The FDA advised that Fullei Fresh voluntarily recalls Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts as a precaution due to possible exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. Affected lots are numbered consecutively between 251 and 271. They were harvested and shipped to distributors between September 14 and October 5, 2021. Both conventional and organic bean sprouts, as well as soy sprouts, are recalled. No illnesses were reported in connection with these products. Fullei Fresh conventional bean sprouts are sold in 5 lb bulk, 10 lb bulk, and 8 oz retail packs. Organic bean sprouts are sold in 5 lb bulk and 4 oz retail packs. Soy sprouts are sold in 5 lb bulk and 10 lb bulk. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urgent-bean-and-soy-sprout-voluntary-recall?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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The purpose of this letter is to advise you that Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts as a precaution due to possible exposure to listeria monocytogenes. Affected lots are numbered consecutively between 251 and 271. They were harvested and shipped to distributors betwee
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The FDA conducted an assignment in 2021 to collect romaine lettuce samples from commercial coolers in Yuma County, Arizona, to test for STEC, specifically enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) and Salmonella spp. Since 2009, the FDA and the CDC identified 40 foodborne outbreaks of STEC infections in the U.S. with a confirmed or suspected link to leafy greens. Most recently, in 2018 and 2020, multistate outbreak investigations of E. coli O157:H7 infections were associated with consuming romaine lettuce from the Yuma agricultural region. Contamination of romaine with Salmonella is also of concern as the U.S. experienced a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to romaine lettuce consumption in 2013. All 504 samples collected and tested in this assignment were negative for Salmonella spp. The FDA detected one STEC, an E. coli O130:H11. The findings of this assignment may suggest that STEC and Salmonella spp. were not widespread in romaine lettuce grown in the Yuma. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/sampling-protect-food-supply/microbiological-surveillance-sampling-fy21-sample-collection-and-analysis-romaine-lettuce-obtained
The FDA is conducting an assignment to collect romaine lettuce samples from commercial cooling operations in Yuma County, Arizona during the current harvest season to test for microbial hazards repeatedly linked to foodborne illnesses associated with the leafy vegetable.
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The FDA reported that on 10/8/2021, Northeast Seafood Products (Denver, CO) recalled seafood products that were processed in their facility because they could be contaminated with Salmonella. FDA’s traceback investigation identified Northeast Seafood Products, Inc. as a common distributor among illness subclusters. The items being recalled are: Haddock, Monkfish, Bone-in Trout, Grouper, Red Snapper, Red Rock Cod, Ocean Perch, Pacific Cod, Halibut, Coho Salmon, Atlantic Salmon Portions, Lane Snapper, Tilapia, All Natural Salmon Fillet, Pacific Sole, and Farm Raised Striped Bass. These items were distributed in Colorado from May 2021 to October 7, 2021 to restaurants and Albertsons, Safeway, and Sprout’s supermarkets. The recalled items would have sold out of their fresh seafood cases. The recall is the result of several positive samples revealed during an FDA inspection. FDA and CDC have reported that these positive samples are linked to an outbreak of Salmonella illness. A total of 102 got sick, 10 were hospitalized, and no death has been reported. States with Cases: AZ (1), CO (82), CT (1), IA (1), MN (2), MO (1), NE (2), NJ (2), PA (1), TX (2), VA (2), WA (2), WI (2), WY (2). CDC’s analysis of epidemiological information indicates that seafood is the leading hypothesis for the cause of illnesses linked to this outbreak. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-thompson-seafood-october-2021?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled seafood sold in Colorado
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The USDA Food Safety and FSIS announced that Nick’s Famous Bar-B-Q (Nashville, TN) recalled approximately 3,140 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked pork barbecue products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The 20-lb. boxes of “Nick’s FAMOUS Hickory Smoked Pork Bar-B-Q” were produced on September 7, 2021, and September 8, 2021 and packaged on September 8, 2021. These items were distributed to institutions, including school locations in North Carolina. FSIS discovered the problem during an assessment of the establishment’s production records. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/nicks-famous-bar-b-q-recalls-ready-eat-pork-products-due-possible-listeria
