Beef Jerky Recalled for Undeclared Anchovies

Top Notch Jerky LLC., a Sugar City, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 107 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef jerky due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the product contains anchovies, a known allergen, in the form of Worcestershire sauce.  The problem was discovered during routine FSIS label verification activities when it was determined that the labels did not accurately list all sub-ingredients.

FSIS Announcement
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/top-notch-jerky-llc.-recalls-beef-jerky-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared
Top Notch Jerky LLC. Recalls Beef Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

2019 Outbreak Investigation - Yersinia Outbreak Linked to Milk from Local PA Dairy

In July of 2019, an outbreak of Y. enterocolitica occurred in northeastern PA with 109 cases (48 confirmed and 61 probable). Ninety-two cases (84%) occurred among ∼535 campers and camp staff who were at a youth summer camp, and 17 (16%) occurred among community members. Onset dates were June 7 to July 26 (Fig. 2).

The cases were linked to a local dairy that pasteurized its own milk. "Y. enterocolitica was isolated from all three unpasteurized milk samples collected from the bulk milk tank. Nine isolates from the three samples were confirmed Y. enterocolitica bioserotype 1B/O:8. Y. enterocolitica was not isolated from any of the unopened pasteurized milk, environmental, or well water samples."

The dairy is "a small independent producer certified by PDA to produce grade A pasteurized milk. The dairy milked 75 cows and produced 17,500–24,500 pounds of milk per week. About 3,500 pounds (∼15%–20%) of milk per week were pasteurized on site with a high-temperature short-time pasteurizer that was purchased used 10 years previously. The dairy produced whole, 2%, skim, flavored milk, and heavy cream. Products pasteurized on site were bottled in single-use gallon, half-gallon, and pint-sized plastic bottles."

"The primary reservoir of Y. enterocolitica bioserotype 1B/O:8 is unknown, but isolates have been recovered from pigs (Doyle et al., 1981), a wild boar (Syczyło et al., 2018), and wild rodents (Hayashidani et al., 1995). This bioserotype was found in two similar outbreaks in the United States related to pasteurized milk from small dairies in New England (Ackers et al., 2000) and Pennsylvania (Longenberger et al., 2014). In the New England outbreak, nonpathogenic strains of Y. enterocolitica, including bioserotype 1A/O:8, were isolated from pigs at the dairy, and pigs were hypothesized to be the outbreak source. In the 2011 Pennsylvania outbreak, pigs were not present in the dairy, but milk crates might have been contaminated during home deliveries at the farms of several people reporting direct contact with pigs. 

"Although [investigators] could not determine the pathogen's origin at Dairy A, the possibility exists that the pigs or wildlife near the dairy provided a potential source of Y. enterocolitica. Unfortunately, [investigators] were unable to test the pigs before their removal from Dairy A."

From the FDA Bad Bug Book

• Y. enterocolitica is psychotropic (i.e., a microorganism that grows well at low temperature) and has the ability to grow at temperatures below 4°C. 
• Has been isolated from animals, such as pigs, birds, beavers, cats, dogs, frogs, flies, and fleas. Y. enterocolitica has been detected in environmental sources, such as soil and water (e.g., ponds and lakes).
• Yersinia enterocolitica has been linked to illness from consumption of pork (including 'chitlins') unpasteurized milk and oysters.
• Symptoms start from one day to two weeks after infection and include high fever and stomach pain with diarrhea (in some cases bloody) and sometimes vomiting.  Some people will get arthritis-like symptoms.  Symptoms may last from a few days to several weeks.
• People in high risk categories are at .......a higher risk.  

Foodborne Pathogens and DiseaseVol. 18, No. 7

Yersinia enterocolitica Outbreak Associated with Pasteurized Milk | Foodborne Pathogens and Disease (liebertpub.com)
Yersinia enterocolitica Outbreak Associated with Pasteurized Milk
Joann F. Gruber, Sheri Morris, Kimberly A. Warren, Kelly E. Kline, Betsy Schroeder, Lisa Dettinger, Brigitte Husband, Kerry Pollard, Carina Davis, Judith Miller, Andre Weltman, Mia Mattioli, Logan Ray, Cheryl Tarr, and Allison H. Longenberger
Published Online:9 Jul 2021https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2020.2924

Bagged Carrot Products Recalled After Company Sampling Finds Salmonella Positive Sample

Grimmway Farms has voluntarily issued a recall of certain carrot products because they may have been contaminated with Salmonella as a result of a routine, internal company test.  "In addition to the retail-packed products listed in the table at the end of this press release, the company recalled certain shredded carrots and chopped (chunk) carrots that were sold to food manufacturers and food service distributors."

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/grimmway-farms-voluntarily-recalls-certain-retail-packaged-carrots-due-potential-salmonella
Grimmway Farms Voluntarily Recalls Certain Retail-Packaged Carrots Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 21, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  July 22, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Salmonella
Company Name:  Grimmway Farms
Brand Name:  Grimmway Farms and others
Product Description:  Carrot products

Packaged Muffins Recalled After Listeria-Positive Environmental Sample

Give and Go Prepared Foods (U.S.A.) Corp. announced today a voluntary nationwide recall of certain muffin products due to the potential for the products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

The company "became aware of this issue as part of our environmental monitoring program. To date, we have received no reports of illness related to this issue and are taking this action out of an abundance of caution."

Muffins and Listeria?

Give and Go Prepared Foods (U.S.A.) Corp. Conducts Voluntary Recall of Certain Muffin Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 19, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  July 20, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Bakery Product/Mix
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp.
Brand Name:  Uncle Wally's and multiple other brands
Product Description:  muffin products

Dried Apricots Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Lipari Foods of Warren, Michigan is recalling 86 cases of Troyer Manufacturing Backroad Country Dried Apricots because it may contain undeclared sulfites.  This recall was initiated due to Florida’s Department of Agriculture performing an inspection. It was observed during the inspection that the Backroad Country Dried Apricots with the lot code of 440021117 and expiration date of 12/2021 contained sulfites that were not declared on the label.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lipari-foods-recalling-dried-apricots-because-they-may-contain-undeclared-sulfites
Lipari Foods is Recalling Dried Apricots Because They May Contain Undeclared Sulfites
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 20, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  July 20, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Sulfites
Company Name:  Lipari Foods
Brand Name:  Backroad Country
Product Description:  Dried Apricots

Frozen Pork Dumplings Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk and Coconut

Green Dining Table, Inc., an Alhambra, CA establishment, is recalling approximately 183,330 pounds of frozen pork dumplings due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the product contains milk and coconut.  The problem was discovered during routine FSIS in-plant verification activities where FSIS discovered that the milk and coconut ingredients were not listed on the product labels.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/green-dining-table-inc.-recalls-frozen-pork-dumplings-due-misbranding-and-undeclared
Green Dining Table, Inc. Recalls Frozen Pork Dumplings Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
GREEN DINING TABLE, INC.

Packaged Salad Greens Recalled After Potential Link To Salmonella Outbreak

BrightFarms today initiated a voluntary recall of packaged salad greens produced in its Rochelle, Illinois (Ogle County) greenhouse farm sold in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  BrightFarms is taking this action out of an abundance of caution after being notified of illnesses among eight consumers, some of whom purchased or consumed the above products during the month of June.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/brightfarms-announces-voluntary-recall-packaged-salad-greens-sold-illinois-wisconsin-iowa-and
BrightFarms Announces Voluntary Recall of Packaged Salad Greens Sold in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 15, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  July 16, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Salmonella
Company Name:  BrightFarms
Brand Name:  BrightFarms
Product Description:  Salad greens

USDA FSIS Issues Guidance Updates for Control of Salmonella and Campylobacter in Poultry Processing Operations

USDA FSI issued two guidance documents to assist establishments that slaughter or process raw 

poultry products to prevent and minimize the risk of Salmonella and Campylobacter in their operations.   These documents are a reissuance of earlier guidance (2015 Draft Compliance Guideline for Controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter in Raw Poultry (4th Edition) for the control of these two pathogens.

FSIS Guideline for Controlling Salmonella in Raw Poultry
This guideline helps poultry establishments, including those that are small and very small, to identify and implement pre- and post-harvest interventions to control Salmonella as part of their HACCP system. Additionally, the guideline helps poultry establishments utilize microbial testing results to monitor the performance of the HACCP system and inform decision-making. This guideline relates to 9 CFR 381, 416, and 417.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/2021-07/FSIS-GD-2021-0005.pdf

FSIS Guideline for Controlling Campylobacter in Raw Poultry
This guideline helps poultry establishments, including those that are small and very small, identify and implement pre- and post-harvest interventions to control Campylobacter as part of their HACCP system. Additionally, it helps poultry establishments utilizes microbial testing results to monitor the performance of the HACCP system and inform decision making. This guideline relates to 9 CFR 381, 416, and 417.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/2021-07/FSIS-GD-2021-0006.pdf

Kimchi Products Recalled After FDA Sampling Finds Listeria Positive Samples in Facility

5000 YEARS FOODS, INC. of Chicago, IL is recalling because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recalled product was sold in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars under the 5000 Years Foods brand name with code information “09052021” through “09252021” printed on the top of the lid.  While no illnesses have been reported, the recall was the result of sampling by the FDA that found Listeria monocytogenes in the production facility. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/5000-years-foods-inc-recall-cabbage-kimchi-because-possible-health-risk
5000 Years Foods, Inc. Recall Cabbage Kimchi Because of Possible of Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  July 13, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  July 14, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Product Description:  Kimchi Products