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The FDA posted n its website that the Lennox Intl Inc located in Edison NJ is recalling its Natural Pig ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products affected were shipped to nationwide distributors and/or retail stores from May 1st to July 3rd, 2019. The product comes in and 8 PK branded pouch or packaged individually shrinked wrapped. To date, Lennox is aware of two cases of their pig ears that caused dog Illnesses which may be related to the potential Salmonella contamination noted during an ongoing FDA investigation of Salmonella illness, associated with what appears to be a multiple sources. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lennox-intl-inc-voluntary-recalling-natural-pig-ears-july-26-2019?utm_campaign=The%20Lennox%20Intl%20Inc%20is%20Voluntary%20Recalling%20Natural%20Pig%20Ears%20on%20July%2026%2C%202019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

The FDA announced on their website that Williams Foods LLC recalls seasonings (Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix and HEB Taco Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium) due to Salmonella. Cumin spice used in the products was involved in a recall initiated by their supplier, Mincing Spice Co. A sample from that lot was tested by one of Mincing’s customers and was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. A portion of the lot recalled by Mincing was supplied to Williams Foods, LLC.  The potentially affected product consists of retail packages weighing 1 – 1.25 oz. The product is sold in select retail grocery stores located in Washington, DC and the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/williams-foods-llc-initiates-voluntary-recall-taco-seasoning-product-due-possible-presence

CFIA announced that Delta Pacific Seafood Ltd. recalls Western Family brand Original Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon Nuggets due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recall. The products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, and may have been sold nationally. The recalled product is Western Family Original Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon Nuggets sold in 150-gram packages.@ http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2019-07-25/eng/1564110911002/1564110913438

The FDA, CDC, and state and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of 132 illnesses of Cyclospora illnesses. Of the 132 people with Cyclospora infections, four have been hospitalized. The FDA announced that the outbreak is probably linked to fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV located in Morelos, Mexico. The FDA has requested a voluntary recall of the basil exported and the firm has agreed. The CDC’s analysis of epidemiologic information indicates that contaminated fresh basil is the likely cause of the illnesses. The FDA reported the restaurants liked to the illnesses are in Florida, Minnesota, N.Y., and Ohio. Outbreak cases were found in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. The FDA has increased import screening on basil and will continue to investigate the cause and source of the outbreak as well as the distribution of products.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-cyclospora-illnesses-linked-imported-fresh-basil-july-2019?utm_campaign=Outbreak%3A%20Cyclospora%20in%20Fresh%20Basil%20from%20Mexico_07252019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua