The FDA, in partnership with the Yuma, AZ leafy greens industry and other groups started a multi-year study on environmental factors, impacting the risk of produce becoming contaminated in the Yuma growing region. As a result of the spring 2018 E. coli outbreak from romaine lettuce that killed five people and made 210 others sick, the study was initiated. An Environmental Assessment of the Yuma growing region narrowed the scope of the outbreak, according to an FDA release, but questions remain, including the specific E. coli source, how it was distributed and potential reservoirs for the outbreak strain. The study will involve sampling surface water, canal sediment, dust, and scat, according to the release. “The findings from this study will contribute new knowledge on how various environmental factors may influence bacterial persistence and distribution in this region, and how those factors may impact the risk of this commodity becoming contaminated,” according to the release. “Results from this collaboration will lead to improved practices to prevent or mitigate food safety risks, and ultimately enhance the safety of produce grown in the region. From 2009 to 2017, The FDA and Center for Disease Control and Prevention have traced 28 foodborne outbreaks to Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli from leafy greens, according to the release. @ https://www.thepacker.com/article/fda-industry-study-pathogens-yuma-growing-region?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTWpjM1lUUTVOams1TXpVNCIsInQiOiJ2aHpjT0NVeWJMdDlEUEw4NVV0TGlOb0dOS25kR29MR0xiSzVBcUZJeVd3YndJZnRyXC9WZ0VpOFpQWGlOVkgrOUpZQ3RjSk1RdnhnVE9aejYwaE9EMkNGVXNpNXNqdTRpRlFXZHRPakpieG5BamxMaVk5dnlIWTZ5Y2hBVGxkeG4ifQ%3D%3D
The Food and Drug Administration has formed a partnership with the Yuma, Ariz., leafy greens industry and other groups in a multi-year study to determine how crops in the area are getting contaminated with pathogens.
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The FDA announced on its website that Roland Foods, LLC of New York, New York recalled its red and black lumpfish caviar products, which were manufactured at Ora ehf in Iceland because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The Red Lumpfish Caviar and Black Lumpfish Caviar, sold in glass jars, were distributed nationwide to retailers and foodservice distributors across the United States. No illnesses have been reported to date. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing found that the product experienced a processing issue. Production and distribution of the product have been suspended as FDA, and the company continues their investigation as to the source of the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/roland-foods-llc-initiates-voluntary-recall-roland-red-lumpfish-caviar-and-roland-black-lumpfish
Roland Foods, LLC of New York, New York is initiating a voluntary recall of its red and black lumpfish caviar products, which were manufactured at Ora ehf in Iceland, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
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The FDA posted on its site that General Mills recalled five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All-Purpose Flour with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of E. coli O26 which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product. General Mills has not received any direct consumer reports of confirmed illnesses related to this product. The FDA and the CDC continue to warn consumers from consuming any raw products made with flour. E. coli O26 is killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing or boiling products made with flour. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/general-mills-recalls-five-pound-bags-gold-medal-unbleached-all-purpose-flour
General Mills announced today a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020.
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The FDA announced that Urban Remedy, o California-based producer and retailer of ultra-fresh, organic meals, is voluntarily recalling 76 salads and wraps that contain spinach that tested positive for a small amount of Escherichia coli. The products were sold in Urban Remedy’s retail stores, at Whole Foods Markets, online, and other California retailers. The affected products include Black Rice Umeboshi Bowl, The Benedict Brunch Bowl, Samosa Cauli Wrap, and Green Tea Leaf Salad. No illnesses have been reported. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urban-remedy-voluntarily-recalls-76-salads-wraps-may-contain-ecoli-bacteria-no-illnesses-reported
Urban Remedy, a California-based producer and retailer of ultra-fresh, organic meals, is voluntarily recalling 76 salads and wraps that contain spinach that may be contaminated with E. coli. Seventy-six salads and wraps are still unaccounted for. No juices or any other products are being recalled.