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The FDA says that the previously unidentified Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak was due to cantaloupe in an update to that agency’s CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. At least 87 people were sickened in that outbreak, which has ended. The investigation was closed recently. The FDA says that more information will be forthcoming. The FDA does not know the patient age range, illness onset date, or if anyone has been hospitalized. According to the FDA, there is no ongoing risk to the public since these products are no longer available on the market. @ https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2022/fda-says-salmonella-typhimurium-outbreak-was-cantaloupe/#:~:text=At%20least%2087%20people%20were,more%20information%20will%20be%20forthcoming.%E2%80%9D

In the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events as of October 5, 2022, for the Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in a not yet identified product (reference #1105), the case count has increased from 28 cases to 29 cases. For the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak (reference #1081) in a not yet identified product, CDC announced the outbreak was over on 10/4/2022. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in Brie and Camembert cheese (reference #1106), an outbreak advisory was issued on 9/30/2022. One additional case was added for the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak (reference #1095), and the product linked to illnesses has been changed to cantaloupe. The vehicle of the outbreak was confirmed after the outbreak ended. Given the product(s) were no longer on the market, there was no ongoing risk to public health and no need to avoid eating cantaloupe. Additional information on this outbreak will be forthcoming. The outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis in a not yet identified product (reference #1080), the case count has increased from 81 to 84 and the outbreak has ended. For the outbreak of  Cyclospora cayetanensis in a not yet identified product (reference #1084), the outbreak has ended. For  Listeria monocytogenes adverse event in a not identified product (reference #1040), the outbreak has ended. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Swiss American recalled St Louis Brie products after being alerted by Old Europe Cheese, Inc. manufacturer that the products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is part of a voluntary broader recall by the manufacturer. The recalled products include St Louis Domestic Brie Wedge 7 Oz, St Louis Domestic Cut Brie Wedge, St Louis Brie, ST LOUIS BRIE PRE CUT WEDGES, and ST LOUIS CW BRIE WHEEL. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/swiss-american-participates-manufacturer-old-europes-recall-brie-and-camembert

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) advised consumers not to eat any Kuntry Gardens produce or products containing produce from Kuntry Gardens of Homer since it may be contaminated with raw, untreated human waste. During a routine produce safety inspection, MDARD staff identified that Kuntry Gardens was using raw, untreated human waste on the fields where produce was grown for sale to local grocery stores and direct sales. No illnesses have been reported to date. Human waste and other body fluids can spread dangerous infectious diseases such as hepatitis A, Clostridium difficile, E coli, rotavirus, and norovirus if not treated professionally. @ https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2022/10/03/dispose-of-kuntry-gardens-products