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The CDC reported that while A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, many sick people reported eating burgers and sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants before getting sick. As of August 31, 2022, a total of 97 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from six states (Indiana (11), Kentucky (1), Michigan (58, New York(1), Ohio (24), and Pennsylvania (2)). Of 81 people with information available, 43 have been hospitalized, and 10 developed HUS. The number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. Among 67 people with detailed food history, 54 (81%) reported eating at a Wendy’s restaurant the week before their illness started. The Wendy’s restaurants where sick people ate are in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. People reported eating a variety of menu items, including burgers and sandwiches. Of 54 people with detailed information about what they ate at Wendy’s, 37 (69%) reported eating romaine lettuce served on burgers and sandwiches. Investigators continue to analyze data at the ingredient level to determine if any other possible foods could be the source of the outbreak. @ https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2022/o157h7-08-22/details.html#:~:text=Since%20the%20last%20update%20on,%2C%202022%20(see%20timeline)

The CFIA reports that WK Produce (Vancouver, British Columbia) recalled Unbranded Fresh Enoki Mushrooms from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes. WK Produce Enoki Mushrooms sold in 150 gram plastic packages; affected batch/lots: all units sold up to and including August 31, 2022. The products were sold in the Canadian province of British Columbia.@ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes-0

The FDA reported that Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC (Capitol Heights, MD) recalled 4 types of packages of its “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” because they could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The products came in a sealed clear plastic package, sliced and whole. The recalled Dried Mushrooms were distributed in specialty retail stores in the following states: Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the Maryland Department of Health of items bought at a retail store that revealed Salmonella in some packages of “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms.” Sales of the product were suspended while MDH and the company continued investigating the problem’s source. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tai-phat-wholesalers-llc-recalls-three-coins-dried-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA updated the CORE table. An outbreak of Salmonella Mississippi (ref# 1097) in a not yet identified product has been added to the table and FDA has initiated traceback. For the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak (ref# 1081) in a not yet identified food, sample collection and analysis have been initiated. For the Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak (ref# 1087) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 22 to 25 cases. For the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak (ref# 1095) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 62 to 73 cases, an on-site inspection and sample collection and analysis has been initiated. For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref# 1080) the case count has increased from 70 to 75. For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref# 1084), the case count has increased from 41 to 42. For the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak (ref# 1075), the case count increased from 74 to 75. For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref# 1057) linked to ice cream, FDA initiated an on-site inspection.@ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery