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Several retailers in the UK recall chilled and frozen seafood products because of possible contamination with Salmonella

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned that seafood sold at major supermarkets (Asda, Sainsbury’s, Co-op, and Waitrose) could be contaminated with Salmonella. The products recalled include chilled and frozen mussels, cockles, and seafood selections. Salmonella has been detected in the seafood supplier’s manufacturing environment, no products have tested positive for Salmonella.  Up to 12 items from Sainsbury’s, Asda, Co-op, and Waitrose have been recalled. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-05-2021

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Clover Leaf Sardines recalled due to the potential presence of Clostridium botulinum

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp. (Markam, Ontario and Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick) recalled two flavors of boneless sardines because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The two products are Clover Leaf brand Sardines Boneless Fillets – Garlic & Chive in Oil and Sardines Boneless Fillets – Smoked Jalapeño in Oil. The company triggered the recall. No confirmed illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled sardines. The sardines were sold in New Brunswick, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec, and possibly national. @ https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2021/74853r-eng.php

Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp. is recalling Clover Leaf brand Sardines Boneless Fillets – Garlic & Chive in Oil and Sardines Boneless Fillets – Smoked Jalapeño in Oil from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The ripple effect- Publix Steam in Bag products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

The FDA announced that Publix Super Markets, Inc. had initiated a voluntary recall on select Publix Steam In Bag products prepared in-store containing butternut squash as an ingredient. The recall over Listeria monocytogenes risk is tied to supplier Pero Family Farms Company, the butternut squash supplier. The recall impacts three products containing a specific butternut squash ingredient (include Publix Steam In Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash, Publix Steam In Bag Season Butternut Medley, and Publix Steam In Bag Butternut Brussel Pecan). To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-steam-bag-product-recall

Publix Super Markets, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall on select Publix Steam In Bag products prepared in-store containing a specific butternut squash ingredient. This recall is the result of notification of a recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from Pero Family Farms Compa

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Australian authorities recall O’Brien’s Leg Ham due to Listeria monocytogenes

The Australian authorities announced that O’Brien’s Wholesale Meats Pty Ltd recalls O’brien’s Full Boneless leg of ham (various sizes) due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products have been available for sale at independent food retailers, including IGA and butcher shops in South Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales, Victoria, and Foodlands in South Australia. The products involved are Full boneless leg ham, Champagne leg ham, Half leg ham, Full leg ham, Half boneless leg ham, and Third leg ham, with use-by dates in April 2021. O’Brien’s Wholesale Meats detected the bacteria during routine testing and is now working to remove any potentially affected product from the supply. The Department for Health and Wellbeing’s Acting Director, Food and Controlled Drugs Branch, Karen Ferres, said no Listeria cases had been reported to South Australia Health linked to the product. @ https://wwwhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/obriens-wholesale-meats-pty-ltd-obriens-leg-hams-various-weights