Update on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers

FDA provided an update on the Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. To this point in time, there have been 449 reported cases with 125 hospitalized. The date of onset of the last illness was June 4, 2024.

CDC and FDA combined two outbreak investigations because of similarities, "including when and where illnesses occurred, the demographics of ill people, and the foods they reported eating before they became sick. Laboratory, epidemiological, and traceback data have determined that cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Thomas Produce Company, of Boca Raton, Florida, are likely sources of illnesses in this outbreak; however, these growers do not account for all the illnesses in this outbreak."

"Based on traceback information collected, Thomas Produce Company supplied cucumbers to multiple points of service where ill people reported eating cucumbers. As part of the investigation, FDA conducted an onsite inspection at Thomas Produce Company and collected samples. Salmonella Braenderup was detected in samples of canal water used by Thomas Produce Company. Whole Genome Sequencing analysis determined that the water used by Thomas Produce Company contained the Salmonella that is a match to a strain of Salmonella Braenderup that is causing some of the illnesses in this outbreak."

"Additional types of Salmonella were detected in both soil and water samples collected at both Bedner Growers, Inc. and Thomas Produce Company. Multiple other strains of Salmonella, unrelated to this outbreak investigation, found at Bedner Growers, Inc. matched clinical isolates from illnesses in the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s (NCBI) database that occurred in previous years."

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 449
Hospitalizations: 125
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: June 4, 2024
States with Cases: AL, AR, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-june-2024
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (June 2024)
Cucumbers linked to illnesses of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup.
Current Update
August 14, 2024

Additional Cases in CDC Update on Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat

CDC issued an update of the Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat products.  As of August 8, a total of 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 13 states, which is 9 more than the July 26th report. All 43 people have been hospitalized. Three deaths have been reported, including one in Illinois, one in New Jersey, and, as of this update, one in Virginia.

CDC Food Safety Alert
https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
Posted August 8, 2024

Fast Facts
Illnesses: 43 (9 new)
Hospitalizations: 43 (10 new)
Deaths: 3 (1 new)
States: 13 (0 new)
Recall: Yes
Investigation status: Active (First posted on July 19, 2024)

CA Firm Recalls Cookie Product Due to Label Design Error That Missed Milk Allergen

Too Good Gourmet of San Lorenzo, CA is announcing a recall of Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip because they contain undeclared milk.  The product contains a milk allergen that was mistakenly not listed in the ingredient declaration and Contains statement. Meijer was not notified of the label inaccuracy.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/too-good-gourmet-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-meijer-dunking-cookies-chocolate-chip-10oz
Too Good Gourmet Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip 10oz
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 09, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Too Good Gourmet
Brand Name:  Meijer
Product Description:  Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip

NY Firm Recalls Steam Buns for Undeclared Sesame

Prime Foods Processing LLC of Brooklyn, NY is recalling 477 cases of 2 varieties of Egg Custard Steamed Buns because they may contain undeclared Sesame.  The mislabeling was identified internally. No customer complaints or illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that 6 cases of Sesame Steamed Buns may have been packaged in Egg Custard Steam Bun packaging. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes, which has been corrected.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prime-food-processing-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-steam-buns-egg-custard-added-and
Prime Food Processing LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Steam Buns with Egg Custard Added and Steam Buns with Egg Custard and Coconut Added
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 09, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared sesame
Company Name:  Prime Foods Processing LLC
Brand Name:  Prime Foods
Product Description:  Steam Buns with Egg Custard Added & Steam Buns with Egg Custard and Coconut Added

Michigan Firm Recalls Infant Formula with Elevated Vitamin D Levels

Perrigo Company plc is issuing a voluntary recall at the retailer and warehouse level of three lots within one batch, or 16,500 cans, of store brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder due to levels of Vitamin D above the maximum level permitted. The recalled product was shipped to H-E-B Grocery Company, LP in TX ; and CVS in the following states: TX, FL, CA, SC, VA, IN, TN, NJ, MI, PA, RI, MO. No other products or retailers are impacted by this recall.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/perrigo-issues-voluntary-recall-one-batch-premium-infant-formula-iron-milk-based-powder-due-elevated
Perrigo Issues Voluntary Recall of One Batch of Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 08, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 08, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Infant Formula & Foods
Reason for Announcement:  Product contains levels of Vitamin D above the maximum level permitted
Company Name:  Perrigo Company plc
Brand Name:  CVS Health, H-E-B Baby
Product Description:  Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder

Florida Firm Recalls Cold Smoked Fish with C. botulinum Concern

North Fish USA Inc of Hallandale, FL is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin," because the product was found to be over 5” in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.  The notice states "the sale of uneviscerated fish over 5” in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores as they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish."

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/north-fish-usa-inc-recalls-cold-smoked-capelin-because-possible-health-risk
North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 05, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 08, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
Company Name:  North Fish USA INC
Brand Name:  North Fish Inc.
Product Description:  Cold Smoked Capelin

NJ Firm Recalls Frozen Desert After Consumer Has Questionable Reaction For Undeclared Dairy

Yummy Foods, In Edison, NJ is recalling their Yummy Swirly Ices line because it may contain traces of milk.   The recall was initiated after an allergen sensitive consumer complained about feelings of discomfort after consuming the Swirly Ices. The reason for the cross contamination is under investigation.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/yummy-foods-issues-allergy-alert-traces-milk-allergen-non-dairy-ices
Yummy Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Traces of Milk Allergen in Non-Dairy Ices
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 07, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 07, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk Allergen
Company Name:  Yummy Foods
Brand Name:  Yummy
Product Description:   Yummy Swirly Ices, various flavors

Florida Firm Recalls Cashewmilk Frozen Desert Product After Filling Error Into Coconutmilk Product Containers

G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. of Fort Walton Beach, FL is recalling a limited amount of Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert 1 Pint/16 fl.oz. paper cartons, Lot 041624L2 BBD 10/15/2025, UPC 0 36800 46964 8, because it contains undeclared cashew.  G.S. Gelato was notified by one of the retail stores that the product carton and lid stated two different products. The firm conducted an investigation which determined that a single lot of pints of cashewmilk product was dispensed into the Full Circle Market brand Coconutmilk pints during the manufacturing process.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urgent-food-recall-full-circle-market-coconutmilk-chocolate-almond-crunch-non-dairy-frozen-dessert
Urgent Food Recall of Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Due to Undeclared Cashew
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 06, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 06, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Cashew Allergen
Company Name:  G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc.
Brand Name:  Full Circle Market
Product Description:  Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert

CA Company Recalls Moong Dal After Mix-up of Lot Test Results

Thal Golden Spices Inc. of Hayward, CA is recalling 640 Packs of “Bikano Moong Dal 350g because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  Moong dal is split and skinned mung beans.

Thal Golden Spices Inc recently discovered an oversight in the distribution process of one of the  products. Unfortunately, the product was released without proper lab results. This issue came to light during an FDA inspection when inspectors 'identified discrepancies in the batch numbers slated for destruction'. [The company is] actively addressing this situation to ensure compliance and rectify the error."

So it seems that due to a mix-up of batches, the company shipped product that was was supposed to be destroyed?

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/thal-golden-spices-inc-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk
Thal Golden Spices Inc. Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 04, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 04, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Contamination with Salmonella
Company Name:  Thal Golden Spices Inc.
Brand Name:  Bikano
Product Description:  Moong Dal, Crunchy Green Gram