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Investigation of Hepatitis A outbreak in strawberries (May 2022)

The FDA, along with CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022. The investigation includes 17 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations in 3 states (CA (15), MN (1), ND (1)). Canada also has cases in Alberta (4) and Saskatchewan (6). Traceback data show the potential link with FreshKampo and HEB brands purchased between March 5 and April 25. Currently, the potentially affected FreshKampo and HEB products are past shelf life. These products were sold at the following retailers such as Aldi, HEB, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Weis Markets, and WinCo Foods. Currently, the potentially affected product is past its shelf life.@ 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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FSIS issues public health alert for Ready-to-Eat Salads containing peanut butter due to Salmonella

The USDA/FSIS issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products (A G SPECIALTY FOODS, Happy valey OR) containing JM Smucker products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The salad products were produced between 5/11/2022 and 5/23/2022. They are in 14.5-oz. plastic clamshell containers labeled “Super Asian Chicken Salad” with a “Best Thru” date of 05/16 through 06/03. These items were distributed to an Amazon Go retail location in Washington. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that the salad dressing component of the RTE salad product was formulated with peanut butter that had been recalled. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products.  @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-salad-products-containing-peanut-butter

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Henkel Corp. recalls Alterna® Bond Repair Leave-in Heat protection spray due to Burkholderia cepacia

The FDA reported that Henkel Corporation (“Henkel,” Rocky Hill, CT) recalled 180 bottles of its 4.2 ounce Alterna Bond Repair Leave-in Heat Protection Spray due to Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc). The organism poses little medical risk to healthy people but can cause an increased risk for illness or infection in people with health problems. The contamination was noted after testing performed by Henkel revealed the presence of Bcc in some 4.2 ounce bottles of Alterna Bond Repair Leave-in Heat Protection Spray. Henkel has received no reports of harm or injury in connection with this product. The Alterna Bond Repair comes in a 4.2-ounce, purple plastic spray bottle marked with lot # Y401427403 on the bottom and was distributed nationwide through a distributor. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/henkel-corp-voluntarily-recalls-alternar-bond-repair-leave-heat-protection-spray-due-possible-health?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

Henkel Corporation (“Henkel”) is voluntarily recalling 180 bottles of its 4.2 ounce Alterna Bond Repair Leave-in Heat Protection Spray, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), which poses little medical risk to healthy people, but can cause an increas

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More Jif recalls: A G Specialty Foods recalled products containing Jif peanut butter due to Salmonella

The FDA reported that A G Specialty Foods Inc (Happy Valley, Oregon) recalled perishable products. The recall includes    “The Goods” Snack Pack, We Be PB & Jammin’ Snack Box, Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Old Fashioned White Bread, and Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam White Bread containing the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, Jif Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, and Smuckers Peanut Butter 3/4oz cups due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have a 7-14 days shelf life and were distributed in Oregon and Washington to distributors, retailers, and food service companies from 05/11/2022 through 05/23/2022. No illnesses or deaths have been reported in consuming A G Specialty Foods products. A G Specialty Foods, Inc. initiated this recall because it contains the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter and Jif Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, Jif Natural To Go 1.5oz cups, and Smuckers Peanut Butter 3/4oz cups that J.M. Smucker Co. recalls because of an outbreak of Salmonella. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/g-specialty-foods-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-food-products-containing-jif-and-smuckers-peanut?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

Bix Produce Company of Little Canada, MN, is recalling its 5 ounce packages of “Egg and Cheese Curds Power Box” and “Egg and Cheese Curds snack box” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young childre