The FDA updated the CORE table. For the outbreaks of Cyclospora in not yet identified products, cases from the Cyclospora outbreak (ref# 1084) have been re-grouped into the other Cyclospora outbreak (ref#1080) based on genomic data provided by the CDC. In the outbreak of Cyclospora (ref# 1080), the case count has been adjusted from 6 to 70. For the outbreak of Cyclospora (ref# 1084), the case count has been adjusted from 98 to 41 cases. An on-site inspection has been initiated for the E. coli O157:H7 in a not yet identified food. For the Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak in a not yet identified food (ref# 1087), the case count has increased from 19 to 22 cases, and traceback has been initiated. For the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 44 to 62 cases, and sample collection and analysis have been initiated. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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The following is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams.
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The FDA reported that Epicurean Butter LLC (Thornton, CO) recalled 3.5-ounce tubs of ” Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter” due to a recall from the frozen dill supplier, SupHerb Farms, due to contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The “Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter ” were distributed at Wegmans Food Markets in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington DC. The product comes in a 3.5-ounce black plastic cup with a Wegman’s label around and on the lid. The cup has a sealed lidding film under the lid. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Epicurean Butter received notice from its herb supplier that the frozen dill could potentially be contaminated with listeria based upon a test from one of the supplier’s food manufacturing customers in Canada that used the ingredient in one of their finished products. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/epicurean-butter-recalls-wegmans-lemon-dill-finishing-butter-because-possible-health-risk#:~:text=Epicurean%20Butter%20LLC%20received%20notice,one%20of%20their%20finished%20products.
Epicurean Butter LLC of Thornton, CO, is recalling its 3.5-ounce tubs of ” Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter” food due to a recall from our frozen dill supplier, SupHerb Farms, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
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Blue Diamond Growers (Sacramento, CA) recalled approximately 350,000 pounds of almonds due to possible salmonella contamination. The company’s internal samples identified a positive result for Salmonella on many of the products involved. The recalled products were distributed in California, Colorado, and Illinois. It has also been distributed internationally in Germany, Morocco, and Canada.
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Blue Diamond Growers of Sacramento, CA is recalling approximately 350,000 pounds of almonds due to possible salmonella contamination. The company’s internal samples identified a positive result for salmonella on many of the products involved. The raffle started on August 5th and is still running. There is concern that some products may still be on consumer … Blue Diamond Growers remember almonds after testing found salmonella Read More »
The CDC reported that while a specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, most sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania before getting sick. Based on this information, Wendy’s is taking the precautionary measure of removing the romaine lettuce used in sandwiches from restaurants in that region. Wendy’s uses a different type of romaine lettuce for salads. Investigators are working to confirm whether romaine lettuce is the source of this outbreak and whether romaine lettuce used in Wendy’s sandwiches was served or sold at other businesses. The outbreak caused 37 illnesses, with 10 hospitalizations. @ https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2022/o157h7-08-22/index.html
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