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The FDA reports in its Core update a new outbreak of Cyclospora in yet unidentified food. The CDC reports that during the spring and summer months, there is often an increase in cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States. This outbreak currently involves 51 infected people. No specific information was released on the states involved. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The following is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams.
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The FDA announced that as of July 27, 2022, the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to Jif brand peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky is over. The product was recalled in May 20, 2022, it caused 21 illnesses and 4 hospitalizations in 17 states (AR (1), AZ (1), FL (1), GA (2), IL (1), IN (1), MA (1), MI (1), MO (2), NC (2), NY (1), OH (1), SC (1), TX (2), VA (1), WA (1), and WV (1)). The FDA is preparing a report to discuss findings and provide information to assist in future prevention efforts. The recalled products are no longer available for sale. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-peanut-butter-may-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
FDA’s investigation is complete; CDC declares outbreak over; additional information forthcoming
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According to the CFIA, Sano Halal Foods Inc. (Lasalle, Quebec) has recalled Aliments Sano Halal Food branded Palm Oil from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were packaged in 4L, 2L, 1L, and 500 ml bottles. The products were sold in Quebec and Manitoba. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-palm-oil-recalled-due-salmonella
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Tara flour is a food additive named by Daily Harvest as the culprit behind a recent outbreak of illness affecting almost 500 of its customers. Until more information is made available to the public, CR experts recommend that consumers stop eating products containing tara flour. Neither Daily Harvest nor the FDA has any details about what specifically in the tara flour used in the French Lentil and Leek Crumbles made people ill. Due to the severity of the symptoms, people are advised to avoid tara flour until there is an understanding of what is causing the illnesses. Daily Harvest said that tara flour had been used in North America for over a year as a plant-based source of protein. Outside experts CR consulted could not locate tara flour listed as a food additive at the FDA. There is no evidence that the FDA ever reviewed tara flour. Tara hasn’t been in the U.S. food supply for long. The FDA refused to answer the CR question of whether tara is an approved ingredient. Daily Harvest did not respond to CR’s question about the safety testing the company did for tara flour before including it in its French Lentil and Leek Crumbles. @ https://www.consumerreports.org/food-safety/skip-eating-products-that-contain-tara-flour-a5736602330/
Skip eating products with tara flour for now, Consumer Reports says. Tara flour has been connected with illnesses among Daily Harvest meal delivery customers.
