The CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes eight activities. A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1280) not yet linked to a product has been added to the table, and the FDA has initiated traceback. For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1277) linked to imported American or Slicer type cucumbers, the FDA has issued an advisory. SunFed Produce LLC initiated a voluntary recall of all sizes of fresh American/slicer cucumbers that were grown at Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico and sold between October 12, 2024, and November 26, 2024. The outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1269) not yet linked to a product, the case count has increased from 25 to 26 cases. The outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 (ref #1273) linked to organic whole and baby carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms, the outbreak advisory was updated on November 29, 2024, to include additional downstream recalls initiated by 4Earth Farms of Commerce, California. The outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 (ref #1272) was linked to an unidentified product. The case count increased from nine to 10 cases. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1268) linked to yet unidentified product has ended. The outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1249) has ended, and the FDA’s investigation has closed. CDC, FDA, and state partners conducted epidemiologic and traceback investigations and identified spinach as the likely source of the outbreak. Investigators could not determine a specific product or source of contamination while the outbreak was considered ongoing. Environmental and product samples were collected during the investigation, and all tested negative for E. coli. There is no ongoing risk to public health. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
