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West Virginia Department of Health confirms first case of Salmonella due to recalled powdered infant formula

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, in coordination with local health partners, has confirmed the state’s first case of Salmonella in an infant as a result of ingesting recalled Abbott powdered infant formula. The Abbott products are widely distributed across the United States and other countries. @ https://dhhr.wv.gov/News/2022/Pages/DHHR-Confirms-First-Case-of-Salmonella-Due-to-Recalled-Powdered-Infant-Formula.aspx

 

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) provides a wide range of necessary and life-saving services to many West Virginia residents.

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Vadilal Industries (USA) Recalls “Custard Apple Pulp” due to Salmonella

The FDA reported that Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc.( Newark, NJ) is voluntarily recalling two batches of frozen Custard Apple Pulp because it can be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and is sold in 35.27-ounce packets. The packets are labeled as “Custard Apple Pulp,” and the batch codes are printed on the back of the packet. The recall was initiated after FDA received a single complaint reporting 5 illnesses, and FDA sampling revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vadilal-industries-usa-recalls-custard-apple-pulp-because-possible-health-risk

 

Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc. of Newark, NJ is voluntarily recalling two batches of frozen Custard Apple Pulp because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others wit

CFIA reported that Pacific Rim Shellfish BC oysters were recalled due to norovirus

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports that Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp. ( Vancouver, British Columbia)  recalls Raw BC Oysters from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected Norovirus contamination. The unbranded Raw BC Oysters sold by the dozen with a production code of LF 1402294. The product was sold in British Columbia. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-raw-bc-oysters-recalled-due-norovirus.

 

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In the UK FSA announced that Freshers Foods recalls various pork snack products because of the presence of Salmonella

According to the FSA, Fresher Foods (Norwich, Norfolk) has recalled Awfully, Openshaws, Posh, Pub Original, and Snaffling Pig branded Pork Crackling from the British marketplace due to suspected Salmonella contamination.  Salmonella was recovered from some of the products. The products are packed in foil packets and glass jars. Freshers Foods Ltd are recalling other products as a precautionary step. The recall includes all Pork scratching products with a best before of 25th June 2022 or earlier, all Pork Crunch products with a best before of 25th June 2022 or earlier, and all Pork Crackling products with a best before of 23rd July 2022 or earlier. The best before date can be found on the back of the pack. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-10-2022