The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new food recalls, health alerts, and updates to existing recalls. Residents across the country may be affected by these recalls, which include products sold at multiple grocery store chains and restaurants.
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has prompted several stores, including Walmart, to remove the contaminated products from shelves. So far, 68 people have been infected, with 18 hospitalized and no deaths reported. Consumers can contact SunFed’s recall hotline for more information.
In addition, Gracie’s Kitchens is recalling its ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products due to a risk of listeria contamination. The affected products were distributed in Connecticut and New York, and consumers are advised to discard them if purchased. No illnesses have been reported so far.
A carrot recall has been issued for potential E. coli contamination, with products sold at Walmart, Sprouts Farmers Market, and other retailers. To date, no illnesses have been reported. Consumers can contact the company’s recall hotline for more information.
Handsome Brook Farms is recalling 10,800 units of its Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs due to a possible salmonella contamination risk. The affected eggs were sold at Costco stores in several states.
The FDA has also issued a public health alert regarding ready-to-eat pork from Ecuador that may have been imported without proper inspection. Consumers can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline for more information.
Symptoms of foodborne illnesses include:
– Salmonella: Diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps
– Listeria: Fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, seizures
– E. coli: Severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, vomiting (if Shiga toxin-producing)
Source: https://eu.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2024/12/03/food-recalls-cucumbers-carrots-eggs-ready-to-eat-pork-ecuador/76730385007