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The FDA reported that Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. is recalling packages containing cantaloupe because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. On the label, it claims to be prepared by Carol’s Cut (Kansas City, KS). The recalled products were distributed to retail stores and foodservice operations in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. The product is packaged in 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, and 32 oz (consumer only) and 5 lb (foodservice only) clear plastic containers marked Fruit Medley, Fruit Tray, Fruit Salad, Cantaloupe Chunks, Hawaiian Blend, and Melon Medley. The contamination was discovered by a routine sample analyzed by the FDA that resulted in a positive test for Salmonella. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/liberty-fruit-company-inc-recalls-processed-cantaloupe-possible-health-risk

The FDA announced that Bravo Packing, Inc., an animal food manufacturing company in Carney’s Point, New Jersey, has agreed to stop selling, manufacturing, and distributing raw pet food and comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The action marks the first consent decree of permanent injunction against an animal food manufacturer for violating public safety standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (part 507). The FDA claims that despite multiple inspections, notifications of violations, and recalls, this firm continued to operate under insanitary conditions and produce pet food contaminated with harmful bacteria. During inspections in 2019 and 2021, the FDA found evidence of significant food safety violations, including grossly unsanitary conditions and the failure to follow CGMP regulations for animal food. Multiple samples of finished raw pet food products collected during the inspections tested positive for Salmonella. Environmental samples from the two inspections also tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/federal-judge-enters-consent-decree-against-new-jersey-raw-animal-food-manufacturer?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported that Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corporation recalled Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp brand Oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination. The recalled products include XSM Tray Oyster, XSM Beach Oyster, MLarge Tray Oyster, and MLarge Beach Oyster. The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. This recall was triggered by findings of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/pacific-rim-shellfish-2003-corp-brand-oysters-recalled-due-norovirus

According to the CFIA, Jimel’s Bakery (Winnipeg, MB)  has recalled batch/lots of Jimel’s Bakery brand Baked Goods from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation. The recalled products have been sold in Manitoba. A consumer complaint triggered the recall. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/jimel-s-bakery-brand-baked-goods-recalled-due-possible-salmonella-contamination-rodent