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The CFIA reported that Whole Foods Market is joining other brands whose frozen waffles have been recalled in Canada due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall includes the Amazon-owned grocer’s organic homestyle and blueberry waffles and the Homestyle waffles, sold under the 365 Whole Foods Market label. The products were sold in British Columbia. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. The recall comes after dozens of other frozen waffle brands like Compliments, Great Value, Duncan Hines, and No Name were recalled earlier in the week due to similar Listeria concerns. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/365-whole-foods-market-brand-organic-waffles-frozen-recalled-due-listeria?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The FDA reported that Acme Smoked Fish Corporation recalled 111 Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon cases in twin 12oz packages, Best-by-Date 11/13/2024, due to laboratory testing confirming Listeria monocytogenes on October 21, 2024. The product was distributed between October 9, 2024, and October 13, 2024, and distributed to the Southeast Costco Distribution Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Costco Warehouse stores in Florida. The Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon is vacuum packed in a black bordered plastic package, with a blue name of “Smoked Salmon” and an illustration of a salmon fish on the front. To date, no illnesses have been reported as linked to the recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/acme-smoked-fish-corporation-recalls-kirkland-signature-smoked-salmon-due-listeria-monocytogenes

The FDA reported that investigators are working to determine if slivered onions or beef patties are the source of the E. coli O157:H7. Meanwhile, Taylor Farms, the supplier of the onions, recalls certain yellow onions sent to food service/restaurants. McDonald’s temporarily stopped selling the Quarter Pounder and the slivered onions in the affected states. As of October 24, 75 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported, and 22 were hospitalized from 13 states (CO, IA, KS, MI, MO, MT, NE, NM, OR, UT, WA, WI, and WY). Illnesses started from September 27, 2024, to October 10, 2024. Of 61 people with information available, 22 have been hospitalized, and two people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. One death has been reported from an older adult in Colorado. Of the 42 people interviewed, all 42 (100%) reported eating at McDonald’s, and 39 reported eating a beef hamburger. While the investigation is ongoing, Taylor Farms, the supplier of slivered onions for the affected McDonald’s locations, has initiated a voluntary recall. Recalled yellow onions were sold to additional food service customers. Customers who received recalled onions have been directly notified of the recall. The FDA is unaware of any cases or affected products outside of the United States. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-mcdonalds-quarter-pounders-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Sprouts Farmers Market has voluntarily recalled select lots of Chicken Street Taco kits supplied by Fresh Creative Foods on 10/11/2024 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sprouts-farmers-market-has-voluntarily-recalled-select-lots-our-chicken-street-taco-kits-supplied?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery