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Urban Remedy recalled Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose (LOT 1232 BEST BY 7/17/2022) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.  Urban Remedy contracts Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc. to co-manufacture this product. The product may contain fresh organic strawberries linked to the FDA outbreak investigation of FreshKampo organic strawberries. The product was sold in a 12oz resealable plastic bottle at various retail stores in CA, NM, VA, CO, WA, OR, CO, NY, PA, AZ, IL, OH, MD, WI, TX, WY, MO, ME, KY, MI, NC, MA, NE, and UT between 5/17/2022 – 5/29/2022. No illnesses have been reported consuming Urban Remedy products to date. @ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/urban-remedy-recalls-urban-remedy-organic-revitalizing-tea-tonic—strawberry-hibiscus-rose-due-to-possible-hepatitis-a-contamination-301561374.html

A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research compared routine inspection results of outbreak and non-outbreak establishments in restaurants and institutional catering to investigate inspection results associated with foodborne outbreaks. The study showed differences in routine inspection results between outbreak and control establishments, mainly institutional catering. Significant associations between poorer inspection results and foodborne outbreaks were seen in institutional catering in items concerning general order and cleanliness of facilities, surfaces, and equipment. @ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09603123.2022.2041563?af=R&

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports that Épicerie Frenette Frozen Whole Raspberries, sold in 350 gram containers with packaging/emballage, was recalled due to possible norovirus contamination. The recalled product has been sold at Épicerie Frenette, 625 rue Principale, Beresford, New Brunswick. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/whole-raspberries-frozen-recalled-due-norovirus

The FDA reported that Paris Brothers, Inc. (Kansas City, Missouri) recalled cheese products because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The cheeses were produced on May 4, 5, and 6, 2022, and include Cottonwood River Cheddar, D’amir Brie Double Crème French Brie,  Milton Prairie Breeze White Cheddar Style, Milton Tomato Garlic Cheddar, Paris Brothers Mild, Cheddar, Paris Brothers Colby Jack, Paris Brothers Pepper Jack, and Cervasi Pecorino Romano. The products were delivered to wholesalers for distribution in grocery stores in KS, MO, AR, IA, OK, NE, SD, one store in MS, and one store in FL. This recall results from routine sampling by the FDA, which revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/paris-brothers-inc-voluntary-limited-recall