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The Outbreak of E. coli O26 Linked to ALDI Baker’s Corner Flour is being investigated
The FDA, the CDC, and state and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O26 linked to ALDI’s Baker’s Corner flour. The Rhode Island Department of Health collected and analyzed an unopened sample of this flour and determined that the flour contained E. coli O26. On May 22, 2019, ALDI and ADM Milling Co. announced a recall of the flour which was supplied by an ADM Milling Co. production facility in Buffalo, N.Y. On May 23, 2019, ADM Milling Co. announced an expansion of the recall. The products were distributed in select stores in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. ALDI also expanded its recall. On May 24, 2019, DNA analysis conducted by CDC found that the E. coli in the unopened sample of flour was closely related by WGS to the strain of E. coli O26 that has caused an outbreak affecting 17 people in 8 states. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o26-linked-aldi-bakers-corner-flour-may-2019?utm_campaign=Outbreak%20E.%20Coli%20Aldi%20Bakers%20Corner%20Flour%2005242019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
Outbreak linked to recalled flour, investigation focuses on source and scope of contamination
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In Canada Sofina Foods recalled Chicken Strips due to Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips (Chicken Strips – Breaded Chicken Cutlettes – Uncooked) from the marketplace to avoid possible Salmonella illnesses. The recall was triggered by findings of CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak that identified this product as a source of illness. The affected product was sold nationally until May 1, 2019, in 907-gram packages with a best before date of Nov. 24, 2019. @ https://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-05-24/eng/1558738971471/1558738974286
Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips from the marketplace to avoid possible Salmonella illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness and has identified this product as a source of illness. The outbreak investigation is ongoing and may identify other sources. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
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Outbreak of Salmonella Concord Linked to Tahini Expended
The FDA announced that on May 20, 2019, Brodt Zenatti Holdings, LLC of Jupiter, Florida expanded their recall to include SoCo brand tahini sold in 135-ounce containers. This product is being recalled in addition to retail and bulk Karawan brand tahini sold in 16-ounce jars and 39-pound buckets. The tahini recalled may be labeled as either “Karawan Tahini,” “El-Karawan Tahini,” or “Soco Tahini.” This tahini was sold in bulk to retailers and restaurants and was also available at retail locations and online. The product shelf life is two years and might be stored in customer’s pantries. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-concord-linked-tahini?utm_campaign=Outbreak%20Salmonella%20Concord%20Tahini%2005232019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
The FDA advises consumers not to eat Karawan, El-Karawan, or SoCo labeled tahini; firm expands recall