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The Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) of Italy reported that there had been an increase in cases of listeriosis in various Italian regions due to contamination of food by Listeria monocytogenes. As a result of the outbreak, 3 people died, and 66 were sickened in the Listeria outbreak. After sampling the plant, a link was found between the sick people and the presence of Listeria in sausages made with poultry meat produced by Agricola Tre Valli. The AIA Wudy and Pavo brands with dates until Nov. 30, 2022, are affected. The products were withdrawn from the marketplace. Listeria was also detected during factory environmental sampling, so products made before Sept. 12 have been recalled. Chicken and turkey sausages with cheese have been distributed to 30 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. A statement from Agricola Tre Valli said the voluntary withdrawal procedure involves some hot dogs with the CE mark IT 04 M but added production was continuing.@ https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2022/09/poultry-sausages-linked-to-deadly-listeria-outbreak-in-italy/?utm_source=Food+Safety+News&utm_campaign=35faa5268b-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f46cc10150-35faa5268b-40253059

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported that various brands of oysters produced by Oyster King are possibly contaminated with Salmonella. The brands affected are Acadian Gold Oysters, Acadian Pearl Oysters, Baccarat, Capitaine Barney Oysters, Coffret De L’Acadie, Honeymoon, No. 69, Nuit Blanche, Opus, and Point. G. The recalled products have been sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. These products may have been sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding. Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results triggered this recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-oysters-recalled-oyster-kings-inc-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&

In 2020 and 2021, outbreaks associated with the consumption of onions contaminated with Salmonella produced in the US and Mexico caused more than 2,100 confirmed cases of foodborne illness in the US. The 2020 outbreak in the US cost an estimated $203 million in consumer health-related losses. The 2021 outbreak in the US cost an estimated $188 million in consumer health-related losses. In the 2020 outbreak of Salmonella Newport, the FDA identified plausible causes, including irrigation water, sheep grazing on adjacent land, and signs of animal intrusion, such as scat and large flocks of birds that may spread contamination. The 2021 investigation of Salmonella Oranienberg infections were linked to the consumption of red, white, and yellow bulb onions imported from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. The FDA has identified several measures that can be taken to reduce future incidences, including (i) The importance of root cause analysis after outbreaks—prioritizing inspections of bulb onion farms in the US and Mexico. (II) Identifying and assessing practices and conditions associated with onion curing. (III)Supporting research efforts to better understand bulb onion production practices, including the impact of different soil conditions and curing practices on the safety of bulb onions. (iv) Supporting industry-led efforts to develop and implement best practices for bulb onion production. (v) Increase sample collection and testing of imported bulb onions from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. The FDA will encourage compliance with the applicable FDA food safety requirements through education, outreach, and technical assistance to the growers, distributors, and importers of bulb onions. Verify and measure the rate of industry compliance through inspections and sampling. Broaden scientific knowledge about production methods to reduce future incidences of foodborne illness related to bulb onions. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/new-era-smarter-food-safety/summary-fdas-strategy-help-prevent-salmonellosis-outbreaks-associated-bulb-onions

In 2020, the FDA investigated a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to consuming imported enoki mushrooms that sickened 26 people. Testing identified a matching strain of L. monocytogenes in enoki mushrooms from the Republic of Korea. The outbreak resulted in 4 deaths and 31 hospitalizations and cost an estimated $127 million in consumer health-related losses. Also, in 2020, an outbreak of Salmonella Stanley linked to imported wood ear mushrooms imported from China with a total of 55 illnesses was reported in 12 states. The FDA will engage food safety authorities in the ROK, China, Canada, and Japan to better understand the potential sources of contamination in enoki and wood ear mushrooms and prevention methods. Research will be conducted to understand better. The FDA will be researching to understand better the survival of L. monocytogenes and Salmonella the mushrooms. The FDA will optimize its border surveillance by targeting the highest-risk products for sampling at a port of entry, a shipment positive for pathogens may be prevented from entering domestic commerce. An increasing sampling of specialty mushrooms in the U.S. This could result in potentially contaminated products being recalled and removed from the market. The FDA will encourage and support research efforts to broaden the body of scientific knowledge about measures that can be taken to reduce future incidences of foodborne illness related to specialty mushrooms. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/new-era-smarter-food-safety/summary-fdas-strategy-help-prevent-listeriosis-and-salmonellosis-outbreaks-associated-imported-enoki