The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) reports that Uncle’s Smallgoods (Dandenong North, Melbourne, Victoria) recalled Uncle’s Ham branded Free Range Smoked Sliced Ham products from the Australian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Uncle’s Ham branded Free Range Smoked Sliced Ham products were sold in independent and specialty grocery stores, butchers, and IGA stores located in the Australian state of Victoria. @ https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/uncle%E2%80%99s-smallgoods-%E2%80%94-uncle%E2%80%99s-ham-free-range-150g
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FDA continues to investigate the Cronobacter outbreak due to powdered infant formula
The FDA and the CDC continue their investigation into the Cronobacter sakazakii outbreak in infant formula. produced by Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, Michigan. The investigation revealed that all ill patients consumed powdered infant formula produced in Abbott’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Currently, there are four hospitalizations with two death connected to this outbreak (MN (1), OH (2), TX (1)). Salmonella Newport, which was initially part of the investigation, was removed. It appears not to be related to infant formula products currently under recall. At this time, local and state health authorities don’t need to report infections from Cronobacter. Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) demands that the FDA and CDC add the Cronobacter sakazakii to the Nationally Notifiable Disease List. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/fda-investigation-cronobacter-infections-powdered-infant-formula-february-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Do not use recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas produced at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility
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CDC and FDA announced that the E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salads is over
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA investigated a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7. Epidemiologic and traceback data showed that Simple Truth Organic brand and Nature’s Basket brand Organic Power Greens where the cause of the infection. As of March 3, 2022, this outbreak is over. A total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from four states (Alaska (2), Ohio (1), Oregon (1), and Washington (6)). WGS showed that bacteria from sick people’s samples were closely related genetically. WGS showed that this outbreak strain is similar to strains that have previously caused outbreaks linked to consumption of romaine lettuce. @ https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2021/o157h7-12-21/details.html
Read previous investigation details about an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to packaged salads.
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Boyd Specialties recalls Jerky Products due to Listeria monocytogenes
March 4, 2022– The USDAFSIS reported that Boyd Specialties, LLC (Colton, California) recalled approximately 1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) jerky products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The multiple jerky products were produced on February 23, 2022. These items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. FSIS discovered the problem during follow-up procedures after a routine FSIS product sample confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boyd-specialties-llc-recalls-jerky-products-due-possible-listeria-contamination
