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The CDC, the USDA-FSIS, the FDA, and several state public health and regulatory officials are investigating a Listeria outbreak. The Information collected by November 9, 2022, shows that deli meat and cheese purchased at deli counters in multiple states are the likely sources of this outbreak. The CDC reported 16 illnesses associated with this outbreak in six states (California (1), Illinois (2), Maryland (3), Massachusetts (2), New Jersey (1), and New York (7)). Thirteen hospitalizations and one death. It is difficult for investigators to identify a single food as the source of outbreaks linked to deli meats and cheeses. This is because Listeria spreads easily between food and the deli environment and can persist for a long time in deli display cases and on equipment. A contaminated food likely introduced the outbreak strain of Listeria into delis in multiple states. Investigators are working to identify any specific products or delis that may be contaminated with the outbreak strain. @ https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/deli-11-22/index.html

The FDA reported that Seven Seas International USA, LLC of St. Petersburg, Florida, is voluntarily recalling 540 cases of Giant Food Private Label Sockeye Smoked Salmon because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed by Giant Food in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Delaware. The Giant Brand Wild Caught Sockeye Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. is packaged in a fully printed cardboard sleeve with a sleeve window to display the fish. It is a refrigerated item. The issue was discovered through routine regulatory testing conducted by the Maryland Department of Health. No illnesses have been reported to date. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/seven-seas-international-usa-llc-voluntarily-recalls-giant-food-private-label-wild-caught-alaskan?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V. issued a voluntary recall for 15.5 oz, 6 count box of Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies due to the potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall was initiated as the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed the finished product might contain Salmonella. The product was distributed to warehouses in California and Texas and may have reached consumers through select retail stores. No illnesses related to Salmonella have been confirmed to date. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/comercializadora-pepsico-s-de-rl-de-cv-issues-voluntary-recall-gamesar-arcoiris-marshmallow-cookies?permalink=05FBC9793324838277FE7B505FA125FF2B9082A0BF1E5668F3905DB4E2F945CD

The CDC reported that each year in the United States, an estimated 9 million people get sick, 56,000 are hospitalized, and 1,300 die of foodborne diseases caused by known pathogens. The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) is a tri-agency group created by the CDC, FDA, and USDA-FSIS. Salmonella illnesses come from a wide variety of foods. More than 75% of Salmonella illnesses were attributed to seven food categories: Chicken, Fruits, Pork, Seeded Vegetables (such as tomatoes), Other Produce (such as fungi, herbs, nuts, and root vegetables), Beef, and Turkey. E. coli O157 illnesses were most often linked to Vegetable Row Crops (such as leafy greens) and Beef. More than 80% of illnesses were linked to these two categories. Listeria monocytogenes illnesses were most often linked to Dairy products, Fruits, and Vegetable Row Crops. More than 75% of illnesses were attributed to these three categories, but the rarity of Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks makes these estimates less reliable than those for other pathogens. @ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/ifsac/pdf/P19-2020-report-TriAgency-508.pdf?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_485-DM93178&ACSTrackingLabel=Food%20Safety%20Updates%20From%20CDC&deliveryName=USCDC_485-DM93178