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Connoisseur’s Kitchen recalled imported frozen chicken products due to Listeria Contamination

The USDA/FSIS announced that Connoisseur’s Kitchen (Surrey, British Columbia) recalled approximately 880 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken entree products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products include “SPICE MANTRA CHICKEN KORMA” and “SPICE MANTRA BUTTER CHICKEN.” These items were shipped to retail locations in Alaska and Washington. The problem was discovered when the CFIA notified FSIS that the products were associated with a sample that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/connoisseurs-kitchen-recalls-imported-frozen-chicken-products-due-possible-listeria

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FSA reported on the ongoing risk of Listeria associated with ready-to-eat smoked fish

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are reinforcing their advice to vulnerable groups of consumers (those who are over 65, pregnant, or have weakened immune systems) concerning the risks of Listeria monocytogenes infection linked to ready to eat smoked fish. The investigation has identified 14 linked cases of listeriosis since 2020, with eight of these since January 2022. Cases have been identified in England and Scotland. The majority of these individuals reported eating ready-to-eat smoked fish. One case has been a pregnant woman. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/vulnerable-consumers-advised-of-ongoing-risk-of-listeria-associated-with-ready-to-eat-smoked-fish

 

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are reinforcing their advice to vulnerable groups of consumers in relation to the risks of Listeria monocytogenes infection linked to ready to eat smoked fish.

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Lamb’s Supreme shredded IQF Hash Browns recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

According to the CFIA, Gordon Food Service (Milton, Ontario) recalled Lamb’s Supreme branded Shredded Individual Quick Frozen (“IQF”) Hash Browns from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product has been sold to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in British Columbia. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lamb-s-supreme-brand-shredded-iqf-hash-browns-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes

 

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Piantedosi Baking Company recalled products due to the recall of raw material from Lyons Magnus

The FDA reported that Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. recalled select dinner rolls, sandwich rolls, and bun products used in limited products made between March 21, 2022, and April 25, 2022. The recall is due to the Lyons Magnus recall dated August 10, 2022, recall of a raw material used in limited production of dinner rolls, sandwich rolls, and bun products from the manufacturer of Golden Gloss glaze (Lyons Magnus).  Lyons Magnus recalled this raw material due to its potential to cause microbial contamination, including the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and/or Clostridium botulinum.   While no illnesses associated with Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. bread products have been reported, and no pathogens have been found in Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. products to date, this voluntary recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution to ensure customer safety. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/piantedosi-baking-company-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-due-recall-raw-material-lyons-magnus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

Out of an abundance of caution, Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling select dinner rolls, sandwich rolls and bun products listed below that were used in limited products made between March 21,2022 and April 25, 2022, following the expanded Lyons Magnus recall dated August 10, 202