Brookshire Grocery Yellow Flesh Peaches are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Brookshire Grocery Company of Tyler, Texas. The peaches were sold at Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, and FRESH by Brookshire's retail stores in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The Brookshire Grocery Yellow Flesh Peaches were imported from Chile. They may have a PLU sticker with the words "CHILE" and "TREE RIPE YELLOW PEACH" and the number 4044. The peaches were shipped to store locations between April 15, 2022 and April 24, 2022. No fresh fruit should be in any household at this point, but consumers may have frozen or preserved the fruits. Freezing … [Read more...]
Hawthorne Valley Association Raw Milk Recalled For Possible Listeria
Hawthorne Valley Association raw milk in New York is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this unpasteurized milk. The Association is located at 327 Route 21C in Ghent, New York in Columbia County. A sample of the milk that was collected by an inspector tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The producer was notified of a presumptive positive test on May 5, 2022, and testing concluded on May 12, 2022 confirmed the presence of this pathogen. The producer is prohibited from selling raw milk until further sampling indicate that the product is free from harmful bacteria. Pasteurization of milk kills … [Read more...]
FDA Closes Listeria and Norovirus Outbreak Investigations
The FDA closes Listeria and norovirus outbreak investigations on its CORE Outbreak Investigation Table, while the alleged cereal outbreak case count increased. There are now only three active food poisoning outbreak investigations being conducted by the FDA. The Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that closed has sickened at least 20 people. A vehicle was not identified, even though traceback was initiated, an on-site inspection was initiated, and samples were collected and analyzed. The outbreak status is still listed as "ongoing" because the most recent illness onset date was April 20, 2022. It can take up to 70 days for the symptoms of listeriosis to manifest. The CDC will continue to monitor for more illnesses. This investigation will be reopened if more new illnesses are reported … [Read more...]
Miller Dairy Farm Raw Milk in New York Recalled For Possible Listeria
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is recalling Miller Dairy Farm raw milk for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Thomas Miller doing business as Miller Dairy Farm is located at 51 Transport Lane in Pine Island, New York in Orange County. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. A sample of the raw milk that was collected by an inspector was found to be contaminated with the pathogen. The producer was notified of a preliminary positive on April 21, 2022, and the confirmation of the finding was issued on April 29, 2022. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until sampling indicates the product is free from the bacteria. Any consumers who bought raw milk from Miller Dairy Farm should … [Read more...]
FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table Updated Again
The FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has been updated again with more information about the incidents the agency is investigating. Three of the investigations have changed. The reports of adverse reactions possibly related to dry cereal have increased to 555 from 529 in the last update issued on May 4, 2022. On the website iwaspoisoned, there are more than 7,000 reports of illness since late 2021. An on-site inspection has been initiated, and samples have been collected and analysis on a product has begun. One of the two active Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks has also been updated; the number of illnesses has increased to 20 cases from 19. That investigation was launched on February 9, 2022; no source has been identified. For the investigation of "Cronobacter illnesses … [Read more...]
FDA CORE Investigation Table Updated; More Cereal Illnesses Reported
The FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has been updated with more information. The two changes are more cereal illnesses, and the addition of one more case to one Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. There is not much more information posted about any of the six active investigations. In the dry cereal outbreak, there are now 529 adverse events reported. That is an increase of 83 more cereal illnesses since the last update was posted on April 27, 2022. Many news sites, including the website I Was Poisoned, are speculating that Lucky Charms cereal may be the focus of this investigation. In addition, sample collection has taken place, and analysis of those samples has begun. No recall has been issued. In outbreak number 1057, the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak with no identified … [Read more...]
FDA CORE Table Updates: More Cereal Illnesses, Listeria Cases Grow
The FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table has been updated again, with more cereal illnesses. Two unidentified Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks have grown. The outbreak that does not have a pathogen identified, but may be associated with dry cereal, has now had 446 adverse event reports, up from 231 reports in the last update a week ago. This outbreak may be associated with Lucky Charms cereal. Reports on iwaspoisoned.com match up to the dates of this investigation. An on-site investigation has begun, as noted in the last update. The two unidentified Listeria monocytogenes outbreak case counts have increased. One has increased to 17 cases from 15, and the other increased from 17 to 19. In the latter outbreak, traceback has stared, onsite inspection has been initiated, and … [Read more...]
Hippie Organics French Beans Recalled For Possible Listeria
Hippie Organics French Beans are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Alpine Fresh, Inc. of Doral, Florida. The recalled item is Hippie Organics French Beans that are packaged in 1 pound clear plastic bags. The lot number is 313-626 that is on the back of the package on a small white label. The recalled beans were sold in Whole Foods retail stores in these states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland. They were sold in ALDI stores in Florida, and sold in LIDL stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Routine testing by the company revealed the pathogen in the … [Read more...]
More Yes! Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria Monocytogenes
More Yes! Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The mushrooms were grown in China. No illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is T Fresh of City of Industry, California. An earlier recall of these mushrooms was issued on March 21, 2022. The recalled product is Yes! Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in 7.5 ounce (200 gram) bags. The lot number for this product is 6021053. The package is light blue and transparent plastic packaging, with the "Yes" Logo. The UPC number that is stamped on the label is 825382736947 with no other codes. It was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores. The potential for contamination was found after the California … [Read more...]
Whole Foods Red Lentil Dal Recalled For Possible Listeria
Whole Foods Red Lentil Dal is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Bakkavor USA of Charlotte, North Carolina. The recalled product is Whole Foods Red Lentil Dal. This product includes pickled curry cauliflower, an ingredient produced by Doux South Specialties. That cauliflower may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The Whole Foods Red Lentil Dal is packaged in 12 ounce plastic trays. The UPC number that is stamped on the label is 1 95515 02394 8. These are the use by dates for this recalled product: 4/15/2022, 4/17/2022, 4/18/2022, 4/19/2022, 4/22/2022, 4/24/2022, 4/25/2022, nd 4/26/2022. This product was distributed to … [Read more...]
