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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports that North Shore Specialty Foods (Collingwood, Ontario) recalled batch/lots of Kolapore Springs branded Smoked Trout Fish products from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Clostridium botulinum contamination. The recalled batches are Kolapore Springs branded Smoked Trout, sold in variable-sized packages; affected batch/lots: all best-before dates up to and including 2021 MR 31 and a UPC of 6 27987 16383 4; and Kolapore Springs branded Smoked Trout – Peppercorn flavor, sold in variable-sized packages; affected batch/lots: all best-before dates up to and including 2021 MR 31 and a UPC of 6 27987 16383 4

https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2021/75241r-eng.php

The FDA has found that recalled “Real Water,” which is linked to a hepatitis outbreak, is being offered for sale online. The agency is working to locate any remaining products to ensure they are no longer available to consumers. The FDA will continue to monitor this situation closely and follow up with retailers as we become aware of recalled products being offered for sale. The FDA is conducting an audit to measure the effectiveness of the voluntary recall initiated by Real Water, Inc. As of March 31, 2021, the audit found that many distributors had not received notification directly before contact by the FDA.  Additionally, as of March 31, 2021, Real Water Inc. is still promoting the product via social media despite issuing a recall announcement. Given a lack of cooperation by the firm, FDA investigators have been unable to complete investigations at the “Real Water” Inc. facilities in Henderson, NV, and Mesa, AZ. The FDA is urging the public not to drink the water and to report any entity selling it. The FDA is also recommending that the water not be given to pets. “Five children were hospitalized in late 2020 in Clark County, but all of them have recovered,” according to the Southern Nevada Health District investigation report.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-acute-non-viral-hepatitis-illnesses-real-water-brand-alkaline-water-march-2021?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Sabra Dipping Company, LLC recalled approximately 2,100 cases of 10 oz Classic Hummus because it was potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The problem was discovered by a routine screen of a single tub by the FDA. The recall is limited to 1 SKU of 10 oz Classic Hummus produced on Friday, February 10, 2021, between the hours of 6:00 PM and 12:00 midnight with a “Best Before” date of April 26. The product was distributed in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The Hummus is over halfway through its shelf life.  No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to date in connection with this recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sabra-dipping-company-issues-limited-voluntary-recall-single-sku-classic-hummus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA announced that Sanit Technologies LLC doing business as Durisan, recalled many Durisan Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer, Non-Alcohol products in various sizes. The recall is due to out-of-specification results for bacterial count for Burkholderia cepacia complex and Ralstonia pickettii. The issue was discovered during a routine audit focused on production scale-up during the height of the pandemic. No adverse reactions were reported. The product was packaged in sizes ranging from 18mL credit cards to bottles sized in 118, 236, 300, and 550 mL and 1000mL wall-mounted dispenser refills. The product was manufactured from Feb. 1, 2020, until June 30, 2020, and distributed to selected retailers nationwide in the United States. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/durisan-hand-sanitizer-recall-due-microbial-contamination?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery