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The CDC reports that Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Italian-Style Meats

The CDC reports that it is investigating two Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats. Ill people in the two outbreaks reported eating salami, prosciutto, and other meats that can be found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments before getting sick. To date, 36 people got sick, 12 were hospitalized, and there is no death reported. The source of the contamination is unknown, and investigators are working to identify specific contaminated products.  @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/italian-style-meat-08-21/index.html

CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Italian-Style Meats

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Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings recalled due to Salmonella in Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported that Morgan Williams International Inc. recalled Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.  The recall covers 65g packages sold across the country with best before dates up to and including Feb. 19, 2022. No illnesses have been reported, and the CFIA says a recall in the UK triggered the recall. @ https://inspection.canada.ca/food-recall-warnings-and-allergy-alerts/2021-08-23/eng/1629769793346/1629769799290?utm_source=r_listserv%22%3E?utm_source=r_listserv

Morgan Williams International Inc. is recalling Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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FSA advised consumers in the UK not to eat several pork scratching products linked to Salmonella outbreak

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises consumers not to eat several pork scratching products purchased since February linked to salmonella poisoning. Testing has found a link to 176 reported cases of salmonella poisoning across the UK between September 2020 and August 21, 2021. All the products were manufactured since February at a single factory. The recalled products include some Mr Porky, Jay’s, and The Real Pork Crackling Company products. Many of the sick people were hospitalized, but no death has been reported. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/fsa-issues-advice-to-consumers-not-to-eat-several-pork-scratching-products-linked-to-salmonella-poisoning

Following a product recall, advice to consumers not to eat several pork scratching products linked to salmonella poisoning.

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Veggie Foodle Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

According to the CFIA, Freshline Foods (Mississauga, Ontario) has recalled lots of Veggie Foodle branded Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product is Veggie Foodle branded Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles, packaged in 340-gram containers with a batch/lot of 21AU18, a best before date of 218083, and a UPC of 8 09145 70000 0. The Whole Vegetable Noodles product was marketed, distributed, and sold in the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Ontario. The CFIA test results triggered this recall. @ https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2021/76285r-eng.php

Freshline Foods Ltd. is recalling Veggie Foodle brand Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes.