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Approximately 7,000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip were recalled as a precaution because of showing signs of product separation which can lead to a potential create conditions that could allow for the growth of Clostridium botulinum. There have been no consumer complaints or reports of illness related to this issue to date. The company said that “We deeply regret this situation and apologize to any consumers we have disappointed.” This product was distributed to retailers in the U.S. only and was produced and distributed by Kraft Heinz Foods Company.@ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm614642.htm

The CDC and multiple states are investigating several multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks. Several different types of Salmonella have made people sick in this outbreak including S. Montevideo, S. Infantis, S. Enteritidis, S. Indiana, and S. Litchfield. As of July 13, 2018, 212 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 44 states. 34 ill people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. 26% of the ill people were children younger than 5 years. WGS analysis to identify antibiotic resistance Twenty-two/118 isolates from ill people contained genes expected to cause resistance or decreased susceptibility to all or some of the following antibiotics: ampicillin, streptomycin, sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline, gentamicin, ceftriaxone, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, cefoxitin, ciprofloxacin, and fosfomycin. Ninety-six isolates did not identify predicted resistance. Some infections may be difficult to treat with commonly recommended antibiotics and may require another kind of antibiotic. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/backyard-flocks-06-18/index.html

The latest victim of the contaminated whey powder is Pepperidge farm (@ https://files.pepperidgefarm.com/ProductsList_72318.pdf), they recalled four types of Goldfish Crackers because there is a chance whey powder used in the seasonings may contain Salmonella. The company said the crackers were sold throughout the country and that no illnesses have been reported.

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