Frozen/refrigerated-product public-health cluster
Key Questions
What is the main focus of the frozen and refrigerated product public health cluster?
The cluster involves multiple Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks linked to RTE/deli meats, ice cream, cheese, and dry milk powder products. It includes 10 deaths from Boar's Head deli meat and recalls affecting numerous states.
Which ice cream products have been recalled recently?
Rich's Ice Cream bars (110k cases across 23 states), Blue Bell select products, and Canadian ice cream with suspended licenses due to safety violations. New Listeria recalls also affect Auricchio Gorgonzola.
What Salmonella concerns stem from dry milk powder?
The expanding outbreak has led to recalls of Kroger croutons, Zapp’s chips, Ghirardelli mixes, pizzas, trail mixes, and Giant Eagle pita chips. FDA and FSIS alerts continue as investigations proceed.
Are there new enoki mushroom recalls?
Yes, new enoki mushrooms have been recalled due to potential Listeria contamination. This adds to the ongoing Listeria alerts from FDA and FSIS.
How many states are affected by the Kroger crouton recall?
The Kroger Cheese and Garlic Croutons recall covers 17 states due to salmonella risk. No illnesses have been linked so far.
What is the status of these public health alerts?
The situation is developing with ongoing FDA/FSIS investigations and multiple active recalls. Additional products like Revolution Farms salad kits are also affected.
Which cheese products are tied to Listeria outbreaks?
Auricchio Gorgonzola and Abuelito Cheese have been linked to Listeria cases, including admissions of guilt in criminal probes. One incident resulted in a death from distributed cheese.
What other recalls are part of the Salmonella expansion?
Blackstone Parmesan Ranch Seasoning and various snack foods from the dry milk recall are included. Investigations into backyard poultry Salmonella are also growing separately.
RTE/deli Listeria (Boar's Head 10 deaths); Rich's Ice Cream bars (110k cases, 23 states); Canadian ice cream license suspension. New Blue Bell, Auricchio Gorgonzola and Revolution Farms Listeria recalls. Expanding Salmonella from dry milk powder includes Kroger croutons, Zapp’s chips, Ghirardelli mixes, pizzas, trail mixes, Giant Eagle pita chips; new enoki mushrooms Listeria. FDA/FSIS alerts ongoing.