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Paris Brothers recall a variety of cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes

The FDA reported that Paris Brothers, Inc. (Kansas City, Missouri) recalled cheese products because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The cheeses were produced on May 4, 5, and 6, 2022, and include Cottonwood River Cheddar, D’amir Brie Double Crème French Brie,  Milton Prairie Breeze White Cheddar Style, Milton Tomato Garlic Cheddar, Paris Brothers Mild, Cheddar, Paris Brothers Colby Jack, Paris Brothers Pepper Jack, and Cervasi Pecorino Romano. The products were delivered to wholesalers for distribution in grocery stores in KS, MO, AR, IA, OK, NE, SD, one store in MS, and one store in FL. This recall results from routine sampling by the FDA, which revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/paris-brothers-inc-voluntary-limited-recall

Paris Brothers, Inc., of Kansas City, Missouri is recalling several specific cheese products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and

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

On June 1, the FDA issued an update on Hepatitis A in organic strawberries. The contaminated strawberries were imported from Baja California, a state in northern Mexico, and branded as FreshKampo and HEB by a common supplier; they were purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022. In Canada, PHAC and CFIA are also investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A due to imported organic strawberries. These fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB products are past shelf life and are unavailable for purchase in stores. The strawberries have been sold at HEB, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Weis Markets, and WinCo Foods. Seventeen people got sick in three states (CA (15), MN (1), and ND (1)) from this outbreak, with 12 hospitalizations. @ 

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 FreshKampo or HEB brand organic strawberries purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022, FDA’s investigation is ongoing

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CFIA reports that Tri-Star Seafood brand Live Spot Prawns recalled due to norovirus

The CFIA reported that Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. recalled Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. brand Live Spot Prawns from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-tri-star-seafood-supply-ltd-brand-live-spot-prawns-recalled-due-norovirus?utm_source=r_listserv

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The ripple effect continues: Three Giant Eagle stores recall bakery items with peanut butter due to Salmonella

The FDA reported that Giant Eagle, Inc. recalled multiple bakery items containing peanut butter sold at three Pennsylvania supermarkets in Ebensburg, Indiana, and Northern Cambria due to potential salmonella contamination. The recalled bakery products were sold in Giant Eagle stores in clamshell packaging and have sell-by dates through May 28, 2022. The recalled items were sold in 120 transactions total. There have been no reports of illness associated with this recall to date. Giant Eagle was made aware of the issue during the retailer’s investigation into the recently announced nationwide Jif brand peanut butter recall from the J.M Smucker Company. The peanut butter included in the recalled bakery items is included in the Jif peanut butter recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/three-giant-eagle-stores-recall-bakery-items-peanut-butter-due-potential-salmonella-contamination?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

Giant Eagle, Inc. has issued a voluntarily recall of multiple bakery items containing peanut butter sold at three Pennsylvania supermarkets in Ebensburg, Indiana and Northern Cambria due to potential salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infe