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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella Enteritidis that may be associated with frozen, raw, breaded, and pre-browned, stuffed chicken products. The products are labeled “chicken cordon bleu,” chicken with “broccoli and cheese,” or “chicken Kiev.” Cases have been identified with illness onset dates ranging from February 21, 2021, to May 7, 2021. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture collected frozen, raw, breaded, stuffed chicken products from a retail store, and the raw product samples tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis.  FSIS did not request a recall because they could not connect the positive lot to the patients. The CDC investigation showed that as of June 2, 2021, 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis had been reported from 6 states (Arizona, Minnesota, Indiana, Indiana, Michigan, and New York). Eight patients have been hospitalized. The outbreak strain of Salmonella was found in 2 samples of Kirkwood’s Chicken Cordon Bleu. @  https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-raw-breaded-stuffed-chicken-products-due

The FDA reported that Smilin’ Bob’s recalled Smilin’ Bob’s Original Smoked Fish Dip and Smilin’ Bob’s All Natural Smoked Fish Dip. The recall is being initiated due to the Banner Smoked Fish, Inc. recall of smoked fish due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Smilin’ Bob’s used the recalled smoked fish from Banner Smoked Fish in their products. A total of 1,261 cases were distributed to retailers in FL, GA, AL, SC, TN, NC, and VA. Smilin’ Bob’s voluntarily recalled the products after being notified that Banner Smoked Fish had expanded its recall. The recalled products include Smilin’ Bob’s Key West Style Original Smoked Fish Dip, Smilin’ Bob’s Key West Style Original Smoked Fish Dip, and Smilin’ Bob’s All Natural Smoked Fish Dip. No illnesses have been reported to date. @  https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/smilin-bobs-voluntarily-recalls-smilin-bobs-smoked-fish-dip-products-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Olde Thompson LLC. )Oxnard, CA)  recalled Olde Thompson and Sun Harvest Organic Ground Coriander in a 1.5oz glass jar with flip-top closure, Lot # 23632 and 23631, due to possible contamination by Salmonella. To date, no illnesses have been reported. The product Sold at Homegoods, Jungle Jim’s International Market, and Smart and Final in AZ, CA, Ga, NJ, IN, and OH between May 26th and June 4th, 2021. Salmonella was discovered during routine sampling of raw materials. The recall affects 626 units of Olde Thompson Organic Ground Coriander 1.5oz in a glass jar and 150 units of Sun Harvest Organic Ground Coriander 1.5oz in a glass jar. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/olde-thompson-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-olde-thompson-and-sun-harvest-organic-ground-coriander-due

The FDA reported that Banner Smoked Fish, Inc. (Brooklyn, NY) expender the recall to include SMOKED FISH, SALADS, PICKLED FISH PRODUCTS, and CREAM SAUCE PRODUCTS. The recall is because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled smoked fish were distributed through retails and distributions, also online purchasing in NY, NJ, IL, PA, CA, FL, NE, AZ, MA, MD, VA, NV, OR, WI, NC, SC, and GA area. The products were found to be processed under unsanitary conditions. The problem was discovered through FDA routine inspection. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The additional products include Herring salad, whitefish salad, Kippered salmon salad, Chile lox, cream sauce, pickled herring fillet, pickled lox, etc. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/banner-smoked-fish-expands-recalls-smoked-fish-products-salads-pickled-fish-products-and-cream-sauce?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery