The FDA reported that Greenhead Lobster Products (Bucksport, Maine) recalled 5,749 lbs. of frozen cooked lobster meat because of potential contamination with Listeria. Products were distributed to Maine and New Hampshire who distributed nationwide through wholesale distributors. The potential for contamination was noted after a routine sampling program by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalled products include Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat 2lbs., Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat 1lbs., Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Broken Meat 2lbs., Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Tail Meat 2lbs, Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat 10.3 oz, and Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Scored Claws 3lbs. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/greenhead-lobster-products-recalls-frozen-cooked-lobster-products-because-possible-health-risk
Greenhead Lobster Products of Bucksport, Maine is recalling 5,749 lbs. of frozen cooked lobster meat because of a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weaken
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The CFIA reported that Fumiors Gosselin Smokehouses (Cowansville, Quebec) recalled Gosselin Smokehouses branded Maple Smoked Salmon Fish products from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is Fumiors Gosselin Smokehouses branded Maple Smoked Salmon Fish, packaged in plastic trays of approximately 200 grams each with a batch/lot 124421. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2021/76545r-eng.php
Information for Gosselin Smokehouses is recalling Gosselin Smokehouses brand Maple Smoked Salmon from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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On September 30, 2021, the CDC issued an update on the status of Salmonella Oranienburg. Since the last update, more ill people have been identified. As of September 29, 2021, 419 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 35 states. The stated cases are Alabama (1), Arkansas (8), California (6), Connecticut (4), Florida (5), Georgia (2), Illinois (28), Indiana (1), Iowa (1), Kansas (9), Kentucky (9), Louisiana (4), Maryland (22), Massachusetts (10), Michigan (6), Minnesota (20), Mississippi (2), Missouri (5), Nebraska (6), New Jersey (5), New Mexico ( 8), New York (3), North Carolina (7), North Dakota(2), Ohio (5), Oklahoma (63), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (4), South Carolina (2), South Dakota (7), Tennessee (2), Texas (111), Utah (2), Virginia (38) and Wisconsin (10). Of 214 people with information available, 31% have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. The actual number of sick people in an outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/oranienburg-09-21/details.html
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Covic International Trading Inc (Richmond, British Columbia) recalled Jongilpoom branded Enoki Mushrooms from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes. The CFIA reported that the food recall warning issued on September 16, 2021, has been updated to include additional distribution information. The product involved in the recall Jongilpoom branded Enoki Mushrooms, sold in 200 gram vacuum-packs with a batch/lot of CE 158D and a UPC of 8 807076 000321. The product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. @ https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2021/76543r-eng.php
Information for the food recall warning issued on September 16, 2021 has been updated to include additional distribution information.