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The FDA reported that Cut Fruit Express (Inver Grove Heights, MN) recalled Caribou Coffee Fruit and Cheese Plate 6.2oz because of potential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. Caribou Coffee Fruit and Cheese Plate was distributed from Caribou Stores at the MSP Airport Caribou locations in the MSP Airport, Minnesota. The product comes in a clear plastic package. The USED BY DATES are 9/30/2022, 10/2/2022, 10/4/2022, 10/7/2022, and 10/9/2022. Cut Fruit Express learned that their supplier is issuing a recall on Brie Cheese for potential contamination of Listeria Monocytogenes. Cut Fruit Express is initiating a recall on the affected product that contains the recalled Brie Cheese. The affected products were shipped between September 26th through October 5th, 2022. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cut-fruit-express-recalls-caribou-coffee-fruit-and-cheese-plate-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121H19 infection linked to Earth Growth frozen falafel. Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC (180 Lehigh Avenue, Lakewood, NJ) recalled its Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel Distributed & Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL, due to the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The products were distributed in ALDI retail stores in the following states:  Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut,  Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. There have been 20 reported cases in six states (FL, IA, KS, MI, OH, and WI), with onset dates reported between July 24, 2022, and September 19, 2022, with 5 hospitalization and no deaths. On October 6, 2022, ALDI removed any remaining Earth Grown frozen falafel from stores. These items are no longer available for sale but were sold frozen and have a long shelf-life of 18 months, so consumers should check their freezers for these products. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o121h19-frozen-falafel-october-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported that Aristo Cuisine recalled Circle K or Couche Tard’s chicken salad club sandwich and ham salad club sandwich, with white bread over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were sold in Quebec but may have been distributed in other parts of the country. They have a best-before date of Oct. 8. There have been no reported illnesses associated with consuming these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-circle-k-couche-tard-brand-sandwiches-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Brie and Camembert soft cheese products, including all baked Brie cheeses, manufactured by Old Europe Cheese, Inc. (Benton Harbor, MI), and sold at various retailers under multiple labels and brands. On September 30, 2022, Old Europe Cheese, Inc. recalled multiple brands of Brie and Camembert cheeses produced at their Michigan facility. On October 5, 2022, Old Europe Cheese expanded the recall to include multiple brands of baked goods Brie products. The outbreak caused 6 illnesses, 5 hospitalizations in 6 states (CA, GA, MA, MI, NJ, and TX). The firm has halted production and distribution of its Brie and Camembert products from the Michigan facility and is working with FDA on corrective actions. Swiss American has also issued a voluntary recall of their St. Louis Brie products sourced from Old Europe Cheese Inc.’s Michigan facility. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-brie-and-camembert-soft-cheese-products-september-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery