CDC: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis

July 24, 2024 CDC

As of July 19, 2024, a total of 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 12 states (see map). Sick people’s samples were collected from May 29, 2024, to July 5, 2024 (see timeline). Of 28 people with information available, all have been hospitalized. One person got sick during their pregnancy and remained pregnant after recovering. Two deaths have been reported, 1 in Illinois and 1 in New Jersey.

J. J. Keller Introduces Food Safety Compliance Services for Manufacturers and Importers

Food manufacturing facilities and food importers can now benefit from three new services introduced by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. to help ensure compliance with the industry’s complex regulations and standards. 

InLac Promotes a Historic Tasting of European Cheeses in New York and Launches a Revolutionary Online Platform to Multiply Exports to the U.S.

Little Spain, one of the most emblematic gastronomic markets in New York, has hosted one of the most important European cheese tastings held to date in the US, led by la Organización Interprofesional Láctea (InLac) – which brings together all operators in the sector in Spain, from farmers to cooperatives to manufacturers – within the framework of the promotion campaign co-financed by the EU “Discover the European Cheestories with cheeses from Spain”.

FDA Warns Bimbo Bakeries About its Labeling

U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors found that Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee, Oroweat, Thomas’, Entenmann’s and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren’t in the foods.

Heinen’s Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Heinen’s Tuscan Salad Bowls

June 20, 2024 Heinen's, Inc.

Heinen’s of Warrensville Heights, OH, is voluntarily recalling Heinen’s Tuscan Salad Bowls, due to the possibility that it may contain undeclared Pecans. While no reports of injury have occurred, out of an abundance of caution people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Pecans should avoid this product.