Sandra Eskin (The Pew Charitable Trusts) wrote an opinion article stating that reducing the risk on E. coli in romaine lettuce require a coordinated action from farmers, ranchers and government and no single entity can achieve it alone. FDA concluded that the recent outbreaks of E. coli in lettuce came from cattle that grazed in fields near the romaine lettuce. The FDA findings make clear that growers, ranchers, and local, state, and federal agencies must work together to prevent contamination of leafy greens by pathogens commonly present in animal fecal matter. This food safety problem cannot be solved by a single industry or regulatory authority. Allowing cattle to graze near fields that grow romaine lettuce or other leafy greens creates an unacceptable risk to consumers. To solve the problem, produce farmers and cattle ranchers should be at the table, along with federal, state, and local authorities. FDA should lead an effort to find comprehensive solutions to the public health problems created when cattle and produce farms operate in proximity. Without such solutions, Americans may see still more outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce and other leafy greens in the years ahead. @ https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2020/07/02/fda-says-cattle-likely-source-of-e-coli-that-contaminated-romaine-in-2019
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Dangerous E. coli bacteria that caused three foodborne illness outbreaks in late 2019 most likely came from cattle that grazed near fields of romaine lettuce or leafy greens, according to a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration report.
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Garland Ventures Ltd of Garland, Texas, recalled 1095 cases of Five Cheese Stuffed Shells trays because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” 10.76 oz containing shells with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and parsley, and packed in an aluminum foil container with clear lid was distributed nationwide in limited number of retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after samples tested through certified laboratory revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells.” Garland Ventures Ltd ceased the further production and distribution of products immediately. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/garland-ventures-ltd-voluntary-recalls-five-cheese-stuffed-shells-because-possible-health-risk
Garland Ventures Ltd of Garland, Texas is voluntary recalling 1095 cases of Five Cheese Stuffed Shells trays because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people,
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Norpac Fisheries Export recalled all fresh shrimp poke distributed in Hawaii on The Big Island, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai through its retail customers, specifically Safeway Stores between May 11, 2020, and June 25, 2020, because it has potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date. Norpac Fisheries became aware of this problem during their routine Food Safety monitoring procedures, work areas, equipment, surfaces, drains, raw materials, and completed product. As a result of their routine random product and materials testing, the company tested the shrimp used to make the shrimp poke, by having a sample sent to an independent lab for analysis. The results were received on June 25, 2020, indicating a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product using this shrimp. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/norpac-fisheries-export-recalls-shrimp-poke-due-possible-health-risk
Norpac Fisheries Export is recalling all fresh shrimp poke distributed in the Hawaiian Island between May 11, 2020 and June 25, 2020 because it has potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
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The FDA, CDC, and state and local partners expend the investigation of the multistate outbreak of Cyclospora linked to products made by Fresh Express. The products include iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots. The products were sold Fresh Express-branded products as well as retail store brands sold at ALDI, Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, ShopRite, Wholesome Pantry, and Walmart. The recalled products were sold in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Currently, the epidemiologic and traceback information collected by federal and state investigators indicates that a likely cause of this outbreak is products made at the Fresh Express production facility in Streamwood, Illinois. On June 27, 2020, Fresh Express recalled products containing either iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, or carrots and. As a result of this recall Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, recalled an additional 12 salads across its eight-state region due to the potential that they may be contaminated with Cyclospora. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-cyclospora-bagged-salads-june-2020?utm_campaign=Outbreak_Cyclospora_06292020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
Fresh Express recalls products made in its Streamwood, Illinois production facility with either iceberg lettuce, red cabbage or carrots