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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

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

The FDA reported that Euphoria Chocolate Company (Eugene, OR) recalled Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have one month shelf life for the Peanut Butter Classic Truffles and eight months for both the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways.  They were sold from Euphoria Chocolate store’s display case and distributed in Oregon to retailers and supermarkets from 02/17/2022 to 05/20/2022. Euphoria Chocolate Company initiated this recall because it contains the Jif 96 Ounce Crunchy Peanut Butter Twin Pack that JM Smucker Co. recalls @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/euphoria-chocolate-company-issues-voluntary-recall-peanut-butter-classic-truffles-dark-chocolate?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported that Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop recalled Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop brand peanut butter-containing chocolates from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been sold in Nova Scotia and online. The Jif recall in the US triggered this recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-sweet-spot-chocolate-shop-brand-peanut-butter-containing-chocolates-recalled?utm_source=r_listserv