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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
USA: FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections linked to broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC. Two people have been hospitalized, and a total of 22 people have been confirmed to be part of this outbreak so far. Outbreak cases have been reported in four states: Washington, Montana, Idaho, and Utah. According to the FDA’s Outbreak Investigation notice, the implicated sprouts have been recalled; however there has been no public recall notice posted as of today, and no recall listed in the Enforcement Report database.
United States
No Alerts
Canada
Allergy Alert: Royaume de la tarte (Québec, QC) recalls TARTE CITRON / Lemon pie (610g; All lots; UPC 6 28425 94000 0) and TARTE À LA LIME / Lime pie (500g; All lots; UPC 9 90312 10479 7) due to undeclared sulphites.
Food Safety Recall: Bel Ail (Gatineau, QC) recalls PESTO FLEUR D’AIL / Garlic flower pesto (212 ml; All lots) due to omission of “keep refrigerated” from the label.
Ireland and United Kingdom
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Lidl recalls Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise (425g; Best before 21/04/2027 & 22/04/2027; Product of Ireland) due to spoilage caused by fermentation.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (Australia): Greenstorm Foods t/a Austral Herbs recalls Certified Organic Premium Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita) (250g, 1Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg; Best before 02/04/2029) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).
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