciting input on all aspects of the draft framework. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/news-events/news-press-releases/usda-releases-proposed-regulatory-framework-reduce-salmonella