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The CDC reports that since August 19, 2020, 10 more ill people and three new states were added to the investigation of Salmonella in peaches. The additional states are Connecticut, Kentucky, and Missouri.

As of August 27, 2020, a total of 78 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 12 states. 23 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been reported. Epidemiological data indicate that peaches are the likely source of this outbreak. In interviews with 45 people, 38 (84%) reported eating fresh peaches in the week before their illness started. On August 23, 2020, officials in Canada linked its outbreak to peaches imported from the United States. Whole-genome sequencing analysis shows that an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in Canada is related genetically to this outbreak in the United States. The initial source of the contamination was peaches sold or supplied by Prima Wawona or Wawona Packing Company LLC. Companies that recalled peaches or food made with them include Aldi, Food Lion, Hannaford, Kroger (and affiliated retailers: City Market, Fry’s, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Jay-C, King Soopers, Ralphs, and Smiths), Russ Davis Wholesale, Target, Walmart, and Wegman. Other retailers also may have sold these peaches. On August 25, 2020, Russ Davis Wholesale recalled peach salsa and gift baskets made with recalled Prima Wawona peaches. Recalled peach salsa was sold under three brand names and labeled as “Perfectly Peach Salsa.” @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis-08-20/index.html

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) Advisory Board has accepted over 50 recommended changes to strengthen food safety requirements for the production of leafy greens. Significant changes include a requirement that any open-source water used for the overhead application must be treated to eliminate pathogens during the previous 21 days before harvest. Ensuring that water for farming of leafy greens is monitored. Reduce the risk of contamination of water applied via furrow irrigation from coming into contact with any edible portion of the leafy greens plant. There are also changes to cleaning harvest equipment, containers, tools, and bathroom facilities in and near leafy greens fields. The document also added language to prevent cut end of leafy greens product from coming into contact with the ground during harvest. The Arizona LGMA adopted similar language.@ https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/california-lgma-updates-food-safety-practices-for-leafy-greens/

Russ Davis Wholesale (RDW) is recalling Peach Salsa under the Crazy Fresh and Quick & Easy brands in an abundance of caution due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The recall is due to Wawona Packaging initiating a recall of peaches early in the day August 22, 2020, as an ingredient provider to Russ Davis Wholesale. To date, Russ Davis Wholesale has not received any reported illnesses related to this recall. The affected products are Crazy Fresh Perfectly Peach Salsa, Quick & Easy Perfectly Peach Salsa, and Clear Label Perfectly Peach Salsa. The products were delivered to retail stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Some containers of peach salsa may have been purchased from the deli counter at grocery stores located in Ortonville, MN, Cross Lake, MN, and Tipton, IA. Five Bountiful Fresh gift baskets, also containing the recalled peaches were sold through one location in Hastings, MN. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/russ-davis-wholesale-recalls-peaches-and-peach-salsa-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA announced on its website that Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”), is expanding its voluntary recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold before the best by date. More batches of Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh), Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen), Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh), Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen), and Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve 3 count case). This recall is in addition to the original products recalled. The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

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