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Daily Harvest Issues voluntary recall of French Lentil + Leek Crumbles due to 470 consumer complaints

The FDA reported that Daily Harvest has voluntarily recalled all French Lentil + Leek Crumbles due to consumer reports of gastrointestinal illness and potential liver function issues. From April 28 to June 17, 2022, approximately 28,000 units of the recalled product were distributed to consumers in the continental United States through online sales and direct delivery, as well as through retail sales at the Daily Harvest store in Chicago, IL, and a “pop-up” store in Los Angeles, CA. Samples were also provided to a small number of consumers. Daily Harvest directly notified by email those consumers who were shipped the affected product and other consumers for whom the company had contact information, and consumers were issued a credit for the recalled product. French Lentil + Leek Crumbles is a frozen product packaged in a 12oz white pouch. The company has received approximately 470 reports of illness or adverse reactions. The root cause investigation is ongoing. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/daily-harvest-issues-voluntary-recall-french-lentil-leek-crumbles-due-potential-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Daily Harvest has voluntarily recalled all French Lentil + Leek Crumbles due to consumer reports of gastrointestinal illness and potential liver function issues.

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FDA investigates another infant death potentially related to Abbott baby formula

On June 22, the FDA reported that it was investigating the death of another infant that occurred in January 2022 and is potentially related to Abbott baby formula. The FDA said it was notified of the death through a consumer complaint received on June 10, 2022. “The agency has initiated an investigation, given that the complaint referenced that the infant had consumed an Abbott product. However, the investigation of this most recent consumer complaint is in its preliminary stages, and the agency will provide an update as it learns more,” the statement read. The FDA has previously reported reviewing complaints related to nine infant deaths. Two were found to be associated with the Abbott Nutrition Sturgis plant investigation. However, the FDA notes that, despite extensive investigation, the evidence does not rule in or rule out a definitive link between these infant deaths and the product produced at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan-based plant. Abbott said on Thursday there was currently no evidence to suggest a connection between the death and its baby formula, adding that there was limited clinical and product information provided when the FDA notified the company last week. The company said it would investigate further if additional data become available. @ https://foodsafetytech.com/news_article/fda-investigating-another-infant-death-potentially-related-to-abbott-baby-formula/

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Senftenberg in Jif Peanut Butter (May 2022)

The FDA, CDC, and partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky. J.M. Smucker Company has voluntarily recalled the Jif peanut butter products. The  FDA has posted additional recalls by companies that used the Jif peanut butter as an ingredient ie manufacturinf a new product (e.g., chocolate products) or in repackaging the product (e.g., snack cups). The USDA has issued a recall of ready-to-eat Super Asian Chicken Salads made with recalled Jif peanut butter and sold at an Amazon Go retail location in Washington State.@ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-peanut-butter-may-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

FDA updates list of recalls; reminds consumers to check homes for recalled Jif peanut butter

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Summary report of the investigation of Hepatitis A in fresh organic strawberries (May 2022)

The fresh organic strawberries that caused the hepatitis outbreak were imported from Baja, California, in Northern Mexico. They were branded as FreshKampo and HEB by their supplier. The strawberries were purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 15, 2022. The CFIA is also investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A in Canada due to imported strawberries branded Freshkampo. The strawberries cause 18 illnesses and 13 hospitalizations in the US. States with Cases: CA (16), MN (1), ND (1). These imported fresh organic strawberries are past their shelf life and are not available for purchase in stores. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-strawberries-may-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus: Strawberries (May 2022)

Do not eat, serve, or sell imported FreshKampo or HEB brand organic strawberries purchased between 3/5/2022 – 4/15/2022. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.