CFIA: Updated Guidance On Control Measures For Listeria Monocytogenes In Ready-To-Eat Foods

Please be advised that the guidance on Control measures for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods has been revised to align with Health Canada’s Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods (2023) that will come into effect on October 1, 2023.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Meat Soup Products Due to Possible Contamination

April 26, 2023 USDA FSIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat meat soup products may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, which may result in the product spoiling prematurely.

Supplier J.M. Smucker Co.’s Jif Recall Prompts Fresh Del Monte to Voluntarily Recall Select Ready-to-Eat Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

May 25, 2022 Fresh Del Monte

J.M. Smucker Co.’s voluntary recall of select Jif® products in the United States has prompted Fresh Del Monte to voluntarily recall fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products containing ready-to-eat Jif® peanut butter dip due to the potential presence of Salmonella contamination.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Ham Product Due to Possible Processing Deviation

May 23, 2022 USDA FSIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) ham product because the product may not be fully cooked due to underprocessing. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the product is no longer available for consumers to purchase.

Cynara Ready-to-Eat Artichokes Now Available at Gelson’s Markets

May 23, 2022 Cynara USA

Cynara USA, Inc.’s Ready-to-Eat Artichoke Delights have hit Gelson’s Markets’ grocery store shelves at all 27 locations in Southern California, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara.